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Packers Eye Buy-Low Pass Rusher Amid Cap Woes
7 Feb
Summary
- Packers target edge rusher Boye Mafe, a potential free agent.
- Mafe's production dipped recently but he has a strong past record.
- Green Bay faces significant cap constraints heading into the offseason.
The Green Bay Packers may find themselves in significant need of an edge rusher this offseason. With potential roster changes and player recovery from injury, the team is exploring options in free agency. One name prominently mentioned is Seattle Seahawks' Boye Mafe.
While Mafe's production declined in the most recent season, recording only two sacks in 17 games, he previously demonstrated considerable talent. In the two seasons before that, he accumulated 15 sacks over 31 games, including a career-high nine sacks in 16 contests in 2023. This past performance suggests he is capable of more impactful play.
Mafe represents a compelling "buy-low" candidate for the Packers. The team faces considerable financial challenges, currently sitting $1.4 million over the salary cap. Projections suggest Mafe could sign a two-year, $16 million deal, but a cheaper, one-year "prove-it" contract is also a possibility, which would make him a feasible target for Green Bay.
