The Green Bay Packers did a superb job of addressing their biggest needs in the 2026 NFL Draft. The fact that they did it without a first-round pick makes their haul look even more impressive. However, general manager Brian Gutekunst still has his work cut out for him.
Green Bay could use depth behind Josh Jacobs at running back. The same is true at cornerback, even after the Brandon Cisse pick. The pass rush could also use reinforcements. Sure, the Packers took Dani Dennis-Sutton in Round 3, but Micah Parsons is still recovering from the ACL tear he suffered last year and may not be ready for the start of the regular season.
Even if Dennis-Sutton makes an immediate impact, it would make sense to bring in a veteran who could contribute right out of the gate. Fortunately for Green Bay, the perfect option awaits them.
The Packers need to ink Cameron Jordan as insurance for Micah Parsons
Because the pass rush was a need for the Packers in the offseason, Cameron Jordan seemed like an enticing option. Surprisingly, the eight-time Pro Bowl nod remains unsigned. Then again, he's been deliberate about his free-agent journey.
Before the New Orleans Saints let him walk in the open market, Jordan made it clear he wanted to be with a team that will take care of him. He later stated that the "cent had to make sense." Following the draft, the former Alabama standout said he wasn't sure he'd return to The Big Easy, pointing out that "the landscape is clearing up."
All things considered, Jordan is right to be picky and maximize his earning window. Although he's 36, he showed in 2025 that he's still got gas in the tank, registering 10.5 sacks. Even if the veteran pass rusher doesn't reach the 10-sack mark next season, there's no doubt that he could help several teams, including the Packers.
Why the Packers must pound the table for Cam Jordan
There are still a few unsigned pass rushers out there, including Jadeveon Clowney and A.J. Epenesa. However, Jordan is the best of the bunch, and it makes sense for the Packers to zero in on him even if his contract demands are a bit high.
The Packers have around $24 million in cap space, so they can definitely fit Jordan into their budget. Moreover, because they would sign him after the draft, he would no longer count against the compensatory pick formula in 2027.
From a personnel standpoint, if Green Bay signed Jordan, Micah Parsons wouldn't have to be rushed into action until he's back at 100 percent. He could also serve as a mentor for Dennis-Sutton and serve as insurance if the rookie pass rusher gets off to a slow start to his NFL career.
When you add it all up, it simply makes too much sense for the Packers not to pursue Jordan.
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