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Packers Sign Veteran CB, Release Kaleb Hayes
Green Bay adds Gregory Junior, parts ways with cornerback Kaleb Hayes
Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:35am
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The Packers' roster moves at cornerback signal a strategic shift in their defensive secondary.Green Bay TodayThe Green Bay Packers have signed veteran cornerback Gregory Junior and released cornerback Kaleb Hayes. The move comes as the team looks to bolster its secondary ahead of the upcoming NFL season.
Why it matters
Cornerback depth is crucial for the Packers, who are looking to improve their pass defense after a disappointing 2025 campaign. The addition of Junior provides experienced depth, while the release of Hayes suggests the team is moving in a different direction with its cornerback group.
The details
The Packers signed Gregory Junior, a 29-year-old cornerback who spent the past four seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Junior has 34 career NFL games under his belt and will provide veteran leadership and depth to the Packers' secondary. Meanwhile, the team parted ways with Kaleb Hayes, a 2024 draft pick who has struggled to earn consistent playing time in Green Bay.
- The Packers announced the signing of Gregory Junior and the release of Kaleb Hayes on April 10, 2026.
The players
Gregory Junior
A 29-year-old cornerback who spent the past four seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, signing with the Green Bay Packers in 2026.
Kaleb Hayes
A cornerback who was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2024 but was released by the team in 2026 after failing to earn consistent playing time.
What’s next
The Packers will look to integrate Gregory Junior into their defensive backfield as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season. The team's cornerback depth chart will be an area to watch as training camp approaches.
The takeaway
The Packers' decision to sign Gregory Junior and release Kaleb Hayes reflects the team's ongoing efforts to strengthen its secondary and find the right mix of veteran leadership and young talent in the defensive backfield.
