The Green Bay Packers have a variety of needs that need to address on their roster this off-season. This is especially true on the defensive side of the ball. While the Packers had a top-ten defense in the NFL last year, their cornerbacks did not perform up to expectations and their defensive line lacked suitable depth, especially after Devonte Wyatt got hurt.
Indeed, cornerback and defensive tackle have been identified by many to be Green Bay’s biggest positional needs this offseason, though offensive line depth could also be considered. But with Wyatt coming back from his injury, that position appears to be in better shape than cornerback where the regular players were, in a word, disappointing.
Thus, a recent article on Bleacher Report that identifies each NFL team’s dream trade target has the Packers going for a former Georgia star.
Green Bay Packers urged to trade for cornerback Tyson Campbell
Nov 23, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Tyson Campbell (7) against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Going into 2025, the Packers planned on starting Keisean Nixon as their top cornerback while using Carrington Valentine and Nate Hobbs as their other boundary corners. Hobbs, who was given a big contract in free agency, was injured for a fair portion of the season and did not play well even when he was healthy.
Nixon had 17 pass breakups and was named to the Pro Bowl, but consistently gave up big plays. While he is a solid second or third option in the secondary, it was plain to see that Green Bay needs to improve the room as a whole.
As such, Bleacher Report believes the Packers should try to trade for Cleveland Browns defensive back Tyson Campbell:
“The Green Bay Packers’ boundary cornerbacks struggled in coverage last season. Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine and Nate Hobbs all allowed passer ratingsabove 105. Valentine surrendered seven touchdowns in coverage, and Nixon gave up six. Hobbs missed six games because of injuries.
“Green Bay should be aggressive on the trade market for a cornerback who can lead a below-average group. New Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon has experience as a cornerbacks coach; he could help a young secondary defender reach his peak potential.
“The Packers can inquire about Tyson Campbell, a 25-year-old who bounced between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns last season. He benefitted from a change of scenery,allowingthree touchdowns and an 84.8 passer rating in 12 games with the Browns, compared to giving up three touchdowns and a 106.4 passer rating in five outings with the Jaguars.
“This offseason, Cleveland hired a new coaching staff, so there’s no guarantee that Campbell fits into the team’s short-term plans. If not, the five-year veteran could be available on the trade block and find a long-term home elsewhere. Given the Packers’ need for an upgrade at cornerback, Green Bay would be a potential landing spot.”
Indeed, Green Bay will certainly be looking to add any number of cornerbacks for the reasons stated above. However, trading for Campbell may be out of the realm of reality for the Packers because of one simple fact: draft capital.
Prior to the 2025 NFL season, Green Bay sent their 2026 and 2027 first round picks to the Dallas Cowboys in the Micah Parsons trade. Since they do not have a first round pick for the next two years, they will be extra protective of the picks that they do have.
Acquiring Campbell may not cost more than a day-three pick, but one can hardly see general manager Brian Gutekunst even parting with one of those at this point.
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