GREEN BAY − As the 2025 season comes to an end for the Green Bay Packers, all attention turns to 2026.
While one of the big offseason stories will be if backup quarterback Malik Willis returns to the Packers or moves on to another team, there are several other players at the end of their contracts.
They are broken down into unrestricted free agents (UFA), restricted free agents (RFA) and exclusive rights free agents (ERFA).
A UFA is a player with four or more accrued seasons and an expired contract who is free to negotiate and sign with any team. An RFA is 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 one of various qualifying offers (tenders) that 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 If the tender is withdrawn by a team, the RFA becomes an unrestricted free agent.
An ERFA is a 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 (based on his credited seasons), the player cannot negotiate with other teams.
Here is the list of players who are free agents, per overthecap.com. NOTE: the ages listed are when next season starts.
Unrestricted Free Agents
Malik Willis
The 27-year-old had a strong two seasons as backup quarterback to Jordan Love and likely will not be with the Packers in 2026 as he looks to get a shot as a starter. He appeared in 11 games over two seasons. His current salary is $1,290,025.
Rasheed Walker
The 26-year-old left tackle played in 94% of the offensive snaps. His current salary is $935,219.
Quay Walker
The 26-year-old linebacker played in 80.4% of the defensive snaps and led the team in tackles with 128 total (58 solo). His current salary is $3,460,411.
Kingsley Enagbare
The 26-year-old defensive end played 41.8% of the defensive snaps. His current salary is $975,639.
Romeo Doubs
The 26-year-old receiver played in 74.2% of the offensive snaps. He led the team in receiving yards (724) and targets (85), and tied for first in touchdowns (6). His current salary is $1,085,979.
Sean Rhyan
The 28-year-old offensive lineman moved from guard to center to replace the injured Elgton Jenkins and played in 76.9% of the offensive snaps. His current salary is $1,280,714.
Nick Niemann
The 29-year-old linebacker missed time to injuries, but was predominately used on special teams. His current salary is $1,170,000.
Kristian Welch
The 28-year-old linebacker was used primarily on special teams, playing less than 1% of the defensive snaps. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve in December and missed the final three games. His current salary is $1,170,000.
John FitzPatrick
The 26-year-old tight end played in 31.9% of the offensive snaps before tearing his Achilles in Week 16 in Chicago and going on injured reserve. His current salary is $1,500,000.
Restricted Free Agents
Brenton Cox Jr.
The 26-year-old defensive end spent most of the season on injured reserve. He appeared in five games (7.1% of defensive snaps). His current salary is $901,333.
Chris Brooks
The 26-year-old running back played in 19.3% of the offensive snaps. His current salary is $972,500.
Jonathan Ford
The 28-year-old defensive tackle was claimed by the Packers on Dec. 30 from the Bears for his second stint with the team, after being drafted by Green Bay in 2022. He played 11.6% of snaps the defensive snaps. His current salary is $1,030,000.
Josh Whyle
The 27-year-old tight end played in 16.7% of the offensive snaps and contributed after the team lost Tucker Kraft to a season-ending injury. His current salary is $1,030,000.
Emanuel Wilson
The 27-year-old running back played in 31% of the offensive snaps, providing backup to Josh Jacobs. His current salary is $1,030,000.
Arron Mosby
The 27-year-old defensive end was a key piece on special teams, playing in 1.5% of defensive snaps. His current salary is $1,030,000.
Darian Kinnard
The 27-year-old tackle was traded to the Packers from the Eagles at the end of preseason. His current salary is $1,097,500.
Zayne Anderson
The 29-year-old safety played a limited role on defense (2% snaps), but was a key piece to special teams. He was placed on injured reserve Dec. 31 after suffering an ankle injury in the Ravens game. His current salary is $1,170,000.
Exclusive Rights Free Agents
Kamal Hadden
The 25-year-old cornerback played special teams and limited snaps on defense (3.3%). He also suffered a season-ending injury in the Ravens game and was placed on injured reserve Dec. 30.
Donovan Jennings
The 27-year-old offensive lineman played in less than 1% of snaps. His current salary is $840,000.
Bo Melton
The 27-year-old all-purpose player performed at receiver and cornerback, and was a big player on special teams. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve following a knee injury in the regular-season finale in Minnesota. His current salary is $1,030,000.
Lecitus Smith
The 28-year-old offensive lineman played in 4.9% of the snaps. His current salary is $1,030,000.
This article originally appeared on Packers News: A look at the 21 Green Bay Packers who become free agents in 2026
Reporting by Dominique Yates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Packers News
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