The Green Bay Packers opted not to make any additions ahead of the NFL trade deadline. However, they did make a move to send veteran pass-rusher Preston Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Hopefully, they will be able to make a run at a Super Bowl this season. But, the front office is likely already looking at ways to improve even more during the offseason.
A this point in time, there are just a couple of main weaknesses for the Packers. One of them happens to come in the defensive secondary.
Bringing in another cornerback was something that Green Bay was connected to ahead of the deadline. They decided not to make a move, but they could still use more talent at the position. In the offseason, there will be some names that they could consider targeting.
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Looking ahead to the offseason, there are a few names to monitor. An intriguing option could come by stealing away a player from the Steelers.
Bleacher Report has suggested that the Green Bay Packers should pursue cornerback Donte Jackson in free agency.
“Eric Stokes and Corey Ballentine are impending free agents, meaning Green Bay will likely look for some cornerback help this offseason. Jackson could be an intriguing veteran option since he has impressive ball skills with 17 career interceptions and 52 passes defended heading into this weekend. Through Week 9 of this season, the 28-year-old is second among cornerbacks with three picks and has yielded a meager 46.2 passer rating when targeted, according to Pro Football Focus.”
Jackson could be a very intriguing target for the Packers. He has now played in nine games this season, racking up 26 total tackles to go along with three interceptions and six defended passes.
His game would fit perfectly into Jeff Hafley’s system in Green Bay. The Packers have turned into a playmaking defense and they force a lot of turnovers. Jackson is more than capable of adding to that.
At 29 years old, Jackson could be exactly what the Green Bay Packers need to add at cornerback.
Granted, it’s all speculation at this point in time. Jackson may not end up being a target for the Packers. Or, they could have interest in him and he could be the missing piece that takes the secondary to the next level.
