The Green Bay Packers enter Week 10 with a 5-2-1 record, sitting atop the NFC North and firmly in the championship race. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst already turned heads by bringing in Micah Parsons from Dallas before the start of the season.
With Tuesday’s 4 p.m. trade deadline fast approaching, Green Bay still has room to shore up its major weaknesses and solidify its Super Bowl credentials.
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1. Alontae Taylor, cornerback, New Orleans Saints
Cornerback remains the Packers’ most pressing concern. Keisean Nixon has established himself in the top corner but lacks consistency in elite coverage, while Carrington Valentine and Nate Hobbs have struggled to provide stability.
Alontae Taylor could change that.
He brings tenacity and improved technique to the boundary. Set to become a free agent in March, he is attracting slight trade interest despite New Orleans’ reluctance to move him.
Taylor collected 246 tackles, two interceptions and 45 assists over three-plus seasons. This is a strong production considering the Saints’ inconsistent defense. His tackling, once a weak spot, has improved significantly, and his physical play on the line could match Jeff Hafley’s aggressive defensive approach.
2. Tariq Woolen, cornerback, Seattle Seahawks
If Brian Gutekunst wants a splash, Tariq Woolen fits the bill. One of the most athletic corners in the league, he combines size and recovery speed with impressive ball skills. Although his 2025 season has been inconsistent, giving up higher success rates and penalties, his potential remains enormous.
Seattle might be willing to move him as he gets closer to free agency in 2026, especially with the emerging depth in its secondary. Woolen’s metrics, including a 98.9 passer rating allowed, suggest regression; however, this could make it more affordable.
Acquiring Woolen would not only increase Green Bay’s coverage unit, but also prevent Detroit from adding another defensive weapon within the division.
3. Calais Campbell, defensive tackle, Arizona Cardinals
The Packers’ defensive front has lacked interior power since the trade of Kenny Clark to Dallas. Devonte Wyatt impressed, but depth issues were exposed in the Week 9 loss to Carolina. The Panthers gashed them for over 100 yards rushing.
Calais Campbell, 39, continues to defy the ages with steady production. He recorded three sacks and five tackles for loss this season while maintaining a solid defensive grade against the run. The veteran presence of Campbell could stabilize the line and provide leadership to a young locker room.
With Arizona sliding in the standings and Campbell on a one-year contract, this could be a classic win-win.
4. Sebastian Joseph-Day, defensive tackle, Tennessee Titans
If Calais Campbell is not available, Joseph-Day offers a reliable and less expensive alternative. The veteran is a solid defender who can fill multiple interior roles. He recorded 14.5 career sacks and nearly 40 tackles for loss, providing valuable rotational flexibility.
Tennessee, a team in the midst of a rebuild, could unload him before he hits free agency. Adding Joseph-Day would give Green Bay critical depth behind Wyatt and prevent additional vulnerability against the run.
For a mid-round selection, the Packers could get a plug-and-play lineman with championship experience.
5. David Njoku, tight end, Cleveland Browns
Tucker Kraft’s reported ACL tear creates a major void in Green Bay’s passing attack. Luke Musgrave leads a tight, tight group, and adding a veteran like David Njoku would likely redress the balance immediately.
Njoku, a pending free agent, has been productive despite Cleveland’s offensive struggles. He had 27 catches for 260 yards and two touchdowns this season. His size and catch radius would give Jordan Love a reliable target in the red zone.
Cleveland might resist his trade, but if offered fair compensation, the Browns could move on and focus on developing rookie Harold Fannin Jr. For Green Bay, Njoku’s proven ability to create mismatches would bring much-needed versatility to the offense.
Edited by Víctor Ramon Galvez
