Doubs, a fourth round pick in April, has been the star of camp and figures to contribute immediately. Lazard, Cobb and Watkins all have proven track records and will be leaned heavily upon as the youngsters grow up. But they do have a bevy of solid veterans and intriguing youngsters, meaning they’re likely to keep more receivers than most years. WIDE RECEIVERS (7): Allen Lazard, Romeo Doubs, Randall Cobb, Sammy Watkins, Amari Rodgers, Juwann Winfree, Christian Watson.Ĭut: Malik Taylor, Samori Toure, Danny Davis, Osirus Mitchell, Ishmael Hyman.Īnalysis: The Packers don’t have a star in this group after trading away Pro Bowler Davante Adams. But the Packers could also put Walker on the practice squad without using a roster spot on the rookie. Walker, a seventh round pick in April, has all the physical traits to succeed. The Packers traditionally keep nine offensive linemen, and if they go that route, Walker could get the nod. Van Lanen makes the team - for now - due to injury. Rhyan, a third round draft pick in April, has the versatility to play multiple spots. Hanson has worked with the first unit much of camp and has the versatility to play guard and center. He’s really worked his way into a guy who’s going to have a long career.” “You’ve got to give him a lot of credit because he has busted his tail to get where he’s at right now,” Gutekunst said of Nijman. If Bakhtiari and Jenkins begin the year on PUP, Nijman will be the opening day left tackle. The massive Nijman (6-7, 320) made eight starts at left tackle last season and more than held his own. Tom has played both left and right tackle in camp, and could very well be the starter at right tackle in Week 1. The 6-foot-4, 304-pound Tom is extremely athletic and ran the 40-yard dash in a blazing 4.94 seconds coming out of Wake Forest. He’s played both right tackle and right guard in camp and is likely to win one of those jobs. Newman, a fourth-round draft pick in 2021, started 16 games at right guard last year and led the offensive line in snaps. “Maybe because he’s been around his dad (Jon Sr.) and seen what it looks like, but the game has never been too big for him. “Runyan, when he came in, he was a pro’s pro,” Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said. Runyan was second among Green Bay’s offensive linemen with 1,053 snaps last year and could be poised for a big jump in his third season. Myers was off a to a solid start in 2021 before missing 11 games with a knee injury. Myers, a second round pick in 2021, and Runyan, a sixth rounder in 2020, seem to have the center and left guard positions locked down. That’s because Gutekunst has selected nine offensive linemen in the last three drafts, and there are replacements ready for their shot. If that happens, Green Bay’s offensive line will be extremely young and inexperienced, but certainly shouldn't be overmatched. For now, let’s predict that the Packers error on the side of caution and have both players begin the year on the PUP List. Physically Unable to Perform List (2): David Bakhtiari, Elgton Jenkins.Ĭut: Rasheed Walker, Ty Clary, Michael Menet, Caleb Jones, Cole Schneider, George Moore.Īnalysis: This is a tricky one to call with Bakhtiari and Jenkins battling back from ACL injuries. OFFENSIVE LINE (8): Yosh Nijman, Jon Runyan, Josh Myers, Royce Newman, Zach Tom, Sean Rhyan, Jake Hanson, Cole Van Lanen. If the Packers find a younger player to groom at this position, they would likely jump at the chance. The 28-year-old Etling has been on six practice squads since entering the league in 2018. All players, but especially the quarterback.” “But I think you’re seeing him with a more confident level of ‘OK, know what’s going to happen before it happens,’ which I think is really important for the quarterback. “I just think of all the positions, the quarterback one mentally has the most on him,” Gutekunst said. The 2020 first round draft choice - written off by many after two quiet seasons - has been poised, accurate and assertive. Love’s growth has been one of the most encouraging developments this summer. If he can carry an offense with many questions, a third straight MVP is certainly possible. QUARTERBACKS (2): Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love.Īnalysis: Rodgers is coming off back-to-back MVP seasons and has been extremely sharp again this summer. Here’s a glance at each positional group and how the Packers’ roster could look when they head to Minnesota for the season opener on Sept. Green Bay will have a handful of tough decisions to make on its way to a final 53. Teams must then reduce their rosters to 53 on Aug. All NFL teams must trim their rosters from 90 players to 85 on Aug.

Green bay roster 2022