Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers were a contender in the NFC last season. However, they were not an elite contender and were quickly eliminated in the wild card round of the playoffs.

Heading into the offseason, the Packers were expected to be more aggressive than they had been in years past. So far, Brian Gutekunst has opted to continue with business as usual. He has not made any aggressive moves out of the normal Green Bay way.

So far, the Packers have signed offensive lineman Aaron Banks, cornerback Nate Hobbs, and wide receiver Mecole Hardman. Banks and Hobbs appear likely to be key pieces during the 2025 NFL season, but Hardman is much more likely to make an impact as a return man on special teams.

One major need entering the offseason was adding another pass rusher. That has not happened to this point.

Despite the fact that Green Bay has not added a pass rusher just yet, there is a big name who could still be available. That name is Cincinnati Bengals’ superstar Trey Hendrickson.

In a new trade proposal from Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report, the Packers were named in a blockbuster suggestion. Green Bay would acquire Hendrickson from the Bengals, along with the No. 81 overall pick in the third round, in exchange for Jaire Alexander and the No. 54 overall pick in the second round.

Moving on from Alexander and a second round pick for Hendrickson and a third round pick would be a huge win for Green Bay. If that deal was on the table, Gutekunst should pull the trigger without thinking twice.

Over the last two years, Hendrickson has racked up 17.5 sacks in each season. Adding that kind of production to an already solid Packers’ defense would take them to the next level.

All of that being said, it’s just an idea, but it’s one that the entire Green Bay fan base would get behind instantly.