A 99-start career All-Pro expected to join Jordan Love’s offensive…..

The Green Bay Packers may have just done it again.  For the third time in a row the Packers look like they have a franchise quarterback on their hands.  Jordan Love finished the 2023 regular season with 4,159 passing yards, 32 passing touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.  A heck of a start to a career.

Now the Packers could be adding a veteran to help Love reach the next level.

Brian Gutekunst has made it clear that he is open to the idea of using draft picks to acquire a veteran this off-season.

However, adding a veteran tackle when the Packers already have David Bakhtiari doesn’t make the most sense.  It may be easier to restructure Bakhtiari’s contract and use that draft pick to continue to build for the future.

Bakhtiari proved in week one of the 2023 season that he is still darn good at what he does when he is healthy.  If the Packers get him healthy, and the financials worked out, we could see #69 on the field again for Green Bay.

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Green Bay Packers: Premier Free Agent Appears To Be Available For Jordan Love

The Green Bay Packers will be entering the 2024 season with aspirations of being a Super Bowl contending team.  The 2023 season was massive for this young Packers team.  Not only did they find their franchise quarterback in Jordan Love, but they proved their young offense can put up points on any defense.

However, the 2024 off-season could prove to be one where the Packers add yet another incredible weapon for this Love-led offense.

Elite Offensive Weapon Could Be Available For The Green Bay Packers And Jordan Love This Off-Season

Freddie Boston of Lombardi Ave highlighted how Saquon Barkley could be a reality for the Packers:

According to Pro Football Focus and Over the Cap, Barkley is expected to sign a two-year, $22 million contract ($11 million APY) with $15 million guaranteed.

As far as the salary cap and potential spending in free agency are concerned, the Packers will have more flexibility this offseason.

It is important to remember that the term “flexibility” is relative. As Aaron Rodgers’ $40-plus million dead cap hit is off the books, the Packers will have more spending power in 2024 than last offseason. In spite of this, there will still be work to do on the salary cap before free agency starts.

Over the Cap currently has the Packers $2.85 million over their projected salary cap for 2024. For the Packers to cover normal operating expenses, such as signing the incoming draft class, building the practice squad, and having reserves for in-season spending, Ken Ingalls, who independently tracks the Packers’ cap situation, estimates that roughly $30 million in cap space will be needed.

However, that $30 million figure does not include any free agent signings. By renegotiating contracts, extending contracts, or cutting veterans, the Packers have the means to create cap space, the question is how far are they willing to push it beyond 2025?

A player like Barkley could be enough to convince them to make some major moves within their own roster.