5 players who are definitely entering their last year with Packers

Which players are definitely entering their final year in Green Bay?
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2. AJ Dillon, running back

As good as he looks this offseason (and he does look good), it's hard to envision a future for AJ Dillon with the Green Bay Packers beyond the 2024 season. In fact, it's still a little tough to envision what his role is going to be in 2024 given the fact that offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich has stated the Packers want to get rookie MarShawn Lloyd involved right away.

We'll see what happens.

But Dillon is a former second-round pick who could parlay a strong preseason into a RB1 or RB2 role elsewhere, maybe even before the 2024 season begins. He's a big, strong back who had a real shot last year to cement himself as a possible RB1 in Green Bay with how long Aaron Jones spent injured, but he couldn't seize the role. The additions of Josh Jacobs and MarShawn Lloyd have put Dillon's standing with the Packers -- beyond 2024 -- in serious question.

3. Royce Newman, offensive line

At this point, we may all just be waiting for this shoe to drop. What haven't the Packers done to indicate that Royce Newman is likely on the outside looking in of this team's plans, both present and future?

He may not make it out of training camp.

The former fourth-round pick was effectively replaced in the rotation last year despite the Packers rotating bodies at guard, and now there are a handful of incoming rookies -- including first-round pick Jordan Morgan -- gunning for jobs. It doesn't feel likely at all that Newman has a place on this team. He might be gone before the 2024 season even starts as the Packers look to start fresh with their young depth along the interior offensive line.