April 28, 2022 at 4:14pm CST by Sam Robinson
That packerThe streak of not drafting a wide receiver in Round 1 has crossed 20 years, but they might be ready to crack it in a couple of hours. After trading Davante Adams and rent Marquez Valdes scantling Walk in Free Agency, Green Bay enters the draft with a glaring need for that position. The team is examining trade-up scenarios ahead of Round 1, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero tweets. The Packers, who hold picks #22 and 28, risk having the top receivers taken ahead of them. DrakeLondon, Garret Wilson, Chris Olav and Jamesson Williams could all go off the board in the first half of Round 1. Other receivers are also firmly on the first round radar. The Packers traded below GM in the first round Brian Gutekunstdoing for Jordan love two years ago. That accurate selection prevented the pack from landing a first-round receiver to pair with Adams, and the team’s effort to advance in the 2020 second-round failed. Can Gutekunst and Co. close a deal tonight?
Hours before round one, here’s the latest draft buzz:
- Although the Giants are less likely to seek out a premature breakup Kadarius Toneyyou shop Darius Slayton. The new Big Blue regime could be open to a splashy receiver addition tonight. A Giants-Williams connection surfaced ahead of Round 1, Breer adds. Williams would appear to be in play with the Giants’ No. 7 pick, with the team closely linked with a No. 5 tackle. The Giants are also open to trading from the 7 slot, with ESPN’s Dianna Russini confirming that remains the case (Twitter shortcut). A relegation could keep them in the game for Williams, whose ACL rupture (and expected remain on the PUP list) may not stop a rebuild team like the Giants from pulling the trigger.
- add the cowboys to the list of teams trying to get promoted, via ProFootballNetwork.com’s Tony Pauline (on Twitter). Jerry Jones recently said he would approve a trade-up maneuver, and a Wednesday night report suggested Dallas is interested in tackles charles cross and Trevor Penning, along with London. A trade for Cross or London might be unrealistic unless the Cowboys are willing to trade into the top 10. The Giants are closely linked with Cross at No. 5. Penning could still be on the board halfway through the first round. However.
- Although the Eagle‘ Trade-up efforts can be good Kayvon ThibodeauxDepending on how far the defensive end falls, other teams anticipate a possible Philly move to address a different defensive point. Competitors believe a move for the Eagles into the top 10 would be for a cornerback, SI.com’s Albert Breer tweets. The hosts were the Eagles Ahmed Gardner on a “30” visit and made a game for Stephen Gilmore in free agency. roster kill Darius As a top corner, the Eagles should be expected to make a notable addition to the position. A jump from No. 15 into the top 10 would almost certainly be necessary to land Gardner or Stingley, both of which have been consistently linked to top 10 landing spots.
- Rumor has it they’re preparing a swap that bosses don’t look likely to advance to the top half of the first round. They have told teams in the top 15 that such a move would be too steep, Breer adds. The Chiefs have No. 29 and No. 30 picks in the first round. Receiver is expected to be in the game for the perennial AFC West champions, who have also been linked with pass-rushing assist.