The Green Bay Packers have 11 draft picks for the 2024 NFL Draft. Five of the 11 picks come in the first three rounds. That is a lot of firepower to add to the team, with the option to trade up in the first round if they want to.
However, rumors have begun to swirl that the Packers may add even another high selection pick. This time, it would take the form of trading one of their top players.
Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report identified a few players who could be dealt following this year’s draft. Among them was Packers’ great defensive tackle Kenny Clark:
The Green Bay Packers have one of the NFL’s youngest rosters, and their playoff window has just opened. They are unlikely to deal away good, young players, but they may face difficult financial considerations following the draft.
Last May, the Packers signed quarterback Jordan Love to a one-year deal, but he is now entering the final year of his contract. They also have 11 picks in the 2024 draft and can take many chances on an expensive position if they decide to replace a veteran.
The Packers may save $17 million in 2024 cap space by dismissing Clark after June 1.
Will the Packers ever trade Kenny Clark?
Clark has been an integral part of the Packers’ defense since he was selected in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. However, he is 28 years old (and will turn 29 during the 2024 season).
He is now under contract through the 2024 season and will undoubtedly seek a new deal after (or during) the following season. Will the Packers sign a multi-year contract with someone who will spend the most of it on the wrong side of 30?
Kansas City Chiefs’ defensive tackle Chris Jones has proven that you can play at an extremely high level even at age 29. The Packers may want to keep Clark around for that kind of production, or move on and continue this unofficial youth movement.
2024 will be a huge year for Clark and the Packers.
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