The Green Bay Packers are determined to maintain their competitive edge in 2024, building on their strong performance in the latter part of the 2023 season, where they showcased a 7-3 record in their final 10 games, including a significant win against the Dallas Cowboys in the wild-card round.
Looking ahead to 2024, the Packers are focused on elevating their roster to new heights. This entails parting ways with a speedy wide receiver. They’ve made strategic signings, including WR Julian Hicks, OL Lecitus Smith, and WR Dimitri Stanley, while releasing CB Anthony Johnson and DL Deandre Johnson, as well as waiving/injuring WR Thyrick Pitts.
General Manager Brian Gutekunst confirmed these transactions on Monday.
Projected starters for the Packers in 2024 include Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, and Jayden Reed, with faith placed in Watson to bounce back in his third season after a previous injury-plagued year.
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The Packers seem poised to maintain depth at wide receiver beyond their top three players, with Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton, and Malik Heath comprising the secondary tier. There’s speculation that Wicks may see time with the first-string during training camp, especially given his fill-in role for Christian Watson last season.
With potentially six wide receivers vying for spots on the 53-man roster come week one, competition within the position group in Green Bay is expected to be fierce, signaling a positive challenge for the team.
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