Packers fans, with much uncertainty regarding this team’s future, it is becoming increasingly likely that Green Bay will experience significant changes this offseason. As we enter another offseason filled with mystery and doubt, Green Bay will certainly need to make the best moves to return to a Superbowl-caliber team. 

The focus of the offseason is once again Aaron Rodgers, the four-time MVP, and his future. However, the squad consists of more than just one quarterback, so knowing how the roster is now set up gives Brian Gutekunst and the Packers a clearer sense of their situation as the offseason approaches in terms of both players and the salary cap. 

The Packers anticipate having star running back Aaron Jones back, therefore it is safe to assume that the contract will be adjusted to move cap money into the future. A.J. Dillon will stay on for the final year of his rookie contract, but there is a long-term need here given the uncertainty at the position until 2023. The ideal draft pick would be in the middle rounds.

Aaron Jones hit the Marshawn Lynch celebration on his TD run 😂

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With receivers Watson and Doubs, the Packers have a good youth base, but the uncertain futures of Lazard and Cobb highlight the need for a wide receiver. In order to get a veteran in the room, general manager Brian Gutekunst may either acquire a free agent or bring back Lazard or Cobb. Expect the Packers to add at least one new long-term prospect here through the draft. No matter who starts at quarterback in 2023, the talent at receiver might improve. 

In terms of tight ends, will the Packers bring back Tonyan, who only averaged 8.9 yards per grab in 2022, or Lewis, who will be 39 in May? Tonyan is in his second year since undergoing significant surgery, thus the team will either run this back or start completely rebuilding the position. The futures of Lewis and Tonyan may be directly impacted by whether or not Rodgers returns, like so many other decisions that needed to be made this summer. Regardless of the roster-building strategy chosen, a tight end draft pick will likely be necessary. 

It’s a good thing that the Packers offensive line might be the team’s most secure position. The Packers would have at least six or seven players who they believe can start at different positions along the offensive line if they were to return Nijman on a restricted tender. Given his contract and cap figure, Bakhtiari’s future is a little hazy, but the Packers appear to be in agreement that he should return as the starting left tackle. 

With these possible roster changes to just the offense, the future becomes even more bleak considering the Green Bay Packers defensive unit. With coaching uncertainty, player contracts in the air, and veteran contracts expiring, the defense may also endure major changes. Regardless, General Manager Brian Gutekunst will need to maintain a Superbowl worthy roster for years to come. Packers fans, I hope we can trust him to make the necessary adjustments. I’ll see you next week.