NFL: The Green Bay Packers pulled off a franchise-altering trade this off-season. It was back in mid-March that Aaron Rodgers declared his intent to play for the New York Jets in 2023. It took just about six weeks, but just days before the 2023 NFL Draft, Aaron Rodgers was dealt to the Jets for multiple premium draft picks. Three months later, the Packers are being named in another quarterback trade that could land them a reliable back up.
The Green Bay Packers Have Been Named In Sam Darnold Trade Reports
![NFL: Green Bay Packers Named In Another Significant QB Trade 2 Jan 1, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports (NFL - Green Bay Packers)](https://i0.wp.com/sportsnaut.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/19723108-788x444.jpg?resize=788%2C444&ssl=1)
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to terms with QB Sam Darnold the same day that longtime Niners quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo, reportedly agreed to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders. San Francisco also has young guns Trey Lance and Brock Purdy, but both will be coming off surgeries in 2023.
Lance was the team’s starter at the outset of the 2022 season before an ankle injury; Purdy became a folk hero for taking over after Lance and Garoppolo went down, winning every start until he, too, was injured during the NFC Championship game. Darnold could easily be the odd man out in San Francisco, and because of that the Green Bay Packers were named as a candidate grab him.
What Would A Green Bay Packers – San Francisco 49ers Trade For Sam Darnold Look Like?
![NFL: Green Bay Packers Named In Another Significant QB Trade 3 Dec 23, 2018; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass while Green Bay Packers defensive back Eddie Pleasant (35) defends during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports (NFL)](https://static01.nyt.com/images/2018/12/24/sports/24jets2/merlin_148460946_0dfba3f9-cc55-4613-95e2-73dbcbc96b6f-articleLarge.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp&disable=upscale)
We are just a few years removed from the Carolina Panthers trading a 2021 sixth-round pick, 2022 second-round pick, and 2022 fourth-round pick to the New York Jets for Sam Darnold. However, it figures to take much less than that to trade for Darnold in 2023. Here is our proposed trade:
Green Bay Packers Receive:
- QB Sam Darnold
San Francisco 49ers Receive:
- 2024 Sixth-Round Draft Pick
Currently, the Packers have Danny Etling and 2023 NFL Draft pick Sean Clifford as their backup options. So far, neither QB has solidified their job as a backup QB. Sam Darnold would come in and almost certainly take over the #2 role and provide five years of NFL playing experience.
While Darnold isn’t necessarily a household name when it comes to the elite QBs in the league, having that veteran backup option could keep the Packers’ season afloat for short stints.
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