Isaiah McDuffie LB GB (5) Thu 1/8/26 7:25 PM
Isaiah McDuffie
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McDuffie recorded 92 tackles (47 solo), 1.0 sacks and one interception across 17 regular-season games.
EDGE Analysis
McDuffie worked as a rotational linebacker, with Quay Walker and Edgerrin Cooper working on an every-down basis. Though McDuffie lost snaps relative to the 2024 campaign, he remained very productive on a per-snap basis. He'll enter 2026 in the final year of a two-year contract, and he could be asked to step into a larger role if Walker departs in free agency.
Isaiah McDuffie LB GB (5) Tue 12/9/25 9:54 PM
Isaiah McDuffie
LB GB (5)
McDuffie registered six tackles (three solo) in a 28-21 Week 14 win over Chicago on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
McDuffie finished fifth on Green Bay in tackles in the victory. He's now posted at least six tackles in seven of his past eight games, with the exception being a Week 9 loss to Carolina when he logged a 33 percent defensive snap share. McDuffie is up to 72 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and an interception through 13 contests on the campaign.
Isaiah McDuffie LB GB (5) Thu 11/27/25 7:38 PM 1 Comment
Isaiah McDuffie
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McDuffie logged 12 tackles (seven solo), including two for a loss, during the Packers' 31-21 win over the Lions on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
McDuffie led the Packers in tackles Thanksgiving Day, and he has reached the double-digit tackling mark in two of his last three games. His increased production as of late has been due to the absence of Quay Walker (neck), but the former's snap count on defense would likely dip in Week 14 against the Bears if the latter is cleared to return. In the eight games since the Packers' Week 5 bye, McDuffie has accumulated 51 tackles (23 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one interception.
Isaiah McDuffie LB GB (5) Mon 11/24/25 1:56 PM
Isaiah McDuffie
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McDuffie recorded nine total tackles (five solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one interception in Sunday's 23-6 win over the Vikings.
EDGE Analysis
With Quay Walker (neck) sidelined for most of the Packers' last two games, McDuffie has seen an expanded role and made the most of it. During that span, he's recorded 20 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one interception, picking off J.J. McCarthy in the fourth quarter of the Week 12 win. If Walker remains out, McDuffie could start alongside Edgerrin Cooper again in the Week 13 matchup against the Lions.
Isaiah McDuffie LB GB (5) Mon 11/17/25 1:46 PM
Isaiah McDuffie
LB GB (5)
McDuffie recorded 11 total tackles (five solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Quay Walker (shoulder) played just 36 defensive snaps due to an injury in the Week 11 win, allowing McDuffie to operate as one of the Packers' starting inside linebackers. He notched his first double-digit stop performance of the season while leading Green Bay's defense in total tackles. If Walker is unable to suit up in the Week 12 matchup against the Vikings, McDuffie will likely draw a start alongside Edgerrin Cooper.
Isaiah McDuffie LB GB (5) Mon 3/3/25 4:10 PM
Isaiah McDuffie
LB GB (5)
The Packers signed McDuffie to a two-year, $8.0 million deal Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
McDuffie, a 2021 sixth-round pick from Boston College, will remain in Green Bay after spending the first four years of his career with the Packers. Under his new contract, he can earn up to $9.5 million if he reaches all incentives. The 25-year-old has played 1,150 defensive snaps and appeared in 33 regular-season games over the last two campaigns, recording 183 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, four passes defended and one forced fumble. McDuffie will likely serve as the Packers' top backup inside linebacker again in 2025, playing behind Quay Walker and Edgerrin Cooper.
Isaiah McDuffie LB GB (5) Mon 1/20/25 8:36 PM
Isaiah McDuffie
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McDuffie finished the 2024 regular season with 97 tackles (46 solo), including 0.5 sacks, three pass defenses and one forced fumble across 17 games.
EDGE Analysis
McDuffie finished as the Packers' second-leading tackler behind Quay Walker (102). McDuffie started in every single game in 2024, though he failed to play more than 30 defensive snaps in the final four games of the regular season and Green Bay's one playoff game. The 2021 sixth-round pick will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent and should get plenty of interest from teams looking to bolster their linebacker corps.
Isaiah McDuffie LB GB (5) Fri 12/13/24 5:36 PM
Isaiah McDuffie
LB GB (5)
McDuffie (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
McDuffie practiced in full Friday after opening the week with consecutive limited sessions, so it appears he's moved past his ankle injury in time to play Sunday night. The Boston College product played 100 percent of the Packers' defensive snaps in a Week 14 loss to the Lions and recorded a career-best 15 total tackles. However, he'll likely revert to his usual reserve role in Week 15 with rookie Edgerrin Cooper returning from injury.
Isaiah McDuffie LB GB (5) Wed 12/11/24 11:13 PM
Isaiah McDuffie
LB GB (5)
McDuffie (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
McDuffie has been nursing an ankle issue since late November, but it hasn't yet cost him any time. In fact, he played 100 percent of Green Bay's defensive snaps for the first time this season Thanksgiving Day versus Detroit and finished with a season-high 15 tackles. With that in mind, McDuffie currently doesn't seem to be in danger of missing Sunday's matchup against Seattle, though it makes sense to keep an eye on his practice participation the remainder of the week.
Isaiah McDuffie LB GB (5) Mon 12/9/24 7:13 PM
Isaiah McDuffie
LB GB (5)
McDuffie tallied 15 tackles (four solo) in the Packers' 34-31 loss to the Lions in Week 14.
EDGE Analysis
McDuffie played 100 percent of the Packers' defensive snaps for the first time this season, and he accounted for a tackle on 19.7 percent of those snaps. He's registered 25 total tackles over his last two outings, which is more than what he accumulated across the five games prior. With four regular-season games left in 2024, McDuffie has matched his output from 2023 with 86 combined tackles (including 0.5 sacks), along with three pass defenses and one forced fumble over 13 games.