After their reported interest in trading for Dee Ford from the Kansas City Chiefs, the Green Bay Packers are trying to get out ahead of the rush for top-flight free agents and players by trying to acquire players at positions of need. While the offense has holes that can be addressed before the draft, by bringing in at least one defensive stud, the team can be move selective in the draft.
Ford, who was recently given the franchise tag by the Chiefs, will be earning $15.4 million under the tag as an outside linebacker. Along with the tag comes a deadline to sign Ford to an extension, as July 15 is the last day for any team that acquires Ford’s talents to extend him before he officially becomes a free agent.