NFL Trade Deadline: 5 trades Green Bay Packers should make

By Adam Jacobs | Oct 26, 2016

Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) fumbles the ball after getting sacked by Chicago Bears linebacker Leonard Floyd (94) in the third quarter at Lambeau Field. Floyd recovered the fumble for a touchdown. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 9, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Washington Redskins tight end Niles Paul (84) makes a one-handed catch during warm-ups of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Trade with Washington for Vernon Davis or Niles Paul

Washington has Jordan Reed, a top-three tight end, so they could be persuaded to part with either Vernon Davis or Niles Paul.

Green Bay and Rodgers is in desperate need for a playmaking tight end who can stretch the middle of the field and catch touchdowns in the red zone. Both of these Redskins’ backup tight ends fit that mold. Davis is a veteran player who has Super Bowl experience and big play ability.

With needs elsewhere including on the defensive line, Washington would for sure part with one of these two players. I propose Green Bay trades one of their beefy defensive linemen for a starting tight end in either Davis or Paul.

Paul is severely underused in the Washington offense and I imagine he would be happy catching touchdowns from Aaron Rodgers instead of riding the pine in DC. Davis is looking for one last shot at a Super Bowl ring and Green Bay looks like a contender.

This looks like a win-win for both teams, the Redskins can’t stop a single running back and the Packers need some tight end receptions.

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