Packers Fans Feud Over Free Agency Silence as Rivals Load Up

March 10, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The NFL’s free agency “legal tampering” period hit on March 10, 2025, and Packers fans are losing it. While NFC North foes like the Vikings, Lions, and Bears snag big names, Green Bay’s stayed quiet—no splashy signings despite $46 million in cap space. Is GM Brian Gutekunst a genius or asleep at the wheel? The Cheeseheads are split.

Rivals aren’t wasting time. Minnesota locked corner Byron Murphy Jr. (three years, $45 million) and still has ex-Packer Aaron Jones. Detroit grabbed edge rusher Chase Young (four years, $92 million), and Chicago added safety Kevin Byard (two years, $18 million). Packers? They re-signed kicker Brandon McManus (three years, $15.3 million) and linebacker Isaiah McDuffie (two years, $8 million)—decent, but fans wanted more after that playoff flop against Philly.

X is a battlefield. “Lions get Young, Vikings keep Murphy, and we’re hyping a kicker?” raged @Packers4Life. “Gutekunst’s got cash—use it!” Others chill: “Young core, big draft ahead,” posted @GreenBayGuru. “Trust the plan.” With needs at corner, O-line, and pass rush, the silence stings.

Key Packers’ Contracts

Green Bay’s core is mostly locked down:

• Jordan Love (QB): Four-year, $220.3 million deal, expires 2028. The future, if he stays healthy.
• Kenny Clark (DT): Three-year, $64 million, ends 2027. Defensive anchor.
• Jaire Alexander (CB): Four-year, $84 million, done 2026. Elite but banged up.
• Rashan Gary (DE): Four-year, $96 million, through 2027. Pass-rush stud.
• Xavier McKinney (S): Four-year, $67 million, lasts 2027. All-Pro steal from 2024.
• Josh Jacobs (RB): Four-year, $48 million, ends 2027. Jones’ replacement.
• Elgton Jenkins (OG): Four-year, $68 million, out 2026. O-line glue.
• Quay Walker (LB): Rookie deal ends 2025 (option for 2026). Rising star.
• Christian Watson (WR): Rookie contract up 2025. ACL injury clouds his outlook.

Short-term worries? Just Watson and Walker near the end, plus free agents like Josh Myers and Eric Stokes this month.

Gutekunst on the Hot Seat?

Love, Gary, and McKinney are set through 2027—Gutekunst’s got a solid base. But with the NFC North beefing up and Super Bowl hopes dangling, fans want action. “Gutey nailed McKinney last year—where’s that fire now?” asked @PackFaithful. “We’re getting lapped,” snapped @LambeauLad. Draft’s his ace, but patience is thinning fast.