On July 22, the Packers extended Zach Tom to protect Jordan Love, but roster turmoil brews as Romeo Doubs' future with the team comes into question.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
Just as veterans began filing into Lambeau Field for the start of training camp, the Green Bay Packers made their most important move of the offseason. The team locked down cornerstone right tackle Zach Tom, agreeing to a four-year, $88 million extension that solidifies the protection for quarterback Jordan Love and sets a stable foundation for the offense for years to come. It’s a massive sigh of relief for Packer Nation, but it arrived on a day filled with questions elsewhere on the roster.
Four years, $88 million. The price of protecting your franchise quarterback.
Brian Gutekunst and the front office didn't wait around. By extending Zach Tom before he could even sniff the open market, they've secured one of the best young tackles in the league. Tom's versatility and high-level play have made him indispensable, and this deal ensures the offensive line, a critical component of the team's success, remains a strength. For Jordan Love, knowing his right side is locked down provides invaluable peace of mind as he enters a pivotal season. This wasn't just a good move; it was the move the Packers had to make.
While the O-line celebrated, the wide receiver room was buzzing for different reasons. Romeo Doubs, entering the final year of his contract, sent the fanbase into a frenzy with a cryptic Instagram story. With the Packers drafting rookies Matthew Golden and Savion Williams, and Christian Watson racing back from an ACL injury, the writing on the wall seems to be getting clearer. Is Doubs on the trade block? It's the biggest question mark on offense. The team needs its pass-catchers to rebound from a disappointing 2024, and the competition to see who will be catching passes from Love is officially on.
As players hit the field, all eyes are on a defense undergoing a significant facelift. In the post-Jaire Alexander era, Keisean Nixon steps into the CB1 role, with newly acquired Nate Hobbs looking to lock down the other starting spot. The most intriguing battle might be at safety, where rookies Evan Williams and Javon Bullard will compete to start alongside star Xavier McKinney. Meanwhile, the search for pass-rush help continues. After trade talks for Trey Hendrickson went cold, the Packers are reportedly kicking the tires on veteran free agents like Jadeveon Clowney, former Packer Za’Darius Smith, and Matt Judon to bolster the edge.
The Zach Tom extension provides a bedrock of stability, but it's clear that the 2025 Packers are a team in transition. The answers to the questions at wide receiver, cornerback, and edge rusher will be found on the practice fields of Nitschke Field over the next few weeks. One domino has fallen, but many more are still to come. Welcome to training camp.
