NFL World Reacts To Notable Packers Contract Move

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With the new league year approaching very soon, the Packers are doing whatever they can to free up some spending money.

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According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Packers restructured the contracts of cornerback Jaire Alexander and defensive end Preston Smith. These moves will create roughly $16 million in cap space.

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"The #Packers restructured the contracts of stars Jaire Alexander and Preston Smith, source says, creating $9.456M and $6.668M in cap space," Rapoport announced on Saturday morning.

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Alexander, 26, is coming off another productive year in Green Bay. He finished the 2022 season with 56 tackles and five interceptions.

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Smith, meanwhile, had 59 tackles and 8.5 sacks during the regular season. The NFL world believes these moves are a sign that Green Bay won't enter a rebuilding year.

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"Easy and predictable levers for Packers to pull here," Zach Kruse of Packers Wire tweeted.

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"The moves have begun!! Is this an attempt to keep Rodgers or are they clearing space to help Love? Either way, good play," a Packers fan said.

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Another fan wrote, "So the Packers have freed up over 20 mil of cap space in 2 weeks… where are all the doom and gloom Packers bloggers?"

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Of course, NFL fans around the country are eagerly waiting to see who'll be the starting quarterback for the Packers next season.

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If Rodgers is willing to return for another year, Green Bay could go all in on one last playoff run.

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