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Packers in Final Talks to Acquire Travis Etienne to Pair with Josh Jacobs

Green Bay, WI – May 22, 2025

The Green Bay Packers are nearing a deal to acquire Jacksonville Jaguars’ running back Travis Etienne via trade, sources tell ESPN. The former first-round pick (25th overall in 2021) is expected to bolster the Packers’ backfield alongside Pro Bowl star Josh Jacobs.

Etienne, 26, has amassed 2,906 rushing yards and 111 receptions over four seasons. Despite a 2024 dip (3.7 yards per carry), his 80.4 PFF grade at Clemson showcases his explosive potential. With a 4.45-second 40-yard dash and strong receiving skills, Etienne is a perfect fit for head coach Matt LaFleur’s versatile offensive scheme.

In 2024, Jacobs led the Packers with 1,329 rushing yards, but injuries to MarShawn Lloyd and AJ Dillon’s departure highlighted depth concerns. Etienne could serve as RB2, handling passing downs and easing Jacobs’s 301-carry workload from last season. His 2022 performance (5.1 yards per carry) proves he can share the load effectively.

The trade is expected to cost a fourth-round pick, a reasonable price given Etienne’s youth and Jacksonville’s shift to Tank Bigsby. With $25.6 million in cap space, the Packers have room to extend Etienne, who is in the final year of his contract.

General manager Brian Gutekunst views Etienne as a key piece, with his college tape reminiscent of Aaron Jones’s elusiveness. Fans on X are buzzing about the potential Jacobs-Etienne tandem. As OTAs kick off, Packers supporters eagerly await confirmation of the trade, hoping the duo can fuel a 2025 Super Bowl run. Follow the Packers on X for updates.

Entire Giants Fanbase Erupts Calling for Josh McDaniels to Come to MetLife After Loss to Patriots – But His Emotional Response Leaves Fans Stunned
Foxborough, Massachusetts – After the New England Patriots’ dominant 33-15 victory over the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium, football conversation exploded in a way no one saw coming. While the Patriots continued to solidify their status as the AFC’s top contender, the entire Giants fanbase turned its attention to one name on the opposite sideline: Josh McDaniels. The brilliance of Drake Maye and the New England offensive system sparked a wildfire at MetLife Stadium demanding the architect of that attack be brought to New York. On social media, the slogan “Bring McDaniels to MetLife” spread at lightning speed. They saw in him the figure who could resurrect a dying offense and redirect the career of a franchise desperately searching for its identity. With the Giants expected to make major changes in the offseason, McDaniels instantly became viewed as the ideal candidate — an offensive mind proven by every breakthrough Maye has displayed. But just hours after the recruitment wave peaked, the NFL community was left stunned by McDaniels’ decision. Instead of showing interest in the chance to lead one of the league’s most storied franchises, he gently but firmly shut down every overture from New York. McDaniels made it clear he is pouring his entire heart into the journey with the Patriots and has no desire to leave while the project he is building is still taking shape. In a statement that instantly set Patriots Nation ablaze, McDaniels shared: “I’m grateful for the interest, but I feel like I’m building something special here. Drake, Coach Vrabel, and this entire locker room — everything makes me believe New England still has many great chapters ahead. I want to stay and finish it.” Those words spread like wildfire, becoming a symbol of his commitment to the team. This decision not only reinforced Patriots fans’ faith but also sent a powerful message about the culture Vrabel is building. While many other teams are looking for head coaches as short-term fixes, McDaniels has chosen to stay with the long-term vision — where he sees his future and Drake Maye’s future as one. And with the Patriots soaring at 11-2, the NFL world may have just realized: in Foxborough, a new dynasty is taking shape.