There is talk of the Lions franchising Avril. I have no clue how that is possible. They are currently estimated to be around $2 million under the cap. That is not near enough room to cover a franchise tag on a defensive end. They can cut some salary, sure, but remember they will still need room for their draft picks.

I think it is more likely they let Avril go, especially with Willie Young coming off the bench. He would be an interesting prospect for the Packers, considering his knowledge of the Packers’ division rival. However, other teams might price the Packers out of the market.

The Titans are far enough under the cap to sign Finnegan if they want. If they don’t, that says a lot about Finnegan.

Brandon Carr is probably the best CB option out there, but the Chiefs are #1 in salary cap room and would be idiotic to let him go.

Branch would be a GREAT replacement for Peprah, but money is again an issue. Seriously, I doubt the Packers would spend any of their little cap space on another DB. Shields and Williams can still improve and Devon House is still waiting in the wings.

There are other good free agents out there, such as Red Bryant of the Seahawks. The question is do the Packers have the money and the desire. Doubtful.