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Green Bay Packers: 9 trade targets available before the trade deadline

By Brian Sampson

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 1: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs passes under pressure from linebacker Shane Ray #56 of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter of a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 1, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 1: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs passes under pressure from linebacker Shane Ray #56 of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter of a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 1, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 03: Bruce Irvin #51 and Khalil Mack #52 of the Oakland Raiders celebrate after a play against the New York Giants during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 3, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 03: Bruce Irvin #51 and Khalil Mack #52 of the Oakland Raiders celebrate after a play against the New York Giants during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 3, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

6. Bruce Irvin, OLB, Oakland Raiders

The Raiders are selling just about anyone so why not Irvin? Irvin spent most of his career with the Seattle Seahawks and is a speedster/pass rushing specialist. Even though he doesn’t rack up huge numbers getting after the quarterback, he has gotten at least 5.5 sacks in each of the past four seasons.

That versatility would be beneficial to the Packers and he would give them another depth piece at outside linebacker. Even with Matthews and Perry not doing much, the guys behind them are doing even less. Kyler Fackrell and Reggie Gilbert have been basically non-existent and Irvin could at least improve upon their play.

The Raiders have gathered multiple first round picks through trades of Cooper and Khalil Mack. The price tag wouldn’t be nearly as high for Irvin, making it more likely the Packers could be interested.

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