The Green Bay Packers have a solid foundation at off-ball linebacker. Starters Oren Burks and De’Vondre Campbell are under contract for 2024, and even if Green Bay decides to move on from Campbell, who’s getting older and more expensive, Isaiah McDuffie has one year left on his rookie contract.
In spite of the pretty comfortable situation, two of the Packers off-ball linebackers are slated to be free agents — and it’s not like they are not relevant for the roster. Eric Wilson and Kristian Welch will hit the market, and both have an important role as special teamers.
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Eric Wilson
Wilson has been a primary special teamer for the Packers since 2022. In 2023, he played 71.79% of the special teams snaps, frequently being important — a big example if a Keisean Nixon’s fumble that Wilson recovered in the divisional round game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Wilson also offers defensive depth. In 2023, he was the fourth linebacker, behind Burks, Campbell, and McDuffie, and had to play 10.89% of the snaps on defense.