The Green Bay Packers are facing a significant challenge in retaining key players, especially with the looming unrestricted free agency in 2026. Currently sitting with just $6.5 million in effective cap space, the Packers may find it difficult to keep all their starters. Among the potential free agents are offensive stars Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, Zach Tom, Rasheed Walker, and Sean Rhyan. Notably, Zach Tom has emerged as a vital asset on the offensive line, ranking among the top tackles in the league.

In his rookie year, Tom allowed only 12 pressures on 296 pass-blocking snaps and excelled further in 2023, playing over 1,000 snaps with impressive metrics in both pass and run blocking. His performance caught the attention of NFL players, including Houston Texans' Will Anderson, who praised Tom's quickness and skill on the field. With the Packers likely aiming to secure Tom as their highest-paid offensive lineman, time is of the essence as the salary cap is projected to rise.