Packers Strengthen Cornerback Depth by Adding Benjamin St-Juste
The Green Bay Packers took significant steps to enhance their cornerback depth by signing Benjamin St-Juste to a two-year deal worth $10 million. This agreement marks the team’s first acquisition during the current free agency period.
Changes in the Cornerback Position
As part of this move, the Packers decided to part ways with cornerback Nate Hobbs. He has been designated as a post-June 1 cut, allowing the organization to create $8.38 million in salary cap space. If Hobbs had been released normally, the saving would only have been $838,000.
Contract Details and Financial Implications
Hobbs previously signed a four-year contract worth $48 million, yet he played just one season with the Packers. His performance was hampered by knee injuries, leading him to participate in only 358 defensive snaps across 11 games. As part of the contract, Hobbs was set to receive a $6.25 million roster bonus if he remained on the team five days into the new league year.
Benjamin St-Juste’s Background
Benjamin St-Juste, 28, joins the Packers after spending last season with the Los Angeles Chargers under a one-year, $2.5 million contract. During that time, he participated in 16 games—starting in two—and logged approximately 35% of the defensive snaps. His strengths include special teams, where he played on 67% of all special teams plays.
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches
- Weight: 200 pounds
- Career Games Played: 70
- Career Starts: 47
- Interceptions: 2 (one in 2023)
- Pass Breakups: 41
St-Juste spent his formative years with the Washington Commanders before joining the Chargers. His addition to the Packers not only adds depth to the cornerback position but also fulfills a strategic goal outlined by General Manager Brian Gutekunst during the offseason.
