The Green Bay Packers have already taken one massive swing with Micah Parsons, but after the way Week 1 went, there’s now a case for going even bigger. The pass rush is the obvious pressure point, and with Parsons out, the concern is simple: where is the heat coming from? Lukas Van Ness has flashed encouraging signs, but the unit still doesn’t have the kind of depth you’d want behind him.
That’s why Maxx Crosby has been floated as the next blockbuster target.
Crosby was dealt to the Baltimore Ravens earlier this year, but that move fell apart because of Baltimore’s health concerns. He wasted no time showing he’s healthy, piling up 1.5 sacks in Las Vegas’ season-opening win. Even so, the Raiders are still expected to be in a rebuilding year, and one victory isn’t likely to change that outlook.
For Green Bay, the fit is easy to imagine. The Packers have already pushed their chips in by bringing in Parsons, and adding Crosby would double down on that approach. It would give them what could be the league’s best edge-rushing duo, while also giving Van Ness a more natural role as the third option off the edge.
The upside is obvious: a defense built around Parsons and Crosby could pair with the Packers’ offensive core to put them right back in the Super Bowl conversation. The only real question is whether Las Vegas would wait for a bidding war as the trade deadline approaches. Big deals this early in the season are unusual, but the Packers’ front office has a reputation for being savvy enough to chase a player who has already been traded once this year.
There’s no need for panic in Green Bay. But after last year’s playoff loss and the ugly look of Week 1, it’s clear the roster could use another jolt.
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Parsons also drew some extra attention with a social media photo from MetLife Stadium alongside a fellow Penn State alum, a small reminder of how closely fans are watching his progress. He is expected to be cleared to practice in Week 3, which would give him two weeks before he can return to game action, keeping the focus on when Green Bay can finally get one of its biggest names back on the field. [Read more 🡒]