What could the Packers get in a trade for Jordan Love?
The reports of Aaron Rodgers returning leaves some uncertainty for Jordan Love. What’s next for the Green Bay Packers‘ third-year quarterback?
We don’t yet know Rodgers’ new contract details with the Packers. Pat McAfee reported that they haven’t yet agreed on a deal.
The structure of this deal will determine whether it’s more year-to-year or a contract that all but guarantees Rodgers stays in Green Bay for the rest of his career.
If it’s the latter, the Packers are left in a tough situation with Love.
The 2020 first-round pick has two years left on his rookie contract. The Packers will have the option to exercise the fifth-year option in 2023, which would ensure he’s under contract through the 2024 season.
But if Rodgers is under contract for the next few seasons, should the Packers explore trade options with Love?
Love will want to play. More than that, he needs to play to help his development. Green Bay also can’t make a fair evaluation on whether he’s the team’s future at QB unless he plays. If the idea is for Rodgers to play a few more years in Green Bay before retiring, trading Love could come into play.
What could the Packers get back in Jordan Love trade?
This is the million-dollar question. What could the Packers receive in a trade for the player they moved up to draft in the first round two years ago?
According to Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy, NFL scouts he spoke to believe Green Bay could get a second-round pick for Jordan Love.
Just hit up a few NFL scouts about potential asking price for Jordan Love. Most think Packers could get a 2nd round pick for him. Feeling is talent & upside worth that roll of dice.
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) March 8, 2022
If this is the case, GM Brian Gutekunst should pick up the phone and make a deal as soon as possible. While Love could go on to become a star quarterback, he likely won’t get that opportunity in Green Bay if Rodgers signs a long-term deal.
A second-round pick would help the Packers strengthen their roster for an all-in season. That pick could either be used to draft a player, or potentially packaged in a trade.
For Love, it would give him the opportunity to finally start in the NFL after two valuable years of learning from Rodgers, an MVP in both years Love has been in Green Bay.
Whether the Packers would be willing to move on from Love just yet remains to be seen, but if Rodgers is back long term, trading the former first-round pick might be the best move for everyone involved.