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GREEN BAY, Wis. \u2013 The Green Bay Packers have an $18 million decision to make on Rashan Gary. Actually, with roster bonuses and a workout bonus, it\u2019s a $19.5 million decision.<\/p>\n

Perhaps related to that decision, the Packers have to make a call on fellow defensive end Kingsley Enagbare.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a trickle-down effect from there to four of their young defensive ends (or maybe they\u2019ll be outside linebackers).<\/p>\n

Barryn Sorrell\u2019s Rookie Impact<\/h2>\n

In last year\u2019s draft, the Packers used a fourth-round pick on Barryn Sorrell. The highlight of his rookie year might have been being at Lambeau Field for the draft and getting a hero\u2019s welcome from the fans. In 14 games, though, he had only 1.5 sacks, three quarterback hits and 15 tackles. His lone start came in Week 18 at Minnesota, when he had more than half of his tackles (eight) and his only full sack while playing a season-high 52 snaps.<\/p>\n

While he didn\u2019t produce much \u2013 his only pressure in 20 opportunities against the Vikings was the sack, according to Pro Football Focus \u2013 he played hard and was stout against the run. He should have a significant role next season, regardless of who\u2019s on the roster.<\/p>\n

\u201cReally excited about Barryn,\u201d general manager Brian Gutekunst said at the Scouting Combine this week. \u201cWith the opportunities he was given last year, I thought he performed very, very well, especially late in the season when we needed him. I thought he did a really nice job, and I think he\u2019ll be a major part of that core group moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

Collin Oliver\u2019s Delayed Rookie Season<\/h2>\n

Also in last year\u2019s draft, they used a fifth-round pick on Collin Oliver.<\/p>\n

Oliver was almost a total nonfactor. After missing most of his final season at Oklahoma State with a foot injury, he suffered a hamstring injury at the Scouting Combine and aggravated it at the Packers\u2019 rookie camp. He didn\u2019t even go through a practice until late in the season.<\/p>\n

Finally, in the rest-the-starters finale against Minnesota, he made his NFL debut. He had one tackle (a tackle for loss) and two quarterback hits in 31 snaps. In 17 pass-rushing snaps, he had two quarterback hits, according to PFF.<\/p>\n

\u201cOliver, obviously, was a little bit of a wild card because he\u2019s a bit of a tweener, kind of a SAM (strong-side) linebacker\/edge rusher, and he was on the shelf,\u201d Gutekunst said. \u201cDidn\u2019t really know during the season if we\u2019d ever get the ability to get him out there, and that last game was really nice to get him out there to see what he could do.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou guys probably saw it, too, he can really run and then his ability to chase the quarterback is something that you need in this league so I\u2019m excited for this new scheme that we\u2019re going to run with Jonathan (Gannon) just how he fits. I think there\u2019s a lot of versatility and upside in Collin. We\u2019ll see how it goes.\u201d<\/p>\n

His teammates nicknamed him \u201cBaby Micah,\u201d a rather ridiculous comparison to Micah Parsons but one speaking to what he can potentially contribute.<\/p>\n

He just needs to stay healthy after he said he \u201cbasically tore a tendon off my bone\u201d at the Combine. One setback after another kept him off the field. At this point, it would be hard to count on him.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was going full out, going full on, and I was feeling good up until those points and then, boom, they would just happen randomly,\u201d he said. \u201cIt would just be a cause of my body getting adjusted. I\u2019d be doing everything right in terms of the rehab, the training. Everything was going well, it would just be my body has to get adjusted to what it had.\u201d<\/p>\n

Two Restricted Free Agents<\/h2>\n

Among the team\u2019s restricted free agents are Brenton Cox and Arron Mosby.<\/p>\n

Cox had four sacks in seven games in 2024 following the Preston Smith trade but suffered a groin injury in Week 1 of 2025. He wound up playing in only four games. Of his 79 snaps, 44 came in Week 18, when he had one sack and four pressures against the Vikings.<\/p>\n

Mosby played 17 snaps on defense all season, with 15 coming at Minnesota, when he had two pressures. Active for the final 12 games of the season, he was one of the team\u2019s best players on special teams.<\/p>\n

Because of the price, the Packers almost certainly will not tender either player, which would make them unrestricted free agents.<\/p>\n

The Trickle-Down Effect<\/h2>\n

With Micah Parsons likely to miss the start of the season, this is Green Bay\u2019s projected Week 1 depth chart on the edge if you don\u2019t include Gary and the free agents \u2013 Enagbare, Cox and Mosby. Starters: Lukas Van Ness and Barryn Sorrell. Backup: Oliver. That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n

If the Packers decide to let go of Gary, re-signing Enagbare would probably have to be a priority, though the team almost certainly has a budgeted price it won\u2019t want to exceed. If the Packers keep Gary, perhaps on a renegotiated contract, then perhaps they\u2019d be willing to let Enagbare sign elsewhere. The restricted free agents shouldn\u2019t break the bank; Cox\u2019s strong finish to the 2024 season would make him an intriguing rotational piece to the depth chart.<\/p>\n

For Gutekunst, everything will start with the decision on Gary.<\/p>\n

\u201cRashan\u2019s got all the talent in the world and he\u2019s produced at a high level for us since he\u2019s been here. We expect that from him next year, as well,\u201d Gutekunst said.<\/p>\n

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