Packers' Pass Rush: Top Priority in 2026

On April 3rd, the Green Bay Packers are gearing up to bounce back in 2026 after that tough

wildcard exit last year.

They still got a stacked roster with a few weak spots, so they kept it low key in free

agency.

Picked up linebacker, Zaire Franklin, and defensive lineman Javan Hargrave to shore up the

D-line.

But they took bigger hits on defense, losing key-edge rushers Rashan Gary, who got traded to the

Dallas Cowboys, and Kingsley and Oddbear, now with a New York Jets.

Michael Parsons is nursing a major injury, and might not be ready by week one.

Experts have sounding the alarm on Green Bay's pass rush, calling it their top priority

since those three guys led the team in sacks last season.

Right now, they'd roll with Lucas Van Ness and Baron Surreal as starters.

But those two only notch three sacks combined.

The draft is coming up, yet the Packers lack a first round pick, so mid-round hobs feel

risky.

Free agency still has solid vets, like to Debian Clowny, AJ Epinisa, Joey Bosa, and

Hason Reddick, available as short-term fixes.

Trey talks swirls around Cleveland's Miles Garrett, but pairing him with Parsons seems

like a stretch after last year's big move.

Looks like they'll dial up a veteran free agent to bridge the gap until Parsons heals

up and they reload.

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