Packers 2022 free agency predictions: Who re-signs, who walks?

WR Allen Lazard (RFA)

Lazard has had an excellent season for the Packers this year. He was effective as the team’s second best receiver, catching 40 passes for 513 yards and eight touchdowns. He’s also been a very good blocker in the run game. Lazard’s long-term role likely is that of weak number two receiver or a strong number three receiver.

Especially considering that Lazard is one of Rodgers’ favorite targets, the Packers cannot risk letting another team pick him up if Rodgers stays. If Rodgers leaves, Lazard can bring veteran experience and consistent play to a thin wide receiver group, and hopefully help Love grow comfortable in the league.

Lazard is a player the Packers cannot afford to let go. If they are forced with choosing between Valdes-Scantling and Lazard, the choice should be an easy one.

Rodgers stays: Second-round tender

Rodgers leaves: Second-round tender

WR Equanimeous St. Brown

St. Brown was a prospect many Packer fans were excited about after Green Bay drafted him in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. However, injuries and a lack of playing time have led to a disappointing start to his NFL career. This past season, St. Brown caught only nine passes for 98 yards and no touchdowns.

While that type of production doesn’t stand out as a player a team would want to re-sign, the Packers’ wide receiver room is going to be thin next season. They’ll likely lose Valdes-Scantling, and may also lose slot receiver Randall Cobb.

Just 25 years old, St. Brown still has talent and as long as he stays healthy, can develop into a serviceable player in the league. If the Packers can sign him to a cheap contract, they should, no matter who’s lining up under center.

Rodgers stays: Re-sign to a one-year, $1 million deal

Rodgers leaves: Re-sign to a one-year, $1 million deal

WR Malik Taylor (ERFA)

Malik Taylor is an exclusive rights free agent, meaning that if the Packers offer him a league minimum contract, he is not allowed to negotiate with any other teams.

Taylor has not contributed much to the Packers offensively, catching only two passes for 14 yards and no touchdowns this season. Taylor was a preseason star for the Packers, but didn’t do much to help them in the regular season.

However, Taylor did contribute on special teams, and has shown the potential to be a solid NFL receiver. With a depleted receiving room, signing Taylor to a minimum deal would be a low-risk move with potential benefits.

Rodgers stays: Re-sign to a one-year, $895,000 deal

Rodgers leaves: Re-sign to a one-year, $895,000 deal