{"id":755021,"date":"2026-02-16T01:17:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T01:17:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/755021\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T01:17:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T01:17:32","slug":"packers-have-some-really-tough-decisions-looming-on-offense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/755021\/","title":{"rendered":"Packers Have Some Really Tough Decisions Looming On Offense"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Green Bay Packers are constantly churning over their roster. It\u2019s something that has to happen in the NFL if you want to compete. The Packers have long been known for moving on from players before their productivity inevitably begins to decline on the field. It has to happen. Because of this, there will be players currently under contract with Green Bay who won\u2019t be on the roster by the time training camp rolls around.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at which players on the offensive side of the ball \u2014 who are under contract \u2014 might not be on the roster come training camp. We\u2019ll do this position by position.<\/p>\n

The Packers QB Room <\/p>\n

I feel pretty safe saying the Packers won\u2019t move on from Jordan Love anytime soon. Green Bay will most likely restructure his contract to help with cap space, but that\u2019s not moving on from him by any means.<\/p>\n

However, with Malik Willis<\/a> set to hit free agency, the Packers will need to add another quarterback to the room. They do have Desmond Ridder, whom I expect to be brought back to compete for a job \u2014 at the very least as another camp arm.<\/p>\n

Running Back<\/p>\n

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This is an interesting position for sure. Emmanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks are both restricted free agents and could be lost due to cost. MarShawn Lloyd has been oft-injured but is still under contract, and if he can get healthy, he could be really good.<\/p>\n

Josh Jacobs is the one truly in question \u2014 at least a little bit. Based on his contract, this is the first year the Packers could get out of it. I doubt they do, but releasing him would save $8.3 million against the cap. Once again, I don\u2019t think it happens, but if Green Bay feels his best football is behind him, they could move on.<\/p>\n

Wide Receiver<\/p>\n

Another interesting one. The Packers are likely losing Romeo Doubs to free agency and could also lose Bo Melton (who also contributes at corner), an exclusive rights free agent. That leaves Christian Watson, Jayden Reed<\/a>, Matthew Golden, Savion Williams, and Dontayvion Wicks.<\/p>\n

What makes this group so interesting is that Green Bay is likely going to extend Watson. The question becomes: will they also extend Reed? He\u2019s under contract for another year but is eligible for an extension now. The same goes for Wicks. I\u2019d expect the Packers to only extend one of those two. Wicks would be cheaper, so if Green Bay wants to get ahead of things, Reed could become a trade candidate \u2014 especially if contract talks stall.<\/p>\n

Packers Offensive Line and Tight End<\/p>\n

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Tucker Kraft should be back by the start of the season, though it\u2019ll be close. If there\u2019s a real question at tight end, it\u2019s Luke Musgrave. He hasn\u2019t lived up to his draft position and has clearly fallen behind Kraft. A change of scenery could be good for both Musgrave and the Packers.<\/p>\n

Green Bay will most likely extend Kraft and move on from Musgrave. Because of this, Musgrave could be a trade candidate. That said, I doubt it happens simply because of Kraft\u2019s injury history. I would, however, fully expect the Packers to draft a tight end.<\/p>\n

On the offensive line<\/a>, this is easily the position with the most changes coming. Rasheed Walker and Sean Rhyan are unrestricted free agents. Elgton Jenkins, with his massive cap hit, will likely be let go to save around $20 million in the salary cap. I\u2019d actually expect him to leave.<\/p>\n

The other potential cut candidate is Aaron Banks, who carries a $24.8 million cap hit. I doubt Green Bay moves on from Banks. There are simply too many changes already coming to the offensive line for the Packers to move on from him after just one year.<\/p>\n

So, Who is Mostly Likely Not Back to the Packers?<\/p>\n

Out of the offensive group, Elgton Jenkins is the most likely to not return. Every year, there\u2019s at least one high-profile Packers player who is let go. Over the past couple of seasons, Green Bay has either traded or released players who were huge contributors. Aaron Jones, Jaire Alexander, and Kenny Clark are just a few examples.<\/p>\n

Jenkins will likely be next.<\/p>\n

But he won\u2019t be the only one this offseason.<\/p>\n

More on that when we dive into the defensive side of the ball next week.<\/p>\n

Go Pack Go!<\/p>\n

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Damon is a diehard, fully-immersed cheesehead who currently lives in southern Missouri. He teaches at a local high school and has a family YouTube channel about all things Packers. You can follow him on twitter at @packersfamily<\/a> and on YouTube at The Packers Family.<\/a>
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\n Damon is a diehard, fully-immersed Cheesehead who currently lives in southern Missouri. He teaches at a local high school and has a family YouTube channel about all things Packers. Click on the icons below to follow him on social media.\n <\/p>\n