Packers Sign Green Bay Native QB ‘Sensation’ with 12,000 Passing Yards and 110 TDs to Practice Squad Just One Day After Cardinals Release Him

Green Bay, WI – The Packers have made another bold quarterback move, reshaping their depth chart behind starter Jordan Love with a fresh addition. The signing comes just one day after Arizona cleared roster space, creating the perfect opening for Green Bay.

The timing was no accident. Following the release of Sean Clifford and Tyler Elgersma, the Packers were left thin at quarterback depth. Malik Willis remains the clear-cut QB2, but with his contract entering a critical year, the franchise chose to take a calculated swing on a new face.

That face belongs to Clayton Tune, a Green Bay native whose college résumé turned heads long before his NFL journey began. At the University of Houston, he amassed nearly 12,000 passing yards and 110 touchdowns, building the reputation of a quarterback comfortable stretching the field and leading an offense with confidence.

Drafted in the fifth round of 2023, Tune never found consistent opportunities in Arizona while stuck behind Kyler Murray and later veteran Jacoby Brissett. Green Bay, however, offers a clearer runway. With the long-term backup spot unsettled, his arrival is seen as both insurance and investment in the future.

At 26, Tune is not the typical developmental project. Coaches are intrigued by his strong arm, quick decision-making, and mobility, traits that give him a chance to rise beyond practice squad status if he impresses behind closed doors.

For the Packers, this isn’t just about filling space. It’s about securing upside and preparing for what comes next. And if Tune capitalizes on this chance, his return to Wisconsin could turn out to be one of the most impactful under-the-radar signings of the season.