3 trades the Packers must make to be legitimate contenders in 2020

In most defensive schemes nowadays, a nickel defender is more of a starter than a utility role. They need to be effective against the run while also having the skills to win in coverage. Dalvin Cook rushed for 163 yards and three touchdowns while also leading the team with 63 receiving yards and another score.

King, who’s been rumored to be available via trade, is a Swiss-Army knife defensive back for the Chargers’ secondary. Doing a little bit of everything for Anthony Lynn’s defense, the former Iowa product can win against the run while also causing havoc against slot options in coverage. For the season, King currently has 24 total tackles and a sack in just three starts.

Jaire Alexander and Kevin King are great on the outside, but Green Bay needs to upgrade the middle of the field. With three-receiver sets and pass-catching running backs playing a more vital role in team’s offensive approaches.

The Packers can’t afford to lose games to poor tackling in the open field, an area King has been successful during his stay out west. For a mid-round pick, he would solidify Green Bay’s defense as one of the top tier-units entering the second half of the season.