Eric Stokes

Packers declined the fifth-year option for CB Eric Stokes.

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo was the first to report the decision, noting that despite a solid rookie year, a recent string of injuries to Stokes likely factored into the decision to decline the option. Stokes played in only two games for the Packers last season, opening the year on the PUP list before finally being activated in late October. A hamstring injury would land him on IR four days later, but he would return to play in Weeks 15 and 16 before the same injury sidelined him for the regular season. A clean bill of health and solid play in 2024 could lead to a big payday for Stokes, who will turn 26 just ahead of free agency next offseason.