<p>Hobbs, 26, joins Green Bay in what’s described as a replacements move for Jaire Alexander. The addition tightens cornerback depth and signals a plan to lean on athleticism and youth at the position.</p><p>Expect Hobbs to compete for early snaps and special teams roles, with fantasy interest hinging on who he replaces in the secondary and how quickly he earns trust in the defense.</p>

Hobbs, a starter in the Packers' secondary, is questionable for Week 1 with a knee injury after undergoing meniscus repair Aug. 2. He returned to limited practice Sept. 4-5 and cited following medical staff guidance. His status is listed as 50-50 for the Lions game, signaling potential lineup adjustments and a push to be ready for Washington in Week 2.

Hobbs is Green Bay’s notable free-agent addition who returns from knee surgery, facing a pivotal test against St. Brown. His availability is in question, but his presence would shape coverage, particularly on outside looks. If limited, Valentine may shoulder more responsibility. Hobbs’ readiness directly impacts the Packers’ back-end depth and Detroit’s passing dynamics.

Nate Hobbs lands in Green Bay as a veteran corner, bringing starting-level experience to a secondary that's short on proven depth. His presence could stabilize the Packers’ pass defense and offer cornerback depth for IDP formats.

Hobbs’ signing adds secondary depth to a revamped back end. His presence can improve coverage depth and create more turnover opportunities against high-volume passing offenses, complementing a pressure-heavy front and potentially elevating the defense’s fantasy value.