Following the success of their two star signings in 2024 free agency, and with Rodgers’ salary off the books, the Packers should be encouraged to spend big in 2025. Starting off this series of deep dives into potential targets, we look into former Raiders, Bears, and Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack.
The Packers’ accumulated 45 sacks in the 2024 season, but only managed 8 across their 6 regular season losses (per pro football reference). If Green Bay want to evolve from a good team to a great team, then they need to generate more pressures against the NFL’s elite offensive lines. Khalil Mack is scheduled to become a free agent in March, but is considering his future per Adam Schefter. If Mack does decide to continue his career, he would be an ideal player for the Packers to target when free agency kicks off.
Mack has 11 years of experience, and would add valuable experience to a young Packers defensive front, with Gary being the only current member not on a rookie deal. With the Packers currently looking for a new D-Line coach, adding a veteran presence would limit the teething period, with Mack able to share his experience with the younger players. He could also act as a soundboard for the new coach, as a player who has experienced multiple schemes across 3 previous teams in the league.
With limited production, and seemingly trust, in former first rounder Lucas Van Ness, Green Bay needs to find someone to pair on the edge with Rashan Gary. Mack would pair perfectly with Gary, and should remove some of the attention Gary gets on a down to down basis. Mack still has the ability to wreck games, and most Packers fans will remember his dominant performance in the first half of the 2018 season opener.
With Mack now comfortably over 30, and into the back half of his career, he will be looking to add a super bowl ring to his sterling career, and Green Bay would be a prime location for the former Raiders first round pick.
Free agency doesn’t start until March 10, as outlined by Damon Sewell in his article, meaning there is still plenty of time for the Chargers to extent Mack. However, it seems more likely that Mack will test free agency, to at least explore his options, and the young, exciting Packers team, with an ever improving defence would be an enticing location.
Andy Herman has recently released a video explaining why Mack would be the perfect vet signing for Green Bay. Head over to YouTube to check it out.
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