Stokes is a former first-round selection by the Packers who had mixed success in Green Bay before having his fifth-year player option declined. The 26-year-old should compete for a spot in Pete Carroll’s lineup, but at that low of a price he’s just as likely to be a depth piece for Las Vegas.

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo was the first to report the decision, noting that despite a solid rookie year, a recent string of injuries to Stokes likely factored into the decision to decline the option. Stokes played in only two games for the Packers last season, opening the year on the PUP list before finally being activated in late October. A hamstring injury would land him on IR four days later, but he would return to play in Weeks 15 and 16 before the same injury sidelined him for the regular season. A clean bill of health and solid play in 2024 could lead to a big payday for Stokes, who will turn 26 just ahead of free agency next offseason.

Stokes sustained a hamstring injury late in the week and has since been ruled out ahead of Green Bay’s clash with the Vikings. The Packers secondary will now be without Stoke and Jair Alexander, who was suspended for calling the coin flip without the team’s permission in Week 16.

Stokes had just made his season debut in Week 7 after working his way back from surgery on his foot for a Lisfranc injury, but he suffered a hamstring injury early in the game and will now miss at least four games. “I know he’s extremely disappointed, and we’re disappointed for him. That’s a long road to recovery, and to get out there and play four snaps.” The Packers signed cornerback Corey Ballentine and Robert Rochell to the active roster to help reinforce a secondary that is being ravaged by injuries.