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Packers interested in Jonathan Taylor trade, but they need Quenton Nelson far more

The Packers have rumored interest in trading for Jonathan Taylor, but Quenton Nelson should be their No. 1 target at the trade deadline.

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 10:00 AM
Packers interested in Jonathan Taylor trade, but they need Quenton Nelson far more
Key Things to Know
  • Lombardi Ave argues the Packers should target Colts guard Quenton Nelson rather than running back Jonathan Taylor.
  • Green Bay is reportedly considering a trade offer for Taylor to boost its 32nd-ranked rushing attack.
  • The Packers have recorded just 419 rushing yards through seven games, ranking 30th in yards before contact.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Green Bay Packers are reportedly considering a trade for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor to bolster their struggling rushing attack. However, Lombardi Ave's Freddie Boston argues that Green Bay should prioritize trading for Colts All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson instead. Boston emphasizes that the team's historically poor ground game stems primarily from offensive line blocking issues rather than running back talent.

Green Bay ranks 32nd in rushing yards per game and has generated only 419 rushing yards through seven games, the second-fewest in the past 35 years according to ESPN Research. Nelson is in the final year of his contract with the 2-5 Colts, which the author notes could make the veteran offensive lineman a realistic target ahead of the November 10 trade deadline.

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