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Packers: 7 bold predictions for final 53-man roster

By Brian Sampson

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Jack Heflin (90) participates in training camp at Ray Nitschke Field, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinGpg Packerstrainingcamp 07052021 0009
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Jack Heflin (90) participates in training camp at Ray Nitschke Field, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinGpg Packerstrainingcamp 07052021 0009 /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 16: Za’Darius Smith #55 of the Green Bay Packers reacts in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 16, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Packers bold prediction for final roster: Keep five outside linebackers to begin the season

Za’Darius Smith, the Packers’ star outside linebacker, has yet to practice this summer due to a back injury. His status for the season-opener (and beyond) is unknown which could put his immediate future in jeopardy.

That will force the Packers to keep a fifth outside linebacker to begin the season, a decision further complicated by Randy Ramsey’s season-ending injury. With Smith, Preston Smith and Rashan Gary locks for the roster, that leaves two open spots. Jonathan Garvin is a strong candidate to be the fourth. Chauncey Rivers has the lead on the fifth spot, but it’s also possible they claim someone off waivers to be the fifth.

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