GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — The Packers are trading quarterback Kyle McCord to the Miami Dolphins for a future sixth round pick. The news was first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Trade: Packers are sending QB Kyle McCord to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 2028 6th-round pick, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 30, 2026
After trading Quinn Ewers to the Jaguars, the Dolphins needed a new backup for Malik Willis. Now the Dolphins have two former Packers QBs. pic.twitter.com/UWi7jfGYpp
The move comes hours before NFL roster cuts are due, and just days after McCord's four-touchdown preseason game.
McCord, who played his college football at Ohio State before finishing at Syracuse, completed 22-35 passes for 226 yards in the Packers win over the Cardinals on Friday.
"He did a heck of a job, man," Packers coach Matt LaFleur said of McCord following the game. "He was so just poised in his ability to operate and function. I think he's, he definitely has the demeanor, no doubt about it. He's in total control out there, and he's willing to stand in the pocket, deliver in the face of pressure. And yeah, I thought he did an outstanding job."
McCord now joins a quarterback room led by former Packers backup Malik Willis. The Dolphins head coach is former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. Their general manager is former Green Bay executive Jon-Eric Sullivan.
Veteran Tyrod Taylor is expected to remain on Green Bay's roster as the backup to Jordan Love.
