The 2025 offseason is underway and the NFL draft has come and gone. We will look into who makes the final roster and who could be some surprise cuts in 2025. The Green Bay Packers may need to make some tough decisions come cut down day. Today we will dive into the 2025 Way Too Early Green Bay Packers 53 Man Roster Prediction on Defense.

It’s difficult to do these predictions, with things like injuries changing some players outlook on the roster. As Packers beat writers like Bill Huber, Aaron Nagler, Andy Herman and Rob Demovsky point out, no one cares what any writer thinks the Packers will do. This is only a prediction. The idea is to give any reader the best guess as to what’s going to happen come roster cut down. Let’s finish the roster with our 2025 Way Too Early Green Bay Packers 53 man roster prediction on Defense.

Defensive Line

Defensive Tackles: Kenny Clark, Devonte Wyatt, Karl Brooks, Warren Brinson, Colby Wooden, James Ester, Keith Randolph Jr., Nazir Stackhouse

Keep: Kenny Clark, Devonte Wyatt, Karl Brooks, Warren Brinson, Nazir Stackhouse(5)

Cut: Colby Wooden, James Ester, Keith Randolph Jr.

The biggest name being cut from this list is Colby Wooden. He could still make the roster but with good camps Brinson and Stackhouse could replace Wooden.

Edges: Rashan Gary, Lukas Van Ness, Kingsley Enagbare, Barryn Sorrell, Collin Oliver, Brenton Cox Jr., Arron Mosby, Deslin Alexandre, Jeremiah Martin

Keep: Rashan Gary, Lukas Van Ness, Kingsley Enagbare, Barryn Sorrell, Brenton Cox Jr.(5)

Cut: Collin Oliver, Arron Mosby, Deslin Alexandre, Jeremiah Martin

With no real big splashes for the Green Bay Packers in the pass rush department, no surprises here. The Packers add Sorrell to the mix with Mosby becoming the odd man out.

Linebackers

Linebackers: Edgerrin Cooper, Quay Walker, Isaiah McDuffie, Ty’Ron Hopper, Isaiah Simmons, Kristian Welch, Jason Dumas-Johnson

Keep: Edgerrin Cooper, Quay Walker, Isaiah McDuffie, Isaiah Simmons, Jason Dumas-Johnson (5)

Cut: Kristian Welch, Ty’Ron Hopper

The biggest surprise cut for the Green Bay Packers linebackers is last years 3rd round pick Ty’Ron Hopper. Hopper battled through 2024 with injuries and never really got a chance. The addition of Simmons and the upside of Dumas-Johnson could make Hopper expendable.

Cornerbacks

Cornerbacks: Jaire Alexander, Keisean Nixon, Nate Hobbs, Carrington Valentine, Micah Robinson, Kamal Hadden, Kalen King, Isaiah Dunn, Kaleb Hayes, Kahzir Brown, Tyron Herring

Keep: Jaire Alexander, Keisean Nixon, Nate Hobbs, Carrington Valentine, Micah Robinson, Kamal Hadden, Kalen King(7)

Cut: Isaiah Dunn, Kaleb Hayes, Kahzir Brown, Tyron Herring

The big question mark for the Green Bay Packers secondary is of course Jaire Alexander. His status with the team is the most crucial part to the cornerbacks. Last spot up for grabs will be between Robinson, Hadden, and King. Expect those 3 to have a tight battle with the possibility of 6 or 7 cornerbacks for the 2025 Green Bay Packers

Safeties

Safeties: Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams, Javon Bullard, Zayne Anderson, Kitan Oladapo, Omar Brown, Jonathan Baldwin

Keep: Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams, Javon Bullard, Zayne Anderson, Kitan Oladapo(5)

Cut: Omar Brown & Jonathan Baldwin

The top 4 spots of the secondary appeared locked up, the Packers seem to like Kitan Oladapo for his versatility. He could be the odd man out come roster cut down time.

The 2025 Way too early Green Bay Packers 53 man roster prediction wraps up with the Safety group. The Packers end up keeping 5 Safeties in total for their final roster. It should be fun to watch the close races. It is anyone’s guess to see how the Defensive room shakes out in 2025!

Don’t forget to check out last weeks article – 2025 Early Green Bay Packers 53 Man Roster Prediction: https://packerstalk.com/2025/05/23/2025-way-too-early-green-bay-packers-53-man-roster-prediction-offense/

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Joseph is an avid Packers fan since the age of five who enjoys giving his opinions on his favorite team! The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary - Vince Lombardi. Go Pack Go!

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