Packers' Free Agency Splash: Franklin, Hargrave, St-Juste, Moore

0:00It's March 31st. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. Packers GM Brian Gutekunst broke down their big free agency moves at the league meeting in Phoenix this week. They traded for veteran linebacker, Zaire Franklin from the Colts, and signed offensive tackle to Vaughn Hargrave, cornerback Benjamin St. Juust, and receiver-returner Sky E-Mor. These additions target key spots on defense and special teams right as organized team activities kick off. Earlier attempts to snag Franklin go way back to his early days, but now he's the perfect middle linebacker replacement with veteran Savvy and leadership chops. Dudes posted over 100 tackles for four straight seasons, fresh off an all pro knot last year, and he'll hit 30 in July. Gutekunst sees him stabilizing the position, big time. Meanwhile, Hargrave brings that full package disruption up front, even at 33 years old. Released by the Vikings, he slides right into Green Bay without messing up their draft

1:01math. They even checked in with old coordinators who coached him before, confirming he still got gas in the tank as a run stuffer and pass rusher. On the corner, St. Juust, they adds that tall lengthy perimeter presence they craved, building off a strong 2025 with the chargers. In more steps in to fix a shaky return game from last season, he lit it up, handling both puns and kick returns in San Francisco, plus he might. Contribute on offense too. These moves lock in depth and experience across the board, setting the packers up to compete early. Gutekunst sounds pumped about the fits, and it's clear they're building smart for the long