Packers Encouraged To Trade For All-Pro Defensive Lineman Ahead Of Deadline
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Green Bay Packers general manager, Brian Gutekunst, looking on prior to the game against the Detroit Lions on September 7, 2025.
The Green Bay Packers, coming off what was probably a closer than it should have been win against the Joe Flacco-led Cincinnati Bengals, could start looking to the trade market to find that final missing piece to push the team towards their first Super Bowl championship since 2011.
With some proposing the team find a corner or running back, CBS’ Garrett Podell has a different idea.
In his piece on Wednesday, in which he outlines one trade that each broad Super Bowl contender should make to give them that final push towards a Lombardi Trophy, he pairs Green Bay up with none other than 39-year old veteran defensive tackle, Calais Campbell.
Packers Proposed To Add 39-Year Old Veteran DL
Although the Packers already made a high-profile offseason move for edge rusher, Micah Parsons, giving up two future first round picks in the process – Green Bay could probably use help on the interior alongside Devonte Wyatt, especially after losing Kenny Clark to the Dallas Cowboys in the Parsons trade.
“The Packers’ pass rush has certainly been bolstered by the addition of All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons (29 quarterback pressures in 2025, tied for fourth-most in the NFL) despite the four-time Pro Bowler missing all of training with the Dallas Cowboys in a contract holdout.” Podell wrote. “Green Bay ranks ninth in the NFL quarterback pressure rate (39.8%) and eighth in quarterback pressures (86).
However, the team’s sack numbers could be improved with the Packers’ 12 teams sacks tied for 19th in the NFL and their 5.6% sack rate standing at 20th in the league. Starting defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt’s knee injury in Week 4 at the Cowboys caused him to be ruled out of the Packers’ Week 6 win over the Bengals despite having a Week 5 bye.”
Calais Campbell Has Remained Incredibly Durable In Recent Years
Once an All-Pro caliber player – a recognition that he was selected for three times of course of his monumental now-18 year career – Campbell has remained an exceptionally productive defensive lineman well into his 30s, posting at least five sacks in each of the past three seasons; a feat that is far from a given for a defensive lineman who spends the majority of his time now on the interior.
“Green Bay should bolster the interior of its pass rush by trading for ageless wonder and six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Calais Campbell. His Arizona Cardinals are off to a 2-4 start, and Campbell is 39 years old. It doesn’t make any sense for him to waste what could be his 18th and final NFL season on a team that appears doomed to miss the postseason.
Acquiring Campbell could create more knock back for the Packers in the middle of the line of scrimmage while Wyatt is out, thus creating more sack opportunities for Parsons, Pro Bowl edge rusher Rashan Gary and others. This is an inexpensive trade that Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst should make.”
Adding a strong, winning veteran presence to the locker room; especially one who has remained incredibly durable over the latter course of his career, starting every game dating back to the start of the 2023 season; can only be a good thing for a Packers defense that otherwise has sky-high potential.
Jayden Daniels Quietly Pays Off Student Loan Debt for Entire LSU Class of 2020 — No Cameras, Just Impact
Washington, D.C. — October 2025 — Known for his explosive play on the field,
Multiple sources close to the university confirmed that Daniels’ foundation covered more than
“Jayden didn’t want anyone to know about this,” said an LSU official. “He simply wanted to help his fellow Tigers, and that’s exactly what he did. This is a testament to who he is, both as a football player and as a person.”
Daniels’ journey to becoming one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL began at LSU, where he spent two years from 2018-2020 before transferring to Washington. During his time with the Tigers, Daniels displayed the same leadership and determination that would eventually make him a star in the NFL, leading LSU to multiple bowl games and a memorable performance in the SEC Championship game.
LSU officials coordinated with Daniels' team to identify graduates from the 2020 class still carrying student loan debt. Within a matter of weeks, those debts were completely cleared. Graduates received letters from the university informing them of the generous donation, with Daniels’ name revealed only later.
One grateful graduate shared, “I honestly didn’t know what to think when I received the letter — I thought it was a mistake. But when I found out Jayden Daniels did this, I was speechless. This is going to change so many lives.”
In addition to his incredible performance on the field, Daniels has always been an advocate for giving back to the community. He has supported local charities, worked with youth mentorship programs, and funded scholarships for underprivileged students. His actions have made a significant impact, not just in football but in the lives of many young people.
As news of his latest act of generosity spreads, fans are beginning to see Daniels in a new light — not just as an NFL quarterback, but as a champion of kindness
