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The Packers Could Almost Guarantee Themselves a Super Bowl With This Trade

One phone call from Green Bay could shake the entire NFL. With the trade deadline fast approaching, this blockbuster move might be the final piece that completes the Packers’ Super Bowl puzzle.

Denzel Ward narrowly missed out on his first All-Pro honor

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Nothing in the NFL is ever guaranteed. But if the Green Bay Packers manage to land Denzel Ward from the Cleveland Browns, their chances of winning the 2025 Super Bowl would skyrocket, almost to a certainty.

According to a report from Roundtable.io, the Packers have contacted the Cleveland Browns regarding a potential deal for Ward, one of the top cornerbacks in all of football. This move signals that General Manager Brian Gutekunst is ready to go all in, believing his team is just one elite defender away from becoming unstoppable.

Ward, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, isn’t just a big name. He’s a four-time Pro Bowler, led the NFL with 19 passes defended last season, and is currently playing some of the best football of his career. On top of that, his contract runs through 2027 and remains relatively team-friendly compared to other elite cornerbacks on the market.

Right now, the Packers possess one of the most complete rosters in the NFC, but their secondary remains a weak spot, a dangerous flaw when facing powerhouses like the Eagles, Rams, or Buccaneers. A player like Ward would immediately transform Green Bay into a heavy Super Bowl favorite, much like how Micah Parsons revolutionized their defense earlier this season.

Of course, the price won’t be cheap. Reports suggest the Browns would demand at least a second-round pick, a steep cost considering Green Bay already dealt two first-rounders in the offseason. That means this trade would serve as a true test of how desperate the Packers are for a championship.

As writer Matthew Schmidt put it in his original piece:

“The Packers are knocking on the door of a Super Bowl. The only question is, will they open it?”

Time is running out. The trade deadline is just days away, and if Gutekunst decides to pull the trigger, this could be the defining move that brings the Lombardi Trophy back to Titletown, where it belongs.

Packers' Star QB Refuses MVP Title to Fully Focus on Team in Tough Phase
Can you believe it? Jordan Love, the "red-hot" quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, is on track to compete for MVP with +1000 odds at DraftKings – but this guy is "refusing" personal glory to pour all his energy into the team struggling with a "hellish" schedule! Is this a heroic act or just a ploy? Read now to uncover the "truth" behind it! In the Super Bowl era, the Packers have produced three MVP legends: Bart Starr (1966), Brett Favre (1995-1997), and Aaron Rodgers (2011, 2014, 2020, 2021). Now, Jordan Love has a chance to become the fourth, putting the Packers on par with the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts – the only team with four QB MVPs like Johnny Unitas, Earl Morrall, Bert Jones, and Peyton Manning. With his current "explosive" form, Love ranks fourth in the NFL for passer rating (105.4), tied for fifth in touchdown passes (22), with only four interceptions – the fewest among QBs starting all 13 games, and a 67.1% completion rate ranking seventh. But instead of "dreaming" of MVP, Love seems to be "rejecting" it! In a recent interview, he emphasized: "These are the most important games of the season, obviously with a lot of things coming down to playoff seeding and the division race, so this is the important football. I think it’s everybody, we keep stacking and keep getting better and better throughout the season and learn from the mistakes we make and overcome some of the obstacles. Just keep stacking and trying to find ways to get better every day is something that’s been helping us." These words are like a clear "declaration": Love doesn't care about MVP, but only wants to focus on the team in its "tough phase" with a 9-3-1 record, trailing the Rams (10-3) in the NFC. Head coach Matt LaFleur also "sings along": "Yeah, he’s playing really good football right now. That’s obviously important and it’s going to be important moving forward." And offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich praises the consistency: "I would say just the consistency that he’s had has been great... Just being a consistent, efficient quarterback is one thing that I’ve been really pleased with." But it's Packers defensive end Micah Parsons who "reveals" why Love deserves but is "overlooking" MVP: "I definitely think he deserves recognition... If you go off strength of schedule, how he's played and with him missing half his receivers, I think that goes unnoticed, too. Some of the things he did without (Christian Watson) early in the year, then (Jayden Reed), so this guy was missing two of his starting receivers majority of the year and they're just now getting back in these last eight weeks of the stretch, so I definitely think he deserves a lot more credit and I'm just happy I'm able to be a part of this journey with him." Currently, Matthew Stafford of the Rams leads the MVP race with -180 odds, 35 touchdown passes (far ahead of Dak Prescott with 26), passer rating 113.1, and only four interceptions. Drake Maye of the Patriots follows with +200, passer rating 111.9, 3,412 passing yards, and 23 touchdowns. Love, with a four-game winning streak (nine touchdowns, one interception, passer rating 112.1), could stage a comeback if he maintains "red-hot form" – especially in the upcoming two "epic" games: away at Denver (11-2) and Chicago (9-4). If the Packers leap to the NFC's No. 1 seed (likely needing a 4-0 finish), while the Rams stumble against Detroit (8-5) and Seattle (10-3), or the Patriots slip against Buffalo (9-4) and Baltimore (6-7), Love would have a shot at MVP. But with his "humble" attitude, does Love really want to "accept" that title? Or is he sacrificing personally to save the Packers from the "tough phase"? The 2025 NFL drama is "hotter than ever"! Do you think Love is "playing a trick" to motivate the team? Comment now and follow for the "shocking" outcome of the MVP race!