With Davante Adams traded away to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Green Bay Packers now have both cap space and a glaring need at wide receiver, and an in-house option could be part of the solution.
According to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Packers are “very interested” in bringing back free agent Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
The assumption before the Adams trade was that Valdes-Scantling would depart in free agency, especially if he had a strong market. But trading Adams will clear almost $20 million off the Packers’ salary cap, providing an opportunity to retain Valdes-Scantling if the two sides can come to a deal.
A speedster with big-play ability, Valdes-Scantling is exactly the type of receiver the Packers need in Matt LaFleur’s offense. Not only does he average 17.5 yards per catch for his career, but his speed threatens defenses deep and opens up space for other receivers in the short to intermediate areas.
The only question here is: Should the Packers…