3 Other Players the Packers Could Release to Free up Salary Cap Space

The Green Bay Packers have some personnel decisions coming up in the next few weeks of the NFL offseason. With only $13 million in cap space before the Jimmy Graham move becomes official, the team doesn't have a lot of options in going out and spending on who they wish.

So here are three players who could end up being cap casualties for the Pack as they look to free up some cash.

3. Lucas Patrick

With a few Packers players tied up on deals that take up a majority of the cap space, the front office must pick and choose who to cut to get even small amounts of freed up cash. One of those players is Lucas Patrick, a backup lineman who is making over a million dollars on the bench. Patrick has only started six games in his career, and that cap space can be reinvested elsewhere.

2. Jamaal Williams

While slightly controversial, one could argue the Packers can acquire a much better backup behind Aaron Jones. Jamaal Williams only had seven rushing attempts per game coupled with 39 receptions out of the backfield. Cutting Williams, who is making more than Jones, would net the Packers a cap recovery of $2 million, which can be spent elsewhere. They could always address the RB position in the later rounds of the draft.

1. Lane Taylor

With Lane Taylor making over $5 million just to not see the field, he's a prime candidate for the Packers to recuperate some money back. Taylor has only played a full 16-game season twice, and has missed 34 games in his NFL career. Cutting Taylor would give the Packers over $4 million in cap space back and allow them to focus on other areas. This is as close to a no-brainer as it gets.