Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon is 27 years old and for now, he could be the top cornerback on the roster next season. There is a lot that has to be decided with the cornerback position during the offseason.
Nixon has two years remaining on his contract, but the Packers could release him before the 2025 season begins. That could be an option for Green Bay this offseason. The cornerback position could be entirely new next season for the Packers.
Lombardiavenue.com Writer Eric Fischer Thinks That Green Bay Packers Keisean Nixon Needs To Be Gone Before the 2025 Season
Eric Stokes will not be re-signed this offseason by the Packers. It is also possible that Jaire Alexander is either cut or traded this offseason. The Green Bay Packers will have to decide with another cornerback on the roster: Keisean Nixon.
Nixon mentioned earlier this offseason that he doesn’t have the desire to be on special teams anymore. That reason alone could be one of the reasons why Green Bay decides to move off of him this offseason. Lombardiavenue.com writer Eric Fischer of Lombardoavnue.com said about Nixon:
“Cornerback has been one of the most talked about positions of this offseason. While much of that conversation has been about Jaire Alexander, and whether or not he will play for Green Bay in 2025, the conversation may need to switch to Keisean Nixon.
Nixon, primarily known for his kick returning ability has had to play a more prominent role on defense due to lack of depth at the position, and he has struggled.
Nixon is an excellent returner. However, he is on record saying he no longer wants to be a return man and focus on being CB1. That is an excellent goal, but the numbers do not support that.
In 2024, he allowed 464 yards and three touchdowns in coverage, good for a passer rating of 78.9. That is pretty good for his standard, considering his career numbers equate to a 94.9 passer rating allowed and a 68.6% completion rating when targeted. Moving on from Nixon would save the Packers about $2.4 million, and allow them to get a returner who may give them better starting position by simply kneeling down and not allowing for fumbles and/or holding penalties.”
Nixon this past season recorded 88 tackles, three sacks, three forced fumbles, one interception, and seven pass deflections. With the Green Bay Packers potentially moving on from him this offseason, the cornerback room is going to look entirely different next season. Green Bay is also going to have to look for a kickoff and punt returner on special teams this offseason as well.
New Cornerback Room Next Season
Jaire Alexander, Eric Stokes, and Keisean Nixon were the top three cornerbacks on the roster this past season. With Green Bay moving on from all of them potentially this offseason, they are serious about upgrading the position this offseason. There is no question that they are going to be active on the trade market and free agency to get cornerback help.
They will also probably draft a cornerback or two in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Green Bay Packers needed to address the position last offseason and they will be tackling that position this offseason.
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