The Green Bay Packers: The Youngest Team in the NFL
The Green Bay Packers are known for their youthful energy, and it seems that trend is continuing into the 2024 season. According to a recent examination of NFL rosters, the Packers have the youngest team in the league, with a league-low one player over the age of 30. That’s right, folks, the Packers are the epitome of “green and growing.”
Green Bay Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst
In an interview, General Manager Brian Gutekunst emphasized the importance of having a young and growing team. “I don’t think there’s a goal to be one of the youngest five teams,” he said. “I think we want to be young, we want to be growing, we want to be getting better. We want to have young legs and to be fast.”
The Packers’ 89-man roster includes 20 rookies, with only 16 players past their four-year rookie contracts. This youthful energy is sure to bring a level of excitement and unpredictability to the field.
The Roster Breakdown
The Packers’ veteran portion of the roster includes:
- Six players in Year 5, including two starters (Jordan Love and Xavier McKinney)
- Six players in Year 6, including four starters (Rashan Gary, Josh Jacobs, Elgton Jenkins, Keisean Nixon)
- Four players in Year 7 and beyond, including three starters (Jaire Alexander, Year 7; defensive tackle Kenny Clark, Year 9; Smith, Year 10)
The NFL’s Oldest Teams
While the Packers are leading the charge in terms of youth, other teams are taking a more veteran approach. The San Francisco 49ers boast the most veteran-laden group in the league, with 18 players over the age of 30. The Houston Texans, Cleveland Browns, and New Orleans Saints are also among the oldest teams in the league.
NFL Teams by Age
As the season approaches, it will be interesting to see how the Packers’ youthful energy translates to the field. Will they be able to capitalize on their speed and agility, or will their inexperience hold them back? Only time will tell.
