Unless you figure that the money he was demanding was more than a Pro Bowl Center was worth, and you figure you can find a very adequate replacement...
They happen all the time. Nearly every season “restructure” moves are announced that convert current year salary into a bonus where the cap hit gets...
In 2020, Linsley also missed all or most of 5 games with back and knee injuries. That may also have contributed to the Packers not wanting to bet on...