As the Green Bay Packers aim to revamp their roster for the 2025 NFL offseason following their early playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, there are numerous trade prospects they ought to explore this upcoming offseason.
They possess a few players who might depart in free agency, such as AJ Dillon, Bo Melton, and Josh Meyers. Nonetheless, while keeping and acquiring players through free agency is a key strategy to stay competitive in one of the toughest divisions in the NFL — the NFC North — acquiring players through trade is also feasible.
No other position group requires attention for the Packers more than their wide receiver unit.
Of course, they possess a significant amount of depth regarding players who can perform at an average or possibly even a higher level. Jaylen Reed, Romeo Doubs, and Dontayvion Wicks are reliable receivers in the NFL, with varying levels of talent among them.
Nonetheless, following Christian Watson’s injury report after the ACL tear he sustained against the Chicago Bears in Week 18, there are worries as 2025 approaches that Green Bay may lack sufficient talent among their receiving group.
This doesn’t imply that their receivers are poor in any way; they simply are not an exceptional group. Actually, the Packers finished 12th in the NFL for passing yards (3,807) during the 2024 season.
Although they weren’t the top-tier group, they demonstrated promise. After the Packers awarded quarterback Jordan Love a $220 million contract, it’s evident they’ve chosen him as their future leader.
Together with Love, Green Bay secured running back Josh Jacobs through 2027, a decision that turned out to be excellent by Packers GM Brian Gutekunst.
Given that the quarterback and running back roles are secured for the upcoming years, who might be two of the top trades the Packers could pursue?
After their Wild Card elimination in the 2024 NFL Playoffs, Los Angeles Rams wideout Cooper Kupp was ambiguous in his statements regarding his desire to remain with Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford for the 2025 season.
Having previously won the triple crown, Kupp is undoubtedly a skilled receiver. Nonetheless, due to various injury concerns and the reality of aging, many think that Kupp may have played his final game with the Rams during their Wild Card round match against the Washington Commanders.
In an interview with Jordan Rodrigue of The Athletic, Kupp did not appear very sure that he’d return to the Rams in 2025.
“Who knows what will occur?” Kupp stated. “Many things are beyond my control.” We will observe [what] it will turn out to be. Clearly, there were events happening early in the season, and we’ll find out. I’m not sure what that’s going to resemble. Clearly, I would enjoy being in L.A., but I’m uncertain about how that will turn out.
Having been selected by the Rams in the third round of the 2017 draft, Kupp has remained devoted to Los Angeles throughout his career.
Nonetheless, as trade discussions swirl around him, Kupp appears to be realizing the situation. However, regardless of whether it’s for the Rams or not, Kupp informed reporters in October that he anticipates playing football in the 2025 NFL season.
Am I interested in playing next year? “Oh absolutely,” Kupp remarked, chuckling. “I am certain that I want to play football.” I believe I still have plenty of great football ahead of me. I will certainly be playing — I will be playing soccer next year. “I am aware of that much.”
Therefore, if the Packers can pull it off, acquiring Kupp to aid Love’s growth appears to be an obvious choice, assuming both parties can settle on a trade.
Packers ought to focus on Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf.
In recent seasons, DK Metcalf has been a player that many think might be traded from the Seattle Seahawks. The Packers have been speculated as a potential landing spot for Metcalf.
It’s not necessarily an idea that always seems logical, given his productivity as a receiver in Seattle.
Nonetheless, the lack of logic in a decision doesn’t necessarily prevent an NFL team from pursuing it. For instance, take a look at New York Giants supporters who must see Saquon Barkley compete in the NFC Championship Game against the Eagles.
Now, returning to Metcalf.
With Watson likely to be sidelined for a large part of the 2025 season during his recovery from a torn ACL, Metcalf could serve as an ideal substitute. No, this doesn’t imply the Packers ought to abandon Watson, as he possesses genuine game-changing potential as a receiver.
However, trading for Metcalf might be a decision that helps the Packers in the present and Watson later on.
Being a notably smaller version of Metcalf, they share similar strengths, given that both receivers possess extraordinary speed and impressive down-field skills.
Nonetheless, if Watson is unable to participate until later in the 2025 season, it would be wise to support Love’s growth by acquiring a deep-field talent like Metcalf.
The crucial question worth millions is whether the Seahawks will trade Metcalf to the Packers. If Green Bay is able to acquire the Seahawks’ sizable receiver, they should definitely pursue it.
