Breaking News:The Packers desperately pushing to get the signature of defensive free agent

The Green Bay Packers are going to field a new- look defense in 2024, and not just because of former defensive coordinator Joe Barry’s firing.

Seven different Packers defenders are set to become unrestricted free agents when the new league year begins in March, including five defensive backs

Pro Football Focus lists one of those secondary players, cornerback Keisean Nixon, as the free agent the Packers cannot afford to lose this offseason.

The Packers also have former first-round pick Darnell Savage up for a new deal,” Brad Spielberger writes for PFF. “And their safety room is arguably the least talented unit in the NFL. Nixon took on a role as the starting nickel cornerback in addition to his special teams prowess as a return man and held up fairly well this season.

Nixon’s 31 defensive stops were the sixth most among cornerbacks in 2023, and he averaged 27.5 yards per kick return with a long of 73 after averaging 28.8 in 2022 with a 105-yard touchdown scamper.”

Nixon made an immediate impact on the Packers’ secondary since arriving prior to the 2022 campaign, producing 103 total tackles with two interceptions over that span, in addition to his contributions in the return game.

After signing a one-year contract worth $4 million prior to the 2023 season, Nixon is set to become an unrestricted free agent this spring, and his versatility both on special teams and on defense could create a strong market for the 26-year-old.