The Green Bay Packers have a strong all-around roster heading into the 2026 NFL season, and general manager Brian Gutekunst has the draft capital to make moves. Green Bay traded its 2026 and 2027 first-round picks (plus defensive tackle Kenny Clark) for edge defender Micah Parsons, but the Packers still have compensatory selections and an extra fourth-rounder from the Dallas Cowboys in the Rashan Gary trade. That gives Gutekunst flexibility if the right trade target emerges before the regular season.

So, let’s discuss five players who could become available via trade and reinforce the Packers roster after the preseason.

EDGE Josh Sweat, Arizona Cardinals

The most obvious target is edge defender Josh Sweat, who has extensive familiarity with Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon. Sweat generated 47 pressures and 12 sacks for Arizona last season. The catch is his contract: he is slated to make $18.1 million in each of the next three years. That’s expensive, but if the Packers can acquire him for no more than a mid-round pick, the price becomes reasonable for a high-level edge defender. Green Bay could even restructure the remaining money to make it more palatable in the short term.

Sweat would be particularly important while Parsons recovers from an ACL injury. If the Packers are not completely sold on Lukas Van Ness as the primary option on the edge during Parsons’ absence, Sweat offers three years of contract control and could serve as a long-term complement once Parsons returns.

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RB Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals

Benson might be falling behind on the Cardinals’ depth chart after Arizona selected Jeremyiah Love in the top of the first round this year. The Cardinals also have James Conner and signed Tyler Allgeier in free agency, leaving Benson buried despite his talent.

The 24-year-old was a third-round pick in 2024 and has been efficient in a limited sample. Last season he carried the ball 29 times for 160 yards (5.5 yards per carry) with 3.59 yards after contact per attempt. He would cost only $1.3 million in 2026 and $1.6 million in 2027, making him a cost-controlled option for two more years. Behind Josh Jacobs, the Packers only have MarShawn Lloyd, who has dealt with several injuries, and a group of low-end players competing for roster spots. Benson would elevate the ceiling of that unit. The bad news is Benson is still recovering from a knee injury that limited his 2025 season.

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OL Walker Little, Jacksonville Jaguars

Little is likely on the trade block because of his salary, but his versatility makes him appealing. His primary position is left tackle, where he has logged 2,199 snaps, but he has also played 132 snaps at left guard and 181 at right guard, in addition to 32 snaps as a sixth lineman aligning at tight end.

The financial hurdle is real, though. Little is slated to make $12 million in 2026 and $13 million in 2027. For a deal to work, the Packers would need to either give up minimal draft compensation (a late-round swap) or send a larger trade package with the Jaguars absorbing part of his salary. Green Bay has struggled with offensive line depth all offseason. Aaron Banks has an injury, even though he returned to practice on Tuesday, and Darian Kinnard has not performed as expected. Little could fill some of those gaps.

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TE Colby Parkinson, Los Angeles Rams

Parkinson is a solid player in the final year of his deal, set to make $7 million this season. The Rams have invested heavily in the position over the past two drafts, selecting Terrance Ferguson and Max Klare in the second round. They also have Tyler Higbee, which pushes Parkinson to fourth on the depth chart. Paying $7 million for a fourth tight end is not an ideal use of resources for a team with significant financial commitments elsewhere.

The Packers need help behind Tucker Kraft. Luke Musgrave is injured, and tight end depth is a clear concern. Parkinson knows a familiar system because Matt LaFleur and Rams coach Sean McVay run similar offensive concepts, making him a potential plug-and-play addition at a position of need.

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CB Riley Moss, Denver Broncos

Moss is entering the final year of his rookie deal at $3.674 million after earning the Proven Performance Escalator. Last season he played 935 snaps as a boundary corner and allowed a 92.5 passer rating when targeted. Beyond his coverage ability, Moss is a capable blitzer (87.9 pass rush grade via PFF on a limited sample) and is solid in run support.

The Packers invested in the cornerback position this offseason by drafting Brandon Cisse and Domani Jackson and signing Benjamin St. Juste, but Carrington Valentine and Keisean Nixon have had problems as the starters. Moss could provide an immediate upgrade. The question is trade compensation, because Denver should demand a decent return, and whether the Packers would want to extend Moss beyond this season. If Green Bay is trading for him, a contract extension would almost certainly come into play, and the cost of keeping him long-term adds another layer to the decision.