The Green Bay Packers have decided not to pick up the fifth-year option on cornerback Eric Stokes' rookie contract, which would have guaranteed him $12.472 million for 2025, as reported by @MikeGarafolo. Stokes, the 29th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, showed promise in his rookie year but has struggled with injuries over the past two seasons. Despite these challenges, he remains part of the team's plans for the upcoming season, with hopes that he can return to his initial form. Similarly, the Tennessee Titans are expected to decline the fifth-year option for cornerback Caleb Farley, adding notable players to next year's free agent market.
Deadline has passed for the Packers to pick up the 5th-year option on Eric Stokes’ rookie contract. It would’ve been for $12.472 million guaranteed for 2025. He’s still expected to be part of the plans this year and they’ll see if he can bounce back after 2 injury-filled years.
Stokes has barely played the last season and a half. Team is happy with where he is now. Let’s see if he can rediscover the form of his rookie season. https://t.co/kWgdJ7tYVu
Packers to decline CB Eric Stokes' fifth-year option. https://t.co/mIMFjkBxqZ
Packers declining fifth-year option for CB Eric Stokes, per @MikeGarafolo https://t.co/lBpyb9kv2h https://t.co/kRRpDYTjGi
The Packers are declining Eric Stokes 5th year option, per @MikeGarafolo https://t.co/EkD76UEAgF
CB’s Caleb Farley and Eric Stokes had their 5th year options DECLINED by their respective teams. The CB FA market next year should have some insane talent. #Titans #Packers #NFL https://t.co/H0gfTxgXkJ
𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: The #Titans are expected to decline the 5th year option on CB Caleb Farley’s rookie contract. https://t.co/Y4z0RhLsrG
𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: The #Packers are declining the fifth-year option for CB Eric Stokes, per @MikeGarafolo https://t.co/UXbEGfHE4s
The #Packers are declining the fifth-year option for CB Eric Stokes, source says. The 29th pick in 2021, Stokes played well as a rookie but has battled injuries the past two years. He’s slated for free agency next spring and can make a case for a big payday if he stays healthy. https://t.co/oAjQlCeGfn