This season, both the Green Bay Packers and the Baltimore Ravens have postseason expectations. The Packers have won three games in a row after opening the season 3-6. They are now 6-6 and in complete control of their own destiny in the NFC postseason chase.
The Baltimore Ravens are now the top seed in the AFC and will almost surely play in the Super Bowl this season. However, the Ravens may release a handful of senior veterans after the season. That is where the Packers may enter the picture.
The Green Bay Packers Could Land Baltimore Ravens Running Back Gus Edwards
Bleacher Report released an article that highlighted how Edwards could land in Green Bay:
With A.J. Dillon scheduled to hit free agency this offseason, Green Bay will be looking for a power back in the offseason. However, Spotrac estimates that the organization will only have about $6 million in cap space to work with in free agency, so they’ll need to be economical when filling the void.
Edwards shouldn’t command top dollar in free agency, as he’s approaching the magic number of 30 years old. Also, he’s been successful working in a rotating backfield with the Ravens, so splitting carries with Aaron Jones wouldn’t be much of an adjustment, and the five-year pro could take on Dillon’s role for a few years.
Would The Packers Actually Target Edwards?
In short, very unlikely. The Packers have committed to an unofficial “youth movement” this past off-season. The team made the decision to move on from multiple veterans who have been in Green Bay for years. In fact, this past off-season saw the Packers become one of the youngest teams in the NFL.
Adding a 28-year-old running back (29 at the start of the next season) wouldn’t align with the direction the team seems to be headed. Adding a running back with a premium draft pick as well as keeping either Jones or Dillon on the roster makes much more sense.
