Packers trade quarterback Kyle McCord to Dolphins for draft pick
10 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 10:41 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Green Bay Packers have traded quarterback Kyle McCord to the Miami Dolphins, confirming sources on August 30, 2026. The deal sends McCord to Miami for a 2028 sixth-round draft pick. This move comes after the Dolphins depleted their quarterback depth by trading Quinn Ewers and waiving two other players. McCord will back up Malik Willis, who is signed through 2029 after joining the Dolphins this offseason. The Packers now have Jordan Love as their starting quarterback, supported by Tyrod Taylor.
- •Packers trade Kyle McCord to the Dolphins.
- •Miami acquires McCord for a 2028 sixth-round draft pick.
- •McCord joins Malik Willis after the Dolphins trade Quinn Ewers.
- •Packers have Jordan Love and Tyrod Taylor at quarterback.
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Dolphins find new backup quarterback in Packers' Kyle McCord
- 5:13 PMESPN — Sources: Fins trade for Pack's McCord to be QB2
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Miami makes another quarterback move, lands former Ohio State star Kyle McCord
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Packers preseason star Kyle McCord traded to Miami Dolphins
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins trade for quarterback Kyle McCord
- 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Packers trade quarterback Kyle McCord to Miami Dolphins
- 3:46 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins reportedly acquire Kyle McCord from Packers after depleting QB depth on roster cut-down day
"The Dolphins continue reshaping their quarterback room, acquiring Kyle McCord from the Packers after his impressive four-touchdown preseason finale. Now, the former Ohio State and Syracuse standout has a new opportunity in Miami.
"After a standout performance in preseason, backup quarterback Kyle McCord is off to the Miami Dolphins to play backup for ex-Packers quarterback Malik Willis.
"The Miami Dolphins are going with rookie Jacob Rodriguez over Tyrel Dodson and effectively made a swap of backup QBs as they cut the roster to 53.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 10:41 PMMiami Dolphins find new backup quarterback in Packers' Kyle McCord
The Miami Dolphins are going with rookie Jacob Rodriguez over Tyrel Dodson and effectively made a swap of backup QBs as they cut the roster to 53.
- ESPNAug 30, 2026, 5:13 PMSources: Fins trade for Pack's McCord to be QB2
The Dolphins acquired quarterback Kyle McCord in a trade with the Packers on Sunday, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 4:43 PMMiami makes another quarterback move, lands former Ohio State star Kyle McCord
The Dolphins continue reshaping their quarterback room, acquiring Kyle McCord from the Packers after his impressive four-touchdown preseason finale. Now, the former Ohio State and Syracuse standout has a new opportunity in Miami.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 4:13 PMPackers preseason star Kyle McCord traded to Miami Dolphins
Green Bay received a 2028 sixth-round pick from the Miami Dolphins for Kyle McCord
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 4:08 PMDolphins trade for quarterback Kyle McCord
The Dolphins filled their vacant backup quarterback position in a trade with the Green Bay Packers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 3:49 PMPackers trade quarterback Kyle McCord to Miami Dolphins
After a standout performance in preseason, backup quarterback Kyle McCord is off to the Miami Dolphins to play backup for ex-Packers quarterback Malik Willis.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 3:46 PMDolphins reportedly acquire Kyle McCord from Packers after depleting QB depth on roster cut-down day
Miami adds McCord to back up Malik Willis after trading away Quinn Ewers and releasing Cam Miller and Mark Gronowski.
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