While the Green Bay Packers' top priority at the moment is finding a replacement for now-former defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, who was named the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins this past week, the full focus of the organization will soon turn to player personnel.
The Packers certainly have several needs to address this offseason, some of which will be determined by how they handle their list of nearly 25 players set to enter some sort of free agency.
But there's no question that one of the most pressing concerns surrounding this team right now is at the cornerback position, as Green Bay ranked 30th in the NFL in EPA per pass on targets to wide receivers, with Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine, and Nate Hobbs all posting below-average numbers in adjusted yards allowed per coverage snap.
Some of the deficiencies were covered up by the Packers' pass-rush attack, but that could be a problem next season, with Micah Parsons set to miss a chunk of the 2026 campaign as he rehabs his torn ACL. And with Rashan Gary possibly being a cap casualty, Green Bay simply has no choice but to at least attempt to improve at the corners.
And to that end, there are a couple of players suiting up in Sunday's NFC Championship Game who the Packers could potentially target in free agency, those being Riq Woolen of the Seattle Seahawks and Roger McCreary of the Los Angeles Rams.
Two cornerbacks playing in the NFC Championship the Packers could target in free agency
Riq Woolen, Seahawks
A fifth-round pick of the Seahawks in 2022, Woolen earned a trip to the Pro Bowl as a rookie after tying for the league lead with six interceptions.
The Fort Worth native hasn't quite been able to duplicate that same success since, and had a rough start to this 2025 season, so much so that there were plenty of rumors thrown around that Seattle could deal him ahead of the trade deadline.
That, of course, didn't happen, and the Seahawks are undoubtedly pleased they didn't deal him, as Woolen was one of the best corners in football in the second half of the season, magically transforming into arguably the toughest cornerback to target in the league, as he never allowed more than 32 yards to opposing receivers from Week 9 on.
Naturally, this second-half success has bumped up his projected price tag, as Spotrac predicts the 26-year-old to receive a four-year deal worth $62.75 million. That may be a little too much for the Packers, who aren't in the greatest position at the moment in terms of the salary cap, but once money is moved around with restructures and releases and such, this could very well be an option to consider.
Roger McCreary, Rams
If Green Bay is looking for a cheaper option, the Rams' Roger McCreary would likely fit the bill.
A second-round pick of the Tennessee Titans in 2022, McCreary has primarily been used as a slot corner, but the beauty of his skill set is that he has the ability to play both inside and outside and has proven to be effective in both zone and man coverage.
Traded from the Titans to the Rams in late October, the Auburn alum missed a month late in the year with a hip injury but has been fantastic since his return. In his five appearances with the Rams thus far, McCreary has allowed only two receptions for 14 yards and just a 58.3 passer rating.
And from an overall standpoint, including his time with Tennessee, he earned a 69.2 overall PFF grade for the 2025 season, ranking 28th among 114 eligible cornerbacks. Spotrac has McCreary's price tag at roughly $12 million per season, which is obviously a little more doable than Woolen's.