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Packers Free Agency 2016

Here are five free agents the Packers passed on this offseason

The Packers flirted with acquiring veteran players via free agency and trades. We look at how they are performing this season.

Packers to "move on" without John Kuhn in 2016

Green Bay has reportedly made the decision to go into the 2016 without #30 for the first time in nearly a decade.

Barclay & McCray get just over league minimum

The financial terms of the two latest signings were reported on Thursday, and neither deal will have a significant financial impact.

Packers sign OLB Lerentee McCray

To the surprise of many, Green Bay added a free agent linebacker.

Making sense of Don Barclay's return to Green Bay

The backup lineman appears to have had very little interest from teams outside of Green Bay and he's coming back on a new deal. APC examines why re-signing a player who struggled mightily in 2015 might not be that bad an idea.

Packers, NFL already use Moneyball tactics

Cleveland's recent public embrace of "analytics" seems like a big deal, but in truth, front offices around the NFL (including the one in Green Bay) have been implementing them for years.

Joe Johnson was Packers' worst-ever FA signing

Remember the big contract that Mike Sherman gave to a free agent defensive end who burned out quickly in Green Bay? That probably still affects 's free agency strategy to this day.

Packers' 2016 Free Agents List

Here is the list of players from Green Bay who will be hitting the market this Spring.

Andy Mulumba signs one-year contract with Chiefs

Another former Packer has a new home, and follows a new pipeline of sorts to Kansas City.

Why James Jones just doesn't fit in Packers' plans

We like the guy in the hoodie. We really do. But there are plenty of valid reasons why he has not been (and probably will not be) re-signed by Green Bay this offseason.

Report: Mulumba visits Pats, to meet with Chiefs

The Packers' former undrafted free agent has drawn interest from multiple teams.

Jared Cook's Deal: 1 year, $2.75M with incentives

Green Bay gets its tight end, and does so at quite a discount while maintaining long-term flexibility.

Report: Packers have considered Ronnie Hillman

The Packers have considered adding veteran running back Ronnie Hillman.

Report: Cook chose Packers over 3 other teams

The Packers beat out three other teams for Jared Cook's services.

Tight End Jared Cook signs with Packers

Ted's dry spell appears to be over, as Green Bay looks poised to lock up a free agent tight end.

Has Ted Thompson Handicapped the Packers' success?

After explaining why Ted Thompson does what he does in free agency last week, we're giving the opposing viewpoint an opportunity to present its case.

Why Re-Signing James Starks was the Right Move

Green Bay re-signed their veteran backup running back on Friday. Terrific Ted strikes again with only re-signing his own players. But, at least this time, this was the wise choice from the beginning.

Ted Thompson's Guide to Free Agency

One APC writer breaks down what he perceives to be Ted's "8 simple rules" to staying out of trouble in free agency.

Dansby and the Packers: Is this the right match?

Cleveland released their veteran linebacker this week. With Green Bay still wanting to improve there, could he be just what they need?

Packers & Starks agree to 2-year, $6M contract

Green Bay's backup running back is returning to team up with his running mate Lacy again.

Report: Mike Neal visits with Seahawks, Lions

Edge rusher Mike Neal has visited with two teams already, though he could still return to the Packers.

Assessing the DL: Where do Packers turn for help?

With Raji announcing his "hiatus", where do the Packers stand on the defensive line, and what are their options to bolster that position?

Report: Packers tried to trade for Cook in 2015

Ted Thompson wanted Jared Cook last year.

Report: Packers hosted TE Jared Cook for a visit

An athletic but inconsistent free agent pass-catcher is coming to Green Bay on a free agent visit. Seriously.

Packers sign DE Ray Drew

The Packers signed another free agent.

B.J. Raji to take 'hiatus' from football

Veteran nose tackle B.J. Raji has stepped away from football, but he could play again in the future.

Report: Packers trying to re-sign Raji

Green Bay is making a push to retain their seven-year veteran nose tackle.

Hayward signs 3-year, $15.3M deal with Chargers

In a move that comes as no surprise, Green Bay's top free agent corner is on the move this offseason.

Scott Tolzien signs 2-year deal with Colts

As expected, ' backup from last year is on the move.

Packers sign OL Vince Kowalski

Probably not the free-agent splash some fans had hoped to see.

Report: Perry, Packers agree to 1-year, $5M deal

The Packers retain the veteran outside linebacker after he tested the free-agency waters.

James Starks is being courted by the Patriots

If Green Bay hopes to retain its free agent running back, they may need to move quickly as his market is starting to pick up.

Report: Tolzien to visit Colts, Bears interested

Scott Tolzien may not have to look too far geographically to find his next NFL home.

Forte gets 3 years, $12M from Jets

Now that we know the terms of the free agent running back's contract in New York, are you disappointed that Green Bay missed out on him?

Wednesday Free Agency Rumor Tracker

As the free agent period finally starts this afternoon, we'll keep you up to date on the rumors involving Green Bay and their divisional rivals.

Report: Packers do not tender RFA Andy Mulumba

The fourth-year linebacker hits the open market after Packers choose not to tender him.