Packers waive fourth-string QB Kyron Drones ahead of preseason game
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Packers have waived quarterback Kyron Drones, the team announced on August 15, 2026. Drones, who was signed as an undrafted free agent in April, played in the first preseason game but went 0-for-1 and took three sacks against the Steelers. With his release, Desmond Ridder and Kyle McCord remain behind Jordan Love on the depth chart. Drones previously played at Baylor and Virginia Tech, finishing his college career with 7,364 total yards and 64 touchdowns. The Packers will next face the Broncos on Friday night.
- •Packers announce the waiver of fourth-string QB Kyron Drones.
- •Drones signed as an undrafted free agent in April 2026.
- •He played in the preseason opener against the Steelers.
- •Drones completed 58.3% of passes in college, totaling 64 touchdowns.
- •The Packers play the Broncos on Friday night.
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Packers clear the runway for Kyle McCord to be QB3
- 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Packers release rookie QB Kyron Drones after preseason opener
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers release rookie quarterback Kyron Drones
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Packers waive fourth-string QB Kyron Drones
"With rookie quarterback Kyron Drones released, Kyle McCord solidifies spot as frontrunner to be Packers' third quarterback this season.
"With Kyron Drones released, Kyle McCord should get an uptick of snaps in training camp and preseason games
"The Packers released rookie QB Kyron Drones, leaving the roster with three QBs moving forward.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 11:01 PMPackers clear the runway for Kyle McCord to be QB3
With Kyron Drones released, Kyle McCord should get an uptick of snaps in training camp and preseason games
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 9:08 PMPackers release rookie QB Kyron Drones after preseason opener
The Packers released rookie QB Kyron Drones, leaving the roster with three QBs moving forward.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 8:41 PMGreen Bay Packers release rookie quarterback Kyron Drones
With rookie quarterback Kyron Drones released, Kyle McCord solidifies spot as frontrunner to be Packers' third quarterback this season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 8:21 PMPackers waive fourth-string QB Kyron Drones
The Packers waived fourth-string quarterback Kyron Drones on Saturday, the team announced.
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