3 Packers cut candidates who won't be back in 2024 (and 2 who will)
Won't be back: De'Vondre Campbell
De'Vondre Campbell earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2021 but struggled for much of this season and missed six games. His worst game came against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in December. The Bucs found a favorable matchup by putting wide receiver Chris Godwin one-on-one with Campbell, and the Packers had no answer.
Per PFF, De’Vondre Campbell allowed 135 passing yards in coverage today — the most of any Packers linebacker since at least 2006.
— Daire Carragher (@DaireCarragher) December 18, 2023
Green Bay would have to take on a $11.63 million dead cap hit by releasing Campbell, making a small saving of $2.6 million in 2024. But more important is the future cap hits that would come off the books, as the Packers are currently set to pay $12.53 million in 2025 and 2026.
Won't be back: Royce Newman
The Packers quickly learned they couldn't rely on Royce Newman in the starting lineup. He started two games while Elgton Jenkins was injured, but once Jenkins returned, Sean Rhyan became the backup guard ahead of Newman.
Green Bay must restock its interior offensive line depth. General manager Brian Gutekunst could target the guard and center positions multiple times throughout the draft, likely looking for players who can line up at both spots.
Newman only has one year remaining on his rookie contract, but the Packers can create $1.06 million by releasing him this offseason.