As the offseason kicks off for the Green Bay Packers, it’s an opportune moment to examine the impending free agent class. According to insights from Packers analyst Ken Ingalls, the team is projected to be $29 million above the salary cap at the beginning of the regular season. This financial situation necessitates careful decisions ahead. Retaining each player would require clearing cap space, potentially impacting the status of key individuals like running back Aaron Jones, left tackle David Bakhtiari, outside linebacker Preston Smith, and inside linebacker De’Vondre Campbell, all of whom remain under contract with the team in 2024.
Without further delay, let’s take a closer look at the players whose contracts are set to expire this year.
Unrestricted Free Agents (12)
Running back AJ Dillon and tight end Josiah Deguara are noteworthy names among the Green Bay Packers’ upcoming free agents. Additionally, the list includes tight end Tyler Davis, tackle Yosh Nijman, guard Jon Runyan Jr., inside linebackers Eric Wilson and Kristian Welch, cornerback Corey Ballentine, slot receiver and kick returner Keisean Nixon, and safeties Darnell Savage, Jonathan Owens, and Rudy Ford.
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These players represent a mix of various positions, and decisions regarding their contracts will be crucial as the Packers navigate the offseason. Managing the salary cap effectively will play a pivotal role in determining which players are retained for the upcoming season.
All the players mentioned above are set to enter the open market if the team doesn’t secure them with new contracts by March. Among them, the full-time starters are safeties Darnell Savage and Jonathan Owens. However, key contributors to the team include running back AJ Dillon, guard Jon Runyan Jr., and cornerback/return specialist Keisean Nixon. Ensuring contracts for these impactful players will be crucial for maintaining the team’s performance and depth in the upcoming season.
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