Drew Allar completed 10-of-13 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns in Thursday’s preseason opener against the Packers, adding two rushes for two yards and a third score.

14 August 2026

The controversial third-round pick is battling veteran Mason Rudolph and sophomore Will Howard for backup duties behind Aaron Rodgers. All three signal callers had strong outings against the Packers’ reserves on Thursday. A former massive recruit whose Penn State career did not go as planned, Allar has youth (22) and raw physical talent on his side as he looks to develop under Mike McCarthy. There is very little chance he would be ready for prime time if forced into 2026 action.