Packers fans are thinking a WR might bolt to Green Bay
Green Bay Packers fans are excited about a new wide receiver option for next season. The Packers are figuring out their starting quarterback situation presently, but either Aaron Rodgers or Jordan Love will need another pass catcher next season. The Packers have budding talent in Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs, but they could use a veteran to help lead the receiving corps in 2023.
The Packers need to find a way to bring in a wide receiver while they juggle limited cap space. One option is for the Packers to take a wide receiver in the first round. But there are several important positions they need to fill for the future. A five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver could be had on the cheap, according to a recent report.
Keenan Allen could be a cap casualty
Daniel Popper wrote a piece in The Athletic about the Los Angeles Chargers offseason outlook. With the Chargers having cap space issues, Popper reported Allen is a logical cap causality. The Chargers would save $17.5 million by cutting him post-June 1.
Packers fans react to the news
Packers fans reacted to the report on social media. Many fans feel Allen would be a great addition to the Packers’ wide receiver room. Although some are skeptical about his injury history, he missed several games with a hamstring injury during the 2022 season. The 30-year-old wide receiver has been a star in the league since his first Pro Bowl season in 2017. Here are the best takes from fans hoping to land Allen.
Keenan Allen…YOU’RE A GREEN BAY PACKER https://t.co/hdTNext2HC
— Chris (@snt_topher) February 6, 2023
Get Keenan Allen
— sam volpe (@footballicon) February 6, 2023
I can't believe the Packers WR room next year is going to be Watson, Doubs, Hopkins, Jefferson, and Keenan Allen. Can't wait for the next season to start
— Christian Watson's Burner (@CW9Burner) February 6, 2023
I would consider Keenan Allen for an extremely discounted price if he is in fact cut from LA, but it has to be extremely discounted. Aging, injury prone vet WR just screams problems in GB. #Packers
— Ryno 🦏 (@WiscoRyno) February 6, 2023
KEENAN ALLEN TO THE PACKERS
— Austin (@WASTEIDGaming) February 6, 2023
@Packers need to watch the @Keenan13Allen situation closely. His injury history should not deter their interest, but it also shouldn't deter drafting a pass catcher early on either as insurance.
— A Simple Sports Guy (@DavidMCardwell) February 6, 2023
Keenan Allen, you are the next “almost a packer” https://t.co/oTxvqCbF5y
— Matt Olton (@matthew_olton61) February 6, 2023
That means the Packers should go get Keenan Allen for sure. https://t.co/tPU6Zp2gMv
— Pack_House22G (@TongXae) February 6, 2023
Keenan Allen would be a home run for the Packers.
Allen / Lazard / Watson / Doubs would be really really solid. https://t.co/NE7mgYvi6K
— Eric Nohelty (@epnohelty) February 6, 2023
Turn that facemask green @Keenan13Allen #Packers #GoPackGo https://t.co/XnprK7guHR
— Kyle Broughton (@KyleBroughton4) February 6, 2023
