{"id":41483,"date":"2026-01-11T12:44:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T12:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=41483"},"modified":"2026-01-11T12:44:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T12:44:39","slug":"packers-2026-free-agents-key-players-who-may-not-return-next-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=41483","title":{"rendered":"Packers 2026 Free Agents: Key Players Who May Not Return Next Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4419,h_2485,x_0,y_224\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/si\/01kenmhm2j044bcrc2hf.jpg\" alt=\"Malik Willis and Romeo Doubs are set to be free agents this offseason.\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_98dh01h5i\">The Packers were officially eliminated from playoff contention in dramatic fashion on Saturday night, blowing a 15-point second-half lead before falling to the Bears 31\u201327. Like a majority of teams at this juncture, Green Bay will now turn its attention to the 2026 season\u2014and in doing so, must evaluate its roster and determine which players will (and won\u2019t) be part of the team moving forward.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_uo8fjavcu\">We\u2019re going to take a look at the Packers\u2019 key free agents, potential contract casualties, and both trade and retirement candidates heading into next year, but before we get into it, here\u2019s a brief explainer on the different types of NFL free agents:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_bozi2b-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_egw9emzqz\">\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\"><strong>Unrestricted free agent:<\/strong>\u00a0Any player with four or more accrued seasons and an expired contract. They are free to negotiate and sign with any team.<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\"><strong>Restricted free agent:\u00a0<\/strong>A player with three accrued seasons and an expired contract. RFAs are free to negotiate and sign with any team, but their original team can offer them a qualifying offer\u2014a.k.a. tenders\u2014that come with the Right of First Refusal and\/or draft-pick compensation. If the tender is withdrawn by a team, the RFA becomes an unrestricted free agent.<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\"><strong>Exclusive rights free agent:\u00a0<\/strong>Any player with fewer than three accrued seasons and an expired contract. If his original team offers him a one-year contract at the league minimum, the player cannot negotiate with other teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"_en0p0wnr5\" class=\"tagStyle_11uagac-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" role=\"presentation\" data-mm-id=\"_en0p0wnr5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"hide\"><strong>Packers 2026 free agents<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-mm-id=\"_7bbsx2v7i\">\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5723,h_3815,x_844,y_372\/c_fill,w_620,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/si\/01kenmkh5c6v7phvm9h3.jpg\" alt=\"Romeo Doubs.\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_sov0h4an9\">The Packers have a handful of pending free agents heading into the 2026 offseason, many of whom were key contributors to their 2025 campaign. Quarterback Malik Willis\u2014who played in four games for Green Bay this season while tallying five total touchdowns\u2014is likely to command a hefty contract on the open market, as is wide receiver Romeo Doubs, should he reach free agency.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_86dvv37u6\">Here\u2019s a complete look at the Packers\u2019 upcoming free agents:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_bozi2b-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_1avpmuyki\">\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">WR Romeo Doubs<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">ED Kingsley Enagbare<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">TE John FitzPatrick<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">LB Nick Niemann<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">LT Sean Rhyan<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">LB Quay Walker<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">LT Rasheed Walker<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">LB Kristian Welch<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">QB Malik Willis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"tagStyle_1sz65qj-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" role=\"presentation\" data-mm-id=\"_ssoqni078\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"hide\"><strong>Restricted free agents:<\/strong><span class=\"data-uw-rm-autofix-hide\" data-uw-reader-element=\"\" data-uw-rm-ignore=\"\">Empty heading<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_bozi2b-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_7o1fvvhpo\">\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">S Zayne Anderson<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">RB Christopher Brooks<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">ED Brenton Cox Jr.<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">DL Jonathan Ford<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">RT Darian Kinnard<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">ED Arron Mosby<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">QB Desmond Ridder<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">TE Josh Whyle<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">RB Emanuel Wilson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"tagStyle_1sz65qj-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" role=\"presentation\" data-mm-id=\"_a2vd618d4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"hide\"><strong>Exclusive rights free agents:<\/strong><span class=\"data-uw-rm-autofix-hide\" data-uw-reader-element=\"\" data-uw-rm-ignore=\"\">Empty heading<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_bozi2b-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_mm9y0j3fp\">\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">CB Kamal Hadden<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">RT Donovan Jennings<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">WR Bo Melton<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">RG Lecitus Smith<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"_qrukyep5h\" class=\"tagStyle_11uagac-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" role=\"presentation\" data-mm-id=\"_qrukyep5h\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"hide\"><strong>Potential Packers Contract Casualties<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_6064,h_4042,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/si\/01kemsk7cs781t4mqyn8.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_klxh2m680\">On top of their pending free agents, the Packers could also look to release players carrying large cap hits heading into 2026. Here\u2019s a look at potential cut candidates based on what they&#8217;re set to be owed next season (via OverTheCap):<\/p>\n<div data-gpid=\"\/23162276296\/sports_illustrated_core\/nfl\/si.com\/tout_d_2\" data-google-query-id=\"CJP5_q7Bg5IDFeyR1ggdJYk3yw\">\n<ul class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_bozi2b-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_da99j2wut\">\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">ED Rashan Gary ($19.5 million)<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">RB Josh Jacobs ($11.5 million)<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">LG Elgton Jenkins ($20 million)<\/li>\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">CB Keisean Nixon ($5 million)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"_ekk4hvrlh\" class=\"tagStyle_11uagac-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" role=\"presentation\" data-mm-id=\"_ekk4hvrlh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"hide\"><strong>Packers Retirement Candidates<\/strong><span class=\"data-uw-rm-autofix-hide\" data-uw-reader-element=\"\" data-uw-rm-ignore=\"\">Empty heading<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"\" data-mm-id=\"_1rvr0pqj4\">\n<div class=\"style_120ff32\">\n<figure class=\"base_1ifrhav\" data-id=\"_1rvr0pqj4\" data-mm-type=\"image\"><picture class=\"_1olj64kn\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7402,h_4934,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_360,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kemsgdp65583fn4zyf.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7402,h_4934,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kemsgdp65583fn4zyf.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7402,h_4934,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kemsgdp65583fn4zyf.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7402,h_4934,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kemsgdp65583fn4zyf.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7402,h_4934,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kemsgdp65583fn4zyf.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7402,h_4934,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kemsgdp65583fn4zyf.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7402,h_4934,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kemsgdp65583fn4zyf.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7402,h_4934,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kemsgdp65583fn4zyf.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7402,h_4934,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kemsgdp65583fn4zyf.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_1olj64kn\" title=\"Brandon McManus\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7402,h_4934,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/si\/01kemsgdp65583fn4zyf.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"SRC\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_96c9au93y\">With every NFL offseason comes the end of several careers, as players decide to hang up their cleats rather than lace them up for one more go. For Green Bay, Brandon McManus\u2014who&#8217;s been drilling kicks since 2013\u2014would be the most obvious retirement candidate. Kickers do, however, have quite the NFL shelf life.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_bozi2b-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_mqvfr66rq\">\n<li class=\"style_dswvvi\">K Brandon McManus (34)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"_accf76g3s\" class=\"tagStyle_11uagac-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" role=\"presentation\" data-mm-id=\"_accf76g3s\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"hide\"><strong>Packers Trade Candidates<\/strong><span class=\"data-uw-rm-autofix-hide\" data-uw-reader-element=\"\" data-uw-rm-ignore=\"\">Empty heading<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"\" data-mm-id=\"_z81qctl8x\">\n<div class=\"style_120ff32\">\n<figure class=\"base_1ifrhav\" data-id=\"_z81qctl8x\" data-mm-type=\"image\"><picture class=\"_1olj64kn\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4568,h_3045,x_73,y_0\/c_fill,w_360,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kenjx5pgyxfby1a6qp.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4568,h_3045,x_73,y_0\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kenjx5pgyxfby1a6qp.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4568,h_3045,x_73,y_0\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kenjx5pgyxfby1a6qp.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4568,h_3045,x_73,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kenjx5pgyxfby1a6qp.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4568,h_3045,x_73,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kenjx5pgyxfby1a6qp.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4568,h_3045,x_73,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kenjx5pgyxfby1a6qp.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4568,h_3045,x_73,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kenjx5pgyxfby1a6qp.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4568,h_3045,x_73,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kenjx5pgyxfby1a6qp.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4568,h_3045,x_73,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kenjx5pgyxfby1a6qp.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_1olj64kn\" title=\"Malik Willis\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4568,h_3045,x_73,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/si\/01kenjx5pgyxfby1a6qp.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"SRC\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_0q9xcmm00\">Hear me out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_sszjfmfto\">Given that there are no obvious trade candidates in Green Bay this offseason, let\u2019s have some fun. Quarterback Malik Willis is set to be a free agent this spring and, given how he performed when called upon in 2025, is expected to earn a pretty penny on the open market\u2014if he makes it there, of course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_lmwbedtg9\">With Jordan Love undoubtedly in place as the Packers\u2019 franchise signal caller, what they could do is place the franchise tag on Willis and then shop him around in order to get what they can out of an asset. Worst case scenario: You pay really good money for one of the league&#8217;s best backups behind Love, who&#8217;s missed time in each of the past two seasons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_1mfvp8o-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_9moxtetxv\">Other than the above scenario with Willis, Green Bay is unlikely to facilitate any major trades this offseason.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-mm-id=\"_y0tjcb03p\">\n<div>\n<figure data-id=\"_y0tjcb03p\" data-mm-type=\"image\"><canvas><\/canvas><picture><source \/><source \/><source \/><img title=\"Josh Jacobs\" alt=\"Packers 2026 Free Agents: Key Players Who May Not Return Next Season\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<p>Josh Jacobs has been one of the NFL&#8217;s better running backs over the last several seasons. \/ Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_klxh2m680\">On top of their pending free agents, the Packers could also look to release players carrying large cap hits heading into 2026. Here\u2019s a look at potential cut candidates based on what they&#8217;re set to be owed next season (via OverTheCap):<\/p>\n<div class=\"\" data-mm-id=\"_1rvr0pqj4\">\n<div>\n<figure data-id=\"_1rvr0pqj4\" data-mm-type=\"image\"><canvas><\/canvas><picture><source \/><source \/><source \/><img title=\"Brandon McManus\" alt=\"Packers 2026 Free Agents: Key Players Who May Not Return Next Season\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<p>Brandon McManus has been kicking in the NFL since 2013. \/ Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_96c9au93y\">With every NFL offseason comes the end of several careers, as players decide to hang up their cleats rather than lace them up for one more go. For Green Bay, Brandon McManus\u2014who&#8217;s been drilling kicks since 2013\u2014would be the most obvious retirement candidate. Kickers do, however, have quite the NFL shelf life.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"_accf76g3s\" data-mm-id=\"_accf76g3s\"><strong>Packers Trade Candidates<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"\" data-mm-id=\"_z81qctl8x\">\n<div>\n<figure data-id=\"_z81qctl8x\" data-mm-type=\"image\"><canvas><\/canvas><picture><source \/><source \/><source \/><img title=\"Malik Willis\" alt=\"Packers 2026 Free Agents: Key Players Who May Not Return Next Season\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<p>Could the Packers franchise tag and trade Malik Willis this offseason? \/ Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_0q9xcmm00\">Hear me out.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_sszjfmfto\">Given that there are no obvious trade candidates in Green Bay this offseason, let\u2019s have some fun. Quarterback Malik Willis is set to be a free agent this spring and, given how he performed when called upon in 2025, is expected to earn a pretty penny on the open market\u2014if he makes it there, of course.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_lmwbedtg9\">With Jordan Love undoubtedly in place as the Packers\u2019 franchise signal caller, what they could do is place the franchise tag on Willis and then shop him around in order to get what they can out of an asset. Worst case scenario: You pay really good money for one of the league&#8217;s best backups behind Love, who&#8217;s missed time in each of the past two seasons.<\/p>\n<p data-mm-id=\"_9moxtetxv\">Other than the above scenario with Willis, Green Bay is unlikely to facilitate any major trades this offseason.<\/p>\n<h3 data-mm-id=\"_j2ssca58t\"><strong>More NFL on Sports Illustrated<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Green Bay was eliminated from postseason contention on Saturday night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":41484,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41483","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-green-bay-packers"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Packers 2026 Free Agents: Key Players Who May Not Return Next Season - 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