Is David Bakhtiari’s tenure with the Green Bay Packers over? The accomplished tackle, a two-time All-Pro, endured another challenging and injury-marred 2023 season, sparking widespread speculation about his future in Green Bay.
Reports suggest that the Packers intend to part ways with the 32-year-old due to his projected $20 million salary for the upcoming season. Additionally, Bakhtiari’s substantial contract carries a hefty $39.9 million impact on Green Bay’s 2024 salary cap, as reported by Spotrac.
Bakhtiari has remained relatively silent regarding his future with the Packers as he approaches the final year of his contract. However, the three-time Pro Bowler recently took to Instagram to share what appears to be a cryptic message:
“Those who don’t know will learn. Those who know will appreciate it. Those who appreciate, I won’t let down. #cantcomebackwithoutasetback #dinnerfortwo”
In this post, Bakhtiari seems to address his critics while expressing gratitude to those who continue to support him. The inclusion of the hashtag #cantcomebackwithoutasetback is particularly intriguing, possibly alluding to his recovery from a season-ending knee injury that sidelined him for the entirety of the 2023 season after just one game played.
Moreover, Bakhtiari’s mention of “coming back” could imply a desire to return to Green Bay for the 2024 season. Whether the Packers share this sentiment remains uncertain.
