Overview
- The Packers announced on Saturday that they released undrafted rookie quarterback Kyron Drones after his brief preseason appearance, reducing the camp QB group to Jordan Love, Tyrod Taylor and Kyle McCord.
- Drones entered Green Bay as a 2026 undrafted free agent with a reported $5,000 guarantee and made his NFL debut in the preseason opener, where he attempted one pass and took three sacks.
- Kyle McCord delivered the stronger preseason showing in Pittsburgh, completing 12 of 16 passes for 102 yards, which positioned him as the likely QB3 and a leading candidate for the practice squad.
- Coach Matt LaFleur’s preference to carry three quarterbacks in camp framed the decision to cut Drones and created an open spot on the 91-man offseason roster that the team can use before the Aug. 30 cutdown.
- Beyond roster math, the move underscores Green Bay’s focus on reliable depth behind starter Jordan Love after Malik Willis’ departure and signals the team will use the remaining preseason games and practices to finalize backup plans.