(LEARFIELD – Green Bay Packers coaches think they may have found a gem in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Defensive tackle Chris McClellan of Missouri was selected with the 77th pick.
At the time, analysts said that was a reach after Green Bay traded up to get him.
The 6-foot-4, 313-pounder has been impressive in the Packers’ rookie minicamp.
Coaches say McClellan showed a quick grasp of the game, and he could give the defense the run-stopper it needs, while adding to the pass rush at the same time.
Schedule to be revealed: The Packers will learn their schedule this week.
The NFL will reveal its 2026 schedule on Thursday.
Green Bay’s home games will be against its three NFC North rivals, as well as Atlanta, Carolina, Buffalo, Miami, Dallas and Houston.
Some games leaked: The NFL regular season will kick off Sunday Night Football with a pair of NFC East rivals squaring off.
The New York Giants will host the Dallas Cowboys in Week One on September 13th at MetLife Stadium.
The game will feature the debut of new Giants head coach John Harbaugh, who joins Big Blue after 18 seasons leading the Baltimore Ravens.
This is the eighth time since 2012 the Giants and Cowboys are facing each other in the season opener.
Plus a rare NFL matchup is taking place on Thanksgiving this upcoming season.
The Cowboys will square off against the Eagles from Arlington.
It’s just the third time the NFC East rivals will battle each other on Turkey Day, with the last contest taking place back in 2014.
Schedule leaks are expected to continue this week until the full slate is officially released on Thursday.
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