Darien Kinnard has won a Super Bowl each of the past three seasons, but that isn’t the only reason the Packers acquired the veteran offensive lineman in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles this past weekend.
While general manager Brian Gutekunst, head coach Matt LaFleur, and the Packers obviously would love to see Kinnard’s streak continue with the Lombardi Trophy returning to Green Bay, it was a key trait that sparked the trade.
Kinnard’s versatility was a major drawing card for Green Bay, according to Packers reporter Mike Spofford.
“Typical of offensive line prospects who interest the Packers,” Spofford writes, for the team’s official website. “Kinnard can play multiple positions. In the recently completed preseason with the Eagles, he played both right guard and right tackle, with more snaps coming at guard.
“He also took some snaps at left guard in practice, according to media reports out of Philadelphia.”
Kinnard’s versatility gives the Packers the chance to add quality depth across multiple positions, including as an insurance policy if Rasheed Walker or Jordan Morgan fail to perform at a high level at right tackle in the weeks ahead.
The 25-year-old played 68 snas at right tackle last season and only allowed one sack, so perhaps the Packers believe he’s capable of providing some stability, when needed, during the upcoming season and beyond.
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