Packers cut Kyron Drones after preseason debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:57 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Green Bay Packers released quarterback Kyron Drones following their first preseason game on August 13, 2026. Drones, who went undrafted after his college career at Virginia Tech, signed with the Packers as a free agent. In his debut, he threw one pass and was sacked three times. With Drones' departure, the Packers will proceed with three quarterbacks: Jordan Love, Tyrod Taylor, and Kyle McCord. Drones can now seek opportunities with other teams.
- •Kyron Drones signed with Packers as an undrafted free agent.
- •Drones started 32 games for Virginia Tech, with notable college statistics.
- •In preseason debut, he completed no passes and faced three sacks.
- •Packers currently have Jordan Love, Tyrod Taylor, and Kyle McCord at quarterback.
- 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers cut former Virginia Tech starting quarterback
"The Packers move on from former Hokies QB Kyron Drones.
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