The Green Bay Packers have unofficially signed cornerback Rasul Douglas to a three-year contract that should, pending an extension of Pro Bowler Jaire Alexander, give the team a three-corner rotation of Douglas, Alexander and 2021 first-rounder Eric Stokes for years to come. While the retention of Douglas is worth commentary itself, the move also shows a deviation from the front office’s traditional ways of team-building.
In 2016, current general manager Brian Gutekunst was promoted to the Packers’ director of player personnel. 2016 was also the last year that defensive back Micah Hyde was under contract in Green Bay.