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Packers Release Veteran CB Nate Hobbs Amid Free Agency
Green Bay parts ways with cornerback after one season with the team.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:23am
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The Green Bay Packers have announced the release of veteran cornerback Nate Hobbs as the team continues to reshape its roster during NFL free agency. Hobbs joined the Packers last offseason but appeared in only 11 games with 5 starts in 2025. The team cited roster changes and evolving defensive plans as factors in the decision to part ways with the experienced defensive back.
Why it matters
The Packers' release of Hobbs reflects the difficult personnel decisions teams often face during the free agency period as they work to build a competitive roster for the upcoming season. Hobbs' departure creates an opening in Green Bay's secondary that the team will need to address through free agency or the draft.
The details
Hobbs originally entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick in 2021 and spent his first four seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders before signing with the Packers last March. During his lone season in Green Bay, Hobbs recorded 26 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 2 pass breakups while competing for playing time in a crowded defensive backfield.
- The Packers announced Hobbs' release on March 13, 2026.
The players
Nate Hobbs
A veteran cornerback who spent one season with the Green Bay Packers in 2025 after playing his first four NFL seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Brian Gutekunst
The General Manager of the Green Bay Packers who announced the team's decision to release Hobbs.
What’s next
The Packers will need to address the opening in their secondary created by Hobbs' departure, either through free agency or the upcoming NFL Draft.
The takeaway
The Packers' release of veteran cornerback Nate Hobbs underscores the difficult roster decisions teams must make during the free agency period as they work to build a competitive team for the upcoming season. Green Bay will now look to fill the void left by Hobbs' departure as they continue to shape their defensive unit.
