Green Bay’s 4 Key Areas to Address in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Green Bay Packers, boasting the NFL’s youngest roster since 2017, navigated the 2023 season with a blend of rookies and sophomores occupying eight starting positions. Despite a shaky 3-6 start, they rallied to a 9-8 finish, clinching the NFC playoffs’ seventh seed. Notably, they stunned the Cowboys in Dallas during the wild card round and came close to upsetting the eventual NFC champions, the San Francisco 49ers.
The development of quarterback Jordan Love marked a significant positive turn for the team, addressing a perennial concern for NFL franchises.
Financially, the Packers confront challenges as they head into the offseason slightly over the 2024 salary cap, primarily due to hefty contracts for key players like David Bakhtiari, Kenny Clark, and Jaire Alexander. Decisions regarding these players loom large amid expectations of a bustling offseason in Green Bay.
Here’s an overview of their impending free agents and potential targets for the upcoming draft:
Free Agents:
– Unrestricted free agents include players like OT Yosh Nijman, CB Keisean Nixon, and S Darnell Savage.
– Restricted free agents like S Zayne Anderson and CB Robert Rochell.
– Exclusive rights free agents, a group with less than three seasons on their contract.
Draft Targets:
– Various analysts propose potential draft targets for the Packers, including offensive tackles Jordan Morgan and Taliese Fuaga, and cornerback Cooper DeJean. Morgan and Fuaga offer versatility and promise on the offensive line, while DeJean presents a solid option for the defensive backfield.
– Additionally, other prospects like Troy Fautanu, known for his versatility across the offensive line, could address Green Bay’s needs effectively.
Key Dates:
– NFL free agency begins March 13, with negotiations starting on March 11.
– The 2024 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 25-27 at Campus Marius Park in Detroit, MI, with coverage on ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network.
As the Packers strategize for the draft and navigate free agency, they aim to fortify their roster for the challenges ahead in the 2024 season.
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