Next weekend, the Green Bay Packers will officially begin their NFL playoffs run, and it will be no less than a divisional clash against the Chicago Bears. Jordan Love will face the tough task of leading his team to the next stage, aiming to position a historic franchise once again on the path to the Super Bowl.
Clayton Tune had the privilege of taking the field at US Bank Stadium last weekend as the Packersâ starting QB. However, his stint in Wisconsin came to an end, as he was released by the franchise ahead of the postseason.
The news was announced on the NFLâs daily transactions report on Tuesday, which also revealed that the Packers have signed QB Desmond Ridder to their active roster from the practice squad, as well as adding WR Julian Hicks, WR Kisean Johnson, and TE Messiah Swinson to their practice squad.
The brief Packers journey of Clayton Tune
Given the chance to play with Love and Malik Willis injured, quarterback Clayton Tune struggled to find his rhythm, posting a combined 42 passing yards, no touchdowns, and one interception over the final two games of the regular season.
Clayton Tune #6 of the Green Bay Packers.
After coming off the bench in a relief role against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17, Tune was named the starter for the regular-season finale against the Minnesota Vikings. However, he found little success against the Vikingsâ aggressive defense, completing 6 of 11 passes for just 34 yards and finishing with a dismal 7.9 QBR.
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Looking ahead to the Bears
With Love returning and Ridder also on the active roster, the Green Bay Packers are preparing to face the Chicago Bears in a high-stakes showdown in the NFC Wild Card Round on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The game will be played at Soldier Field in Chicago, with kickoff scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. CT).
