3 Packers who could be sleeper salary cap casualties in 2023

Dec 25, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas (29) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass from Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (not pictured) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas (29) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass from Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (not pictured) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) stiff arms Green Bay Packers linebacker Jonathan Garvin (53) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Packers who could be sleeper cap casualties: Jonathan Garvin, Edge

Jonathan Garvin is another player who would create a minimal salary cap advantage by cutting him, but it could be worth it as part of the larger plan. Similar to Scott, Green Bay would only save $1 million by cutting Garvin.

The 2020 seventh-round selection only played 194 defensive snaps last year, cutting his 2021 playing time in half. That’s not a good direction to be trending considering the lack of depth the Packers have on the edge and the mid-season loss of Rashan Gary.

He didn’t do much in those snaps, recording seven total pressures in 83 pass-rushing attempts. The Packers have to fill this void in the offseason, and could use that million to upgrade their depth.