Fansided · Jul 12, 2021
Packers: Three worst contracts following 2021 season
Green Bay Packers, Preston Smith - Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
When looking at the Green Bay Packers‘ contracts, a lot of credit needs to be given to Brian Gutekunst and Russ Ball. The two have managed the Packers’ salary cap well. Given the star players on this roster, along with the impact of the pandemic, it was always going to be a challenge.
The best players earn big money. The Packers’ great roster means they have a lot of cap space taken up by stars. And many of those contracts were signed with the expectation of the salary cap increasing each year, not being reduced as we’ve seen in 2021.
