The Green Bay Packers has added only two external pieces in free agency so far, signing guard Aaron Banks and cornerback Nate Hobbs. It’s still a deep and strong roster, but there are real question marks.

The top of the wide receiver group, especially while Christian Watson is out, the edge defenders, defensive tackles, and cornerbacks are all positions that can still be improved, either via second wave of free agency or the draft.

Let’s take a look at the current situation of the Packers’ 90-man roster, position by position.

Quarterbacks (3): Jordan Love, Malik Willis, Sean Clifford

There’s no big issues at quarterback, with Love being the franchise player. Maybe Brian Gutekunst is willing to draft another young passer because Clifford and Michael Pratt didn’t work out, especially because Willis is entering the final year of his deal.

Running backs (4): Josh Jacobs, Emanuel Wilson, Chris Brooks, MarShawn Lloyd

The running back room was already strong last year, with Josh Jacobs having a Pro Bowl season. Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks are solid backups entering the final year of their deals, while Lloyd is coming back from injury after a tough rookie season. AJ Dillon is now gone, but he hadn’t played last year anyway. Overall, it’s a strong unit, but it might be a need a year from now depending on how Lloyd performs.

Wide receivers (9): Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, Dontayvion Wicks, Malik Heath, Bo Melton, Julian Hicks, Cornelius Johnson, Tulu Griffin

The depth is unquestioned, but the lack of a top weapon is still a concern. Moreover, Christian Watson is expected to miss significant time to start the season because of an ACL injury he suffered in Week 18. Jayden Reed has been the most productive receiver on the team, but the Packers need more out of their outside options. Wide receiver is one of the biggest needs of the roster.

Tight ends (5): Tucker Kraft, Luke Musgrave, Ben Sims, Messiah Swinson, Johnny Lumpkin

Kraft has established himself as a top 10 tight end in the NFL, but Musgrave regressed in Year 2. If the former second-round pick can return to the form he showed in the first half of his rookie season, there’s potential for an elite unit. Ben Sims has also been a useful roster piece.

Offensive linemen (12): Rasheed Walker, Aaron Banks, Elgton Jenkins, Sean Rhyan, Zach Tom, Jordan Morgan, Kadeem Telfort, Travis Glover, Jacob Monk, Donovan Jennings, Marquis Hayes, Trey Hill

The Packers have six starting-level offensive linemen, and last year’s first-round pick Jordan Morgan can challenge Sean Rhyan at right guard or, ideally, Rasheed Walker at left tackle. Andre Dillard is still unsigned and could offer some depth at tackle, but for now they are ok with Telfort and Glover as the backups. The lack of interior depth is an issue, but not as pronounced when Morgan is healthy.

Interior defensive linemen (8): Kenny Clark, Devonte Wyatt, Karl Brooks, Colby Wooden, James Ester, Nesta Jade Silvera, Keith Randolph Jr., Leonard Payne

Brian Gutekunst added some depth pieces to the defensive line with future contracts trying to find rotational pieces, but DT is still a big need—and it wouldn’t surprise if they take on in the first round of the draft. TJ Slaton left in free agency, so now Wyatt’s and Brooks’ roles will be bigger, and Wooden might have to grow

Edge defenders (7): Rashan Gary, Kingsley Enagbare, Lukas Van Ness, Brenton Cox Jr., Arron Mosby, Deslin Alexandre, Jeremiah Martin

Another need upfront. The Packers not adding an edge rusher in free agency is probably the biggest surprise, because the lack of production behind Rashan Gary last year was concerning—and Gary himself didn’t do nearly as much as the Packers would hope. Probably, the plan involves developing Van Ness, but there hasn’t been much proof of concept throughout his NFL career so far. Brenton Cox flashed in the second half of last season and might become a real piece

Linebackers (4): Edgerrin Cooper, Quay Walker, Isaiah McDuffie, Ty’Ron Hopper

The Packers will probably want to add more bodies to the linebacker room after losing Eric Wilson in free agency, but the priority was to keep Isaiah McDuffie. Cooper and Walker are projected to be the starters, and Hopper can have a bigger role with these circumstances.

Cornerbacks (8): Jaire Alexander, Keisean Nixon, Nate Hobbs, Carrington Valentine, Kamal Hadden, Kalen King, Isaiah Dunn, Kaleb Hayes.

Cornerback might not seem like a need looking at it now, but Jaire Alexander will probably be traded or released. Keisean Nixon and Nate Hobbs both can play outside, but are primarily slot corners. Yes, they will play as boundaries, but adding more outside cornerbacks for the short- and long-term is one of the urgent needs for Green Bay

Safeties (6): Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams, Javon Bullard, Zayne Anderson, Kitan Oladapo, Omar Brown

After a complete rebuild of the group last offseason, it is in a much better shape now. McKinney is an All-Pro, Williams was an All-Rookie Team member, and Bullard showed positional versatility to play deep or in the slot. Even guys like Zayne Anderson and Kitan Oladapo, who were primarily special teamers, performed well on defense when needed in 2024. It’s one of the best and deepest rooms on the roster.

Special teamers (4): Brandon McManus, Daniel Whelan, Matthew Orzech, Alex Hale

This group is probably closed after the Packers signed McManus to a three-year extension and Whelan to an exclusive-rights free agent tender. Orzech is entering the final year of his deal, but he’s been fine. Kicker Alex Hale is a member of the International Pathway Program, so he doesn’t count against the 90-man roster limit and will probably spend the season on the practice squad with a roster exemption.