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Isaiah McDuffie
LB · GB

Isaiah McDuffie

Position LB
Team GB
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Isaiah McDuffie

NFL linebacker. Position: LB. Team: Green Bay Packers.

Quick Facts

  • Position: Linebacker (LB)
  • Team: Green Bay Packers (GB)
  • Drafted: 5 seasons with Packers

2026 Outlook

Signed one-year extension in July 2026 to stay through 2027 season. McDuffie is a key rotational linebacker and core special-teams contributor, posting 92 tackles and 1.0 sacks across 17 games last year. Slots in behind starting linebackers Edgerrin Cooper and Zaire Franklin in the Green Bay depth chart. (per Packers' Isaiah McDuffie inks one-year extension)

Under new defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, McDuffie is expected to play an important role in the Packers' multiple defense scheme that emphasizes nickel packages. Gannon's system, which generated 70 sacks with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2022, relies on linebacker coverage and run support, where McDuffie's 92-tackle season should remain relevant. McDuffie expressed confidence in the new system: "He definitely brings a lot to the table. ... He definitely brings that juice, and we're going to do some cool things." (per Isaiah McDuffie believes Packers have 'everything we need' to make deeper playoff run - NFL.com)

IDP backup value (July 24): 4for4's 2026 fantasy football IDP rankings identify McDuffie as a high-upside backup option—if Cooper were to go down with injury, McDuffie can step in and become a top-20 linebacker in fantasy points while Cooper recovers. This position depth makes McDuffie an attractive waiver-wire target in IDP leagues, as linebacker is one of the few positions with reliable replacement value available on the wire. (per 2026 Fantasy Football IDP Rankings and Tiers Breakdown: Defensive Linemen - 4for4)

Role / Depth Chart

Rotational linebacker and special-teams contributor. Backup to starters Edgerrin Cooper and Zaire Franklin.

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