A week from now, the first wave of free agency will basically be over, even though free agency won’t yet have technically begun.
The “legal tampering” period opens on Monday (say it with me one more time: if it’s legal, it’s not tampering, and if it’s tampering, it’s not legal), giving teams a free for all before the start of the league year on Wednesday afternoon.
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And if you’re at all confused at how free agent deals get done so quickly during this period, remember, they’re getting hammered out at the NFL Combine right now. This is the real legal tampering period, because I don’t see anybody complaining about the horse trading that’s getting done in Indianapolis right now. I guess we all just pretend not to see it.
The Packers have a load of work to do before they can even think about participating in free agency, for what it’s worth. They need to make decisions on Elgton Jenkins (likely cut) and Rashan Gary (should be cut), and those two moves alone could give them enough wiggle room to do a bit of spending. But things are getting more complicated by the moment, as the free agency picture begins to clarify as other teams fill out their wish lists.
The bonanza is bearing down on us, though, one way or another. Can the Packers be ready in time?
Packers face unexpected competition in center market after Drew Dalman retirement | Packers Wire
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Depending on their willingness to spend, the Packers could have had their pick of centers. Now the Bears are in the market, too.
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Where will Malik Willis land?
NFL Free Agency Preview: Potential Targets for Packers | Sports Illustrated
If the Packers go shopping, where should they be looking to spend?
Fire at Lambeau Field causes evacuation, no injuries reported | Packers News
Unexpected offseason news, to be sure.
When your mascot is a gator, I guess your photo shoots have to be next level.