Packers Slammed for NFL Free Agency Moves

NFL experts criticize Green Bay's free agency decisions

Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:06pm

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The Green Bay Packers are facing heavy criticism from NFL analysts for their moves during the recent free agency period. Several experts have given the team low grades, citing the loss of key players like Rashan Gary and Quay Walker without sufficient replacements.

Why it matters

The Packers are in a transitional period, with young quarterback Jordan Love taking over for Aaron Rodgers. Their free agency decisions will be crucial in building the right supporting cast around Love to ensure the team's continued success.

The details

The Packers signed cornerback Benjamin St-Juste but lost several other players, including quarterback Malik Willis, receiver Romeo Doubs, linebacker Quay Walker, and edge rusher Kingsley Enagbare. They also released offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins and traded away edge defender Rashan Gary. Analysts have criticized the team for not doing enough to replace these departures.

  • The NFL free agency period began on March 11, 2026.

The players

Jordan Love

The Packers' young quarterback who is taking over for Aaron Rodgers.

Benjamin St-Juste

A cornerback signed by the Packers in free agency.

Rashan Gary

An edge defender traded away by the Packers.

Elgton Jenkins

An offensive lineman released by the Packers.

Quay Walker

A linebacker who left the Packers in free agency.

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What they’re saying

“The Packers finally got on the board on the second day of free agency by signing cornerback Benjamin St.-Juste. Before that they had seen quarterback Malik Willis, receiver Romeo Doubs, linebacker Quay Walker and edge rusher Kingsley Enagbare sign elsewhere. They also released offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins, who had a fantastic career in Green Bay, and traded edge defender Rashan Gary.”

— Frank Schwab, Yahoo Sports writer (Yahoo Sports)

“The Packers getting anything for Gary -- who, before being traded, posted and deleted a goodbye Instagram post and then claimed he was hacked -- is a win. That it was a fourth-round pick makes it a steal.”

— Zachary Pereles, CBS Sports writer (CBS Sports)

What’s next

The Packers will need to continue building their roster through the NFL Draft and any remaining free agency signings to ensure they have the right pieces in place around Jordan Love for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

The Packers' free agency moves have been heavily criticized, with analysts questioning whether the team has done enough to replace key departures and build a strong supporting cast for their new quarterback Jordan Love. The team's ability to address these roster gaps will be crucial to their success in the coming season.