What are the biggest future needs for the Packers' roster

Defensive tackle

The decision about Kenny Clark isn't easy. He's entering the last year of his second contract with the Packers, and even though he entered the league at such a young age, he will be 29 in October. Clark is a really good player, but at this point it's hard to secure a third contract will be a smart use of resources — especially because the defensive tackle market is trending up.

Josh Queipo and Kyle Dediminicantanio are projecting that Clark will get $22.5 million per season, and that's some sort of best-case scenario at this point.

The Packers used a first-round pick to select Devonte Wyatt, but at least so far he hasn't established himself as a full-time starter — let alone an above average piece. Moreover, TJ Slaton is also in a contract year.

So even if Green Bay took Karl Brooks and Colby Wooden on day 3 of the draft last year, the position will probably still demand more resources a year from now.

Wide receiver

This is a tough spot, because in theory the Packers have a solid depth. However, Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs will already be extension eligible next offseason, and they haven't been the type of player the Packers tend to pay. Doubs is good, not great, and Watson has a high upside but hasn't stayed healthy.

The wide receiver market is a dangerous place, and it's probably smart to let them leave in free agency in 2026. But for that to happen, the Packers have to invest earlier in the position to create a natural and smooth succession plan. Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks are still under contract for three more years, but adding more pieces is a solid approach.

Cornerback

Jaire Alexander is entering the seventh season of his NFL career, a dangerous period of a cornerback career's timeline. Moreover, Green Bay didn't exercise Eric Stokes' fifth-year option, putting him in position to hit the open market next year and stressing the depth even more.

While Carrington Valentine has been a pleasant surprise as a seventh-round pick, cornerback is a weak-link system position, which creates an obvious necessity to add more and more talent.

Maybe Kalen King can give them more flexibility, but that's a conclusion the Packers will only reach throughout the season.