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Packers in Final Talks to Acquire Travis Etienne to Pair with Josh Jacobs

Green Bay, WI – May 22, 2025

The Green Bay Packers are nearing a deal to acquire Jacksonville Jaguars’ running back Travis Etienne via trade, sources tell ESPN. The former first-round pick (25th overall in 2021) is expected to bolster the Packers’ backfield alongside Pro Bowl star Josh Jacobs.

Etienne, 26, has amassed 2,906 rushing yards and 111 receptions over four seasons. Despite a 2024 dip (3.7 yards per carry), his 80.4 PFF grade at Clemson showcases his explosive potential. With a 4.45-second 40-yard dash and strong receiving skills, Etienne is a perfect fit for head coach Matt LaFleur’s versatile offensive scheme.

In 2024, Jacobs led the Packers with 1,329 rushing yards, but injuries to MarShawn Lloyd and AJ Dillon’s departure highlighted depth concerns. Etienne could serve as RB2, handling passing downs and easing Jacobs’s 301-carry workload from last season. His 2022 performance (5.1 yards per carry) proves he can share the load effectively.

The trade is expected to cost a fourth-round pick, a reasonable price given Etienne’s youth and Jacksonville’s shift to Tank Bigsby. With $25.6 million in cap space, the Packers have room to extend Etienne, who is in the final year of his contract.

General manager Brian Gutekunst views Etienne as a key piece, with his college tape reminiscent of Aaron Jones’s elusiveness. Fans on X are buzzing about the potential Jacobs-Etienne tandem. As OTAs kick off, Packers supporters eagerly await confirmation of the trade, hoping the duo can fuel a 2025 Super Bowl run. Follow the Packers on X for updates.

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