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Green Bay Packers Go All-In to Land T.J. Watt in Blockbuster Trade Proposal That Could Push Them to the Top

Green Bay, WI – June 9, 2025

In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through the NFL, the Green Bay Packers are reportedly pursuing a blockbuster trade to acquire Pittsburgh Steelers’ superstar edge rusher T.J. Watt, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and multiple sources on X. The proposed deal, described as a bold all-in move, aims to bolster Green Bay’s defense and position them as legitimate Super Bowl LX contenders, with fans and analysts buzzing about the potential to finally “get over the hump.”

Watt, 30, is widely regarded as one of the NFL’s premier defensive players, with a 2021 Defensive Player of the Year award, seven Pro Bowl selections (2018-2024), and 103.5 career sacks through 2024. His 7.5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles in 2024, despite Pittsburgh’s 9-8 season, reaffirmed his dominance. However, with the Steelers facing cap constraints and a retooling phase around quarterback Russell Wilson, rumors of Watt’s availability have intensified.

According to Schefter, the proposed trade would see the Packers sending a 2026 first-round pick, a 2025 third-round pick, and edge rusher Kingsley Enagbare to Pittsburgh in exchange for Watt and a 2026 fifth-round pick. The deal would also require Green Bay to absorb Watt’s $25.1 million cap hit for 2025, a challenge made feasible by recent cap-saving moves like Jaire Alexander’s pay cut and Preston Smith’s team-friendly contract.

“Green Bay’s going for it,” Schefter posted on X. “Watt alongside Rashan Gary and Preston Smith could make their defense unstoppable.” The Packers, currently 8-3 in 2025 and fresh off re-signing Smith, see Watt as the missing piece to counter NFC powerhouses like the 49ers and Eagles. His ability to disrupt quarterbacks—evidenced by 19 tackles for loss in 2023—would complement Green Bay’s top-10 pass defense, led by Alexander and Xavier McKinney.

Head coach Matt LaFleur, while cautious, didn’t dismiss the rumors, saying, per NFL Network, “We’re always looking to improve our roster. Players like T.J. change games.” GM Brian Gutekunst, known for aggressive moves like the 2023 Jordan Love extension, reportedly views Watt as a transformative addition to push Green Bay past recent playoff disappointments, including their 2024 Divisional Round loss.

Fans on X are ecstatic about the prospect. “T.J. Watt in Green Bay? We’re winning the Super Bowl!” tweeted @PackersNation. Others, like @Cheesehead4Life, called it a “game-changer,” though some, like @LambeauLoyal, worried about the cost: “Love Watt, but a first-rounder and Enagbare? That’s steep.” Steelers fans, meanwhile, were torn, with @SteelCityFan posting, “Can’t lose T.J.! He’s our heart and soul.”

The trade’s feasibility hinges on Pittsburgh’s willingness to part with their franchise icon, whose contract runs through 2025. Sources indicate the Steelers, with $15.2 million in projected 2025 cap space per OverTheCap, may consider the deal to gain draft capital and flexibility for a younger roster. Enagbare, a 25-year-old with 5 sacks in 2024, could be an immediate contributor for Pittsburgh.

If completed, Watt’s arrival would create a formidable pass-rush trio with Gary and Smith, potentially overwhelming NFC North rivals like Detroit’s Jared Goff or Minnesota’s J.J. McCarthy. “Watt’s a one-man wrecking crew,” said NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah. “Green Bay’s defense could go from great to historic.”

As the Packers prepare for a crucial Week 13 matchup against the Bears, the Watt trade talks have ignited Titletown’s Super Bowl dreams. Will Gutekunst pull off the deal of the decade, or will Pittsburgh hold firm? Stay tuned to ESPN and NFL Network for updates on this blockbuster proposal and Green Bay’s championship chase.

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