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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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 22: Kicker Mason Crosby #2 of the Green Bay Packers warms up prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on January 22, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

Packers who could be sleeper salary cap casualties: Mason Crosby

Cap Number: $4,735,000

Dead Money: $2,340,000

Cap Savings: $2,395,000

Who knows where Mason Crosby’s career is going after this. He only made 73.5 percent of his field goal attempts in 2021–the second-lowest of his career. However, it was hard to tell if he was the problem or if it was the snapper, holder, and blocking in front of him. Maybe a bit of both.

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There are whispers Crosby could be cut or even retire this offseason. If that’s the case, the Packers would have to quickly search for his replacement. They’ve been solid at the kicker position for the last decade and a half, but that can quickly change with one swift move. Saving $2.4 million would be enticing, but at what cost?

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