Green Bay Packers Expected To Pursue AFC Wide Receiver Who Is Reportedly On The Trade Block

The Green Bay Packers have an outstanding young core of weapons surrounding Jordan Love to start 2023.  Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs both proved they have bright futures in this league last season.  In the 2023 NFL Draft, the Packers added tight ends Tucker Kraft, Luke Musrave, and wide receiver Jayden Reed.  That being said, the wide receiver room could benefit from a veteran wide receiver.  As it turns out, there is one proven veteran wide receiver who is widely rumored to be on the trade market.

Green Bay Packers Expected To Pursue Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receiver Tyler Boyd

According to Gary Davenport:

NFL teams would no doubt like to see Tee Higgins’ name listed here. But while speaking to reporters, Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin was emphatic that Higgins was not on the trade block.

“If they want a receiver, go find your own,” Tobin said. “In my opinion, Tee Higgins is a good piece for the Cincinnati Bengals. The trade stuff is a little ridiculous right now.”

However, the Bengals also are facing some serious financial decisions. Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase are both headed for monster extensions that could make both the highest-paid players in the NFL at their position. Both Higgins and Tyler Boyd are entering the final years of their contracts.

Per ESPN’s Ben Baby, even Boyd admitted that his time in the Queen City could be coming to an end.

“We’ll see what they want to do with me, but I know I’m still entitled for a year,” Boyd said. “I’m not counting my chances of not being here out. You never know.”

With Higgins and Chase on the roster, Boyd has been relegated to third-wheel status in the Cincinnati passing attack. But Boyd is just 28 and has a pair of 1,000-yard seasons on his NFL resume.

On a wideout-starved team like the Houston Texans or Green Bay Packers, another 1,000-yard campaign would be a real possibility.

During the 2022 season, Boyd ended up catching 58 passes for 762 yards and five touchdowns. He is 29 years old and still has a few good years left in him. With the Packers, Boyd would likely have a much bigger role than he has had over the last couple of years with the Bengals.

Once again, he’s the kind of veteran presence that could impact the Packers’ offense in a big way. If he could be acquired for a third-round pick or possibly a second-round pick, this would be an ideal move for Green Bay to make.

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