The Green Bay Packers officially updated their roster with the start of their organized team activities (OTAs) last week. This is most significant for the team’s front seven, as the team transitions from a 3-4 defense to a 4-3 defense this year. Based on how the team laid out their roster, though, don’t assume that there are going to be grand changes with personnel.
Many wondered whether 3-4 outside linebackers like Preston Smith will be able to take on the Sam (strongside) linebacker role in the 4-3. He, along with every single other 3-4 outside linebacker from the 2023 roster, was listed as a defensive lineman when the Packers updated their roster this week.