Packers Told To Call AFC Franchise About Trade For Ex 2nd Round RB
The Green Bay Packers are currently top of both the NFC North and the NFC conference as a whole.
But after two unconvincing victories against the Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati Bengals and Kyler Murray-less Arizona Cardinals (although that may have been an advantage for Arizona), the team needs to step up if they are to pave the way for a deep playoff run this postseason.
With the trade deadline approaching, rumors have swirled about contenders like Green Bay making moves for one or two players to consolidate the rosters and fill holes in the small areas of deficiency they may have.
And according to one analyst – The Leap’s Peter Bukowski – the Packers should look to add another name at running back, New York Jets‘ former second round pick, Breece Hall.
“I’m with the injuries to [2024 third round pick] MarShawn Lloyd,” Bukowski posted on Tuesday, “I would at least call on Hall to see what it would cost.”
The New York Jets Could Be Willing To Move Off Of Breece Hall
The once ultra-promising Hall, who many believed could be a future Pro Bowler or All-Pro at the centerpiece of a new Jets offense, did not manage to fully kick on in years two and three after tearing his ACL and meniscus mid-way through his impressive rookie season.
Hall has not been bad by any means, averaging 4.6 yards per carry on his career, and nearly 1600 yards from scrimmage in his Sophomore campaign in 2023. Yet in 2025, new head coach, Aaron Glenn mentioned that the team would move towards a running back by committee operation on offense.
Despite the season-ending injury to 2024 fourth round RB, Braelon Allen, Hall has still yet to see a large proportion of the carries on a regular basis. In week 7 against the Carolina Panthers, the Iowa State product saw 54% of the snaps on offense to third-stringer, Isaiah Davis‘ 46% – although he did receive the lions share of the actual carries on the ground.
Packers Could Use Another Piece At Running Back Alongside Jacobs
As Bukowski notes, the team have been short 2024 third round pick, MarShawn Lloyd for almost the entirety of his stint in the pros – at least during the actual regular and post-season. Josh Jacobs‘ efficacy has decreased since his first year with the organization, with his yards per carry decreasing form 4.4 in 2024 to 3.7 this season.
Emanuel Wilson has little experience leading a rushing attack, in case Jacobs goes down with an injury. And although he is a reasonably strong depth option, it could be that Matt LaFleur desires a true RB 1A/B tandem for his run-heavy offense, much like he utilized during the prime Aaron Rodgers years with a duo combination of Aaron Jones, Jamaal Williams and AJ Dillon.
With Jordan Love still in his development stage, coming into his third year as a starter – despite it being his sixth year in the league, having the backbone of an effective reliable run game will be critical to Green Bay if they are to mount a serious Super Bowl challenge this January.
Steelers Part Ways with Injured Offensive Lineman Gareth Warren
PITTSBURGH — After an injury knocked a rookie Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman out of action, his time with the organization has officially come to an end. The Steelers waived Gareth Warren, a massive, 22-year-old offensive tackle, according to the NFL's transaction list.
The move comes after Warren was injured during the Steelers’ second preseason game. Diving for a loose ball, he received a concussion and was unable to return for the rest of preseason action. After being waived with the final roster cuts, the team placed him on the Reserved/Injured List. Now healthy, the team is parting ways with him altogether.
With this designation, Warren is now free to sign with any other NFL team.
Unexpected Rise
Warren joined the Steelers after going undrafted during the 2025 NFL Draft. The 6’6”, 330-pound tackle was passed over after finishing his collegiate career at the FCS school Lindenwood. With several NFL teams interested in signing him as an undrafted free agent, he chose to sign in
The step was a continuation of Warren’s rise up the ranks. Born in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, he was a standout player at Kealakaehe High School before becoming joining the Lindenwood Lions. As a junior, he was a part of an offensive line that dominated the conference and FCS competition. The Lions averaged 39.5 points per game and 509.1 yards per game, both tops in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC).
Lack of Opportunity
Despite showing promise and potential, the road to a spot on the 53-man roster was long. And the road to becoming an impact player at the tackle position even longer.
It’s no disrespect to Warren, but he’s an unrefined player in need of further development and more attention in order to take that next step. Receiving that in Pittsburgh was a low possibility.
The Steelers have two young tackles they fully believe in already. Troy Fautanu has already become an unquestioned staple on the right side, despite this being his first year of playing regular season games in the NFL.
Broderick Jones has similarly gained more and more trust from the Steelers’ coaching staff and starting quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. He and Fautanu haven’t allowed a sack in two straight games, and the offensive line is gelling more and more as the season progresses.
Behind Jones and Fautanu, the Steelers also have veterans like Dylan Cook and Andrus Peat that can step up in the case of injury.
The result is a crowded path for Warren to become an NFL player, and the Steelers are now giving him the chance to catch on somewhere else.
