Up until these last five days with the Aaron Rodgers news and the NFL Draft, it’s been a very quiet offseason for the Green Bay Packers.
At the moment, Over the Cap projects that the Packers have about $2.61 million in available cap space–and of course, there are other expenses unaccounted for, such as the draft class, practice squad, and any in-season spending.
After the draft, Gutey told reporters that the Packers were looking to address the inside linebacker position early on in the draft; however, the board didn’t give them that opportunity.
KJ Wright has been one of the constants in the Seattle Seahawks’ defense for about a decade now, flying a bit under the radar playing next to Bobby Wagner.
In 2020 specifically, Wright was moved to the strong-side linebacker role with the addition of Jordyn Brooks, and this is a move that allowed him to continue finding success at this stage of his career.
In coverage, Wright was targeted 81 times and held opponents to only 8.2 yards per catch, and came away with an interception.
At 32-years-old, Wright is likely just a stop-gap to help bolster the position and provide stability while Kamal Martin and Krys Barnes continue to develop.