Packers fans on Twitter split on David Bakhtiari uncertain future

David Bakhtiari is a Green Bay Packers all-time great. That won't change whether he plays another five seasons with the team or never again. He belongs in the Hall of Fame conversation.

However, Bakhtiari faces an uncertain future with the Packers.

It's highly unlikely the Packers will want to leave his $40.47 million 2024 cap hit as it is. They will need to do something to lower that number.

A contract extension is one way to do it, allowing the Packers to spread money across several years. But is that the best option considering Bakhtiari's age and recent injury history?

Another move the Packers could make is to find a trade partner before this year's deadline. That would help them lower the cap hits while bringing back some draft capital. Bakhtiari could potentially join a contending team and go for a Super Bowl.

What should the Packers do? Fans are split.

Packers fans on Twitter are split on David Bakhtiari's future

So, what do Packers fans think about potentially trading away a five-time All-Pro? It's a move that would undoubtedly hurt the team in the short term, but it would create future cap space and add a draft pick or two.

It's a tough choice, so it's unsurprising to see such a mixed opinion. Should the Packers trade Bakhtiari this year?

Here are the poll results:

It's never fun seeing a franchise legend leave, especially when they can still play at a high level, which Bakhtiari showed last season he can.

However, part of successful roster building is knowing when to move on. The Packers tend to get this right, although they waited a year too late to trade Aaron Rodgers.

Bakhtiari is still an excellent player. He could play all 17 games. But will it help the Packers win this season? They aren't likely to be in Super Bowl contention -- Bakhtiari even said that the team is rebuilding.

With such a huge cap hit to come in 2024, the smart move could be to trade Bakhtiari to a contender now. If they can get a second-round pick in return, the Packers may have to make that trade.

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