It feels as though trade rumors and disappointing free agent signings go hand in hand. When Green Bay Packers' fans don't think the team upgraded positions of need in free agency, they look to other means of improving. With the NFL Draft not exactly considered reliable for these big upgrades, many turn their attention to trades. Even when that means trading away some good roster pieces. Many see depth at positions of strength as expendable to upgrade a different starting position.
After the dust settled from the 2026 free agency rush, some football talk outlets were very quick to list Packers receivers as trade bait to improve either the interior defensive line or cornerback, since they didn't consider the team's moves in free agency at those positions "sufficient.