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4 immediate moves Packers guaranteed to make to cut money

By Brian Sampson

Jan 16, 2021; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) reacts 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 cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) reacts 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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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 23: Za’Darius Smith #55 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after making a play in the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 23, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /

Immediate moves for Packers: Cut Za’Darius Smith

The writing has been on the wall for some time now and it’s probably only a matter of a formal announcement.

Za’Darius Smith posted a picture of himself with red eyes on social media shortly after the Packers were eliminated from the playoffs, leading many to believe he knows he’s played his last game in the green and gold.

The Packers played the entire 2021 campaign without their stud pass rusher and held up just fine thanks to the resurgence of Preston Smith and the rise of Rashan Gary. Gary should only get better and be able to handle even more of that load in 2022. As for Z. Smith, the Packers can save a whopping $15.28 million by cutting him. That’s a number that’s too big to pass up.

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