The Green Bay Packers are carrying a lot of hype and hope into the upcoming season. The offense looks promising, and the most exciting addition is 2025 first-round pick Matthew Golden, who\u2019s already made it clear that the team has its sights set on the Lombardi Trophy.<\/p>\n
\u201cDefinitely want to go get that [Lombardi] trophy, man,\u201d Golden told KPRC\u2019s Aaron Wilson. <\/a>\u201cThat\u2019s the question mark we got in our team room is just filling in that blank. That\u2019s the last thing we need in that team room and, for us, that\u2019s all we talk about at practice is getting that trophy.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n On the defensive side, though, the Packers still have a key need: a pass rusher. One possible solution could be signing veteran Matthew Judon, who\u2019s looking for a fresh start after a quiet stint with the Atlanta Falcons.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Atlanta Falcons attempted to upgrade their pass rush in 2024 by acquiring outside linebacker Matthew Judon in a trade with the New England Patriots. The team gave up a third-round pick for the veteran edge rusher, but he had minimal impact last season. The Falcons ranked 31st in the NFL with 31 defensive sacks recorded,\u201d Falcons Wire\u2019s Matt Urben wrote.<\/a><\/p>\n Judon has already acknowledged that a return to Atlanta is unlikely.<\/a> And according to Dairyland Express\u2019 Jovan Alford, taking a chance on the veteran could pay off for Green Bay.<\/p>\n \u201cEven though the Packers struck gold last season with Javon Bullard and Evan Williams, they cannot depend on Sorrell and Oliver to be instant contributors from Day 1. Therefore, it would be best for them to bring in a veteran before training camp begins later this month, as they still don\u2019t know what former first-round pick Lukas Van Ness is,\u201d Alford wrote.<\/a> \u201cGiven the current talent in the edge department, there’s nothing to lose by bringing in Judon. If he\u2019s motivated and looking to prove that last year wasn\u2019t his best, the Packers could end up getting a steal.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n