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Packers Decline Eric Stokes' Fifth Year Option Following Injury Filled 2023 Season
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) – The Green Bay Packers are allowing a former first-round pick to earn a new deal following the upcoming 2024 NFL season. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Green Bay Packers will not pick up cornerback Eric Stokes' fifth-year option. If Stokes' fifth-year option had been exercised by the Packers, he would have been entitled to a guaranteed $12.472 million salary in 2025. Stokes has played in only 12 games since his outstanding rookie season due to knee and foot injuries, but Head Coach Matt LaFleur says he expects him to be ready in 2024, adding, “He's been full go. He looks great.” The Packers' backup cornerback position is expected to be competitive this off-season,
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Green Bay Draft Picks
Jordan
Morgan
1
Rnd
25
Pk
OL
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 25
- School: Arizona
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 311
Expert Commentary
This is a very safe pick for the Packers. Morgan needs to develop some strength as he enters the NFL, but should have the footwork and skill to at least be a quality pass blocker. It just feels like there might have been more juice to squeeze here with some of the defensive players still on the board.
Edgerrin
Cooper
2
Rnd
13
Pk
LB
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- Pre-Draft Rank: 49
- School: Texas A&M
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 230
Expert Commentary
The Packers felt like they needed a linebacker and they got one in Cooper. He’s very fast and has some coverage ability, but his play in the box leaves some room for growth. Cooper might be a lower floor player as far as NFL responsibilities are concerned, but he has the speed to be a playmaker early on.
Javon
Bullard
2
Rnd
26
Pk
DB
Position
- Draft Grade: A-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 79
- School: Georgia
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 198
Expert Commentary
This is a great get for the Packers. Bullard might not be the most dynamic athlete in the draft, but the former Bulldog is a playmaker all over the field and has a chance to be a long-term starter in the NFL. Bullard and Xavier McKinney are a versatile pair of safeties to put on the field.
MarShawn
Lloyd
3
Rnd
24
Pk
RB
Position
- Draft Grade: A+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 97
- School: USC
- Height: 5' 9"
- Weight: 220
Expert Commentary
Lloyd is a stud. He’s had a bit of a fumbling problem, but he’s a bowling ball with balance and some real breakaway speed. If he’s able to hold onto the ball better he can be an impact running back in the NFL.
Ty'Ron
Hopper
3
Rnd
27
Pk
LB
Position
- Draft Grade: C-
- School: Missouri
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 231
Expert Commentary
It's hard to get too upset about at a pick at this point in the draft, but Hopper feels like a longshot to be a contributor on defense for the Packers.
Evan
Williams
4
Rnd
11
Pk
DB
Position
- School: Oregon
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 205
Jacob
Monk
5
Rnd
28
Pk
OL
Position
- School: Duke
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 320
Kitan
Oladapo
5
Rnd
34
Pk
DB
Position
- School: Oregon St.
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 216
Travis
Glover
6
Rnd
26
Pk
OT
Position
- School: Georgia St.
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 323
Michael
Pratt
7
Rnd
25
Pk
QB
Position
- School: Tulane
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 220
Kalen
King
7
Rnd
35
Pk
CB
Position
- School: Penn St.
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 191
NFC North Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
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