
Packers Part Ways with Rookie QB Kyron Drones
The Green Bay Packers announced the release of rookie quarterback Kyron Drones on Saturday, reducing their quarterback roster to three players.
Drones, a 22-year-old from Pearland, Texas, began his collegiate career at Baylor before transferring to Virginia Tech, where he secured the starting position after limited play in his first two seasons. He went undrafted in 2026 and subsequently signed with the Packers.
During his time at Virginia Tech, Drones played in 34 games, starting 32, and achieved a completion rate of 58.3 percent, totaling 5,566 passing yards, 44 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions. He also contributed significantly on the ground with 1,798 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns from 434 carries.
