Benjamin St-Juste, the Montreal-born cornerback, agreed to a two-year, $10 million contract with the Green Bay Packers, announced Tuesday by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The signing adds experience to the Packers’ defensive backfield ahead of the new season.
St-Juste’s Career and Recent Performance
At 28 years old, St-Juste played last season with the Los Angeles Chargers, participating in all 17 games while recording one interception and seven pass deflections. Previously, he spent three seasons with the Washington Commanders, who drafted him in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft after his college football career at Minnesota.
Over his career, St-Juste has appeared in 70 games, accumulating two interceptions, three sacks, four forced fumbles, 41 pass deflections, and a total of 243 tackles. His new Packers contract also includes $500,000 in incentives, according to Rapoport.
Packers’ Roster Changes and Salary Cap Implications
In a related development, the Packers plan to release cornerback Nate Hobbs, reports The Associated Press. Hobbs, 26, who joined the Packers after leaving the Las Vegas Raiders, struggled with a knee injury sustained during training camp last year. He missed several games and recorded only two pass breakups in 11 appearances, including five starts.
The Packers will officially designate Hobbs as a post-June 1 cut, which is expected to free roughly $8 million in salary cap space. Hobbs had missed the wild-card playoff loss against Chicago, later revealing he suffered a torn medial collateral ligament on December 27 in a game versus Baltimore.
Significance of the Move for the Packers’ Defense
This acquisition of Benjamin St-Juste brings the Packers a seasoned cornerback who can provide depth and veteran presence in their secondary. Releasing Hobbs marks a shift as the team manages salary cap challenges and adjusts its roster following injuries and inconsistent performances. The changes suggest a cautious but necessary approach as the Packers prepare for the upcoming NFL season.
“Benjamin St-Juste is headed to Green Bay.” – Ian Rapoport, NFL Network
“The Packers will designate Hobbs a post-June 1 cut, which will save about $8 million on the salary cap.” – The Associated Press
The #Packers are now adding on defense, agreeing to terms with former #Chargers FA CB Benjamin St-Juste, per me and @MikeGarafolo.
It’s a 2-year, $10M deal with some upside to $10.5M done by Kelton Crenshaw and Chris Coy of @KlutchSports. pic.twitter.com/qWmjoFSAwV
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2026
