The Green Bay Packers are gearing up to ramp up their offseason workouts. Organized Team Activities (OTAs) run from May 27 to June 5, followed closely by Mandatory Minicamp from June 10 to 12.
It’s a chance for players to show the coaching staff that their offseason work is paying off. But not everyone will get the chance to step on the field.
Right now, the Packers have 87 players under contract, with two draft picks—first-rounder Matthew Golden and second-rounder Anthony Belton—still unsigned. Once those deals are finalized, Green Bay will sit just one shy of the 90-man offseason roster limit.
If the front office wants to create extra room for a new addition (say, like a Pro Bowl pass rusher), these are seven players who could be on the chopping block before OTAs begin.
1. Cornelius Johnson, Wide Receiver
The Packers already made one cut at wide receiver last week, waiving Tulu Griffin—likely to clear space to sign a player out of rookie minicamp.
But they might not be done at the position.
Despite Christian Watson expected to miss the start of the season, Green Bay still has Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Golden, and Savion Williams locked into roster spots. Mecole Hardman, Bo Melton, and Malik Heath are also battling for what’s likely one or two remaining spots.
That leaves Cornelius Johnson on the outside looking in. At this point, he’s little more than a camp body—someone to eat up practice reps. If the Packers need to make room, he’s a logical early cut.
2. Brant Banks, Offensive Tackle
The Packers are always on the hunt for offensive line depth—but Brant Banks might not be part of that plan.
Zach Tom is firmly entrenched as the starting right tackle and is quickly becoming one of the league’s best. He’s also likely staring down a hefty contract extension in the near future.
On the left side, Rasheed Walker is the frontrunner to start—unless 2024 first-rounder Jordan Morgan makes a serious push. Walker isn’t quite in Tom’s league, but he’s been steady enough to hold his own.
Behind them, the Packers have Donovan Jennings, Travis Glover, Anthony Belton, and 2025 seventh-rounder John Williams in the mix. That’s enough depth to make Banks expendable, especially if the team needs to clear space before OTAs.
3. Marquis Hayes, Offensive Guard
There’s less depth on the interior of the offensive line, which could work in Marquis Hayes’ favor—for now. But when you’re hanging around the bottom of the roster, nothing is guaranteed.
Aaron Banks and Sean Rhyan are penciled in as the starters at guard. Jordan Morgan and Kadeem Telfort offer flexibility, with both capable of sliding inside. Plus, the team is reportedly high on undrafted free agent Tyler Cooper out of Minnesota.
Hayes, a seventh-round pick by the Cardinals in 2022, spent his rookie year on injured reserve and bounced between practice squads in 2023. His resume includes stops in Arizona and Washington, but he has yet to find solid footing. In a crowded interior group, he could be the odd man out.
4. Isaiah Dunn, Cornerback
If the Packers are indeed keeping Jaire Alexander around—and signs point that way—that could squeeze someone else out of the cornerback room.
That someone might be Isaiah Dunn.
With Alexander, Keisean Nixon, Nate Hobbs, and Carrington Valentine locked in, and Javon Bullard, Kamaal Hadden, Kalen King, and seventh-round pick Micah Robinson also in the mix, the Packers suddenly have a deep corner group.
That makes Dunn a long shot to stick around. When the depth chart gets crowded, unproven names are usually the first to go.
5. Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Linebacker
The Packers are quietly stacked at linebacker heading into next season. Edgerrin Cooper looks like a future star, Quay Walker brings first-round pedigree, Ty’Ron Hopper adds upside as a third-round pick from 2024, Isaiah McDuffie is a reliable do-it-all option, and Isaiah Simmons, once a top-10 pick, adds hybrid versatility.
That’s more than enough depth to get through OTAs and minicamp with healthy bodies and plenty of reps to go around.
Jamon Dumas-Johnson, who split his college career between Georgia and Kentucky, is an interesting name on paper thanks to his decorated SEC background. But his athletic limitations likely cap his ceiling at the next level. In a crowded linebacker room, that could leave him on the outside looking in.
6. Keith Randolph Jr., Defensive Tackle
The Packers could use some extra muscle up front after losing TJ Slaton in free agency—but it’s unclear if Keith Randolph Jr. is the one to fill that gap.
The 6-foot-5, 305-pound lineman was an undrafted free agent out of Illinois in 2024 and certainly looks the part of a space-eater. But the depth chart is a tough hill to climb.
Kenny Clark and Devonte Wyatt are locked in as starters, with Colby Wooden and Karl Brooks expected to play key rotational roles. There’s room for a fifth defensive tackle to carve out a spot, but right now, Randolph feels like a long shot.
7. Jeremiah Martin, Defensive End
The Packers spent the offseason looking for answers on the edge—and they’re still searching. One thing’s clear: Jeremiah Martin isn’t the solution.
If Green Bay decides to pursue a veteran like the newly released Jadeveon Clowney, they’ll need to clear a spot in the defensive end room. Martin appears to be buried at the bottom of the depth chart, which makes him an easy candidate to cut in the name of roster balance.