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48
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48
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8 years
Tenure
#20
Sentiment Rank
of 32 GMs
#3
Most Active
48 moves
Green Bay Packers' contract spending this season has been roughly in line with what the market dictates — no major steals, but no egregious overpays either. Across 32 contracts, 6 grade out as good value and 2 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Javon Hargrave (A) at $11.5M/yr — getting defensive line production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Lecitus Smith (D-) at $1.0M/yr — the wide receiver market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. The spending approach is neither aggressive nor conservative — a wait-and-see approach from a cap perspective.
Green Bay Packers' 2026 moves under Brian Gutekunst have drawn significant criticism from fans and media alike. Of 48 graded moves, 14 landed well with the fanbase, 6 drew mixed reactions, and 28 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Zaire Franklin (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Dante Barnett signing (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.
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1 yr / $840K
$24.0M ($12.0M gtd)