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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

Rookie quarterback Clayton Tune takes another step forward but Cardinals  beat up by Chiefs and their QBs, 38-10, in preseason game

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.

2023 NFL Draft: Arizona Cardinals draft quaterback Clayton Tune | khou.com

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.

NFL Opens Investigation Into Referee Carl Cheffers Over Chiefs Game Controversies
The NFL has launched a formal investigation into veteran referee Carl Cheffers following mounting accusations of bias and game-altering decisions involving the Kansas City Chiefs. The latest controversy came during the Week 1 International Series matchup between the Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil, on September 5, 2025. In the third quarter, Chargers defensive tackle Teair Tart slapped the facemask of Chiefs star Travis Kelce after a Kareem Hunt run. Tart received a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty but was not ejected from the game. Minutes later, he delivered a crucial stop, batting down a Patrick Mahomes pass that shifted momentum to Los Angeles. Chiefs fans were outraged. This wasn’t the first time Cheffers drew fire from Kansas City. In Super Bowl LV, his crew penalized the Chiefs 11 times for 120 yards compared to just four flags on the Buccaneers. That lopsided officiating still stings across Chiefs Kingdom. The combination of past controversies and the Week 1 incident has sparked accusations of unfair treatment. Critics argue that failing to eject Tart directly altered the outcome, keeping a defensive playmaker on the field for a game-changing moment. League sources told The Athletic that Cheffers could face disciplinary action, including potential suspension from officiating certain games. While nothing is finalized, the probe underscores how seriously the NFL is treating the allegations. Chiefs players and coaches have remained quiet publicly, with Andy Reid declining to address the officiating. But fan reaction has been explosive, with calls across social media labeling the matchup “rigged” and demanding accountability. As the investigation unfolds, the NFL finds itself under pressure to restore faith in officiating. If sanctions follow, Cheffers could be sidelined from key assignments, sending a message about integrity at the league’s highest level.