Packers Encouraged To Trade For All-Pro Defensive Lineman Ahead Of Deadline
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.
Emmitt Smith Opens Up About the Pressures of Being “the Man of the House” in Modern Times
Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith has recently drawn attention for his candid reflections on the challenges of balancing modern family life. While the NFL icon didn’t confirm any major relationship issues, his comments sparked widespread discussion about how traditional expectations for men and women have evolved — and sometimes, collided.
“She wanted me to be both the provider and the housekeeper”
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According to Smith’s words circulating on social media, he expressed frustration about the conflicting expectations placed upon him:
“She wanted me to be the financial provider and also handle all the housework. Then she said modern women doing chores is oppression from the patriarchy. That just doesn’t make sense to me.”
His quote quickly went viral, igniting debates on social media about gender dynamics and the pressures both partners face in today’s relationships.
Fans and followers are split
The reaction from fans — especially those within the
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Supporters of Smith argued that even the strongest men can’t shoulder every burden at once — financial, emotional, and domestic.
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Others disagreed
, suggesting that Smith’s statement reflected outdated thinking and that shared household responsibilities shouldn’t be tied to gender roles.
Regardless of where one stands, Emmitt Smith’s story has reignited an age-old question:
What does it really mean to “be a man” in a modern relationship?
A legend still standing tall
Known for his unmatched durability and consistency, Emmitt Smith remains the NFL’s all-time leading rusher and a three-time Super Bowl champion. Fans admire him not just for his football achievements, but for his discipline and perseverance — qualities that now seem to echo in his off-field reflections.
His words reveal not frustration alone, but a deeper search for balance between career, family, and personal values — something millions of people, athletes or not, can relate to.
The bigger picture
Emmitt Smith’s remarks aren’t just about chores or gender expectations — they highlight how relationships today are redefining what equality and partnership really mean. Even those who once conquered the gridiron still find themselves facing a different kind of challenge: maintaining harmony at home in a world that’s constantly changing.
