Green Bay, Wisconsin – Less than 12 hours after officially being appointed as Vice President of Player Personnel, Milt Hendrickson has quickly made his mark with what is being called the boldest proposal from the Packers in the 2026 offseason.
According to multiple sources close to the organization, Hendrickson has presented to team leadership an evaluation plan for roster depth that includes the potential future of running back MarShawn Lloyd and defensive lineman Karl Brooks.
This move reflects the philosophy of building a roster based on real efficiency, long-term contribution, and fit with the Packers’ new development direction.
Following the 2025 season, Green Bay has identified upgrading roster depth and optimizing resources as top priorities as they enter a new competitive phase under Chairman and CEO Ed Policy.
Hendrickson is regarded as one of the most experienced player personnel executives in the NFL. He has participated in building many successful rosters and is known for his data-driven approach, on-field performance evaluation, and long-term value focus.
According to internal sources, the 52-year-old leader believes every position on the roster must be fairly competed for regardless of reputation, years of service, or previous draft position.
MarShawn Lloyd is still regarded as having great potential since joining Green Bay, but recurring injury issues have significantly hindered his development.
Meanwhile, the running back position has become more crowded with the presence of Josh Jacobs, Chris Brooks, Pierre Strong Jr., along with many other promising young faces.
On the defensive line, Karl Brooks continues to be a valuable member in the rotation system. However, the competitive pressure has increased significantly following the arrival of Javon Hargrave, Warren Brinson, and many other young talents.
In the first meeting with the football personnel department, Hendrickson is reported to have delivered a clear message about the team’s new standards.
“This league does not tolerate inefficiency and prolonged risk. We will evaluate every player based on what they contribute today, not on what they were once expected to become. Every position must be competed for and earned.”
That message quickly drew attention both inside the Packers organization and among NFL observers.
Some sources indicate that the Packers are considering multiple options, from reducing roles and trades to more difficult decisions if the players do not meet the requirements in training camp.
The ultimate goal of this plan is to create opportunities for young players like Damien Martinez, Jaden Nixon, Jaden Crumedy, or Barryn Sorrell to prove themselves.
However, cutting or trading players who already have NFL experience always comes with certain risks.
What surprised many the most was the reaction from Chairman and CEO Ed Policy.
Instead of rejecting the proposal, Policy is reported to have expressed support for the full roster reevaluation process, while emphasizing that no player is guaranteed a roster spot based solely on the past.
“Milt brings experience and perspective that we value highly. However, all final decisions will be made based on what happens on the practice field. We will give everyone opportunities, but the competitive standard will be higher than ever.”
That response is seen as a clear sign that the Packers are entering a new phase, where current performance is placed above reputation or past potential.
Just hours after taking the job, Hendrickson has shown that he did not come to Green Bay to maintain the status quo but to drive change.
Training camp 2026 is therefore being predicted to be one of the most fiercely competitive periods the Packers have experienced in many years.
