The Green Bay Packers are facing yet another departure of a veteran player, this time it’s the team’s kicker, Mason Crosby. After spending the past 16 seasons with the Packers, Crosby’s contract expired earlier this offseason, and it seems like the Packers might not re-sign him. In a recent tweet, Molly Crosby, the wife of Mason Crosby, hinted that the couple has just ended their long run with the team.
The tweet was in response to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles’ post on Twitter seeking Green Bay recommendations after her husband signed with the Packers. In her response, she wrote, “just ended a 16 year run with the team.”
Molly Crosby expressed her sadness at missing Biles and her husband and shared her recommendations for stores and restaurants in the city. She also talked about custom Packer gear, which is an indication of the family’s connection to the team.
This was not the only tweet that hinted at Mason Crosby’s departure from Green Bay. In another tweet, Molly Crosby compared the feeling to graduating high school. This could indicate that Mason Crosby is on the verge of signing with another franchise, or that the family has been informed that the Packers do not intend to re-sign him.
If Mason Crosby does leave the Packers, it will mark the end of an era for the team. Crosby is the all-time leader in points scored for the Packers, with 395 field goals during his career, connecting at a mark of 81.4 percent. He also made 733 of 753 point-after attempts, showcasing his consistency and reliability.
The future of Mason Crosby is uncertain
It is unclear at this point where Mason Crosby might end up, but his departure from Green Bay will undoubtedly leave a void in the team. Kicking is a critical aspect of any football team, and Crosby’s experience and skill will be hard to replace. The Packers might have to look for a new kicker in the upcoming draft or free agency, and it remains to be seen if they can find someone as reliable and consistent as Crosby.
The departure of Mason Crosby is just one more change that the Green Bay Packers are going through this offseason. Losing Aaron Rodgers was undoubtedly a significant blow to the team, and now the potential departure of another veteran player will make the transition even more challenging.
However, the Packers have a history of bouncing back from adversity, and they will undoubtedly do everything in their power to find a replacement for Crosby and build a competitive team for the upcoming season.
