Packers trade quarterback McCord
Green Bay Packers trade quarterback Kyle McCord to the Miami Dolphins for draft pick
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The Green Bay Packers are trading second-year quarterback Kyle McCord to the Miami Dolphins for a 2028 draft pick, according to USA Today. McCord, originally a second-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles, will serve as a backup quarterback behind Malik Willis on the Dolphins' roster. The deal allows both teams to avoid the waiver wire process while giving Miami a young developmental passer.
The Packers will receive a sixth-round pick in 2028 in return, USA Today reported. Green Bay now needs to find a third quarterback to develop behind starter Jordan Love and backup Tyrod Taylor on their 53-man roster.
Why the Packers Traded Away McCord
The Packers had too many quarterbacks on their roster for their needs. With Jordan Love locked in as the starter and Tyrod Taylor serving as the backup, McCord had limited opportunities to develop or play, according to Packers Wire. Trading him directly to Miami avoided putting him on waivers, where other teams might have claimed him for free.
Miami Fills Quarterback Gap Behind Willis
The Dolphins needed depth at the quarterback position to back up Malik Willis. McCord gives Miami a young, developing talent without having to claim someone off waivers or use a higher draft pick, USA Today noted. At just 24 years old, McCord offers the Dolphins a potential long-term option if Willis struggles or gets injured.
What's Next for Green Bay's QB Room
The Packers still have Jordan Love at quarterback and Tyrod Taylor as backup. Now they need to sign or trade for a third-string quarterback to round out their roster before the season starts. Green Bay could turn to the free agent market or the practice squad to find their next development prospect.
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