The Green Bay Packers have emerged as a possible landing spot for Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline.
Wendell Ferreira of A to Z Sports listed the 23-year-old as one of 10 potential targets for Green Bay as general manager Brian Gutekunst evaluates options to bolster the roster.
Powers-Johnson, selected No. 44 overall in the 2024 draft out of Oregon, has yet to lock in a consistent role with the Raiders. He lost his starting job earlier this season after beginning the year as the right guard.
That dip in standing has raised the possibility that Las Vegas could move on from the former second-round pick rather than continue to carry him as a reserve.
A change of scenery in Green Bay could offer Powers-Johnson a chance to reset and compete for playing time on a contending team.
The A to Z Sports trade simulator pegged a fourth-round pick as the projected cost to acquire the interior lineman.
The Packers enter the deadline week at 6-3 after a 45-27 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday.
Offensive line depth has been an ongoing focus in Green Bay this season. The team has brought in veterans Laken Tomlinson, Mekhi Becton and Kevin Zeitler, yet the interior spots have not been fully settled.
Powers-Johnson’s ability to line up at center or either guard position gives him appeal as a flexible piece who could fill multiple needs without requiring a major financial commitment.
“JPP has had his worst season so far, but his versatility to play the three interior spots is intriguing,” Ferreira wrote.
Since entering the league, Powers-Johnson has logged 639 snaps at right guard, 506 at left guard and 421 at center, according to Ferreira.
His contract remains manageable for a potential acquiring team. A to Z Sports lists roughly $796,000 remaining on his 2026 salary and about $1.99 million due in 2027.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler has indicated that a simple swap of Day 3 draft selections could be enough to complete a deal, reflecting the drop in Powers-Johnson’s trade value since his rookie year.
Green Bay’s recent game against New England highlighted the lingering issues up front. The Packers allowed three sacks, with two coming in the first half tied to guard play.
Aaron Banks and Laken Tomlinson each surrendered three pressures in that contest, according to A to Z Sports postgame analysis. Zeitler, who entered for 20 offensive snaps at right guard, did not allow a pressure, though only four of those snaps came in pass protection.
Unlike the 36-year-old Zeitler, Powers-Johnson remains young enough to develop into a longer-term starter rather than a short-term patch.
The Packers had previously shown interest in acquiring All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson before the Indianapolis Colts dealt him to Seattle.
Teams have until 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday to finalize any trades. No negotiations involving Powers-Johnson between Green Bay and Las Vegas have been reported.
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