Dolphins add Kyle McCord in trade with Packers
Miami sent a future sixth-round pick to Green Bay for quarterback Kyle McCord, who is expected to back up Malik Willis.
The Miami Dolphins have acquired quarterback Kyle McCord from the Green Bay Packers in a trade announced Sunday, adding depth behind Malik Willis. The deal gives Miami a new reserve option at the position before the season begins.
According to ESPN, McCord is set to serve as Willis' backup. CBS Sports reported that Miami sent a 2028 sixth-round draft pick to Green Bay to complete the move.
McCord joins a Dolphins quarterback room that has been reshaped by the trade, while the Packers add another future draft asset. The transaction was reported on Aug. 30, 2026.
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