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Green Bay Packers: Grading First Wave of Free Agency Moves

By Brian Sampson

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 19: Christian Kirksey #58 of the Cleveland Browns reacts to a play in the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 19, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 19: Christian Kirksey #58 of the Cleveland Browns reacts to a play in the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 19, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 06: Marcedes Lewis #89 of the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Re-Signings

Marcedes Lewis

The Packers are short on tight end talent at this point so bringing back the “Big Dog” Marcedes Lewis seems like the right move to do. Lewis and the Packers agreed to a one-year contract worth $2.25 million and a signing bonus of just over $1 million.

Lewis will be back for his third year with the Packers and is a key cog in their run game. Even at his advanced age, he’s still a good run-blocking tight end, something Matt LaFleur and his staff seem to prioritize. Don’t expect Lewis to get too involved in the passing game, but he’s a quality third-string tight end.

Grade: B-

Will Redmond

Green Bay also brought back Will Redmond, a former third-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers. Redmond, a defensive back, provided fine depth for Green Bay last season. However, he did his best work on special teams where he was all over the field. Redmond is a nice player to bring back, as the Packers continue to try to improve their special teams unit.

Grade: B

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