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Packers Poised to Offset Compensatory Free Agent Loss
Green Bay has one more swing at signing a free agent without losing a draft pick
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The Green Bay Packers are expected to protect their four compensatory draft picks in 2027 by offsetting the loss of defensive end Kingsley Enagbare in free agency with a similar contract for another player. After that, the team will likely focus on the cap casualty and trade markets to avoid losing additional draft picks.
Why it matters
Compensatory draft picks are valuable assets for the Packers, who have historically been adept at navigating the complex formula to maximize their return. Carefully managing free agent losses and additions is crucial to maintaining their strong draft position.
The details
The Packers have a little salary cap room after restructuring guard Aaron Banks' contract. This will allow them to sign one more modestly priced free agent without impacting their projected four compensatory picks - two third-rounders and two fourth-rounders - for losses like Malik Willis, Rasheed Walker, Romeo Doubs and Quay Walker. After offsetting Enagbare's departure, the team will likely focus on the cap casualty and trade markets to avoid the higher cost of compensatory free agents that would cancel out additional draft picks.
- The Packers are expected to receive their compensatory picks in the 2027 NFL Draft.
The players
Kingsley Enagbare
A defensive end who is set to leave the Packers in free agency.
Aaron Banks
The Packers' left guard who recently had his contract restructured.
What’s next
The Packers will look to sign a free agent to roughly match Enagbare's contract, preserving their valuable compensatory draft picks.
The takeaway
By carefully managing their free agent additions and losses, the Packers are poised to maintain their strong draft position and continue building through the draft, a strategy that has served them well over the years.
