With training camp starting soon, there’s bound to be some guys who are going to get cut by the Green Bay Packers before the season begins. Among those guys fans should look out for is guard Royce Newman.
Along with Newman, four other veteran players find themselves facing uncertain futures with the team. Running back AJ Dillon, guard Sean Rhyan, linebacker Quay Walker, and cornerback Eric Stokes are all under pressure to perform and secure their spots on the roster.
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Dillon, coming off two disappointing seasons, must compete against potential replacements for his role in the backfield. Walker, the team’s 2022 first-round selection, has new draft picks challenging his position, with his future potentially hinging on his performance.
Cornerback Stokes, whose fifth-year option was declined, must elevate his play to fend off competition and retain his starting role. Rhyan, after a complicated start to his career in Green Bay, now has the opportunity to solidify his position as a starter.
Strong showings during training camp and the preseason could help these veterans secure their positions on the team. However, with rising competition at multiple positions, the coming weeks will be crucial for these players to prove their worth and cement their futures in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers Guard Royce Newman Identified as Possible Cut Candidate
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Apart from the four players mentioned above, Newman may also get cut from the Packers’ roster. In an article written by Alex Ballentine for Bleacher Report, there are several key reasons why he may not be part of Green Bay’s future soon.
“Royce Newman currently carries the third-highest salary cap hit on the offensive line. It’s only $3.2 million, but he’s in the final year of his contract and if the Packers don’t have a role for him he could wind up becoming a free agent with almost no guaranteed money.
There are still some questions about the starting lineup to figure out, but it’s a safe bet at this point to say that it will feature some configuration of Rasheed Walker, Elgton Jenkins, Zach Tom, Sean Rhyan, Josh Myers and Jordan Morgan.
Throw in fifth-round draft pick Jacob Monk based on his draft positioning and you are already at seven linemen. The Packers carried 11 into the season last year, but only carried 10 into the season last year.
Newman only ended up playing 183 snaps last season and earned a PFF grade of just 44.3,” Ballentine wrote.
Newman, a fourth-round pick, started 16 games last year but now faces increased competition for his starting spot. It’s likely he will get replaced as early as training camp to ensure a sense of continuity and familiarity when the new season starts.
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It remains to be seen whether Newman gets the axe or not. In any case, Packers fans will have to stay tuned to see who can potentially take his place if the guard is let go.
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