![]() Of course, Benkert has some work to do between now and the start of training camp. Who better than Benkert to consider an early favorite for the job after he has spent the past year developing in the system? And if that does, in fact, happen, there will be a need for someone to step up to the plate as the Packers’ new backup quarterback. Whether Rodgers is traded to another team or the Packers decide to shop around Jordan Love instead, it seems likely that one of the first-round quarterbacks will depart Green Bay before next season. Right now, Aaron Rodgers is undoubtedly the biggest question mark for the Packers as they begin their 2022 offseason, but Benkert’s re-signing is noteworthy regardless of what happens with Rodgers in the next few months. The latest Packers news straight to your inbox! Join the Heavy on Packers newsletter here! It is possible the Packers may decide to sign some of them back at a later date, as they did in 2021. Members of the Packers’ practice squad who were not signed to futures deals included defensive linemen Abdullah Anderson and RJ McIntosh, offensive guard Ben Braden, linebacker Peter Kalambayi, running back Kerrith Whyte Jr., tight end Bronson Kaufusi and wide receivers David Moore and Josh Malone. The Packers are also bringing back center Michal Menet (a 2020 seventh-round pick for the Arizona Cardinals), cornerback Kabion Ento, inside linebacker Ray Wilborn, kicker JJ Molson, offensive guard/tackle Cole Van Lanen, outside linebacker La’Darius Hamilton, safety Innis Gaines and wide receiver Chris Blair. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst announced on Tuesday, January 25 that 10 players had been signed to reserve/future contracts for the 2022 offseason, including third-string quarterback Kurt Benkert and receiver-turned-quarterback Danny Etling - who spent a short time on the team’s practice squad during the 2021 season. The Green Bay Packers are getting a head start on filling out their quarterback room with uncertainty about who will be their starter in 2022. Kurt Benkert #7 of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass during warmups before the preseason game against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field on Augin Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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