The Green Bay Packers are still one of the youngest rosters in the entire NFL. Since general manager Brian Gutekunst took over seven seasons ago, he has drafted 72 players in the NFL Draft. The downside of drafting so many players is that at some point, you have to choose which players to keep and which to let go.
Tough decisions will lie ahead in the 2026 NFL offseason for the Packers GM. Here, we will dive into three Packers playing their final seasons in Green Bay.
Doubs has been a key contributor to the Green Bay Packers offense since being selected alongside fellow WR Christian Watson in the 2022 NFL Draft. In his time in Green Bay, the WR has compiled 147 catches, 1,700 yards, and 15 touchdowns. An average of 49 catches, 567 yards and five touchdowns is not enough production to justify a second contract in Green Bay.
A big part of the production for Doubs is the injuries, most notably his concussion history. The production and injury history most likely could cost Romeo Doubs a spot on the 2026 roster.
With 2024 1first-round pick Jordan Morgan and 2025 second-rounder Anthony Belton in the fold in 2025, Rhyan may be expendable. Morgan was presumably drafted to be a future left tackle replacing Rasheed Walker. The Packers could offer Rasheed Walker a second contract in Green Bay. General manager Brian Gutekunst may not be completely sold on that idea. That could force the Packers to keep Morgan at Guard.
Anthony “Escalade” Belton is a mammoth of a man also in the shuffle to replace Sean Rhyan. Jacob Monk has also taken a step forward and earned more opportunities in the backup center rotation. Due to the abundance of talent in the offensive line room, 2025 may be Sean Rhyan’s final season in Green Bay.
Not many players in Green Bay have the luxury of earning a third contract with the team. Clark is one of those players who did, with a cap hit of $31.37 million in 2026. Such a high salary-cap hit already makes Clark a prime candidate to be released after the 2025 season. On top of the cap hit in 2026, 2024 was not exactly a productive season for Clark. One sack, 37 combined tackles(20 solo) and four tackles for loss is not the type of numbers Green Bay hoped for after awarding Clark with his contract extension.
Kenny Clark did have foot surgery in January. Clark will need to bounce back in a big way to give himself a chance to stay on the Green Bay roster in 2026. The $14.35 million in cap savings by releasing Clark may be too much for the Packers to overlook.
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