4 free agents Packers missed out on thanks to Aaron Rodgers

By Michael DeRosa | Mar 23, 2023

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 19: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after defeating the Los Angeles Rams 24-12 at Lambeau Field on December 19, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

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Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings walks off the field after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Cardinals 34-26. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) /

2. Adam Thielen

When it was announced that the Minnesota Vikings released Adam Thielen, he immediately stood out as a free-agent target for Green Bay. After all, the Packers know him quite well, as he was a major part of their division rival’s core for nine seasons. Yet, with the Rodgers situation still ongoing, the 6-foot-2 receiver opted to join the Carolina Panthers.

Thielen could have been a great mentor for the Packers’ younger players as they begin their new era with Love as their QB. After all, he has 135 games of NFL experience and is a two-time Pro Bowler. With that, he was still effective last season, as he recorded six touchdowns, 70 receptions, and 716 receiving yards.

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