The 2022 off-season was chalk full of former Packers players signing elsewhere. The Green Bay Packers certain shed a lot of their 2021 53 man roster. Many went to division rivals like Lucas Patrick (Bears), Za’Darius Smith (Vikings), and Chandon Sullivan (Vikings). Others decided they wanted to be traded to the Raiders (Adams). Others chose to follow Nathaniel Hackett to Denver (Billy Turner). There is one, however, who has yet to find a home. Cornerback Kevin King. And it would appear he will remain without and NFL home for the 2022 NFL season.
Kevin King To Skip 2022 Season, Return in 2023:
King reportedly does not intend to play this season. This according to Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus, who also added health is driving King to make this call. King, 27, dealt with a number of injuries and a COVID-19 illness last year. King is eyeing a 2023 return to the football field. The University of Washington alumni reportedly turned down multiple offers this offseason, Kyed adds.
Kevin King played 11 games last season for Green Bay. That included six starts. The veteran CB was among the many Packer starters to miss a chunk of the season. Hip, knee and shoulder injuries, along with a concussion and COVID, led to King missing a total of seven games. Healing up is obviously critical. If King can return fully healthy in 2023, it should generate interest from some teams. Although there is always a risk. We often see coaches take a year off before coming back into the game. Not so much players. This type of decision is different, for sure, but could pay off if it lengthens his career.
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