Rodgers: Packers 'in the mix' for possible Samuel trade

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers hinted during the NFL Draft at the team's interest in acquiring wideout Deebo Samuel. Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Aaron Rodgers: Packers have been 'in the mix' for possible Deebo Samuel trade

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Apr 29, 2022 9:32 AM ET

Now that the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft is complete and Deebo Samuel is still a member of the San Francisco 49ers, the likelihood of the All-Pro being traded may be shrinking. During the first round on Thursday night though, Green Bay Packers four-time MVP quarterback addressed Samuel's situation during his appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show."

Aaron Rodgers said on the @PatMcAfeeShow that the #Packers have been "in the mix" for a possible trade for Deebo Samuel, though he conceded the #49ers seem unwilling to part with the WR.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 29, 2022

On paper, the Packers would appear to having a glaring weakness at the wide receiver position heading into the 2022 campaign. In March, Green Bay traded All-Pro Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders and also saw Marquez Valdes-Scantling sign with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Rodgers also talked about the departure of Adams on Thursday night. The duo had spent the last eight years lighting up NFL scoreboards for the Packers' prolific passing attack.

Aaron Rodgers on losing Davante Adams: "I thought based on the number we offered Davante and being able to play with me for a few more years would definitely make a difference, but in the end he was ready to move on."

*play with me for a few more years* seems noteworthy
— Zach Kruse (@zachkruse2) April 29, 2022

Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft begin at 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday.

Victor Barbosa

Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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