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6 Packers who need to right the ship in 2023

By Brian Sampson

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 18: Eric Stokes #21 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a play during the first half in the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on September 18, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 18: Eric Stokes #21 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a play during the first half in the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on September 18, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 24: Eric Stokes #21 of the Green Bay Packers reacts in the third quarter against the Washington Football Team in the game at Lambeau Field on October 24, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Packers who need to right the ship: Eric Stokes

Stokes had a solid rookie campaign, earning a starting cornerback spot opposite Jaire Alexander. Unfortunately, he followed that up with a dud of a sophomore performance that ended prematurely due to a significant leg injury.

Stokes is still recovering from that injury and hopes to be ready in time for training camp. When he returns, he’ll have to earn playing time once again. Alexander and Rasul Douglas are starting on the outside, with Keisean Nixon playing the slot.

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Stokes is a 2021 first-round pick–one of eight first-round picks on this defense. Green Bay has a significant issue with their drafting process if he isn’t talented enough to regain a starting spot once he’s fully healthy.

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