Despite having one of the deepest wide receiver groups, the Green Bay Packers are signing Mecole Hardman which could signal a Christian Watson trade. According to the breaking news, quarterback Jordan Love is getting another versatile weapon in the receiving corps while the Packers don’t really need a new wide receiver. This could mean the team may at least trade one of the current receivers this offseason, especially after expressing interest in trading for DK Metcalf. However, the Steelers took over and got him in a trade while the Packers and Chargers were pursuing him.
Watson’s future is uncertain as he continues to be in several trade rumors this offseason after suffering a knee injury. The wide receiver might have to wait a little longer for that to happen since he would need to pass a physical but that probably won’t stop a team like the New England Patriots to pursue as they’re the latest team to be a part of the Watson rumors. Originally selected in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the former North Dakota State product is entering the final year of his contract and the outlook of his 2025 season doesn’t look promising. The Packers may want to attempt to trade while they could for at least a late-round draft pick and these two teams could emerge to do it.
Mecole Hardman Signing Could Signal Christian Watson Trade – Ravens, Chargers Best Fits
Help for DeAndre Hopkins
Despite signing DeAndre Hopkins, the Baltimore Ravens could use another wide receiver in their department. The team is signing Hopkins on a one-year deal and that tells you that they don’t see a future in him. Baltimore needs to start to think about the afterlife of Hopkins even though he just got there. They’re only bringing him in as depth for the postseason but trading Watson won’t earn hurt even if he’s not ready for full-time duties until the end of next season.
As of this posting, the Ravens only have Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman as the two pass catchers that are “on lock.” Nelson Agholor will probably sign elsewhere but giving Watson a chance wouldn’t change this offense around in the worst way.
Justin Herbert’s New Toy?
The Los Angeles Chargers have surprisingly been on a bargain journey this offseason despite having enough cap space to sign or trade a couple of formidable pass catchers. Justin Herbert got Mike Williams back but as he’s on a one-year deal, he might not be in the team’s long-term plans. This means head coach Jim Harbaugh will probably use the NFL Draft next month to get help for Herbert’s pass offense and if that’s true, it would be a huge blow to his career.
Herbert is in the prime of his career and the Chargers can’t let his talent go to waste. The only set of reliable hands is 2024 draft pick Ladd McConkey who lacks size but has the speed to move the chains. Watson won’t be the most exciting trade for the Chargers but it gives Herbert some liberty to pass the ball around without hesitation. He won’t start week 1 but it gives the team some relief in the postseason.
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