Josh Myers has been a regular fixture in the Green Bay Packers lineup, having started for 52 games, but that might not be for long when he hits unrestricted free agency this summer.
According to Pete Dougherty of PackersNews.com, the 26-year-old center will probably need to find another NFL after this season since the Green Bay Packers “cannot afford to pay everybody” next offseason.
“The 2021 second-round pick will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, and odds are the Packers will let him walk. He’s had his ups and downs in four seasons as their starting center, but he’s improved each year, become a leader on the line, and is playing good football this season,” Dougherty wrote.
“But you can’t pay everybody, and the Packers have options. They drafted Jacob Monk in the fifth round this year, and in camp, he looked like one of those guys who’s unimpressive at first blush but just finds a way to get the job done. He very well might be ready to start next season,” he added.
Should the Green Bay Packers let go of Josh Myers next summer?
General manager Brian Gutekunst will face difficult roster decisions in the coming months, such as figuring out where the Green Bay Packers stand with some of their talented young players. The team already paid Jordan Love a fortune this offseason, while Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Tucker Kraft, Dontayvion Wicks, and Jayden Reed need to be paid too.
Josh Myers might be on the chopping block since he has not been rated well in his position. According to Pro Football Focus, the Ohio State product has a 50.2 grade, good for 40th in the league out of 41 centers.
If Green Bay lets Myers walk, they could draft his replacement next year. Elgton Jenkins, Sean Rhyan, or Jacob Monk could also be moved to take his position if necessary.
