Jordan Love reveals Packers' 2026 plan after Wild Card heartbreak

Losing a player of Doubs' calibre would leave most teams with big shoes to fill, with the 26-year-old leading the team in targets, receptions and touchdowns last year.

But as Love explained to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, he has "still got some great weapons" to work with, and he can't wait to get the 2026 season underway.

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Here are the key takeaways from Love's interview on The Insiders, available in full to NFL Game Pass subscribers on DAZN.

But before we get into what Love said, it helps to know how last season unfolded.

Packers 2025 season in brief

Three months into last year's campaign, the Packers looked like the real thing.

A Week 14 defeat of the Bears was the high point, with Love's three passing touchdowns extending their win streak to four and their record to 9-3-1.

But that was their last victory of the season, a four-game losing run culminating in a gut-wrenching 31-27 Wild Card loss to Chicago where the Packers somehow surrendered a 21-6 fourth-quarter lead.

At the time, Love was understandably devastated, telling the media, "I can't even process this right now."

Fast forward five months, and his entire focus is on what lies ahead.

Love: Packers have "attacked OTAs"

Love ranked 11th among all quarterbacks with 3381 passing yards and 14th with 23 passing touchdowns.

While he had fewer passing attempts than every single player ranking above him, Love wants to improve on those numbers, and his approach this offseason suggests he's already thinking about how.

The Packers wrapped up OTAs earlier this week, officially leaving them with a five-week break before training camp rolls around on July 29.

But the 'officially' part of this means little to Love, who, after a strong performance at OTAs, has no plans to go on vacation.

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"We attacked OTAs, I know the guys are excited just to be back with each other, start building that team chemistry, everything that goes with it, and working our way up to what's next with training camp.

"I know the guys are ready, they're going to attack this break, and we'll be locked in and ready to go," he said.

That kind of dedication comes as no surprise to Steve Calhoun, Love's private QB coach and mentor, who appeared alongside him on the show.

Calhoun has worked with Love since his freshman year and says that work ethic is part of why he's been able to "fill the shoes of Aaron Rodgers" in Green Bay.

Love on Green Bay's 2026 receivers

While Doubs and Wicks have exited, the receivers who stayed have been rewarded, with both Christian Watson and Jayden Reed landing contract extensions this offseason.

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"It's great. I'm happy for both of those guys. Any time somebody has a payday, it's a blessing, and it's all about the work they put in, the type of people they are in the building," Love said.

"Now it's about time to go back out there and produce on the field."

Love briefly addressed the departures before refocusing on his 2026 teammates.

"We lost a couple of guys in our receiver room. Happy for those guys, and where they're going, but we've still got some great weapons. Christian [Watson], J-Reed, Golden.

"Once we get Tuck [Tucker Kraft] back healthy, we'll be at full strength."

Love and the Packers' 2026 outlook

Watson and tight end Kraft have both dealt with injuries, and they'll need to be at full strength if head coach Matt LaFleur is to stand a fighting chance of delivering the franchise's fifth Super Bowl.

But get them fit and healthy, and with Love laser-focused, Green Bay have every reason to believe this time could be different.