Packers Were Targeting QB Garrett Nussmeier Before Chiefs Drafted Him
Summary
The Green Bay Packers tried to sign quarterback Garrett Nussmeier after losing Malik Willis to free agency, but the Kansas City Chiefs selected Nussmeier in the seventh round of the NFL draft. The Packers instead signed Kyron Drones from Virginia Tech and remain interested in other quarterbacks to improve their team.Key Facts
- The Packers lost Malik Willis to the Miami Dolphins in free agency.
- Green Bay wanted more backup quarterbacks behind Jordan Love.
- The Chiefs drafted Garrett Nussmeier in the seventh round, preventing the Packers from signing him as an undrafted free agent.
- After missing out on Nussmeier, the Packers signed Kyron Drones from Virginia Tech.
- Nussmeier was a Heisman Trophy candidate but injured his abdomen, lowering his draft value.
- The Packers considered a trade for Anthony Richardson from the Indianapolis Colts.
- Nussmeier might get playing time early since Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes is recovering from an injury.
- Packers coach Matt LaFleur has had success developing quarterbacks like Malik Willis.
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