The Packers’ uneven start has already pushed one of their Pro Bowlers into the trade conversation.
Green Bay sits at 1-2, and it could just as easily be 0-3 if not for the Week 2 comeback against the New York Jets. Through three games, the team hasn’t looked sharp on either side of the ball, and the offensive line has been a particular problem.
Even with only Week 4 here, that kind of early-season mess can linger if it isn’t cleaned up quickly. The Packers still believe they can straighten things out and make a run at a Super Bowl title, but the roster has also been hit hard by injuries, which opens the door to some bigger-picture thinking.
That’s where Keisean Nixon comes in.
Nixon, a Pro Bowler for Green Bay last season, is in the final year of his contract, and that alone makes him a name worth watching. ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano included Nixon as a potential player the Packers could move this year, which adds some real smoke to the idea.
It’s not a guarantee that he gets dealt, but the logic is easy to see. If Green Bay thinks the season could still go sideways, turning a veteran into future draft capital starts to make sense.
Nixon has been as dependable as they come. He has played in all 17 games for the Packers in each of the past four seasons and has picked off at least one pass every year. Last season, he finished with 72 total tackles, one interception, and one fumble recovery.
He also brings value beyond defense, since he can help as a kick returner on special teams. That kind of versatility is exactly why he’d draw interest if Green Bay decides to listen.
For now, the Packers still have time to change the direction of the season. But if the losses keep piling up, Nixon’s name is the kind of one that could surface again and again before the trade deadline.
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