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General manager Brian Gutekunst of the Green Bay Packers speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The Green Bay Packers have gone through an NFL offseason of change so far this year. Quite a few players have left the team to sign elsewhere.
Among the players heading out of town are linebacker Quay Walker, quarterback Malik Willis, running back Emanuel Wilson, cornerback Nate Hobbs, pass rusher Rashan Gary, offensive lineman Elgton Jenkings, wide receiver Romeo Doubs, and more.
So far in free agency, the Packers have only made one high-impact move. They were able to sign defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to a two-year deal following his release from the NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings. Fans are hoping to see Brian Gutekunst and the front office bring in more talent.
With that being said, the need for a backup quarterback persists. Following Willis signing a lucrative contract with the Miami Dolphins, Green Bay will need to bring in a quality backup behind Jordan Love.
Keeping that in mind, the Packers have been linked to a former Super Bowl winning quarterback option.
Green Bay Packers Linked to Former Super Bowl Winning QB
Plenty of names have been brought up as backup quarterback options for Green Bay. A copule of those names include Justin Fields and Cooper Rush.
However, another name has been thrown into the mix as an option.
Wendell Ferreira of AtoZ Sports has suggested Joe Flacco. He would give the Packers a consistent presence behind Love and would be more than capable of stepping in and starting if called upon.
“Some rumors connected the Packers to Jimmy Garoppolo ahead of free agency, so the former 49er and Ram would be the most likely backup QB signed. But Joe Flacco is a better option because of his arm and his knowledge of the game to help Jordan Love,” Ferreira wrote.
“After Day 2, we put Kyler Murray and Geno Smith on this list, but Smith went to the New York Jets and it sounds like Murray will inevitably end up starting for the Minnesota Vikings.”
Joe Flacco Would Make a Lot of Sense for the Packers
Flacco has had a long and successful NFL career. He even won a Super Bowl back in the 2012 season with the Baltimore Ravens.
Last season split between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals, Flacco played in 13 total games. He completed 60.3 percent of his pass attempts for 2,479 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
Gone are the days of the 41-year-old quarterback being a legitimate every week starter. However, he is exactly the kind of target for contenders who want a backup who could produce a quality start or two throughout the season.
Adding Flacco wouldn’t break the bank for Green Bay. Assuming the price is right on a one-year deal, the Packers would be wise to consider Flacco as an option behind Love.