The Green Bay Packers have a decision to make on linebacker Isaiah McDuffie, who has started 25 games over the last two seasons -- including all 17 in 2024 -- but has an expiring contract this offseason. He is one of two preferred defensive starters -- including defensive tackle TJ Slaton -- who will be free agents when their rookie contracts expire at the start of the new league year.
Will the Packers prioritize returning McDuffie or move forward with other young players at linebacker?
Here are some reasons for and against re-signing McDuffie, and what we would do if we were the Packers this offseason:
Reasons for
-- McDuffie, a sixth-round draft pick in 2021, developed over four seasons in Green Bay and has played over 1,200 defensive snaps for the Packers over the last two seasons.