{"id":11545,"date":"2025-01-23T00:49:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T00:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=11545"},"modified":"2025-01-23T00:49:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T00:49:21","slug":"breaking-packers-potential-blockbuster-trade-gaining-widespread-attention-throughout-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=11545","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Packers’ Potential Blockbuster Trade Gaining Widespread Attention Throughout League"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"USATSI<\/p>\n

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<\/em><\/p>\n

The Green Bay Packers have proven themselves to be a team not afraid of making a splash move.\u00a0 In back to back off-seasons, Green Bay traded away Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams.\u00a0 The following year they essentially \u201ctraded\u201d Aaron Jones for Josh Jacobs (with Jones being released and Jacobs being signed the same day).<\/p>\n

However, 2024 could be an even bigger year for a Green Bay trade.<\/p>\n

Packers\u2019 Potential Blockbuster Trade Gaining Widespread Attention Throughout League<\/h3>\n

\"Jan<\/p>\n

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<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

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:<\/p>\n

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In a recent article suggesting offseason trades,\u00a0The 33rd Team\u2019s Tyler Brooke\u00a0had a possible solution:\u00a0Las Vegas Raiders\u00a0superstar edge rusher Maxx Crosby, who may end up being available during the 2025 offseason.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe\u00a0Green Bay Packers\u00a0desperately 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\u2019s defense this season, the Packers ranked just 26th in\u00a0pass rush win rate,\u201d Brooke wrote.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\"Nov<\/p>\n

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<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u201cNo 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\u2019s defense,\u201d Brooke added. \u201cHe had 54 pressures and 7.5 sacks in just 12 games this year and is also a disruptive player against the run.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Here is a look at Crosby\u2019s career stats:<\/p>\n

\"Oct<\/p>\n

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<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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6 Yrs<\/th>\n<\/td>\n95<\/td>\n89<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n-3<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n59.5<\/td>\n366<\/td>\n233<\/td>\n133<\/td>\n105<\/td>\n144<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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