Sep 6, 2024; Sao Paulo, BRA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Neo Quimica Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Green Bay Packers know that this off-season will be just as important as the last three. While the organization has done a remarkable job transitioning from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love, the squad feels a few pieces away from competing for a Super Bowl.
However, one former draft pick is getting a big opportunity with an AFC squad.
Former Packers Draft Pick Gets Massive Opportunity With New Team
Oct 6, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
#Bears gave DT Chris Williams right of first refusal tender ($3.263M)
#Jaguars gave OL Cole Van Lanen original (6th) round tender ($3.406M)
#Patriots gave LB Christian Elliss ROFR tender ($3.263M)
Cole Van Lanen was selected 214th overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2021 NFL draft. It was announced on August 24, 2022, that Van Lanen had been traded to the Jaguars for a seventh-round pick.
Green Bay Packers tackle/guard Cole Van Lanen (78) and Josh Myers (71) participate in training camp practice with the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin. Gpg Training Camp With Saints 08172022 0009
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cole Van Lanen (70) runs on the field before an NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars held off the Titans 20-13. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
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