With the 53-man roster now in place and the practice squad taking shape, Green Bay Packers fans finally have a clear picture of what the team will truly look like in 2022. Although the starting lineups are largely set, the decisions around special teams contributors and backups appeared to be focused heavily on long-term potential and maintaining roster flexibility.
The flexibility piece derives heavily from the NFL’s current practice squad rules, which allow teams to carry 16 players on the squad and elevate them for gameday a few times before being brought up to the 53-man roster.