BREAKING: Packers’ Brian Gutekunst: One free agent is likely to return (report)

   

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The Green Bay Packers are starting to put all their focus on the 2025 NFL Combine.  Over the next few weeks, thousands of college athletes will be judged based on their physical attributes and IQ in interviews.

However, free agency is right around the corner in March, and no matter what happens with the draft one Green Bay free agent seems safe to return.

Packers’ Brian Gutekunst: One Free Agent Is Likely To Return (Report)

Green Bay Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst talks to the media about the 2022 NFL Draft on April 25, 2022, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. © Sarah Kloepping/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK
Green Bay Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst talks to the media about the 2022 NFL Draft on April 25, 2022, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. © Sarah Kloepping/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK

As Sean Rhyan enters the final year of his contract and considering the Packers’ financial status and recent draft history, it was thought they his time in Green Bay may be over:

Considering Rhyan’s expiring contract and the state of the Packers’ offensive line, it appeared that Rhyan could be added to the trade block. He’s a very good player and several teams could use at least a one-year rental of a veteran guard.

“Yeah, I think we’ve done, and we were talking a little bit about this earlier, we’ve always focused on versatility with our offensive linemen, whether it be because of injury or because we have players that leave,” Gutekunst said. “We feel really good about the flexibility of our guys to play multiple spots and try to get the best five on the field. So, it’s always impactful, but at the same time I feel really good about our group right now.”

January 20, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers guard Royce Newman (70), guard Jon Runyan (76), and guard Sean Rhyan (75) before a 2024 NFC divisional round game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 20, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers guard Royce Newman (70), guard Jon Runyan (76), and guard Sean Rhyan (75) before a 2024 NFC divisional round game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Here is a look at Rhyan’s game logs:

Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS AV
2022 22 GNB T 75 1 0 0
2023 23 GNB OL 75 12 0 1
2024 24 GNB G 75 17 17 9
Career       30 17 10