The Green Bay Packers have been at the center of a number of moves in recent seasons. They’ve also been “in conversation” with a number of traders. That has become a running joke among Packers fans, with the organization continually “being in conversation” but never pulling the trigger when it comes to player acquisition.
Today, it was reported that one former Packers trade target was traded for relatively cheap draft capital.
The Denver Broncos have been trying to figure out what the team’s next steps will be after moving on from quarterback Russell Wilson. However, he is not the only player departing the organization. According to Ian Rapoport, the Denver Broncos are in the process of moving wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns for a fifth and sixth-round draft selection.
This move indicates how both teams will approach the 2024 season. Jeudy had a terrific season last year, finishing with 54 receptions on 87 targets for 758 yards (14.0 yards per catch) and two touchdown receptions.
This would provide the Cleveland Browns with a true top-two wide receiver option, allowing him to pair with Amari Cooper. With quarterback Deshaun Watson looking to get healthy, the offense gains a legitimate threat. While it will be fascinating to see what the proposed capital is, this is fantastic.
In terms of the Denver Broncos, the goal is clear: acquire as many draft picks as possible and rebuild the team. They will most certainly select a quarterback in the 2024 NFL draft, and rumors suggest they favor Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, but they have some roster openings to fill before training camp begins. Adding a pair of Day 3 choices for a terrific wide receiver may not appear to be a good move, but it has not delivered the spark the team has been searching for.
Jerry Jeudy is playing on his fifth-year option, and the 15th overall pick in the 2020 draft is set to earn just under $13 million this season before becoming a free agency.
Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks had fantastic first seasons as rookies. First-year pro Bo Melton surged late in the season, while second-year player Romeo Doubs was consistent throughout.
As long as Christian Watson, arguably the most gifted player in the group, is healthy, this might be one of the NFL’s top wideout units.
Green Bay may no longer have a real No. 1 receiver in the mold of Davante Adams, Jordy Nelson, or Antonio Freeman. However, having a few No. 2 wideouts could help the passing offense as a whole.
