An entirely new approach to free agency in Green Bay means you can expect to see the Packers being discussed as a legitimate landing spot for even the biggest names available.

A day after new general manager Brian Gutekunst signed tight end Jimmy Graham and defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson, the Packers are being included among potential landing spots for Pro Bowl defensive back Tyrann Mathieu, who was released by the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday.

NFL.com listed the Packers among the seven teams that make sense for the Honey Badger.

“New general manager Brain Gutekunst is bringing a more aggressive approach to free agency, opening the pipeline to expensive veterans. With Damarious Randall traded to Cleveland and Morgan Burnett reaching the open market, coordinator Mike Pettine could use a multi-dimension weapon of Mathieu’s caliber to headline an overhauled secondary,” wrote Chris Wesseling of NFL.com.

It’s unknown if the Packers have any legitimate interest in Mathieu, but Gutekunst has made it clear: He wants his team to be in every conversation in free agency, so it wouldn’t be at all surprising if the Packers made a call and checked in – both to gauge Mathieu’s interest and see where he sits from a financial standpoint.

As Wesseling noted, adding Mathieu would give the Packers and new defensive coordinator Mike Pettine a versatile difference-maker in the secondary. There’s a big need in the slot (and at cornerback in general) after dealing away Damarious Randall, and Morgan Burnett – who played all over the defense for former coordinator Dom Capers – is a free agent. Mathieu, a combo defensive back capable of playing corner and safety, could effectively fill the shoes of both players.

Over five seasons in Arizona, Mathieu delivered 308 tackles, four sacks, 41 passes defended, 11 interceptions and four forced fumbles. He was a one-man wrecking crew in 2015 when he recorded 89 tackles, 17 passes defended, five interceptions and a touchdown for the Cardinals, who went 13-3 and had a top-five defense.

It’s worth noting that the Packers just signed Wilkerson, who was great for the Jets in 2015 but then released just two years into an $86 million deal in a cap-saving move. Mathieu was an All-Pro in 2015 and signed a $62.5 million deal in 2016.

Mathieu isn’t without red flags, and he’ll have far more likely landing spots, but a new day has dawned, and the Packers can’t be ruled out for anyone. If Mathieu doesn’t find what’s he looking for elsewhere, you can bet Gutekunst and the Packers will – at the very least – be prepared to act on the opportunity.