The Green Bay Packers have found several exciting young receivers, but a trade proposal suggests that the team could acquire a Tee Higgins before the 2024 NFL Draft.
Sayre Bedinger with Lombardi Ave shared their latest seven-round mock draft, which involved a trade for the star wide receiver from the Cincinnati Bengals .
Packers receive: WR Tee Higgins
Bengals receive: 2024 second-round pick, future draft pick
“The Packers showed that they are willing to trade established players to bring in better talent,” Bedinger explained. “Adding Higgins to their passing game would significantly enhance Green Bay’s offense. If Higgins is available, the Packers would be wise to pursue him.” Josh Jacobs Tee Higgins Could Be on the Move
Regardless of the Packers' interest, the 25-year-old could potentially play for a new team in 2024 or 2025.
A former second-round pick from Clemson, Higgins has been a dependable weapon for the Bengals, amassing 257 receptions for 3,684 yards and 24 touchdowns in four seasons. However, he has not been able to secure a long-term contract extension.
Instead of extending him, the Bengals have given Higgins a
$21.8 million deal for 2024, which has not sat well with him. As a result, he has requested a trade to a new team. Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin
has not ruled out a potential trade. However, head coach Zac Taylor has expressed his intention to have Higgins on the team for the 2024 season. Although there have been no developments in a potential Higgins trade, there is still plenty of time left in the offseason. If they are unable to reach an extension for their star wide receiver, the Bengals could continue trade negotiations up until the halfway point of the 2024 season.
Do the Packers Need Another Wide Receiver?
The Packers' general manager, Brian Gutekunst, may be interested in adding a more experienced receiver, but the team already has numerous talented young players in that position.
Christian Watson
A healthy could be a major threat in Green Bay’s offense following a strong rookie season. However, he was mostly sidelined in 2023 due to lingering hamstring issues. He is looking for a breakout third season if he can remain healthy. emerged as one of Green Bay’s most reliable touchdown scorers last year. He caught eight touchdowns on just 59 receptions and added another 234 yards and a score on 10 playoff catches.
Romeo Doubs Rookies and lesser known players also made an impact last year.
Dontayvion Wicks Jayden Reed and and Minnesoto Vikings With a multitude of young wide receivers still developing, Gutekunst may believe it's best to allow these players to continue developing alongside.
The Green Bay Packers have many selections in the 2024 NFL Draft, but they might want to trade some of those picks to get a wide receiver such as Tee Higgins. Jordan Love.
