There is growing speculation that the Green Bay Packers will move on from cornerback, during the 2025 NFL offseason. However, could they leverage him in a trade to address another key need—acquiring a true No. 1 wide receiver?
Former Packers quarterback, now with Bleacher Report, recently analyzed potential “win-win” trade scenarios for NFL teams in 2025. He suggested an intriguing possibility: Green Bay sending Him to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for wide receiver, who is entering the final year of his $72 million contract.
“The Packers are the type of organization—I can confirm—that will trade a player, even a star, just to move on,” Benkert said on B/R’s NFL Daily Live Show. “It’s clear they need a No. 1 receiver, and DK Metcalf fits that mold in Green Bay. He’s a big-bodied target who can win one-on-one matchups, block when teams stack the box, and thrive in cold weather. This swap could make a lot of sense.”
Jaire Alexander’s Uncertain Future in Green Bay
Alexander’s status is one of the major storylines for the Packers this offseason, but all signs point to his departure being a matter of when, not if. While he has been one of the team’s top defenders since being drafted by general manager Brian Gutekunst in 2018, injuries have limited him to just seven games in each of the last two seasons—an issue for a veteran making $21 million per year.
Reports suggest the Packers are prepared to move on. According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, “there are strong indications that Alexander’s time in Green Bay will end without him playing another down.” The main question is whether the team can find a trade partner or if they will simply release him.
Financially, moving Alexander won’t be easy. He carries cap hits of $24.9 million in 2025 and $27.3 million in 2026, according to Over the Cap. However, a post-June 1 release would free up roughly $17 million in cap space this year—though the savings wouldn’t come until after free agency.