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1 trade, 1 free agent, and 1 draft pick to solve Packers’ wide receiver issues

By Brian Sampson

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 05: Brandin Cooks #13 of the Houston Texans runs the ball during the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 05: Brandin Cooks #13 of the Houston Texans runs the ball during the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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Sep 19, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) runs the ball for a first down against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /

The Green Bay Packers have a major problem at wide receiver, as they lost two of their top receivers this offseason including superstar Davante Adams. That has left them with a bare cupboard at the position and more question marks than answers.

Fortunately, it’s only April and they have some time to figure things out before the games begin to count in September. If the Packers truly want to address the position thoroughly, they can’t rely solely on the 2022 NFL Draft.

Let’s take a look at one trade, one free agent signing, and one draft pick they can make to feel much better about their pass-catchers heading into the 2022 season.

If the Packers want to thoroughly address their lack of skill at the wide receiver position, they’ll have to use trades, free agency, and the NFL Draft.

1 trade to solve Packers’ wide receiver issue: Brandin Cooks

Brandin Cooks is no stranger to trades, but has done nothing but produce 1,000-yard seasons no matter where he’s been. In eight seasons in the NFL, he has six 1,000-yard campaigns with four different teams. He could make it seven and five if the Packers trade for him.

Cooks has been very durable throughout his career (a status that will become more important with the next free agent signing) and has played in at least 14 games every season except for his rookie year. At 28-years-old, Aaron Rodgers would be getting a veteran receiver in the middle of his prime. And if things go right for Green Bay, they’d only have to give up their 59th overall selection–the last of their two second-round picks.

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