Five Veteran Receivers Who Could Fit the Bill for the Green Bay Packers This Offseason

Wide receiver is one of the Green Bay Packers top needs heading off to the offseason. The team has lacked a proven number one receiver for the last two years and at times, that has hampered the consistency of the offense. In addition, the Packers will also be without Christian Watson for a good chunk of the 2025 season. Running back Josh Jacobs openly stated the team needs an experienced number one receiver if they hope to contend for the Super Bowl next season. Here are five veteran receivers that are rumored to be available this offseason who could fit the bill for the Packers. They are not listed in any particular order.

Five Veteran Receivers Who Could Fit the Bill for the Packers, Number Five: DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf has a unique combination of size and speed that defenses need to account for. At 6’4” and 235 pounds, Metcalf creates size mismatches with cornerbacks and major speed mismatches for safeties. He could easily take over Watson’s role in the Green Bay offense and create opportunities for both himself, and other receivers.

Metcalf has been very consistent throughout his career. In six years in the NFL, he has never gained less than 900 yards in a season. Three times he went over 1,000 yards and twice he caught more than 10 touchdowns in a single campaign. He is just 27 and still should have several seasons left in his prime.

The big question is whether the Seahawks will make Metcalf available this offseason. If he is, acquiring him would cost the Packers at least a first-round pick or possibly a swap for cornerback Jaire Alexander and a pick.

Number Four: Cooper Kupp

Veteran Rams receiver Cooper Kupp will be available this offseason, but if the Packers add him, it will be a gamble. The cap hit is very high and Kupp is under contract for another two seasons. He will be 32 in June, so he’s on the downside of his career.

When he’s healthy, Kupp has been an elite receiver. In 2021, he caught 145 passes for 1,947 yards and 16 touchdowns. Since then, he hasn’t played more than 12 games in any year. He’s still productive when he’s on the field but keeping him on the field is the key.

Kupp will also be familiar with the Packers offense as the Rams and Packers have a similar system. He’s a disciplined route runner with good hands.

GM Brian Gutekunst wouldn’t have to give up as much to acquire Kupp, but he would be a bigger gamble for the Pack. If he stays healthy, he could be a huge asset who can teach the younger receivers some of the finer points of the position. If he gets hurt again, however, Kupp would give the team little return against a sizeable cap hit.

Five Veteran Receivers Who Could Fit the Bill for the Packers, Number Three: Deebo Samuel

Earlier this week, ESPN’s Ian Rapoport indicated the San Francisco 49ers may explore trading wideout Deebo Samuel. The cost would likely be a second-round pick although San Francisco would prefer a first.

Samuel will be entering the final year of his contract in 2025. That means the Packers wouldn’t have to commit to him long-term if things don’t work out.

Samuel just turned 29 in January. His production fell off a bit in 2024 when he missed two games. The South Carolina alum caught 51 passes last season for 670 yards and three touchdowns. He also excels at running the football and could easily help Matt LaFleur run his jet sweeps and end arounds. LaFleur could easily develop plays just around Samuel’s ability to run the football.

The price wouldn’t be excessive, and the commitment wouldn’t be long term if the Packers acquired Samuel. He would also be familiar with the Packers offense as San Francisco runs a similar system.

Number Two: Tee Higgins

Unlike the other players on this list, Tee Higgins is an unrestricted free agent. That means he will cost a lot of money to sign but he wouldn’t cost the Packers any players or picks to acquire. He is expected to sign a deal worth at least $25 million per season and possibly as high as $30 million. The Packers have the cap space to pay Higgins, but it would limit the other moves they could make.

Higgins caught 73 passes for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns last season despite playing just 12 games. At 6’4” and 220 pounds, Higgins has good size to go along with his speed. At 26, he’s solidly in the prime of his career.

The big issue with Higgins may be that he has never been an undisputed number one receiver before in the NFL. In Cincinnati, he lined up opposite Ja’Marr Chase who was the WR1.

The Packers would have to commit to Higgins for more seasons and he would be expensive, but cap space would be the only cost to the team.

Five Veteran Receivers Who Could Fit the Bill for the Packers, Number One: Davante Adams

Former Packers wideout Davante Adams should be available via trade. With Aaron Rodgers not expected to return to the Jets, the odds Adams is back with the club are even lower.

Adams already played for coach LaFleur in Green Bay and is certainly familiar with the Packers offense. His work ethic and precision route running would be exemplary for the younger receivers on the roster to learn from.

At 32, Adams is no longer in his prime, but he still should have some good seasons left. Speed was never his biggest asset and his ability to deceive cornerbacks off the snap of the ball won’t be affected as much as he slows down.

Last season, the former Fresno State star caught 85 passes for 1,063 yards and eight touchdowns despite playing only 14 games and not having an elite quarterback with either the Jets or the Raiders.

The Packers should be able to acquire Adams for a day two draft pick. He has already hinted at a return to Green Bay. Whether the Packers decide Adams is the right player to fill the WR 1 spot remains to be seen.