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Three possible TE trade targets for the Packers
Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

A new report relays the Green Bay Packers could target a tight end instead of a wide receiver to give their struggling pass game a boost to try and save their season.

The Pack’s season has quickly spiraled out of control after losing three straight and falling under .500 after seven games.

While the Packers are typically not active during the trade deadline, things are getting dire in Green Bay. The passing game has struggled mightly despite the reigning NFL MVP being under center. Now may be the time to break from the norms.

A new report from ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano suggests that Green Bay may not target a receiver at the deadline — as many have assumed — and could actually look to improve the tight end spot.

3 tight ends Green Bay Packers could target

Starting tight end Robert Tonyan has been nonexistent for the most part in the Packers offense this season. His best game came in the team’s horrid Week 6 loss to the Jets when he racked up a season-high 90 yards. However, for the rest of the season, he amassed 37 yards or less in each game and has just one touchdown.

If Green Bay does make a deal for a TE, who are the possible options?

Mike Gesicki

In his report, Graziano suggested Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki. He is one of the most notable talents in the position and has been rumored to be available. After a career year in 2021 (73 catches for 780 yards), the six-year veteran has had a disappointing showing in 2022 with just 18 catches for 197 yards. However, he does have three TDs on the season and has long been viewed as a talented receiver at the spot.

Albert Okwuegbunam

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam is a player many have speculated could be on the trade block. The team was hoping for him to take a big jump forward in his third season with Russell Wilson as his new starting QB. However, the 24-year-old has underperformed. Of course, that is the case for the entire offense, and there is a belief around the league that the Missouri standout still has a lot of untapped potential.

Darren Waller

After getting a new three-year, $51 million contract before the start of the season, Darren Waller has had a disappointing season in 2022. He only has 16 receptions for 175 yards and one touchdown in five games this season.

While it would be surprising for the Raiders to move Waller, a lot of players could be up for grabs if they lose to the New Orleans Saints and fall to 2-5 on Sunday. There is a great deal of potential in a possible Rodgers-to-Waller combination.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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