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What will the Packers do with Preston Smith? A look at the potential 2022 cap casualty

This is the first article in a series of posts that will examine veteran players on the Green Bay Packers’ roster who are candidates for a contract restructure or outright release due to salary cap considerations. We begin with Preston Smith.

In 2021, Preston Smith had a return to productivity for the Green Bay Packers. As he has done throughout his career, Smith followed up a big odd year performance in 2019 with a less-productive campaign. 2020 was a step back for Smith as a pass-rusher, as he landed just 4 sacks and 11 QB hits compared to 12 and 23 in 2019.