6 Big Questions Packers Must Answer About Initial 53-Man Roster

Aug 26, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur talks with officials during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur talks with officials during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Malik Heath (18) runs with the ball after making a receptoin against the New England Patriots during their preseason football game Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin /

Will There Be Any Surprise Decisions At Wide Receiver?

The Packers boast a wide receiver corps teeming with youthful promise. The team’s potential shines with Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, and Dontayvion Wicks, four roster locks, all aged 24 or younger. The remaining contenders contribute their own youthful exuberance.

Once regarded as a lock, Samori Toure’s standing on the depth chart has seemingly been overtaken by undrafted free agent Malik Heath, who carries a veil of untapped potential. Both possess promising trajectories, with Heath’s ceiling being a particularly intriguing enigma. Meanwhile, Grant DuBose is gaining momentum despite a delayed start.

The looming question: Will the Packers keep seven wide receivers? Each contender presents a compelling case, although the team might opt for as few as five. This decision’s ramifications will reverberate throughout the rest of the roster.