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The Packers are among the teams to inquire about #Texans WR Will Fuller, according to a league source, but no deal imminent. Houston isn’t interested in a fire sale, won’t trade just to trade.
— Aaron Reiss (@aaronjreiss) October 28, 2020
The Green Bay Packers have talked with the Houston Texans about a potential trade for receiver Will Fuller, according to Aaron Reiss of The Athletic.
Reiss says no trade is imminent.
Fuller, who is in the final year of his rookie deal with the Texans, caught three passes for 35 yards and a touchdown during Sunday’s 35-20 loss to the Packers. He has 31 catches for 490 yards and five touchdowns this season, including three 100-yard games and touchdown catches in five straight games.
The Texans are 1-6 and likely willing to deal players to acquire future assets, while the Packers are likely looking for help at wide receiver.
Coach Matt LaFleur worked with Fuller during his one season as a coach at Notre Dame.
The Packers coach said he’s a “big Will Fuller fan.”
“What a great kid, what a great guy,” LaFleur said last week. “Man, does he have a lot of juice. He’s been a lot of fun to watch over these last couple years. You can really see him improving every year he gets out there on that field. He’s a legitimate number one receiver and he definitely has the speed that you’ve got to know where he’s at at all times.”
Fuller’s contract includes a base salary of $10.2 million in 2020. The Packers would have to count the remaining portion of his base salary on this year’s cap. Fuller is a free agent following 2020.
Fuller would provide speed and playmaking ability as a complementary player to Davante Adams, possibly as a big upgrade over Marquez Valdes-Scantling as the team’s top downfield threat.
LaFleur said he’s confident in the group he has in the locker room but knows Packers GM Brian Gutekunst would jump at the right opportunity.
“If the right opportunity presents itself, I’m sure Gutey will be all over it,” LaFleur said Wednesday.
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