The current free-agent pool will shrink once teams start re-signing players and tagging others, but it will also expand as more and more cap casualties are added to the scrap heap.
Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com has produced a list of cut candidates in both the NFC and AFC, highlighting players from each conference that could be released, usually for salary cap relief, in the next month or so.
Here are players from those lists that could interest the Packers:
WR Sammy Watkins, Chiefs: The speedy playmaker had a big postseason (288 receiving yards) but is likely too expensive for the Chiefs to keep. The Packers had interest in free agency two years ago, and Watkins played a season for Matt LaFleur and Sean McVay in Los Angeles.
DL Marcell Dareus, Jaguars: The soon-to-be 30-year-old played for Mike Pettine in Buffalo in 2013 and had a big year (7.5 sacks, eight tackles for losses, 12 quarterback hits). When healthy, he can play the run and push the pocket at a high level. Could this be a re-do of the Muhammad Wilkerson experiment?
RB Dion Lewis, Titans: LaFleur gave him over 200 touches during his one season as the offensive coordinator in Tennessee. It’s possible he could provide some cheap, veteran depth at running back.
TE Delanie Walker, Titans: LaFleur was planning on making him the centerpiece of the passing game in Tennessee in 2018 but a season-ending injury derailed those plans. He looked like a shell of himself in 2019, but the Packers love aging, rapidly declining tight ends.
WR Paul Richardson, Redskins: Washington already cut him on Friday. He has deep speed and vertical ability and is still only 27. During his last year in Seattle, he was a legit playmaker (703 yards, 16.0 yards per catch, six touchdowns).
WR Albert Wilson, Dolphins: He was actually really good in spurts during the 2017 and 2018 seasons, mostly as a slot weapon, but his production fell off sharply in 2019. The Packers need help in the slot.
LB Nigel Bradham, Eagles: The Packers should probably consider any and all options at inside linebacker. Bradham, who intercepted Aaron Rodgers to seal Philly’s Week 4 win at Lambeau Field, played for Pettine in Buffalo in 2013.
WR Marquise Goodwin, 49ers: The track star has experience in the Packers’ type of offense and can be a home-run hitter, but he’s long been sidetracked by injuries.
WR Mohamed Sanu, Patriots: New England’s trade for Sanu turned out to be a disaster. If released, his experience with LaFleur from Atlanta could help lure him to Green Bay, but it’s fair to wonder if he has anything valuable left to give.