The Green Bay Packers have remained quiet as the 2026 NFL offseason moves forward. Brian Gutekunst and the front office have made three outside additions, signing defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and return man Skyy Moore, while also trading for linebacker Zaire Franklin.
While all three of those moves are quality additions, the Packers are fresh off of losing key 2025 pieces like Malik Willis, Quay Walker, Romeo Doubs, Elgton Jenkins, Rasheed Walker, Rashan Gary, and Emanuel Wilson.
On the outside looking in, there are still many clear needs that Green Bay must address.
There are two specific holes on the defensive side of the ball that the Packers need help with. Those two areas are the cornerback and pass rushing positions.
Micah Parsons is expected to miss at least the first few games of the 2026 season. Keeping that in mind, Green Bay could be in the market for a proven pass rusher.
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Wendell Ferreira of AtoZ Sports has suggested former Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa as a possible fit for the Packers.
“At this point, the Packers are slated to start the season with Lukas Van Ness, Brenton Cox, and Barryn Sorrell as the top edge options while Micah Parsons recovers from his knee injury, so another reliable option at the position would be huge,” Ferreira wrote.
“Bosa is 30 and has a significant injury history, but a low-risk deal for someone who’s still a viable edge defender isn’t a bad idea, even if he can’t play the full season. Last year for the Bills, Bosa generated 47 pressures and five sacks.”
Even at 30 years old, Bosa remains a productive pass rusher. He found decent success with the Bills last season, although he didn’t play like his former Pro Bowl self.
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At the end of the day, Green Bay needs to add help on the edge. Even if Parsons returns by Week 4, it would be unrealistic to expect him to look exactly like he did pre-injury.
Bosa would be added to play a specific role. He wouldn’t need to be the star of the defense. All he would need to do is generate consistent pressure on passing downs.
Throughout his entire 10-year NFL career, Bosa has carved out a proven track record for himself. He has had some injury struggles, playing in 122 total games. In those appearances, the former Ohio State star has racked up 372 tackles, 77 sacks, 22 forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, and five defended passes.
No one knows exactly what it would take to sign Bosa. Spotrac had projected him to land at around $13.7 million per season, but that price tag is likely dropping as free agency continues.
If the Packers could land him on a one-year deal worth between $6-8 million, they should pull the trigger. Bosa could be the piece that fixes Green Bay’s pass rush.
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