Packers could still land dream cornerback even without a first-round pick

Tennessee defensive back Colton Hood | Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesAfter losing to the dreaded rival Chicago Bears in the playoffs, the Green Bay Packers have their work cut out for them if they want to avoid being one-and-done in 2026. Among their top priorities on their to-do list this offseason is adding reinforcements at corner.

The issue is that the Packers, as of this writing, are nearly $6 million over the cap. And even if they manage to free up a bit of space, it may not be nearly enough to pursue a top-tier corner in free agency, such as Jamel Deal. Compounding the issue is that Green Bay gave up its 2026 first-round pick as part of the Micah Parsons trade, and their earliest selection in…