The Packers are still shopping for help up front, and one name that surfaced before the Nov. 10 trade deadline was Indianapolis Colts lineman Matt Goncalves.
According to team reporter Easton Butler, Green Bay reached out to Indianapolis on Nov. 9 to ask about the versatile blocker, who has experience at guard and both tackle spots. Butler also made it clear the move was not viewed as likely.
“The Packers have called the Colts OL Matt Goncalves, per a source. Goncalves is unlikely to be moved,” wrote the Packers insider.
Green Bay’s inquiry came ahead of the 4 p.m. ET deadline on Nov. 10, as the team continued looking for ways to bolster its offensive line depth. Goncalves’ ability to line up in multiple spots makes him an appealing fit on paper for a Packers group that could use more flexibility in the trenches.
Indianapolis selected Goncalves 79th overall in 2024, and he entered the league at 25 years old. The 6-foot-6, 317-pound lineman appeared in all 17 games as a rookie and made seven starts, splitting time between left tackle and right tackle. His background at Pittsburgh added to that versatility, with 24 college starts total - 13 at right tackle and 11 at left tackle.
The Colts moved Goncalves inside in 2025, and he handled the transition by starting all 17 games at right guard while playing 1,008 snaps. During the offseason, he also spent time working with former Chicago Bears center Olin Kreutz, focusing on the strength and technique needed for interior line play.
For Green Bay, Goncalves would offer options. He could compete for an interior job and also serve as a backup at tackle.
Whether the Packers viewed him as a possible starter or simply a depth piece wasn’t clear, but the reported call showed they were at least checking on the possibility. Butler’s reporting, though, pointed toward a deal that was unlikely to happen.
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