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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Drones was cut after a Week 1 preseason performance where he dropped back four times and was sacked three times, including once on a screen, ending his brief stint with the Packers after being signed post-draft.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Green Bay Packers waived quarterback Kyron Drones several days before claiming Arden Walker, opening the roster spot that Walker would fill.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Drones was released by the Packers just two days after the preseason opener following a poor performance: one incompletion on his only pass attempt and three sacks in the fourth quarter against Pittsburgh, including one on a screen pass where he failed to release the ball. Signed as an undrafted free agent with only $5,000 in guarantees (10th among 12 UDFA QB signings), Drones' brief tenure ended after head coach Matt LaFleur's stated preference to carry only three quarterbacks in practice.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Acme Packing Company

Drones was released by the Packers on August 14 after just one preseason appearance; the UDFA QB signed for only $5,000 in guarantees (10th among 12 UDFA QB signings) and struggled in the fourth quarter against Pittsburgh with one incompletion on his only pass attempt and three sacks, including one on a screen where he failed to release the ball. Head coach Matt LaFleur's stated preference for three quarterbacks on the roster made Drones expendable.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Drones struggled significantly in limited preseason action against Pittsburgh, going 0-for-1 passing with three sacks in six snaps, including a 17-yard backwards sack and apparent panic on a screen play; his college profile (58% completion rate at Virginia Tech, option/RPO-heavy scheme) and lack of NFL-caliber passing touch suggest he is unlikely to develop into a viable backup despite his athleticism and rushing ability.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Acme Packing Company

Drones lost the third-string QB competition to Kyle McCord after a poor preseason outing. Across six snaps, he completed 0 of 1 passing attempts, took three sacks including one for a 17-yard loss that moved the Packers from their own 22 to the five-yard line, and appeared to panic on a screen pass. The source characterizes Drones as a low-end prospect whose only selling point is athleticism; his college tape at Virginia Tech showed a sub-58% completion rate and lack of passing touch, suggesting he cannot develop into an NFL-caliber passer despite rushing for 1,800+ yards as a runner.

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NegativeUsageAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Fourth-string quarterback Kyron Drones had minimal impact in the preseason game, completing just one pass attempt (an incompletion) while taking three sacks.

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NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026Acme Packing Company

Fourth-string quarterback Kyron Drones had minimal impact in the preseason game, recording only one pass attempt (an incompletion) while taking three sacks; limited opportunity to showcase ability.

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NegativeUsageAug 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kyron Drones is expected to play significant snaps in the preseason game, likely at least a half. Drones had 84 combined turnover-worthy plays in his collegiate career (combined with Kyle McCord), raising concerns about his decision-making when he takes over after the Packers' starters and backup Tyrod Taylor exit the game.

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NegativeProjectionAug 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Drones, the fourth-string quarterback, threw a pick-six to Jaylin Simpson on a goal line out route during practice.

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NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Third-string quarterback Kyron Drones is falling behind Kyle McCord in the QB3 competition; if McCord continues to pull away, the Packers may move off Drones the next time they need to add a healthy body to the 91-man roster.

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NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026Acme Packing Company

Third-string quarterback Kyron Drones is falling behind Kyle McCord in the third-string quarterback battle, with McCord appearing to pull away for the QB3 spot.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026Acme Packing Company

Kyron Drones is described as all but a sure bet to stick around on the practice squad, placing him in the fringe players tier at the bottom of the Packers' under-25 roster.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Classified as a fringe player and practice squad hopeful; Kyron Drones is all but a sure bet to land on the practice squad.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed among fringe players and practice squad hopefuls; the source notes Kyron Drones is 'all but a sure bet' to stick around on the practice squad, though the broader group represents the very bottom of the Packers' roster.

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NegativeDepth ChartNo dateNFL.com News

Released by the Broncos.

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PositiveValueNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Signed with Packers for $5,000 guaranteed, ranking 10th of 12 UDFA quarterbacks. Despite modest guarantees, the Packers had their eyes on him as a pre-draft visitor.

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