Expect to see big numbers when the four biggest free agents for the Green Bay Packers agree to deals next week. All four — quarterback Malik Willis, receiver Romeo Doubs, left tackle Rasheed Walker and linebacker Quay Walker — are expected to depart Green Bay and sign lucrative deals with other teams.
ESPN’s Dan Graziano, using the information he’s gathered on the upcoming free agency class, attempted to project the contracts of the top 20 free agents, including Willis, Doubs and the two Walkers. The end result? The four Packers free agents signed deals worth a combined $215 million, including $132 million guaranteed.
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The new league year begins next week. The “legal tampering” period opens Monday. Prepare for big money and 2027 comp picks.
QB Malik Willis
Willis is widely viewed as the top quarterback available, although there is a boom-or-bust factor given his early struggles in Tennessee and his lack of sample size in Green Bay. Graziano believes he’s headed to Arizona to play for Mike LaFleur, the first-year Cardinals coach and Matt’s younger brother. This has always looked like one of the best fits for Willis.
ESPN’s projection: Two years, $44 million with $32 million guaranteed
WR Romeo Doubs
Doubs has never produced like a true No. 1 receiver, but he’s going to get paid on the open market as a reliable and consistent pass-catcher who could “thrive” in the right system. Graziano has the 49ers signing Doubs, sending him back to his home state of California and providing a seamless transition between offensive schemes.
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ESPN’s projection: Three years, $49 million with $30 million guaranteed
LT Rasheed Walker
Walker is a young but experienced player at the premium left tackle position, ensuring he’s going to receive one of the most lucrative deals of this free agent cycle. The Packers will move forward with Jordan Morgan at left tackle. Graziano predicts the Browns will be the team to pay Walker $20 million per year, with a huge part guaranteed. Several teams could use left tackle help, including the Patriots and Chiefs.
ESPN’s projection: Four years, $80 million with $50 million guaranteed
LB Quay Walker
How much would the Packers be willing to spend to keep Walker? We’ll see. His market looks the most unpredictable among Green Bay’s top four free agents, but it sure looks like Walker and the Packers are headed for a split. Graziano predicted the Raiders will sign Walker to a deal worth $14 million per year.
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ESPN’s projection: Three years, $42 million with $20 million guaranteed
Graziano also predicts the Chicago Bears will sign center Tyler Linderbaum to a four-year, $90 million deal.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: ESPN projects Packers’ top 4 free agents will sign $215M worth of deals
