Official 2026 Free Agency/Offseason/Non-Draft Thread

[bobblehead]

Walker is not stout enough to play Edge every down. Teams would run on him.

He's about the same size as Micah Parsons.

[bobblehead]

That's also exactly the reason Willis would be nuts to do it..

He wouldn't be obligated to sign anything. But he just might get an offer he is really interested in. Zero downside for either party involved. And no team would be obligated to send a pick. It literally obligates no one to anything, but lets teams get a jumpstart on talking with him. Its a 3 way win. The packers lose ZERO for allowing him to get out there.

[pbmax]

He wouldn't be obligated to sign anything. But he just might get an offer he is really interested in. Zero downside for either party involved. And no team would be obligated to send a pick. It literally obligates no one to anything, but lets teams get a jumpstart on talking with him. Its a 3 way win. The packers lose ZERO for allowing him to get out there.

Its just the math. No team is going to pony up more money and draft picks. If they are willing to pony up the money, they just wait.

The only position a team might be googly eyed enough to try this with might be QB. But its the most expensive option and I doubt teams would choose it.

Plus you have to defer the bonuses until after the trade which is a risk for the player. It almost would have to be guaranteed money.

[Patler]

I think the Packers should allow Willis agent to talk to other teams right now for a sign and trade 3rd rounder in this draft. Pretty sure it would be legal. No downside whatsoever for the Packers even if it results in him reaching an agreement with a team and waiting for FA to sign it we are right back where we started, and you never know if a team will bite to ink him before other teams have a shot.

The only way that would work at this point is if the Packers put a franchise tag on him, to retain some level of ongoing team control. Right now, they have no team control.

[Joemailman]

https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/g...ayers-for-2026

Consensus Top 100 NFL Free Agents - 2026
George Pickens, WR
Trey Hendrickson, EDGE
Tyler Linderbaum, C
Jaelan Phillips, EDGE
Daniel Jones, QB
Alec Pierce, WR
Breece Hall, RB
Rasheed Walker, T
Devin Lloyd, LB
Jaylen Watson, CB
Mike Evans, WR
Kenneth Walker III, RB
Kyle Pitts, TE
Odafe Oweh, EDGE
Malik Willis, QB
Jauan Jennings, WR
Tariq Woolen, CB
Jamel Dean, CB
Travis Etienne Jr., RB
Braden Smith, T
Khalil Mack, EDGE
Bryan Cook, S
Rashid Shaheed, WR
Aaron Rodgers, QB
Connor McGovern, C
David Edwards, G
Romeo Doubs, WR
Isaac Seumalo, G
Javonte Williams, RB
Wan’Dale Robinson, WR
Joey Bosa, EDGE
John Franklin-Myers, iDL
Devin Bush, LB
Deebo Samuel, WR
Kamren Curl, S
Nakobe Dean, LB
Coby Bryant, S
Quay Walker, LB
Isaiah Likely, TE
Boye Mafe, EDGE
Alijah Vera-Tucker, G
Joel Bitonio, G
Nahshon Wright, CB
Dallas Goedert, TE
Travis Kelce, TE
Demario Davis, LB
K’Lavon Chaisson, EDGE
Jermaine Eluemunor, T
Jaquan Brisker, S
Kevin Byard, S
Jaylinn Hawkins, S
Dre’Mont Jones, EDGE
David Njoku, TE
Jalen Thompson, S
Leo Chenal, LB
Rico Dowdle, RB
Wyatt Teller, G
Kaden Elliss, LB
Calais Campbell, iDL
Ed Ingram, G
David Onyemata, iDL
Montaric Brown, CB
Bobby Wagner, LB
Reed Blankenship, S
Alontae Taylor, CB
Kevin Zeitler, G
Alex Anzalone, LB
Kwity Paye, EDGE
Jadeveon Clowney, EDGE
Rachaad White, RB
DJ Reader, iDL
Dylan Parham, G
Braxton Jones, T
Rasul Douglas, CB
Eric Stokes, CB
Tyler Allgeier, RB
Alohi Gilman, S
Cameron Jordan, EDGE
Cade Mays, C
Arnold Ebiketie, EDGE
Nick Cross, S
Christian Kirk, WR
John Simpson, G
Zion Johnson, G
Sheldon Rankins, iDL
Quincy Williams, LB
Kenneth Gainwell, RB
DaQuan Jones, iDL
Cor’Dale Flott, CB
Malcolm Koonce, EDGE
Chidobe Awuzie, CB
Cade Otton, TE
Joseph Ossai, EDGE
J.K. Dobbins, RB
Ar’Darius Washington, S
Chigoziem Okonkwo, TE
Greg Van Roten, G
Germaine Pratt, LB
Arden Key, EDGE
Matt Milano, LB

[Bretsky]

There are some interesting older DL FAs in the twilights of their careers who might be available more cheaply for limited roles. Chubb, Mack, Bosa and Campbell all might enjoy playing with Parsons.

It would be anti Gutebag to bring in veteran players over the age of 30 with exception of kickers, punters, and long snappers.

Do you honestly think he considers, many, if any, players over 30 ?

[Bretsky]

We could fix our OL really quickly be bringing in #3, one of the best centers in the game, and from Iowa.

Then next year we dump Banks for cap savings.

[bobblehead]

Looks like we could score 2 thirds and 2 5ths if things fall as expected. But Gutes will sign someone to negate at least one of those picks as I think you can only get 3?? Or is it more?

Edit: and since the cap isn't real and can be cooked we should probably sign about 5 of the top 15 guys on that list.

[ThunderDan]

Looks like we could score 2 thirds and 2 5ths if things fall as expected. But Gutes will sign someone to negate at least one of those picks as I think you can only get 3?? Or is it more?

Edit: and since the cap isn't real and can be cooked we should probably sign about 5 of the top 15 guys on that list.

We should be able to get both Pickens and Hendrickson for only 6 mil against the cap. /sarcasm

[Joemailman]

We could fix our OL really quickly be bringing in #3, one of the best centers in the game, and from Iowa.

Then next year we dump Banks for cap savings.

Tauscher was talking about exactly this earlier today. Feels when Packers had really good offensive lines, they always had an outstanding Center. Bulaga agreed.

[Bretsky]

Tauscher was talking about exactly this earlier today. Feels when Packers had really good offensive lines, they always had an outstanding Center. Bulaga agreed.

Brilliant minds think alike Or I listen to the show often.....lol

[Joemailman]

Your guide to how the Packers can create some salary cap room.

[Patler]

It would be anti Gutebag to bring in veteran players over the age of 30 with exception of kickers, punters, and long snappers.

Do you honestly think he considers, many, if any, players over 30 ?

Off course he considers players over 30, ... but just long enough to write "NO!" after their names on his free agent spreadsheet!

[Fosco33]

Don’t see a thread - but interesting updates from Indiana today. Seems more likely that the Chicago Bears are going to Hammond, Indiana… about 20-25min from Soldier Field.

[Patler]

Don’t see a thread - but interesting updates from Indiana today. Seems more likely that the Chicago Bears are going to Hammond, Indiana… about 20-25min from Soldier Field.

Apparently, the IN legislature is putting serious effort into creating a sports entertainment district to make it happen. The IL legislature cancelled their meeting scheduled for today to discuss possible incentives for the Bears in Arlington. The two states seem to be moving in opposite directions.