The Green Bay Packers probably wouldn't make this trade, right?
The Green Bay Packers are 4-1-1 heading into their Week 8 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and while they are in first place in the NFC North, it's clear that some problems exist.
The Packers' offense isn't exactly humming, and while their defense has been mostly staunch as a whole, their secondary is a bit questionable.
As a result, many are expecting Green Bay to make a move or two before the NFL trade deadline, but Josh Weil of Pro Football Network has pitched a rather strange potential trade target for the club: Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane.
"I wrote a piece about why the Chicago Bears would be an excellent fit for Achane here, but it is now being reported that their arch-rivals, the Green Bay Packers, have inquired about bringing in Achane," Weil wrote. "With these two teams as the top candidates for his services, a move of Achane could very well play a part in deciding the NFL’s best division right now, the NFC North."
The Packers' interest in Achane is slightly odd given that they already have Josh Jacobs in their backfield, and Emanuel Wilson is a very capable backup. Jacobs hasn't been great this year, but he is clearly a lead back and will remain one for Green Bay this season.
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane. Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images.Achane is unquestionably explosive. He has rushed for 472 yards and three touchdowns on 5.3 yards per carry while hauling in 32 receptions for 211 yards and three scores this season.
To be quite frank, he has been one of the league's most versatile weapons thus far in 2025, and since entering the NFL in 2023, he has averaged a robust 5.5 yards per rushing attempt.
But here's the problem: Achane is going to be rather expensive in terms of draft capital. He is just 24 years old and still has another year remaining on his contract, so the Dolphins don't have to be in any sort of rush to trade him.
Miami can be very patient with Achane and hold out for a second-round pick, and considering the Packers already moved a pair of first-rounders for Micah Parsons shortly before the regular season began, it wouldn't make much sense for the typically conservative Brian Gutekunst to jettison a second-round selection, as well, especially for a luxury piece.
Make no mistake: Achane is really good, but Green Bay doesn't need him. Jacobs is just fine in the backfield, and the Packers are getting wide receiver Christian Watson back. Fellow wide out Jayden Reed is returning later in the season, too.
Basically, Green Bay has reinforcements on the way, so there is no need to part with valuable draft assets for Achane.