5 bold predictions about Packers’ final 53-man roster

Aug 25, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Samori Toure (83) catches a pass during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 25, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Samori Toure (83) catches a pass during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
5 of 5
Next
Green Bay Packers
August 12, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty (23) runs the football against Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Jack Heflin (96) during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Bold prediction about Packers’ final 53-man roster: Keep six defensive linemen

If the Packers want to keep their 53 best players on their roster, they’ll create room for second year pro Jack Heflin.

Next. 5 underdogs that could make Packers' final 53-man roster. dark

Heflin came out of nowhere last season to make the team as an undrafted free agent and he’s making himself impossible to ignore once again. The Packers came into training camp with the top five guys decided, but Heflin is making the front office and coaching staff think. Everyone is healthy right now, but they’re one injury away from wishing they had him on the team. He won’t clear waivers so might as well keep some extra depth at a physical position.