Packers Return 20 Starters, Focus on Championship Run

The Green Bay Packers, coming off an 11-6 season with a Wild Card playoff loss, are under pressure from GM Brian Gutekunst to compete for championships in 2025, returning 20 of 22 starters and adding talent through free agency and the draft. Center Elgton Jenkins, a versatile lineman with strong pass-blocking skills and a Pro Bowl alternate, is highlighted as a key player for the Packers' success. Meanwhile, former Packers tight end Josiah Deguara, who struggled to meet expectations with Green Bay, is seeking to revive his career with the Arizona Cardinals, where a strong training camp could earn him a role behind established starter Trey McBride. The Baltimore Ravens took a controversial second-round pass rusher, Mike Green, in the 2025 draft, but with Green yet to sign his contract, 2024 third-round pick Adisa Isaac has a critical chance to prove himself and secure a spot amid strong competition. The Chicago Bears, after a significant offseason, hope undrafted rookie defensive end Xavier Carlton can defy odds to make the roster, adding depth to a defensive line led by Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo. Lastly, Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin credits former Alabama QB Blake Sims for influencing his offensive philosophy toward using dual-threat quarterbacks, which has impacted the development of players like Jaxson Dart, the 2024 No. 1 NFL draft pick.