Overview
- ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that Green Bay declined to issue a restricted free-agent tender to Emanuel Wilson, making him an unrestricted free agent.
- By forgoing a tender, the Packers give up matching rights and any draft-pick compensation if Wilson signs elsewhere.
- Across three seasons in Green Bay, Wilson totaled 1,083 rushing yards on 242 carries (4.5 yards per attempt) with seven touchdowns, including 502 yards and four scores in 2024 and 496 yards and three in 2025.
- The Sporting News reported the Raiders, Giants, Steelers and Cowboys could be among potential suitors for the physical backup runner.
- Green Bay's current backfield options include MarShawn Lloyd, Pierre Strong Jr., Damien Martinez and restricted free agent Chris Brooks, and the team could target another back in the draft.