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GREEN BAY, Wis. -- No contract. No tag. No Aaron Jones? It's starting to look that way for the Green Bay Packers, and their Pro Bowl running back. Actually, it started to look that way when general manager Brian Gutekunst picked AJ Dillon in the second round of last year's draft. And when the 2020 season came and went without an extension for Jones. And when Jones, frustrated by the lack of guaranteed money in the Packers' offer, changed agents. And finally on Tuesday, when Gutekunst opted not to tag Jones -- either with the franchise or transition designation -- before the deadline to do so ...

And yes, general manager Brian Gutekunst thinks they'll be able to do something in free agency. Restructure veteran contracts, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers' deal. Make more roster cuts, although linebacker Preston Smith may not be as near the top of the list as everyone thought. Decide whether to use either the franchise or transition tag on running back Aaron Jones, which would break from their decade-long tradition of not using either tag. At this point, with two weeks before NFL teams must have their top 51 contracts under their adjusted salary caps, the Packers will need to create...