With the NFL trade deadline approaching on November 5, speculation is swirling around potential moves teams could make to bolster their rosters. One team that could be active during this period is the Green Bay Packers, led by general manager Brian Gutekunst. However, not every trade proposal is a good fit for the Packers, as highlighted by FanSided’s Rucker Haringey in a recent article. Haringey suggested a hypothetical blockbuster trade that would send Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp from the Los Angeles Rams to Green Bay, but he advised the Packers to steer clear of such a move.

The proposed trade would have the Packers receiving Kupp in exchange for a 2025 first-round pick. On paper, it may seem like a tempting deal for Green Bay, as Kupp would provide the team with the No. 1 wide receiver they currently lack. “Kupp would give the Packers just the sort of No. 1 wide receiver their depth chart sorely lacks at the moment,” Haringey noted. However, he cautioned that the Rams are well aware of Kupp’s value and are unlikely to let him go easily. Kupp played a key role in the Rams’ Super Bowl victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, earning the MVP title, but his recent injury history adds risk to the trade.

Haringey emphasized that despite Kupp’s immense talent, the Packers would be wise to avoid making this deal. His age, salary, and injury concerns make giving up a first-round pick too steep of a price for Green Bay. “They can hang on to the first-round pick required to secure Kupp and spend it on a cheaper option in next April’s draft. That player might not turn out to be as good as Kupp but he will be younger and presumably more durable,” Haringey wrote.

Moreover, the Packers have built a roster with a number of young, talented receivers, and appear comfortable with their current group, even without a clear No. 1 option. Gutekunst has shown little inclination to part with valuable draft capital, especially for a player with as many variables as Kupp. Instead, Green Bay seems to prefer spreading the ball among several receivers, making the acquisition of Kupp less of a priority.