5 Packers who could be sleeper salary cap casualties this offseason

Jan 22, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos (31) celebrates withj inside linebacker Oren Burks (42) after he intercepted the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Divisional playoff football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK /

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 19: Marcedes Lewis #89 of the Green Bay Packers walks to the field for warm ups prior to their game against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Packers who could be sleeper salary cap casualties: Marcedes Lewis

Cap Number: $4,525,000

Dead Money: $2,080,000

Cap Savings: $2,445,000

This would hurt emotionally as Marcedes Lewis has developed a special bond with his teammates and fans alike. That connection is obvious anytime he touches the ball when both fellow players and the fans start barking like crazy.

Lewis isn’t a game-breaker on offense, but he serves as an additional in-line blocker. He’s as good as it gets at the position and creates flexibility in both the passing and running game. That production won’t be easily replaced.

The Packers would save about $2.5 million by cutting him and turning over the reigns to guys like Josiah Deguara, Dominque Dafney, Tyler Davis and a potential draft pick. That’s not ideal, but money needs to be saved somewhere.

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