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7 Takeaways from Packers’ GM Brian Gutekunst speaking at NFL Combine

By Brian Sampson

Feb 28, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks to the press at the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks to the press at the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan (85) carries the ball in the second half against the New York Giants during an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan (85) carries the ball in the second half against the New York Giants during an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Packers see tight end as offseason need

One of Green Bay’s most curious positions is tight end. It was underwhelmeing in 2022, as a legit receiving threat failed to emerge. Now, their top two tight ends–Robert Tonyan and Marcedes Lewis–are set to hit unrestricted free agency.

Gutekunst didn’t give any particular insight into whether either player will return. With Josiah Deguara as the only remaining tight end on the roster, he said, “Right now, we only have a couple of tight ends coming back from last year. So there’s some holes there. Those guys either have to step into those roles and fill them, or we’re going to have to look other places.”

There are several quality free agent tight ends on the market. That could be a good sign for the Packers if they want to address that position on the open market.

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