BREAKING: Packers' Potential Blockbuster Trade Gaining Widespread Attention Throughout League

Aug 22, 2019; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur reacts during the second half against the Oakland Raiders at Investors Group Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Green Bay Packers have proven themselves to be a team not afraid of making a splash move. In back to back off-seasons, Green Bay traded away Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams. The following year they essentially “traded” Aaron Jones for Josh Jacobs (with Jones being released and Jacobs being signed the same day).

However, 2024 could be an even bigger year for a Green Bay trade.

Packers’ Potential Blockbuster Trade Gaining Widespread Attention Throughout League

Jan 14, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys for the 2024 NFC wild card game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Green Bay Packers are looking for any and all ways to boost their roster in order to get over the hump in 2025 following a disappointing 2024 playoff appearance.

The pass-rush is an area where the Packers could use some help. The Packers finished tied for eighth in sacks last season, but they lack an edge rusher who can dominate:

In a recent article suggesting offseason trades, The 33rd Team’s Tyler Brooke had a possible solution: Las Vegas Raiders superstar edge rusher Maxx Crosby, who may end up being available during the 2025 offseason.

“The Green Bay Packers desperately need a pass rusher. Not one they can be patient in developing, but one who can contribute right away for a potential Super Bowl run in 2025. For all of the good with Jeff Hafley’s defense this season, the Packers ranked just 26th in pass rush win rate,” Brooke wrote.

Nov 29, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) embrace during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

“No player had 50 or more pressures this year, and only Rashan Gary (49) had more than 40. Crosby would come in and be an immediate difference-maker in Hafley’s defense,” Brooke added. “He had 54 pressures and 7.5 sacks in just 12 games this year and is also a disruptive player against the run.

“It would take significant resources to convince the Raiders to give up their franchise player in his prime. However, if Crosby wants to play for a contender before the end of his career, then the Packers would be the perfect landing spot.”

Here is a look at Crosby’s career stats:

Oct 20, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay after the Rams win at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

							Def Interceptions					Fumbles						Tackles
Season	Age	Team	Lg	Pos	G	GS	Int	Yds	IntTD	Lng	PD	FF	Fmb	FR	Yds	FRTD	Sk	Comb	Solo	Ast	TFL	QBHits	Sfty	AV	Awards
2019	22	OAK	NFL	RDE	16	10	0	0	0	0	4	4	0	0	0	0	10.0	47	36	11	16	14	0	6	AP DRoY-2
2020	23	LVR	NFL	RDE	16	16	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	7.0	39	20	19	14	13	0	7
2021	24	LVR	NFL	RDE	17	17	0	0	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	0	8.0	56	36	20	13	30	0	13	PB,AP-2
2022	25	LVR	NFL	RDE	17	17	0	0	0	0	4	3	0	1	-3	0	12.5	89	58	31	22	36	0	10	PB,AP DPoY-6
2023	26	LVR	NFL	DE	17	17	0	0	0	0	2	2	0	1	0	0	14.5	90	55	35	23	31	0	15	PB,AP-2,AP DPoY-4
2024	27	LVR	NFL	DE	12	12	0	0	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	0	7.5	45	28	17	17	20	0	9	PB
6 Yrs					95	89	0	0	0	0	23	9	0	3	-3	0	59.5	366	233	133	105	144	0	60
17 Game Avg					17	16	0	0	0	0	4	2	0	1	-1	0	10.6	65	42	24	19	26	0	11

Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur celebrates while walking off the field following the game against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images