The Green Bay Packers are 11-4 and on their way to the NFL Playoffs for the second year in a row with Jordan Love as their starting quarterback. Indeed, the level of success that the Packers have achieved since trading Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets has been nothing short of impressive, especially when one considers that the Jets have now missed the postseason in each of the two seasons following the trade.
Over the course of the last two years, there have been more than a handful of former Packers players that have joined Rodgers in New York, which has led to a plethora of jokes being made calling the Jets the New York Packers.
Players that have found their way to New York since the trade include Davante Adams, Allen Lazard, Adrian Amos, Randall Cobb, Anders Carlson, Billy Turner, and former offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.
Ironically, one Packers writer believes that Green Bay may be looking to add a soon-to-be-former Jets player to their roster in 2025.
The Green Bay Packers Could Sign New York Jets Cornerback DJ Reed
In a recent article posted by Packers Wire, Brandon Carwile suggests that Green Bay could strengthen their cornerback room in the 2025 offseason by signing DJ Reed, who is set to become a free agent.
“Reed will be highly coveted, but Green Bay might be an appealing destination. There would likely be a lot of carryover from the Jets’ scheme to Jeff Hafley’s, setting up for a smooth transition for Reed, who would join an extremely talented secondary and be starting for a legitimate contender.”
Reed has played in 12 games this year (all starts) and has 10 passes broken up, though he does not have an interception. So far this season, Reed is allowing just a 57.1% completion percentage and 82.1 passer rating when targeted.
Why Would the Green Bay Packers Want to Upgrade Their Cornerback Position?
There are some concerns about Green Bay’s cornerback position due to Jaire Alexander suffering injury-plagued seasons in three out of the last four years. Additionally, former first round pick Eric Stokes has not played well overall in 2024, though he has been impressive over the last handful of games.
The Packers, however, declined Stokes’ fifth-year option and he will become a free agent at the end of the season as well. It is hard to see him coming back to the Packers after they declined his option and he may be looking to play elsewhere in 2025.
Carrington Valentine and Keisean Nixon have played well, but the Packers desperately need quality depth at the position. Reed would be an excellent fit.
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