Miami Dolphins acquire Kyle McCord from Packers in trade
The Miami Dolphins acquired quarterback Kyle McCord from the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, sending a 2028 sixth-round pick in return, ESPN reported. Kyle McCord becomes Malik Willis' backup after Miami traded Quinn Ewers to Jacksonville and waived Cam Miller, reshaping the depth chart behind a former Packers starter.
The move closes a busy weekend for Miami's quarterback room and opens a new chapter for McCord, who spent 2025 on Philadelphia's practice squad before signing with Green Bay in January. For more roster and league trend coverage, see our Future Tech & AI Wonders hub.
Key Takeaways
- Miami traded a 2028 sixth-round pick to Green Bay for Kyle McCord, per ESPN.
- McCord is expected to back up Malik Willis; the Dolphins will waive Mark Gronowski, Yahoo Sports reported.
- The pick going to Green Bay is the same one Miami received in the Quinn Ewers trade with Jacksonville.
- McCord threw four touchdown passes with no interceptions in the Packers' preseason finale against Arizona.
- Green Bay keeps Jordan Love and Tyrod Taylor and still needs a third quarterback, likely via the practice squad.
Why did the Dolphins trade for Kyle McCord?
Miami needed a backup after trading Quinn Ewers to the Jaguars on Saturday and waiving Cam Miller on Sunday, sources told ESPN. Coach Jeff Hafley had said the team was likely to keep two quarterbacks on the 53-man roster, but only one of the four QBs on the roster 24 hours earlier would remain.
Yahoo Sports reported Miami will waive Mark Gronowski to make room for McCord. Gronowski could join the practice squad if he clears waivers. The Dolphins are now led by former Packers executive Jon-Eric Sullivan and former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, continuing a Green Bay pipeline into Miami's front office and coaching staff.
What did the Packers get for Kyle McCord?
Green Bay receives Miami's 2028 sixth-round selection—the same pick the Dolphins acquired when they sent Ewers to Jacksonville, according to ESPN. Packers News confirmed the trade and the compensation.
The Packers could have tried to get McCord back if he cleared waivers, but trading him guarantees compensation rather than risking another team claiming him for nothing.
Who will Kyle McCord back up in Miami?
McCord becomes the No. 2 quarterback behind Malik Willis, who himself came from Green Bay. Willis is Miami's starter; McCord arrives without any practice or preseason reps with the Dolphins, Yahoo Sports noted.
The move reunites McCord with Kevin Patullo, Miami's passing game coordinator and his former offensive coordinator with the Philadelphia Eagles. McCord was drafted by Philadelphia in the sixth round in 2025 and spent that season on the Eagles' practice squad before signing a futures deal with the Packers on Jan. 20.
How did Kyle McCord perform with the Packers?
McCord started and played the entire preseason finale against the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, leading Green Bay to a 42-38 win with a game-winning touchdown in the final seconds. He finished with four touchdown passes and no interceptions in that game.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur praised McCord's poise, pocket presence, and control. After Kyron Drones was released, McCord took all the No. 3 reps behind Love and Taylor. McCord said his preseason goal was to prove he could play at the NFL level, especially in late-game comeback situations.
With McCord gone, the Packers' quarterback room is Jordan Love and veteran backup Tyrod Taylor. Green Bay will likely add a third quarterback to the practice squad to fill the depth chart.