Free agency doesn’t officially start until later today, but that hasn’t stopped teams–including the Green Bay Packers–from agreeing to deals during the NFL’s “legal tampering” window.
Entering Wednesday, Green Bay had already put deals in place with safety Adrian Amos, pass rushers Preston Smith and Za’Darius Smith, and offensive lineman Billy Turner. When those deals presumably become official later today, the Packers will have kicked off free agency on the right foot by addressing arguably their three biggest needs.
While it’s easy to see the obvious benefits of the team’s new acquisitions, Brian Gutekunst’s and Green Bay’s more patient approach could pay major dividends in other ways in the near-term future.