The Green Bay Packers’ running game has been stuck in neutral, and that has opened the door to a possible trade idea involving a young back in Las Vegas.
Ashton Jeanty, the Raiders’ former top-10 draft pick, has not settled in quickly at the NFL level, and that uneven start is part of why Christopher Kline of FanSided floated him as a possible fit for Green Bay. Kline wrote, “That said, talent does matter.
Jeanty has the juice to give the Packers an edge they currently lack. He can also give Love a pressure-release valve closer to the line of scrimmage as a receiver, so the benefits are manifold,”
The Packers have had trouble finding steady production on the ground all season, and Josh Jacobs’ situation only adds to the uncertainty. Jacobs returned last week and gave the rushing attack a modest lift, but he also finished with just 39 yards on 21 carries. He could still face disciplinary action from the NFL, which could lead to another absence after he spent the first six games on the commissioner’s exempt list.
Jeanty’s usage in Las Vegas has also been uneven. In Week 8, he played 25 snaps, while Mike Washington handled 39. The Raiders drafted Jeanty sixth overall in 2025, but his rookie year has been a mixed bag: 266 carries for 975 yards, a 3.7 yards-per-carry average, and a 41% success rate.
The early returns this season haven’t been much cleaner. Through the first seven weeks, Jeanty had 328 rushing yards on 106 attempts, and his success rate sat at 44%. Even with a new coaching staff under Klint Kubiak, the rookie still hasn’t found a consistent role in the offense.
Green Bay has also been tied to Jonathan Taylor in trade chatter, but landing the Colts back would likely cost at least a first-round pick. Jeanty would bring more uncertainty, but he may also be easier to acquire.
If Las Vegas is willing to listen or Green Bay puts together the right offer, the two sides could have a path to a deal.
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