The team finished with a 5–9–1 record under coach Forrest Gregg, earning them 3rd-place finish in the NFC Central division.
The 1987 NFL season was marked by a 24-day players strike, reducing the number of games from 16 games to 15.
Three games of the Packers’ season were played with replacement players, going 2–1.
The season ended with coach Forrest Gregg announcing he was leaving to fill the head coaching position at his alma mater, Southern Methodist University.
[1] Front office Head coaches Offensive coaches Special teams coaches Strength and conditioning [2] After the league decided to use replacement players during the NFLPA strike, the following team was assembled: Quarterbacks Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Offensive linemen Defensive linemen Linebackers Defensive backs Special teams Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Defensive linemen Defensive backs Special teams Rookies in italics Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.