Packers Consider Trade for Saquon Barkley Amid Eagles' Changes
A writer covering the Green Bay Packers suggested that the team might consider acquiring Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley after the Eagles traded offensive lineman Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens.
This speculation arose following the Eagles' trade, which involved sending Jurgens and a 2027 seventh-round pick to Baltimore in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick. The trade occurred shortly after right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement.
General manager Howie Roseman has a history of making trades based on the team's competitiveness. Barkley, under contract until 2028, could be moved if the Eagles are not in contention by the November 10 deadline. The Packers, currently struggling with their run game, may see Barkley as a potential solution, especially with starter Josh Jacobs on the commissioner’s exempt list and slot receiver Jayden Reed out for the season. A proposed trade framework includes Barkley and a 2027 fifth-round pick going to Green Bay in exchange for Jacobs and several draft picks. However, challenges remain, including the rivalry between the teams and the negotiating styles of both general managers.
