7 realistic restructure candidates for Packers in 2023

Dec 25, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs with the football during the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs with the football during the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas (29) celebrates a defensive stop against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game on Sunday, January, 1, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinApc Packers Vs Vikings 1579 010123 Wag /

The Green Bay Packers have their work cut out for them, as they must address their salary cap’s negative financial situation.

Brian Gutekunst and Russ Ball will likely have to touch several contracts to get the team within legal standing. That could mean cuts, trades or simple restructures. Let’s focus our attention on the latter.

Restructures are the best way for the Packers to keep their current talent while also addressing the salary cap. Nobody in the organization appears willing to go into a full rebuild so this is the most likely path forward. Here are seven players who could have their contracts restructured this offseason.

These seven players on the Green Bay Packers are realistically likely to have their contracts restructured in the 2023 offseason.

Realistic restructure candidates for Packers: Rasul Douglas

Following a breakout 2022 campaign, Douglas signed a three-year, $21 million deal with the Packers last offseason. The packers could cut him and save money, but he had a very strong 2023. Another way they can save money is by restructuring his deal. He’s currently set to be a $6.76 million cap hit, and they could reduce that closer to $5 million.

Amount saved: $1.59 million