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The Green Bay Packers have offset the loss of nine outgoing veteran players during the first five days of free agency with the addition of four others, including one acquired via a trade, two signed to cheap deals and a veteran defender arriving from Minnesota.
The newcomers: linebacker Zaire Franklin, cornerback Benjamin St-Juste, receiver/returner Skyy Moore and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave.
Get to know the newest Packers:
Bio: Hard-charging linebacker who loves playing downhill and hunting the football. Has four-straight 100-tackle seasons and was an All-Pro after leading the NFL in total tackles in 2024. Coming off a down year in 2025 and is likely heading into his age-30 season as a liability in coverage.
Likely role: Quay Walker replacement -- starting Mike linebacker.
Uniform number: Franklin will wear No. 44.
Bio: Tall, lanky perimeter cornerback who excels playing off coverage. Had an excellent season in Los Angeles as a part-time player, also saw over 300 snaps on special teams. Provides veteran depth and competition at a major need spot (perimeter corner) and multi-phase contributor for the third phase.
Likely role: Option to start at perimeter cornerback, veteran depth at the position, major special teams contributor.
Uniform number: St-Juste will wear No. 21, previously worn by Nate Hobbs.
Bio: Never broke out as a playmaker over three seasons in Kansas City but found a new role in San Francisco last season, ranking in the top 10 of both punt return average and kick return average. Will get a chance to be a reserve receiver who can provide gadget snaps on offense and handle everything in the return game.
Likely role: Backup wide receiver, gadget play option, top kick and punt returner.
Uniform number: Moore will wear No. 23, previously worn by running back Emanuel Wilson.
Bio: Veteran interior disruptor who still has plenty of juice left in the tank as a pass-rusher. Not a traditional nose tackle type and can be washed out of the run game. Likely a three-technique for Jonathan Gannon, who turned him into a game-wrecker in Philadelphia in 2021 and 2022. Had 31 pressures for Minnesota last season.
Likely role: Potential starter at defensive tackle in the base front, or rotational three-technique, or designated interior pass-rusher.
Uniform number: Unknown as of Friday.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Get to know newest Packers: Franklin, St-Juste, Moore and Hargrave
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The newcomers: linebacker Zaire Franklin, cornerback Benjamin St-Juste, receiver/returner Skyy Moore and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave.
Get to know the newest Packers:
LB Zaire Franklin
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- How acquired: Trade with Indianapolis Colts
- Size: 6-0, 235
- Age: 29 (turns 30 in July)
- Past experience: 8 seasons with Colts (2018-2025)
Bio: Hard-charging linebacker who loves playing downhill and hunting the football. Has four-straight 100-tackle seasons and was an All-Pro after leading the NFL in total tackles in 2024. Coming off a down year in 2025 and is likely heading into his age-30 season as a liability in coverage.
Likely role: Quay Walker replacement -- starting Mike linebacker.
Uniform number: Franklin will wear No. 44.
CB Benjamin St-Juste
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- How acquired: Signed in unrestricted free agency (Los Angeles Chargers)
- Size: 6-3, 200
- Age: 28 (turns 29 in September)
- Past experience: 4 seasons with Commanders (2021-2024), 1 season with Chargers (2025)
Bio: Tall, lanky perimeter cornerback who excels playing off coverage. Had an excellent season in Los Angeles as a part-time player, also saw over 300 snaps on special teams. Provides veteran depth and competition at a major need spot (perimeter corner) and multi-phase contributor for the third phase.
Likely role: Option to start at perimeter cornerback, veteran depth at the position, major special teams contributor.
Uniform number: St-Juste will wear No. 21, previously worn by Nate Hobbs.
WR/KR Skyy Moore
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- How acquired: Signed in unrestricted free agency (San Francisco 49ers)
- Size: 5-10, 195
- Age: 25 (turns 26 in September)
- Past experience: 3 seasons with Kansas City Chiefs (2022-24), 1 season with 49ers (2025)
Bio: Never broke out as a playmaker over three seasons in Kansas City but found a new role in San Francisco last season, ranking in the top 10 of both punt return average and kick return average. Will get a chance to be a reserve receiver who can provide gadget snaps on offense and handle everything in the return game.
Likely role: Backup wide receiver, gadget play option, top kick and punt returner.
Uniform number: Moore will wear No. 23, previously worn by running back Emanuel Wilson.
DL Javon Hargrave
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- How acquired: Signed as street free agent (released by Minnesota Vikings)
- Size: 6-2, 307
- Age: 33 (turns 34 next February)
- Past experience: 4 seasons with Pittsburgh Steelers (2016-19), 3 seasons with Philadelphia Eagles (2020-22), 2 seasons with San Francisco 49ers (2023-24), 1 season with Vikings (2025)
Bio: Veteran interior disruptor who still has plenty of juice left in the tank as a pass-rusher. Not a traditional nose tackle type and can be washed out of the run game. Likely a three-technique for Jonathan Gannon, who turned him into a game-wrecker in Philadelphia in 2021 and 2022. Had 31 pressures for Minnesota last season.
Likely role: Potential starter at defensive tackle in the base front, or rotational three-technique, or designated interior pass-rusher.
Uniform number: Unknown as of Friday.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Get to know newest Packers: Franklin, St-Juste, Moore and Hargrave
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