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5 Veterans Who May Not Return to the Green Bay Packers

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Even though the Green Bay Packers have looked dominant at times in 2014, there are many ways this team can get better in the offseason. For starters, their defense needs more talent and some key players on offense are in their contract season. That said, here is a list of five veterans who may not return for the Green Bay Packers in 2015.

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5. Jarrett Boykin

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5. Jarrett Boykin

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Last season, because of injuries, Jarrett Boykin was a key contributor. Boykin has the ability to play inside and outside, and as his confidence and his rapport with Aaron Rodgers grew, Boykin became a presence for Green Bay. Boykin will be a restricted free agent in 2015 and the Packers would have to give him a nice contract to bring him back. Boykin has talent and another NFL would love to bring him in as their No. 2 or their No. 3.

4. Brad Jones

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4. Brad Jones

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The two middle linebacker positions have been a problem for the Packers over the past few seasons, and although A.J. Hawk has also been bad in 2014, the likelihood of him returning is higher than Brad Jones'. Jamari Lattimore hasn't played that poorly manning the middle of the field. That being said, Jones will likely not return to Green Bay after the season.

3. Tramon Williams

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3. Tramon Williams

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After giving Sam Shields a big contract extension last year, it is clear that Green Bay's No. 1 going forward is Shields and not Tramon Williams. After the season, Williams' contract will be up. Green Bay wants to continue to get younger on defense and by the time the 2015 season rolls around, Williams will be 32 years old. History has shown that giving another contract to an aging cornerback is not smart.

2. B.J. Raji

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2. B.J. Raji

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Brought back on a one-year deal over the offseason, B.J. Raji was supposed to redeem himself in 2014. However, Raji has been on the shelf for the whole year because of a bicep injury. In his absence, Letroy Guion has played exceptionally well and he might be the better long-term fit for the Packers at the defensive tackle position. Raji is not the same player he was in 2011 and that is abundantly clear.

1. Randall Cobb

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1. Randall Cobb

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In the midst of yet another great year, Randall Cobb is simply playing his way perfectly into a huge deal over the offseason. It is believed that the Packers will give Cobb a big contract over the offseason, but an NFL team could overpay Cobb to be their No. 1. This happened last year when the New York Jets stole Eric Decker away from the Denver Broncos. If this happens, the Packers will rely on Davante Adams to fill the void in 2015.

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