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The Green Bay Packers lost wide receiver Davante Adams and quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the previous offseason. With running back Aaron Jones’ future in doubt, the team may lose three straight in the upcoming spring.
On Friday, November 3, ESPN’s Dan Graziano made the prediction that, given his recent history of injuries and the significant cap savings he represents, the Packers will give Jones his walking papers prior to the 2024 season.
With regard to projected 2024 cap space, the Packers are in the middle of the pack; however, Jones, who turns 29 in December, is struggling to play because of a hamstring injury this season. In four games, he has only received 29 carries. We also know that when Jonathan Taylor made his offseason trade demand, the Packers were investigating him.
After this season, Jones will still be under contract for one year, which he had to amend during the offseason to keep his job. Making him a post-June 1 cut would save the Packers’ cap space for the upcoming season by $11.45 million.
The most obvious cap-saving move for Green Bay would be to sign David Bakhtiari, but his situation is distinct and well-known. Jones’ departure would be a future-focused choice and additional proof of how difficult it is for a running back in these days of salary caps.According to every indication, Jones is an unnecessary player on an offense that is developing younger and faster than any NFL team.
According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, general manager Brian Gutekunst told the media on Wednesday that he wanted the skill position players to “grow together” with first-year starting quarterback Jordan Love. This was part of his reasoning for building the NFL’s youngest offense.
“We haven’t had the results we wanted, you know? We’d like the results to come fast, don’t get me wrong. But at the same time, the things that they’re going through are important, and they’re going through them,” Gutekunst said. “How we come out the other side remains to be seen, but I have a lot of confidence in the group and the guys that are coaching them. I think we’re all excited to see where we can go this last 10 games.”
Jones figures to be a big part of any success Green Bay can muster down the stretch, assuming relative health, but these games may also serve double-duty as his farewell tour. At 28 years old, Jones has achieved elder statesman status in the locker room. But with a salary cap hit of nearly $18 million in 2024, he will be a luxury the franchise probably just can’t afford.