3 Green Bay Packers players who won’t be on the roster after 2020 Season

Corey Linsley has been a stalwart member of the Green Bay offensive line since joining the team as a fifth-round pick in 2014, but cap limitations will likely make 2020 his last season with the team. While the Ohio State alum is a reliable center, bringing back star left tackle David Bakhtiari will be the front office’s priority.

Much like with Aaron Jones, Green Bay prepared for Linsley’s departure in the 2020 NFL Draft. General manager Brian Gutekunst selected three offensive linemen in the sixth round: Michigan guard/tackle Jon Runyan Jr., Oregon center Jake Hanson, and Indiana tackle Simon Stepaniak. All three figure to play on the interior in the NFL, and Runyan in particular looks to have the tools to become an eventual starter.

For a team that has historically found success drafting offensive linemen in the late rounds (see: Linsley, Bakhtiari, TJ Lang, Josh Sitton), this feels like Gutekunst casting a wide net to see what he catches. If even one of these three rookies proves to be a solid option, the team will likely feel comfortable showing Linsley the door.

Even without drafting three linemen, Linsley was likely a goner. Left guard Elgton Jenkins had an All-Pro caliber season as a rookie, and his experience playing center in college could mean an eventual transition to Linsley’s spot. With Lane Taylor and Billy Turner both under contract at guard, Green Bay has the flexibility to move Jenkins if necessary. With the kind of depth and versatility that the team has compiled at the offensive line positions, Linsley is the odd man out.