While the NFL doesn’t have the same trade frenzy as the NBA, there are still plenty of realistic trade options for the Green Bay Packers to consider this offseason.
Green Bay may not make splashy deals often, but the opportunity to create cap flexibility or retool the roster can’t be ignored.
General manager Brian Gutekunst has shown he’s willing to explore every avenue to improve the team. During his tenure, the Packers have relied on a mix of the draft, free agency, and the rare trade to stay competitive. Gutekunst’s willingness to adapt has kept Green Bay in the mix, and this offseason should be no different.
With that in mind, here are three Packers who could be on the trading block as Green Bay looks to reshape its roster for 2025.
1. Romeo Doubs
Romeo Doubs’ situation is a tricky one, made even more complex by the injuries to both him and Christian Watson late in the season.
Watson’s availability for 2025 remains uncertain. Depending on the severity of the damage to his knee, there’s a chance he could miss significant time—or even the entire season.
Meanwhile, Doubs suffered what appeared to be a severe concussion during Green Bay’s playoff loss to Philadelphia, his second in roughly a month. The long-term concerns surrounding concussions only add to the uncertainty.
Complicating matters further is the lack of development from the Packers’ young wideouts as a whole. The group failed to take the leap the team had hoped for, leaving Green Bay searching for answers heading into the offseason.
Doubs is entering the final year of his rookie contract, which could make him a trade candidate. He also had a one-game suspension earlier in the season following a dispute with the team, adding another wrinkle to his future in Green Bay.
While the Packers may ultimately decide to hold onto him, a trade could be on the table if they feel retooling the receiver room is necessary.
2. Jaire Alexander
A split between Jaire Alexander and the Packers feels inevitable this offseason. The only question is whether it happens via release or trade.
Alexander remains one of the better cover corners in the NFL. His ability to match up against top receivers and take them out of the game is still a major asset. When he’s on the field, Green Bay’s defense is unquestionably better.
The problem is that his availability has become far too rare.
Due to a litany of injuries, Alexander played in just seven games this season—the third time in the past four years he’s appeared in seven or fewer games.
That kind of availability is untenable for a player with a $25.8 million cap hit in 2025. The Packers need consistent production from someone with that kind of financial commitment.
Cutting Alexander would be the simplest way to move on. It would save Green Bay roughly $7 million in cap space for the 2025 season and completely clear his contract from the books after next year. It’s a clean, straightforward option.
But the Packers could also test the trade market.
Alexander’s talent still holds value, and another team may be willing to take a chance on him for a mid-to-late-round draft pick.
The challenge lies in convincing a team to absorb his hefty salary. Green Bay could sweeten the deal by retaining a portion of his cap hit, which would provide them with both cap relief and some draft capital in return.
Whatever route they choose, the Packers have a tough decision to make. Alexander’s talent is undeniable, but his availability and contract make his future in Green Bay a complicated equation.
3. Malik Willis
The Packers finally found a reliable backup quarterback behind Jordan Love. So why consider trading him? That’s the dilemma Green Bay faces this offseason.
Malik Willis proved his value when Love missed time with lower-body injuries. Willis started two games and played 217 offensive snaps, completing 74.1 percent of his passes for 550 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. He also ran for another 138 yards and one touchdown.
Most importantly, he kept the Packers afloat, leading them to wins in both starts and ensuring the season didn’t derail in Love’s absence.
The issue lies in his contract status. Willis is entering the final year of his rookie deal and will become an unrestricted free agent in 2026.
Given his potential and performance, he’s likely to leave in search of a starting opportunity. While the Packers could receive a compensatory pick the following year if he departs, that doesn’t help them in the short term.
Any trade involving Willis would need to accomplish two things.
First, the return must be better than the compensatory pick Green Bay would receive if he left via free agency. The highest comp pick possible is a third-rounder, so that’s the floor for any potential deal.
Second, it must adequately compensate the Packers for losing a reliable backup quarterback—a critical insurance policy—one year early.
If another team is willing to offer a Day 1 or Day 2 pick, Green Bay should listen. Anything less isn’t worth the trade-off, given the value Willis provides as Love’s safety net.