Packers 2024 free agency tracker: Offseason moves, signings

381 NFL free agency is underway, and with commentary from our NFL Nation reporters and rankings from our analysts, we’re keeping tabs on every significant signing, trade, and release of the 2024 offseason­. Free agent signings can become official after the new league year kicks off on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. ESPN will air the first round of the 2024 NFL draft on April 25. The following lists every 2024 NFL free agent that the Green Bay Packers signed, along with an analysis of how each will affect the forthcoming campaign:

381 NFL free agency is underway, and with commentary from our NFL Nation reporters and rankings from our analysts, we’re keeping tabs on every significant signing, trade, and release of the 2024 offseason. Free agent signings can become official after the new league year kicks off on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. ESPN will air the first round of the 2024 NFL draft on April 25. The following lists every 2024 NFL free agent that the Green Bay Packers signed, along with an analysis of how each will affect the forthcoming campaign:

Nixon is returning to the Packers for the 2024 campaign. What it means: The Packers continue to think that having a dynamic kick returner is beneficial. While Nixon will have the opportunity to play defense as their nickel cornerback again in 2024, new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley may have other plans for Nixon or that position. Without a doubt, though, Nixon’s strongest suit is his return game. As the current two-time All-Pro returner, he will now have the opportunity to play for the same team for three straight seasons. What’s at risk: Another modification to the kickoff rule has been discussed, which would significantly reduce the value of that position. And should the Packers choose to

osh Jacobs, RB The former Raider Jacobs and the Packers reached an agreement on a four-year, $48 million contract after Aaron Jones was released. What it means: The Jones era is coming to a close, and what a run it was for the fifth-round choice in 2017. The Packers have now selected Jacobs, who is over three years younger than Jones at age 26. However, it showed that they valued the running game so much that they wouldn’t risk it by selecting an untested rookie, even if it meant receiving a high draft pick. The play-action game is the foundation of Coach Matt LaFleur’s offense, therefore the running back position is too crucial to be left up to chance. Chances are good that quarterback Jordan Love and the