Promising Green Bay Packers rumors on big spending in NFL free agency

The Green Bay Packers splurged in NFL free agency last offseason, signing safety Xavier McKinney and running back Josh Jacobs. Both earned Pro Bowl selections and that aggressive approach on the open market could be seen again in 2025.

Green Bay’s investments in McKinney and Jacobs paid off as well as the team dreamed of. As the featured running back of the Packers offense, Jacobs totaled 1,671 scrimmage yards with 16 total touchdowns while averaging 4.4 yards per carry. McKinney earned first-team All-Pro honors thanks to 8 interceptions and 11 pass deflections.

Unfortunately for the team, some of its positions of need are thin on impact talent in NFL free agency. With a high-end wideout unlikely to be found on the open market and many of the top edge rushers on the other side of 30, Green Bay might have to target other positions. That seems to be their exact strategy.

According to ESPN‘s Rob Demovsky, the Packers are expected to be big spenders in NFL free agency. While there are mixed opinions on whether or not Green Bay will spend early or wait until the second wave, targets are emerging.

Specifically, cornerback seems to be the position general manager Brian Gutekunst wants to target. With the team getting ready to move on from Jaire Alexander, young cornerbacks like Charvarius Ward, Byron Murphy Jr., D.J. Reed and Paulson Adebo seem to be on the team’s radar.

Demovsky also highlighted the defensive line as another area the team could address, with edge rusher Josh Sweat and defensive tackle Milton Williams both potential targets for the Packers. Both players are still in their mid-20s and would present long-term starters to strengthen the Packers’ defense.

With the talent pool in NFL free agency thinner than in previous years, Green Bay might not be as aggressive as it was last offseason. However, upgrades will be made to the roster with the emphasis seeming to be on improving defensively.