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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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 /

Packers who could be sleeper cap casualties: Rasul Douglas, Cornerback

It would be a major surprise if the Packers cut Rasul Douglas one year after signing him to a three-year deal, but crazier things have happened.

Green Bay would save $4.2 million by completing this move while eating $3.5 million. That’s a significant amount for a cap-strapped team. Their other cap-saving options include waiting until next year to cut him when they’d save $9 million or renegotiate his deal and save between $1.6-2.5 million, depending on how they do it.

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The Packers have Jaire Alexander and Eric Stokes returning, lowering the need for a third cornerback. Douglas had a solid year, but could not capture his 2021 magic. He gave up a completion on 67% of his targets (compared to 51% the year before) and had basically the same number of interceptions and pass breakups despite playing 200 more snaps. He’s still a quality player, but Green Bay must decide between his on-the-field skills and off-the-field cap savings.