Packers' Trade Target Not Moved at 2026 Trade Deadline

The Green Bay Packers did not make a trade at the deadline to improve the roster for a Super Bowl run. The Packers did show some interest in high-profile players, including star running back Jonathan Taylor.

However, the Indianapolis Colts decided to keep Taylor and could revisit trading him in the offseason. Taylor would've been a major addition to Green Bay's offense, as their run game has been atrocious. 

A significant part of that is due to the Packers' offensive line struggles, but they could also use an upgrade at running back. Josh Jacobs missed the start of the season on the Commissioner's Exempt List and now has a fractured finger. 

In the three games Jacobs appeared in, he had 80 yards and a touchdown on 36 carries. Taylor would've been a dynamic addition to the backfield for the 2026 season and beyond.

In nine games in 2026, Taylor has rushed for 656 yards and eight touchdowns while catching 26 passes for 220 yards. The 27-year-old star running back could be a trade target for Green Bay once again in the offseason, depending on how the season ends.

The Packers will now shift their focus to contending with their current roster, as they have played at a high level lately. Green Bay holds a 6-3 record and would be in the postseason if the season ended today, but they are in last place in the NFC North, as the Chicago Bears are 7-2, the Detroit Lions are 6-2, and the Minnesota Vikings are 6-2.

The divisional matchups down the stretch will be pivotal for the Packers to have any chance of winning the NFC North. That run will start with a matchup against the Vikings on Sunday, who have one of the best defenses in the league.

Since Green Bay did not trade for another running back, they will continue to lean heavily on Jordan Love and the passing attack. Love is having an MVP-caliber season, completing 63 percent of his passes for 2,618 yards, 19 touchdowns, and six interceptions. He has also rushed for 23 yards and two touchdowns.

Love has connected often with his two top receivers, Christian Watson and Matthew Golden. Watson has 49 receptions for 879 yards and seven touchdowns, while Golden has 53 receptions for 783 yards and five touchdowns.

Green Bay's passing game will continue to be the focus on offense, but they will need to establish the run game in some fashion to make a deep run in the postseason.