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Don’t expect Packers to trade for a wide receiver before deadline

Don’t expect the Packers to make a trade for a receiver (Jerry Jeudy?) before the deadline.

While Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur will spend the bye week trying to figure out how to fix the offense, one ESPN analyst suggests that the team trade for a veteran wide receiver.

ESPN’s Bill Barnwell proposed 15 hypothetical trades on Tuesday, and one of them involved the Packers swapping receivers and draft picks with a struggling Denver Broncos team. 

Here is the proposed trade. 

Green Bay receives:

WR Jerry Jeudy, 2024 fourth-round pick

Denver receives:

WR Romeo Doubs, 2024 second-round pick

Multiple reports have suggested that the Broncos might be sellers leading up to the NFL trade deadline on Oct. 31. Last week, they traded away defensive end Randy Gregory and could do the same with defensive end Frank Clark. Jeudy has also been included in trade discussions, according to NFL insider Matt Lombardo of FanBuzz. 

However, this trade doesn’t make a ton of sense for the Packers. With one more game under his belt, Doubs is out-producing Jeudy in 2023 and is starting to develop into a solid receiver in his second season. He is currently leading the team in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. Green Bay would also have to give up a second-round pick, while Denver is sending back a Day 3 pick and a former first-round pick who is having a quiet start to his fourth season. The Packers would also have to take on Jeudy’s contract, which includes guarantees just shy of $13 million in 2024 as part of his fifth-year option. 

Any Packers fans hoping that the team will trade for a pass catcher should temper their expectations. In the past, Green Bay has been connected to multiple receivers ahead of the trade deadline but has yet to follow through. Right now, there’s nothing to suggest that this year will be any different. 

When asked about adding a veteran wide receiver before training camp, general manager Brian Gutekunst said they were excited about their group of young pass catchers and suggested they didn’t want anyone getting in the way of their development.   

Through the first five weeks of the season, the wide receivers and tight ends have experienced plenty of growing pains, but that was to be expected given their inexperience. 

“We all knew there were going to be some growing pains along the way, but I haven’t lost faith or belief in the group that we have,” LaFleur said Tuesday. “I just think we can do things better. I think we can coach better, and I think we can execute better.”

The Packers (2-3) will head into the break needing to find ways to make their passing game more consistent. However, the answers will likely have to come internally rather than turning to a player on another team.  

Ravens’ 16-man practice squad prediction ahead of final roster cuts

Baltimore #Ravens 16-man practice squad prediction ahead of final roster cutdowns via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens are counting down to the Tuesday afternoon deadline in which the organization will have to trim their roster down to 53 players, with a 16-man practice squad to be formed hours afterward.

With recent changes to the practice squad, NFL teams are able to utilize a farm system of versatile players to interchange weekly based on injury, opponent, or roster manipulation.

Of the 16 players allowed on Baltimore’s practice squad, ten have to be rookies or second-year players, while the remaining six have no limitations (veterans).

With the Ravens set for a Monday morning practice, here’s our final prediction for the team’s 16-man practice squad.

Ravens have 35 players who are locks to make the 53-man roster

The Baltimore #Ravens have 35 players who are locks to make the 53-man roster ahead of the August, 29 deadline via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens have a loaded roster with explosive players on both sides of the football.

The additions of Ronald Darby and Jadeveon Clowney have made it difficult for the handful of rookies or veterans on the roster bubble.

With the roster cutdown date set for Tuesday afternoon, we released the final 53-man roster prediction of the summer.

Baltimore is stacked, but there are difficult decisions at the quarterback, running back, defensive back, and linebacker positions.

With teams around the league already making roster cuts, we’re looking at the locks to make the Ravens’ 53-man roster.

Breaking down the final Ravens’ 53-man roster prediction ahead of cutdown deadline

We’re breaking down and analyzing the final Baltimore #Ravens 53-man roster prediction ahead of the cutdown deadline via @Thacover2NFL

With the roster cutdown date set for Tuesday afternoon, we release the final 53-man roster prediction of the summer.

Baltimore has a stacked roster, but difficult decisions to make at the quarterback, running back, defensive back, and linebacker positions.

With teams around the league already making roster cuts, we’re breaking down the final 53-man roster prediction of the preseason.

Ravens’ stock up, stock down ahead of NFL’s 53-man roster deadline

We’re looking who’s stock is up and who’s stock is down ahead of the Baltimore #Ravens 53-man roster cutdown ahead of the deadline via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens finished their preseason with a 1-2 record after a 26-20 loss to the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.

With the late Saturday night finish, Baltimore will now work to join the other 31-teams around the league who are trimming their rosters down to 53 ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.

We’re now 48 hours away from the roster deadline, and we’re assessing which stock is up, and which stock is down.

Ravens 53-man roster projection following preseason finale

We’re looking at one final Baltimore #Ravens’ 53-man roster roster projection ahead of Tuesday’s roster cutdown deadline via @Thacover2NFL

Baltimore (1-2), finished the preseason on a down note after Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask helped the Buccaneers jump out to an early 14-7 lead.

Josh Johnson started at quarterback for the Ravens against the Buccaneers first-team defense and looked sharp, going 6 of 9 passing for 95 yards and one touchdown before being replaced by Anthony Brown.

With the roster cutdown date set for Tuesday afternoon, here is the final 53-man roster prediction of the summer.

Takeaways and observations from Ravens 26-20 loss to Buccaneers in preseason finale

We’re looking at takeaways and observations from the Baltimore #Ravens 26-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the preseason finale via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens finished the 2023 preseason 1-2 after Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask helped the Buccaneers jump out to an early 14-7 lead.

Josh Johnson started at quarterback for Baltimore against Tampa’s first-team defense and looked sharp, going 6 of 9 passing for 95 yards and one touchdown before being replaced by Anthony Brown.

With the roster cutdown date set for Tuesday afternoon, here are takeaways and observations from the preseason finale.

Instant analysis and recap of Ravens 26-20 loss to Buccaneers in preseason finale

Instant analysis and recap of the Baltimore #Ravens 26-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in preseason finale via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens finished the 2023 preseason 1-2 after Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask helped the Buccaneers jump out to an early 14-7 lead.

The former Oklahoma star and No. 1 overall pick was 6-6 passing for 43 yards, including an 11-yard touchdown toss to Chris Godwin.

Josh Johnson started at quarterback for Baltimore against Tampa’s first-team defense and looked sharp, going 6 of 9 passing for 95 yards and one touchdown before being replaced by Anthony Brown.

After a rocky start that included another turnover, Brown was sharp, rebounding to complete 12 of 21 passes for 171 yards.

With the roster cutdown date set for Tuesday afternoon, here’s an instant analysis of the preseason finale.

Key takeaways from first half of Ravens preseason matchup vs. Buccaneers

We’re looking at key takeaways and observations as the Baltimore #Ravens trail the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17-10 in preseason finale via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens opened up strong, scoring on their first offensive drive, but then the defense allowed Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask to lead scoring drives that put Tampa Bay up 14-7 early.

With Baltimore’s starters and critical reserves sitting out, rookies and select veterans are playing to lock up a spot on one of the best rosters in the AFC.

Owen Wright had four carries for 31 yards; Charlie Kolar had three receptions for 41 yards; Laquon Treadwell had two for 33 yards and a touchdown, while James Proche had an excellent first half, logging two for 28 yards.

With one-half of football remaining, we’re looking at key takeaways and observations.

Ravens vs Bucs: 1 bold prediction for each offensive position group in preseason finale

1 bold prediction for each Baltimore #Ravens position group in preseason finale against Tampa Bay Buccaneers via @Thaocver2NFL

The Ravens are hours away from their final preseason matchup of the summer when they travel to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Baltimore added Jadeveon Clowney and Ronald Darby on defense, while Lamar Jackson will look to add more explosive plays to an offense featuring Odell Beckham Jr. and Zay Flowers.

With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at one bold prediction for each offensive prediction.