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Packers Add Dual-Threat Quarterback ‘Sensation’ with 12,000 Passing Yards and 100+ TDs to Practice Squad Just One Day After Browns Release Him

Posted September 1, 2025

The Green Bay Packers have taken another proactive roster step ahead of Week 1, addressing depth concerns at quarterback. With the NFC race demanding long-term foresight, the team has chosen to invest in developmental upside.

Jordan Love remains the centerpiece of Green Bay’s offense, showcasing growth and leadership. Veteran backup Sean Clifford provides insurance, yet uncertainty persisted about the lack of a dynamic young passer capable of adding value both immediately and in the future.

That urgency sharpened following Green Bay’s decision to part ways with Danny Etling earlier this preseason. The Packers needed a versatile arm, someone who could replicate mobile quarterbacks their defense will face in pivotal NFC contests.

Enter Dorian Thompson-Robinson, released just one day ago by the Cleveland Browns. The former fifth-round pick arrives in Green Bay with a reputation as an athletic dual-threat quarterback, capable of extending plays and testing defenses with improvisation.

At UCLA, Thompson-Robinson established himself as a prolific playmaker, surpassing 12,000 passing yards while accounting for more than 100 touchdowns. His blend of mobility and creativity made him one of college football’s most electric quarterbacks in recent memory.

His rookie year in Cleveland brought flashes of potential, including five starts where he demonstrated awareness in the pocket and dangerous speed on the move. However, his ten interceptions highlighted the inconsistency that clouded his early NFL trajectory.

For Green Bay, the appeal extends beyond future growth. Thompson-Robinson’s presence on the practice squad gives defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley an ideal look at quarterbacks who thrive outside structure, preparing the Packers for NFC competition.

Ultimately, this move reflects Green Bay’s strategic vision. By securing a developmental quarterback with elite athletic tools, the Packers strengthen their depth and position themselves for sustained competitiveness in a conference stacked with challengers.

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