The Green Bay Packers made a statement with their breathtaking 45-27 road win over the New England Patriots in Week 9.
Jordan Love did Jordan Love things. Christian Watson and Matthew Golden dominated. So, too, did Jonathan Gannon's defense, led by All-Pro contender Evan Williams. Even the run game got something going, rushing for a season-high 129 yards and two touchdowns.
But the rushing attack still requires help, and that should be the Packers' focus before the NFL trade deadline on November 10. Here are three last-minute offers they should make.
Three offers the Packers should make before the NFL trade deadline
Sam Cosmi, OL, Washington Commanders
There's no point trading a Day 3 pick for an average or slightly above-average starter. If the Packers are going to make another move along the offensive line, make a move.
Brian Gutekunst may be hesitant to give away a second-round pick. The Packers already traded away their first-rounder. But Sam Cosmi is worth it and could breathe life into the struggling offensive line. Green Bay has proven it has a championship-ready roster, so why not be aggressive and fix a major problem area?
Laken Tomlinson has been an important midseason addition, and he's proven he can maintain a solid level of play at both guard spots. The Packers also signed right guard Kevin Zeitler, but he had to wait until Week 9 to finally get an opportunity.
Cosmi would be the Packers' best offensive lineman from the moment he arrives.
Cosmi would give the Packers a major upgrade at right guard. He has consistently graded out as one of the best pass-blockers at his position, which would help solve one problem along the line. He's also excellent in the run game, and far better than the many guards the Packers have rotated this season.
All of a sudden, this starting five would look a lot more promising: Jordan Morgan at left tackle, Tomlinson at left guard, Sean Rhyan (when healthy) at center, Cosmi at right guard, and Anthony Belton at right guard, with Zeitler as the backup guard.
Would the Commanders part ways with one of their best offensive linemen?
Well, they fell to 2-5-1 on Sunday, and The Athletic's playoff projections give them just a six percent chance of making the postseason. That doesn't guarantee the Commanders will sell, but the Packers should pick up the phone and make a strong offer.
Tyler Steen, OL, Philadelphia Eagles
A potentially more affordable option is Tyler Steen, not due to a lack of talent, but because his contract expires in the offseason. The Eagles are in even worse shape than the Commanders in the NFC East, with their playoff hopes all but over entering Week 10.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has already shown a willingness to move on from starting offensive linemen this season, having sent two-time Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens last month.
Steen isn't a superstar, but he's become a plus-starter at right guard over the past two seasons. In 2025, Steen earned PFF's 11th-best pass-blocking grade among 81 guards, while ranking 17th in run blocking.
Most importantly, he'd help raise the level of Green Bay's offensive line, and that in turn could create openings in the run game.
The Packers finally gave Zeitler an opportunity in Week 9, but it took Aaron Banks going into the blue medical tent for it to happen. Steen would give them a quality starter for the rest of the season. The 27-year-old guard is a free agent at the end of the season, which could lower the Eagles' asking price, though the Packers would need to work out an extension to avoid losing him in 2027.
With Tomlinson at left guard and Steen at right guard, the Packers would be in much better shape.
Tony Pollard, RB, Tennessee Titans
Green Bay could also address the running back position directly before Tuesday's deadline, and Tony Pollard is the most obvious name to watch. The asking price for Jonathan Taylor is likely far out of the Packers' reach, but Pollard could be a more affordable option.
With at least two fourth-round picks next year (one from the Rashan Gary trade, and potentially more from compensatory picks), it's far easier to hand one over in a trade.
While the Packers need to address the root cause of their run-game issues by strengthening the offensive line, they may also need to make a move at running back.
Pollard has made the most of poor run-blocking in Tennessee, rushing for 595 yards and six touchdowns at 4.5 yards per carry. For comparison, the entire Packers' offense has 616 rushing yards and six touchdowns this season. Pollard has almost beaten that on his own, and he's played one fewer game.
Josh Jacobs and MarShawn Lloyd are averaging just 2.2 and 2.6 yards per carry, respectively. And now they're both hurt. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Jacobs suffered a broken finger in Week 9, raising questions about his availability moving forward. Lloyd missed Sunday's game with a knee injury.
Kaleb Johnson showed flashes, rushing 14 times for 68 yards and a touchdown at 4.9 yards per carry. Those numbers were inflated by an impressive 34-yard rush, the kind of big play we haven't seen often on the ground this season.
But Johnson hasn't been reliable this year, fumbling twice and lacking consistency. He was a healthy scratch for two straight games and played this week because of Lloyd's injury.
It's probably time to end the Lloyd experiment, or limit his touches, at the very least. Pollard would give them another option. He could step in and handle a heavy workload.
If the Titans will consider a fourth-round pick, it's an easy choice for the Packers.
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