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The Green Bay Packers finalized their initial 53-man roster for the 2025 season, prioritizing the passing game.

The Packers kept only four linebackers but have 11 defensive backs and six receivers.

Running back MarShawn Lloyd and offensive lineman Jacob Monk were placed on injured reserve with designated to return status.

GREEN BAY – It’s a passing league.

That might be the first thought when you look at the Green Bay Packers ’ initial 53-man roster for the 2025 season. General manager Brian Gutekunst padded the parts of his roster designed to supplement the passing game.

So instead of going heavy at linebacker, Gutekunst kept only four. There are 11 defensive backs on the roster instead, including six corners. The Packers also have six receivers, none of th

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