Green Bay Packers Given Chance To Chase Confirmed Wide Receiver

Rumor has it that the Green Bay Packers are looking to make a trade before the NFL trade deadline. Over the last four games, the offense has only scored six points in the first half due to their recent uneven play.

In the NFL, winning games by getting off to a slow start is not a consistent strategy. When playing from behind, the offense must perform at a high level for the remainder of the contest. It turns out that the Packers can now focus on a single wide receiver who could be able to assist the struggling offense.

The Green Bay Packers Can Pursue Denver Broncos Wide Receiver Cortland Sutton

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer noted how the Broncos are trading for some of their best players:

I do believe Denver will retool more thoroughly after that is over, with Payton leading the charge. For that reason, over the course of the next six days, the Broncos will consider trade requests for Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton, Garett Bolles, Josey Jewell, Justin Simmons, and even Patrick Surtain II. The Broncos are not close, so it makes sense to look into acquiring more picks.

If you’re Payton, George Paton, or Greg Penner, I think it’s also a wise move to steer a very proud organization out of this nearly ten-year slump.

Sutton ought to be the Packers’ first pick if they want to trade for a wide receiver this season. He is 28 years old, yet he still looks and feels extremely young. Along with Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs, a seasoned wide receiver would provide Jordan Love a lot of aerial punch.

The Broncos extended Sutton’s deal in November 2021 for an additional four years and $60.8 million. He will be vulnerable to a $18.3 million cap hit in 2024 under the terms of his deal, which runs through 2025. A trade after June 1 would result in dead-cap costs of $3.8 million in 2023 and $7.7 million in 2024, while Denver would save $14.4 million in 2023.

Because of Aaron Rodgers’ transaction, the Packers will receive more draft capital in 2024 in addition to compensatory picks for all free agents who chose not to resign. The Packers should consider adding Sutton as they make plans for 2023 and beyond.