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Here is a list of all of the returning Pack Pros that will be back in action this season. This list will update as more players are confirmed on 53-man rosters around the league.
****Garrett Bradbury, C, New England Patriots
After being traded from the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, Bradbury begins his first season with the New England Patriots, where he is expected to help stabilize their new-look offensive line. While rookie center Jared Wilson could provide some competition, the six-year veteran is projected to open the season as the Patriots' starter.
Jacoby Brissett, QB, Arizona Cardinals
One of the league's most reliable backup quarterbacks, Brissett joins the Cardinals this season as a steady option behind Kyler Murray. He signed a two-year deal this offseason after spending the past five years with five different teams, providing some potential continuity for the former Wolfpack signal-caller.
Joe Thuney, OG, Chicago Bears
After four successful seasons and two Super Bowls titles with the Kansas City Chiefs, Thuney was traded in March to the Chicago Bears. The move is expected to help provide some much-needed protection for second-year quarterback Caleb Williams.
Ikem Ekwonu, OT, Carolina Panthers
The former sixth overall pick in 2022, Ekwonu enters his fourth season with the Carolina Panthers after a solid third season in the NFL. He will be a key piece on a Carolina offense that will look to improve from its 2023 campaign.
B.J. Hill, DT, Cincinatti Bengals
Now in his eighth NFL season, B.J. Hill remains a key contributor to the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive line. He signed a contract extension this offseason that will keep him in Cincinnati through 2027, totaling $33 million over three years.
Alim McNeill, DT, Detroit Lions
McNeill was having another stellar season with the Lions before it was cut short by a torn ACL in December. He will begin the 2025 season on the PUP list as he continues his rehab, aiming for a midseason return.
Jakobi Meyers, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
Jakobi Meyers is coming off of the best season of his career, surpassing the 1,000 yard mark for the first time and tallying 87 receptions. Entering the final year of his contract, Meyers has requested a trade from the Raiders following stalled contract negotiations.
Russell Wilson, QB, New York Giants
After brief stops in Denver and Pittsburgh, Russell Wilson lands in East Rutherford, signing a one-year deal with the Giants. Wilson enters as the favorite to land the starting job but will face a competitive quarterback room featuring rookie Jaxson Dart and veteran Jameis Winston.
Payton Wilson, LB, Pittsburgh Steelers
The former ACC Defensive Player of the Year had a standout rookie campaign, recording 78 tackles, forcing a fumble, and notching an interception. Now as a projected starter this season, Wilson is expected to take on an expanded role and build on his impressive first year.
Bradley Chubb, LB, Miami Dolphins
Chubb missed the entire 2024 season rehabbing from a torn ACL he suffered late in 2023. After a full year of recovery, he aims to reclaim his spot as the Dolphins top pass rusher once again and push for his third double-digit sack season.
Chandler Zavala, OG, Carolina Panthers
In his second NFL season, Chandler Zavala saw action in all 17 games for the Carolina Panthers, starting in two of them. He begins this year in a similar spot on the offensive line depth chart but will be pushing for more consistent playing time as the season progresses. Zavala missed much of the preseason with a knee injury but returned to log 22 snaps in the finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Larrell Murchison, DT, Los Angeles Rams
Murchison missed the entire 2024 season due to an arm injury he suffered in the preseason opener. This offseason he was re-signed by the Rams on a one-year deal and will look to build on the career year he put together in 2023.
Justin Jones, DE, Arizona Cardinals
Jones appeared in just three games last season before a tricep injury landed him on season-ending IR. Now fully healthy, he enters his second year in Arizona and eighth NFL season.
Germaine Pratt, LB, Las Vegas Raiders
After a drama-filled offseason, Pratt finally found a new home after signing a one-year, $4.25 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. Coming off the best season of his career -- where he finished top 10 in the league in tackles—he's expected to be an integral piece of a solid Raiders defense.
A.J. Cole, P, Las Vegas Raiders
Cole remains one of the league's most dominant and reliable punters as he enters his seventh season with the Raiders. He's coming off a 2024 campaign where he posted a career-best 50.8-yard average per punt.
Drake Thomas, LB, Seattle Seahawks
Thomas will now be entering his third season in the NFL and with the Seattle Seahawks. He has yet to carve out a significant role with the Seahawks beyond special teams but that looks set to change after a remarkable display in preseason and in training camp. If all goes to plan, Thomas could potentially see solid playing time this season and could even break his way into the Seattle starting lineup.