Packers sign CB Nate Hobbs to four-year, $48 million deal

The Green Bay Packers have made significant moves in free agency, signing cornerback Nate Hobbs to a four-year, $48 million contract with $16 million guaranteed, aiming to bolster their secondary. Hobbs, a former fifth-round pick from the Raiders, has had a mixed career marred by injuries but showed promise with 49 tackles and an interception last season. The Packers also signed offensive guard Aaron Banks for four years at $77 million, making him one of the highest-paid guards in the NFL. Hobbs' versatility allows him to play both slot and outside corner, which will be crucial as the team navigates potential changes in their cornerback roster, including the expected departure of Jaire Alexander. The addition of Hobbs is part of a larger strategy to enhance a defense that performed well last season. Overall, these signings reflect the Packers' commitment to improving their roster ahead of the 2025 season.