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.
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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.