Green Bay Packers fans had a lot to say on social media today. Upon hearing that a Super Bowl Champion outside linebacker is on the trade block, many took to Twitter to give their opinion. With the possibility of Rashan Gary missing a portion of the 2023 season, adding depth at the position would be smart this off-season. After news surfaced earlier on Monday that receiver Allen Robinson has been given permission to seek a trade, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Los Angeles will release edge rusher Leonard Floyd if they don’t find a trade partner for him.
Green Bay Packers Fans React To Leonard Floyd Being On The Trade Block
Leonard Floyd signed with the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year deal in 2020. That season he recorded 10.5 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, and 19 quarterback hits in 16 games. He followed up that season with 9.5 sacks in 2021, and 9.0 sacks in 2022. He played in all 17 games in each of the last two seasons. Leonard Floyd played a significant role in the Los Angeles Rams’ championship run in 2021.
The Rams would incur a $19 million cap hit in dead money by releasing him with $3 million in cap savings. But if Los Angeles used a post-June 1 designation, they’ll save $15.5 million in cap space with a $6.5 million dead cap hit. Either way, they will surely be inclined to trade the veteran linebacker before releasing him. Floyd was a first-round pick in 2016 by the Chicago Bears.
He has recorded 47.5 sacks in 104 career games. He’s also recorded 54 tackles for loss, 103 QB hits, three forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries, and a pair of interceptions. This should be an extremely intriguing name for the Green Bay Packers to watch this off-season. Not only is he a proven veteran who doesn’t miss much time, but he clearly can still play at a high level. Leonard Floyd will turn 31 in September of 2023. Many Green Bay Packers fans took to social media when this news was announced:
The Packers should be very, very interested in Leonard Floyd.
— Joe Bruneel (@Joebruneel) March 6, 2023
If the Packers do spend $$$ in free agency. I mean imo Leonard Floyd could fill in the gap left by possibly losing Dean & Jaron Reed
— YUNG NET SAVE PE$O (@Chauky_NYC) March 6, 2023
Leonard Floyd to the Green Bay Packers? Sign me up
— McQuade_Arnold_WISports (@mcquadewarnold) March 7, 2023
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