Surprising free agents you may not be watching closely but quietly fit what Packers value most

When it comes to the open market, however, the Packers have shown a preference for younger players entering their second NFL contracts. That approach was evident in recent signings such as Xavier McKinney, Josh Jacobs, Aaron Banks, and Nate Hobbs.

“We’re usually looking for a more long-term solution,” general manager Brian Gutekunst recently said. “And certainly if you’re up there in age, that may not be the case.”

With that in mind, here are five potential free-agent targets who align with the Packers’ roster-building philosophy and positional needs. Market valuations are via Spotrac.

DT Logan Hall, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Market value: Three years, $23.928 million ($7.9 million APY)

Hall is an ascending interior defensive lineman who will be 26 at the start of the season. He is coming off his most productive year, particularly improving as a run defender — an area of significant need for Green Bay. In 2025, he generated a career-high 32 pressures. His projected cost is reasonable, making him a realistic target.

CB Montaric Brown, Jacksonville Jaguars

Market value: Three years, $27.684 million ($9.2 million APY)

A seventh-round pick in 2022, Brown has developed into a legitimate NFL contributor over four seasons, especially in the past two. Primarily playing as a boundary corner, he allowed a 73.5 passer rating when targeted last season. At 6-foot, 190 pounds, he fits the Packers’ preferred physical profile at the position.

CB Cor’Dale Flott, New York Giants

Market value: Four years, $38.031 million ($9.5 million APY)

Flott is lighter than Green Bay typically prefers at 175 pounds, but the team tends to be more flexible in free agency. He posted a 7.46 Relative Athletic Score coming out of college and remains just 24 years old (turning 25 by Week 1). The former third-round pick has been steady throughout his career and allowed a 72.8 passer rating when targeted last season, primarily lining up as a boundary corner.

C Cade Mays, Carolina Panthers

Market value: Three years, $38.78 million ($12.3 million APY)

Tyler Linderbaum represents the premier option at center, but his cost likely puts him out of Green Bay’s range. Mays offers a more cost-efficient alternative. A sixth-round pick in 2022, he spent the majority of his career with the Panthers, briefly joining the New York Giants before returning to Carolina and establishing himself as a starter over the past two seasons. He has experience at both guard spots in addition to center, which aligns with the Packers’ preference for versatility. While not elite, he is solid in pass protection and functional in the run game — potentially an upgrade over Sean Rhyan.

G Dylan Parham, Las Vegas Raiders

Market value: Three years, $30.19 million ($10.1 million APY)

Parham, who will be 27 by Week 1, is another young player entering his second NFL contract. He has logged extensive snaps at both guard positions, along with early-career experience at center. Although not a top-tier interior lineman, he has been reliable in both pass protection and run blocking. After a slightly down season — though still respectable — in Chip Kelly’s offensive system, Parham could be available at a relative discount and serve as a valuable addition to the Packers’ offensive line depth.

Each of these players fits the Packers’ established blueprint: relatively young, athletic, and capable of contributing beyond the short term — reinforcing Green Bay’s continued emphasis on sustainable roster construction.