With training camp getting started for the Packers, let’s take a look at what the 53-man roster could look like.
Quarterback
- Aaron Rodgers
- Jordan Love
I don’t see keeping a 3rd quarterback with the Kurt Benkert release.
Running back
- Aaron Jones
- AJ Dillon
- Kylin Hill
Hill may start the year on the PUP. If that does happen, Patrick Taylor will get the nod at RB3.
Wide Receiver
- Allen Lazard
- Randall Cobb
- Sammy Watkins
- Amari Rodgers
- Christian Watson
- Romeo Doubs
- Juwann Winfree
The first 6 wide receivers are locks. I have them keeping Winfree after he had a couple nice moments last year and was a gunner on special teams.
Tight End
- Robert Tonyan
- Marcedes Lewis
- Josiah Deguara
- Dominique Dafney
I think Tonyan will avoid the PUP list, but if he doesn’t, it is Tyler Davis’s job to lose
Offensive Line
David Bakhtiari, Joe Runyan Jr., Josh Myers, Royce Newman, Yosh Niijam, Sean Rhyan, Zach Tom, Cole Van Lanen, Jake Hansen
PUP: Elgton Jenkins
I think this is pretty set in stone here. Rasheed Walker could maybe sneak onto the roster, but I don’t see that happening, especially with Jenkins returning midseason (hopefully).
Defensive Line
Kenny Clark, Dean Lowry, Jarren Reed, Devonte Wyatt, TJ Slaton, Jack Heflin
The top 5 should be locks. I still think Heflin will make the roster as an experienced depth piece, but you never know.
Outside Linebackers
Rashan Gary, Preston Smith, Johnathan Garvin, Tipa Galeai, Kingsley Enagbare
I would really hate cutting Randy Ramsey, but I just don’t see any room for him unless they cut Jack Heflin.
Inside Linebackers
De’Vondre Campbell, Quay Walker, Krys Barnes, Isaiah McDuffie
The first 3 are locks, after that it is between McDuffie, Ray Wilborn, and Ty Summers. I’m taking a wild guess and saying McDuffie makes it, but it could go any of the 3 ways.
Cornerbacks
Jaire Alexander, Rasul Douglas, Eric Stokes, Shemar Jean-Charles, Keisean Nixon
Obviously the top 3 are locks. Behind that I think they keep the experienced corner in Nixon and the 2nd year corner in Jean-Charles. I could easily see them adding a veteran here in needed be.
Safety
Adrian Amos, Darnell Savage, Shawn Davis, Innis Gaines, Tariq Carpenter
I think they will keep Gaines over Vernon Scott due to the fact that Scott missed most of last year, but it defiantly could go either way.
Special Teams
Kicker: Mason Crosby
Punter: Pat O’Donnell
Long Snapper: Steven Wirtell
Not much of a shock here. Crosby is getting older but is still think he stick around for at least 1 more year.
In Conclusion :
In all, this is a very strong roster with no big glaring holes. I do expect this list to change when train camp gets going.