The Packers could look to trade for a veteran running back, in the aftermath of Josh Jacobs’ arrest on Domestic Violence allegations.
While there could be some options in free agency, and even enhanced roles in the cards for the likes of Chris Brooks and MarShawn Lloyd, general manager Brian Gutekunst could expore the trade market for a legitimate upgrade from the options currently on the roster.
Packers could trade for Trey Benson
After the Arizona Cardinals selected Jeremiyah Love at No. 3 overall in this spring’s NFL Draft, there are plenty of trade targets lurking on that depth chart.
According to Bill Huber of Packers on SI, Trey Benson could be the most appealing of the bunch, and offer significant upside for Green Bay.
“The Cardinals, who are coached by Matt LaFleur’s brother, Mike, are overflowing with running backs,” Huber points out. “With James Conner, who topped 1,000 rushing yards in 2023 and 2024, and Benson under contract, they signed Tyler Allgeier in free agency and used the No. 3 overall pick of the draft on Jeremiyah Love.
Someone’s going to have to go, and that someone is probably Benson. A third-round pick in the same draft that produced Lloyd, Benson has been a disappointment with 451 rushing yards in 17 career games. He played in only four games last year due to a foot injury.