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Packers: 3 steps to cut $71 million off 2021 salary cap

By Brian Sampson

Jan 16, 2021; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and wide receiver Davante Adams (17) against the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Divisional Round at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2021; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and wide receiver Davante Adams (17) against the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Divisional Round at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs on the field before the 32-18 win over the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.Packers Rams 04827 /

Packers restructure contracts: Saves $23.4 million

This is where the decisions get extremely dicey and will tell us the most about the front office’s plans for the future. Green Bay could save another $23.4 million in 2021 by restructuring David Bakhtiari ($8.8 million) and Aaron Rodgers ($14.6 million).

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Yes, they just signed Bakhtiari to a contract extension during the season and he has huge cap hits down the line. Restructuring his deal would push those cap hits even higher and make things difficult for the Packers in the future. Ultimately, if they decide to restructure Rodgers, it would mean they are guaranteeing his contract in the future and essentially penciling him in as the starting quarterback around the time Jordan Love should be getting ready to contribute (unless they trade Rodgers). After the season Rodgers just had, that doesn’t seem like such a bad idea, but it will definitely provide insight into what the Packers’ future plans at quarterback are.

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