Ranking Packers’ biggest offseason needs in 2021

9. Tight end

Robert Tonyan turned potential into production in 2020 with 586 yards and 11 touchdowns. He emerged as a great receiving tight end for the Packers. Green Bay will still have high hopes for Jace Sternberger in his third season, while last year’s third-round pick Josiah Deguara will make his return from injury. Marcedes Lewis is a free agent, so the Packers could look to replace him.

8. Center

All-Pro center Corey Linsley is a free agent. If the Packers keep Elgton Jenkins at guard, center will fly up this list. But I’m confident one of the interior linemen already on the roster will be able to slide over to center in 2021 if Linsley departs. Jake Hanson could be a name to watch in the summer. Of course, if Linsley doesn’t return next season, center will be an area the Packers will need to fix. If that doesn’t involve a guard moving to center, they’ll need to look for help in the offseason.

7. Edge rusher

A lot depends on Preston Smith’s future. With only four sacks and 11 QB hits in 2020, Smith could be a cap casualty. While Za’Darius Smith and Rashan Gary would give the Packers a good starting combination on the edge, adding more depth would be a must.