After a year away with the Baltimore Ravens, linebacker Kristian Welch returned to Green Bay this offseason, and once again, he put in a preseason performance deserving of a roster spot. Welch grew up dreaming of playing for the Packers, and he belongs on this team.
However, his future is in the hands of Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur. If Isaiah Simmons' performance in the preseason finale is any indication, Welch may barely miss out again.
Packers roster spot is no longer guaranteed for Kristian Welch (but it should be)
Welch may not have produced the same number of splash plays in this year's preseason compared to the last (he forced three turnovers last summer), but he provided steady, consistent play.