4 players Packers can cut to save $39 million in salary cap space

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 28: Randall Cobb #18 of the Green Bay Packers is congratulated by Aaron Rodgers #12 following a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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Sep 12, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Za’Darius Smith (55) stands on the sidelines during the game against the New Orleans Saints at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Players Packers can cut to save salary cap space: Za’Darius Smith

Green Bay proved they can survive without All-Pro Za’Darius Smith thanks, in large part, to the budding star Rashan Gary. Gary fully came into his own in 2021 and his best football is ahead of him. He appears fully capable of holding down the top outside rusher spot that Za’Darius Smith previously held.

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Smith missed basically all of 2021, playing only partially in the season-opener and then again in the Divisional Round playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers. When healthy, he’s a big-time player who can impact both the passing and running games. Unfortunately, the Packers’ can trim a whopping $15.281 million by cutting him. That’s too big to pass up considering their current cap situation.

Dead Money: $12.38 million

Cap Savings: $15.281 million

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