Jordan Love, a third-year quarterback, remained unproven halfway through the season. A 6-2 record, highlighted by
a playoff performance versus the Dallas Cowboys, put any remaining fears to bed. Love is Green Bay’s present and
future quarterback, and general manager Brian Gutekunst is open to discussing a long-term contract extension.
Love is surrounded by a strong group of young receivers, forcing the Packers to seek elsewhere this offseason to
address gaps. Green Bay is aggressively addressing offensive line and defensive backfield problems. However, the
future appears bright.
Safety Darnell Savage has already joined the Jaguars in free agency after the Packers declined to offer him an
extension. The team swiftly found a replacement by signing free agent safety Xavier McKinney. After signing star
running back Josh Jacobs and cutting ties with Aaron Jones, the Packers may decide to keep Dillon as a
complementary back. Guard Jon Runyan has already signed with the Giants after losing reps to second-year pro
Sean Rhyan last season in Green Bay.
Savage has left, but McKinney has joined, addressing one half of the team’s safety concerns. With Owens also about
to enter free agency, the Packers might replace both of their starting safeties from last season. The likely movement
at left tackle (again, see below) combined with Runyan’s departure makes safeguarding Jordan Love a primary
priority, though the free-agent market is thin.
