The Green Bay Packers are likely to part ways with David Bakhtiari, their two-time First-team All-Pro offensive tackle who has been with the team since 2013, making him one of the longest-tenured players after Aaron Rodgers and Mason Crosby.
Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, via MLFootball, reports that the Packers are expected to release Bakhtiari soon, a move that would free up $21 million for the team, according to Pro Football Rumors.
which was the highest contract ever for his position at the time.
However, his 2020 season was cut short due to a torn ACL, and he missed the entire 2021 season due to the same injury.
Rasheed Walker is seen as a potential replacement for Bakhtiari. Walker stepped in for Elgton Jenkins, who was filling in for Bakhtiari in 2021 but suffered a torn ACL himself. If Bakhtiari departs, Walker could have the opportunity to shine in the Packers’ offensive lineup.
Despite his recent injuries, Bakhtiari is expected to draw interest from teams like the New York Jets, where he could potentially reunite with former teammate Aaron Rodgers.
The Jets are reportedly looking to revamp their offensive lineup and could offer Bakhtiari a deal with generous incentives given his injury history.
