Packers' 2023 Spending Spree: Top Targets & Strategy

With the NFL today, March 18th, the Green Bay Packers sit with about 23.5 million dollars

in cap space this off-season, but they're eyeing a much bigger pot of $67.5 million, heading

into the 2027 season.

They're playing it smart by carrying over unused funds from this year and managing big

hits from players like safety, Xavier McKinney and quarterback, Jordan Love.

They're streamlining their roster to stay competitive through 2026, while shedding dead

cap from departures like Rashan, Gary and Kenny.

Clark, this patience can net compensatory draft picks, setting up a major spending

spree next year without blowing up the current team.

Fans and analysts see this as a savvy long-term plan, similar to what the Philadelphia Eagles

have done for years.

The downside is that holding players through their contract years might mean losing

them for nothing in free agency, especially of prices inflate, so trading or extending

now makes sense to avoid that risk.

Key extension targets include wide receiver Christian Watson, around $27 million a year,

tied in Tucker Craft between $15 and $19 million, and defensive lineman Devante Wyatt,

near $21 million.

Others like Ed rusher Lucas Van Ness and wide receiver Jaden Reed could follow at $13

to $22 million ranges with the team favoring.

Backloaded deals, meanwhile, upcoming NFL broadcast deals could boost the salary cap

even more by 2027, making today's agreements look like bargains, later.

Which of these guys should the Packers lock up first?

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