The Green Bay Packers don't own a first-round pick in next year's draft, but that doesn't mean they can't add talent before the November 10 trade deadline.
Fixing a broken run game should be the top priority. Whether that means adding a running back, an offensive lineman, or both remains to be seen. The Packers need to figure out how to move the ball on the ground if they have serious ambitions of making a playoff run.
What are the latest Packers rumors before the trade deadline? Who could they realistically target? Be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly.
Last updated: Sunday, November 1 at 6 a.m. CT
Latest Packers trade rumors
Packers have 'real' interest in trading for Jonathan Taylor
According to Bill Huber of Packers On SI, the Packers' interest in running back Jonathan Taylor is "real." It's fascinating, as the Indianapolis Colts won't give away their All-Pro running back for nothing, but Green Bay can't offer a first-round pick in next year's draft.
What will the trade compensation look like?
According to Tom Pelissero of The Ringer, the Colts have "immediately rejected" offers of a second-round pick packaged with another selection. Pelissero believes it could take an offer similar to the Christian McCaffrey trade package.
In 2022, the San Francisco sent second-, third-, and fourth-round picks, along with a 2024 fifth-round choice, to the Carolina Panthers. Yeah, that might be tough for the Packers to match. They've already traded away their first-rounder.
It's hard to see the Packers pulling this one off unless they can get creative with a package. Perhaps they'd consider offering their 2028 first-rounder. While their interest might be "real," it will take a lot to get it over the line.
Packers were among the teams interested in Quenton Nelson
Case in point: Quenton Nelson.
Nelson would've been an even better acquisition than Taylor. He'd help fix the root cause of the Packers' sputtering run game, giving them a guard who can truly move defenders. Instead, the Colts sent the All-Pro to the Seattle Seahawks for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-rounder.
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Packers were among the interested teams in trading for Nelson. Taking on his contract would've been difficult, again highlighting the challenge Brian Gutekunst will have at this year's trade deadline.
Potential Packers trade targets
Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts
The good: One way to help the NFL's worst rushing attack? Add a running back who has a league-high 26 rushing touchdowns since the start of last season. Even faced with Green Bay's poor run-blocking, Taylor is good enough to make the most of it.
A three-time Pro Bowler and still only 27 years old, Taylor would be the Packers' long-term starting running back. He could transform the backfield.
The bad: It won't be cheap. The Packers would need to send a boatload of picks to the Colts, leaving them with precious few resources next offseason. They're already tight against the salary cap. Acquiring Taylor would put a real strain on the Packers' ability to replenish the roster next spring.
Landon Dickerson, OL, Eagles
The good: Good luck finding an upgrade along the offensive line midway through the season. Landon Dickerson could be an exception to the rule, as the Eagles' season is spiraling out of control, potentially making them sellers before the deadline.
Dickerson made three consecutive Pro Bowls from 2022 to 2024 while helping the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX. The 28-year-old would instantly become the Packers' best run blocker alongside Kevin Zeitler. Together, they could give Green Bay the experience and run-blocking talent they desperately need.
The bad: Dickerson's lengthy injury history is a cause for concern. It's also fair to wonder whether he can still reach a Pro Bowl level. Dickerson has played almost exclusively at left guard in the NFL, which raises questions about what his arrival would mean for Aaron Banks and Laken Tomlinson. While Dickerson can play at center, it's not his ideal position.
Jackson Powers-Johnson, OL, Raiders
The good: It's potentially a great opportunity to buy low on Jackson Powers-Johnson, who was a second-round choice only two years ago. Powers-Johnson made the PFWA All-Rookie Team but has surprisingly fallen out of favor in Las Vegas this season.
He has true multi-position versatility, though it's fair to argue the Raiders haven't played him in his best spot at center. He could get that opportunity in Green Bay.
The bad: Why are the Raiders willing to give up on him so soon? Why did they bench him? These are the questions Gutekunst must consider if Las Vegas listens to offers. While Powers-Johnson offers undeniable upside, there's also a ton of risk. This season, his PFF run-blocking grade ranks 72nd among 75 guards.
He was 22nd in that category two years ago, but the Packers would be taking a gamble and hoping Powers-Johnson can recapture that form.
Tony Pollard, RB, Titans
The good: Tony Pollard could be a more affordable option than Jonathan Taylor. Pollard isn't exactly blessed with elite run-blocking or positive game scripts in Tennessee, but he's still posted 478 yards and four touchdowns at 4.3 yards per carry this season.
The bad: What will it cost? In Tom Pelissero's report, he wrote that the Titans "remain reluctant to deal him." Pollard could still be too expensive.
Grover Stewart, DL, Colts
The good: The Packers could benefit from adding another interior defensive tackle after losing Javon Hargrave, Warren Brinson, and Jonathan Ford to long-term injuries. Grover Stewart could be relatively affordable, as he's 33 years old and a free agent next offseason.
Stewart would bring 148 games of experience to the Packers' defensive line, where he could find a home at nose tackle. The veteran is a strong run defender and would bolster an injury-hit group.
The bad: There's no real downside to making this move, other than absorbing a $6.5 million cap hit for the remainder of the season. It would be a short-term rental unless the Packers planned to extend his contract.
Josh Downs, WR, Colts
The good: Adding a wide receiver would undoubtedly fall into the "unlikely" category, but Josh Downs could fill the void in the slot. Savion Williams and Skyy Moore have spent time in that role, but neither can replace Jayden Reed.
Downs might only cost a Day 3 pick as his contract expires in the offseason. As a short-term rental, he could perfectly complement Christian Watson and Matthew Golden and strengthen the Packers' depth, which is important as they become increasingly dependent on the passing game.
The bad: Downs is a free agent in the spring. Should the Packers give up draft capital for half a season of production? OK, what if they give Downs an extension? Well, that would: 1. Require paying another wide receiver and 2. Raise questions about where Reed and Williams fit into the long-term plans.
Positions of need
1. Offensive line
The Packers can't run block. The Packers can't pass protect. Other than that, the offensive line is great.
Adding a tackle is unrealistic, but Gutekunst could look for more interior help. Sean Rhyan is out for at least a month, leaving the Packers with serious questions at center. Can they trust Aaron Banks at left guard? Will they ever give Kevin Zeitler snaps at right guard? If the answer is no to either of those questions, they should be in the guard market.
2. Running back
Green Bay is averaging an embarrassing 60.6 rushing yards per game, by far the NFL's worst. Bolstering the offensive line is the best way to help this unit, but the Packers could also search for running back help.
Josh Jacobs could still face a suspension this season. MarShawn Lloyd has underwhelmed, while Kaleb Johnson has been a healthy scratch for the past two games. Don't be surprised if the Packers add another running back.
3. Defensive tackle
The Packers have lost Javon Hargrave for the season, while Warren Brinson and Jonathan Ford are both out indefinitely. While Green Bay's defense has turned a corner since the Week 3 embarrassment against Atlanta, we can't totally forget that game.
The Falcons piled up 242 rushing yards. If Green Bay can add an experienced interior lineman who is strong against the run, it's a move Gutekunst should consider.
4. Wide receiver
It'll be surprising if the Packers add another wide receiver before the deadline, but it's not totally out of the question. Christian Watson and Matthew Golden are on pace to break the Packers' single-season receiving record for a duo, but the team lacks depth.
Jayden Reed is out for the season, and the Packers don't have a consistent slot target without him. Savion Williams has made some plays, but adding another slot receiver could boost the Packers' passing game. Considering how much they're relying on Jordan Love's right arm, it's not such a bad idea.
Tradable draft picks
2027
- Round 2
- Round 3
- Round 4 (from Cowboys)
- Round 4
- Round 5
- Round 6
- Round 7
It's important to note that these are the Packers' tradable picks. What do I mean? Well, Green Bay is projected to receive four compensatory selections for losing Malik Willis, Romeo Doubs, Quay Walker, and Kingsley Enagbare. The Willis pick could be as high as the third round.
Of course, those picks aren't real yet. They're projections. The Packers can't trade compensatory picks they don't own yet, but it could let them be more flexible with the selections they already have. It's much easier to trade a third-round pick now if you know you'll likely receive another third-rounder at a later date.
2028
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Round 3
- Round 4
- Round 5
- Round 6 (from Jaguars via Dolphins)
The Packers traded away their original 2028 sixth-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for running back Kaleb Johnson, and their 2028 seventh-round choice to the Los Angeles Rams for tight end Mark Redman.
They acquired a sixth-rounder from the Miami Dolphins for quarterback Kyle McCord. The selection originally belonged to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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