Packers Blew Free Agency? The Moves Gutekunst Got Wrong (Gary, Sweat, Devin Lloyd)

In this episode of PackersNow, Ben Kurkowski takes a hard look at the Packers offseason and asks the big question: did Brian Gutekunst get free agency wrong?Now that the dust has settled, Ben breaks down the moves that could come back to haunt Green Bay—and what should have been done differently.The episode starts with the Rashan Gary trade, and why the Packers may have missed a massive opportunity to land T’Vondre Sweat, a perfect fit for their new defensive scheme. Instead of adding a top-tier interior defensive lineman, Green Bay settled for a future draft pick—was that a mistake?Then we dive into the decision to trade for Zaire Franklin, and why it may have been the wrong approach at linebacker. Ben makes the case for why the Packers should have been more aggressive in targeting a high-impact player like Devin Lloyd, even if it meant sacrificing a compensatory pick.On the offensive line, the Packers made major financial and roster decisions, including:Releasing Elgton Jenkins instead of trading him for valueCommitting long term to Aaron Banks despite concernsPassing on low-cost, high-upside depth options that could have strengthened the unitBen also breaks down what the Packers did get right, including the value of Sean Rhyan’s extension, smart low-cost signings, and maintaining strong positioning for future compensatory picks.This episode is a full rebuild of Packers free agency—highlighting the missed opportunities, questionable decisions, and the moves that could define the 2026 season.