The Packers might be lining up for a major move — and the name being floated is a big one.
In this segment of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, the crew reacts to Adam Schefter suggesting the Packers could be in the mix for Dexter Lawrence, and breaks down whether a blockbuster trade actually makes sense.
🚨 The Rumor
Schefter says it clearly:
👉 The Packers could be in the mix for Dexter Lawrence
And that immediately raises the question:
Is this real interest… or just speculation?
🧠 The Fit on Defense
There’s no debate about one thing:
👉 Dexter Lawrence would transform the defensive line
A true interior presence the Packers currently lack
Ability to control the line and create pressure without blitzing
Instantly elevates the front four
💰 The Big Concern: Cost
But here’s where it gets tricky:
Lawrence likely costs ~$20M+ per year after trade adjustments
Packers already have major contracts (Parsons, others coming up)
Future decisions (like Devonte Wyatt) become more complicated
👉 It would mean heavy investment in one position group
📊 Cap Space Breakdown
The show walks through the numbers:
Packers sitting around $25M in cap space
Creative restructures could make it work
Contracts like Jordan Love and Josh Jacobs offer flexibility
Bottom line:
👉 It can be done — but it changes everything
🔄 The Bigger Question: Are They Going All-In?
If the Packers make this move:
👉 It signals a shift
From conservative roster building
To aggressive, win-now strategy
This would be:
👉 About as “all-in” as the Packers have been in years
🧩 The Trade-Off
The downside?
Likely losing valuable draft capital
Passing on other needs (especially cornerback)
Less flexibility long-term