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Packers Face Deadline on Lukas Van Ness's Future Option

2/26/2026

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The Green Bay Packers must decide on Lukas Van Ness's fifth-year option by May 1 for the 2027 season.
Exercising the option would pay about $15.381 million for the 2027 season.
Lukas Van Ness was the 13th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
He has 8.5 sacks and 84 tackles in 43 games.
General Manager Brian Gutekunst emphasizes the focus on Van Ness's future potential rather than past performance.

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The Green Bay Packers must decide on Lukas Van Ness's fifth-year option by May 1 for the 2027 season.
Exercising the option would pay about $15.381 million for the 2027 season.
Lukas Van Ness was the 13th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
He has 8.5 sacks and 84 tackles in 43 games.
General Manager Brian Gutekunst emphasizes the focus on Van Ness's future potential rather than past performance.