The Green Bay Packers are 1-2 after losses to the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons, the latter a 35-14 defeat on “Thursday Night Football” that exposed significant roster weaknesses. Offensive line play, running back production, and defensive depth have all fallen short of expectations. The free agent market has thinned considerably since March, but experienced veterans remain available at positions where the Packers need the most help.

Guard Kevin Zeitler

The most glaring issue on the roster is guard play, and the most natural fit on the market is Kevin Zeitler. The 36-year-old played for the Tennessee Titans last season and remained productive despite his age, allowing only 16 pressures throughout 909 offensive snaps. Zeitler has started for the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, and Titans across a long career, earning a Pro Bowl selection as recently as 2023 with Baltimore. Green Bay’s interior offensive line has been rough through three games, and Zeitler’s experience and competence would represent a clear upgrade.

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Guard/tackle Mekhi Becton

Becton had a rough 2025 season with the Los Angeles Chargers, but he played well at right guard for the Philadelphia Eagles two years ago. He also brings tackle experience from his time with the New York Jets, even though his play there was inconsistent. Becton has his own share of struggles, but he has played better football than the guards currently on the Packers’ roster. His positional flexibility to slide to tackle in a pinch adds value.

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Interior offensive lineman James Daniels

Daniels barely played for the Miami Dolphins last season because of an injury, but his track record across three interior positions for the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers makes him a viable option. His versatility along the interior offensive line is appealing. Learning a new scheme mid-season is always difficult, but the Packers’ guard situation has been bad enough that adding any of these players could provide some improvement.

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Tackle Taylor Decker

The Packers are relatively set at tackle (at least compared to how bad things have been at guard) with Jordan Morgan and Anthony Belton, but Decker would create interesting possibilities. Adding the former Detroit Lions starter could allow the Packers to move Belton back to guard, where he has experience. Decker didn’t play great for Detroit last season, which is why the Lions moved on from him, but he would bring competition and veteran experience to an offensive line that needs both.

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Running back Antonio Gibson

The running back room of MarShawn Lloyd, Kaleb Johnson, and Chris Brooks has been insufficient through three weeks. The best option on the market while Josh Jacobs is out was Austin Ekeler, but he just signed back with the Washington Commanders. Ekeler suffered an Achilles tear last year, a serious injury that typically requires extended recovery time, but he worked out for the Carolina Panthers last week, suggesting his health is trending in the right direction.

With Ekeler out of the equation, Antonio Gibson is another experienced option. The former third-round pick by the Washington Commanders also spent the past two seasons with the New England Patriots. Gibson has averaged 4.2 yards per carry throughout his NFL career, produced as a receiver, and can contribute in the kick return game alongside Skyy Moore. Gibson suffered a torn ACL last season with the Patriots, which is why he remains unsigned.

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Cornerback: Adoree’ Jackson

The free agent cornerback market is thin, but Adoree’ Jackson is a name worth monitoring. Jackson played a brief stint with the Philadelphia Eagles last season and had recent time with the New York Giants after starting his career with the Tennessee Titans. He’s not a physical corner, but he can cover. With Keisean Nixon starting opposite Brandon Cisse and the Packers struggling in coverage, Jackson could at minimum create competition in the cornerback room.