{"id":885267,"date":"2026-05-07T23:42:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T23:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/885267\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T23:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T23:42:17","slug":"3-receiver-targets-packers-should-consider-after-passing-on-chase-claypool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/885267\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Receiver Targets Packers Should Consider After Passing on Chase Claypool"},"content":{"rendered":"

One area the Green Bay Packers could stand to improve is at the receiver position<\/a> after losing both Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks in the 2026 offseason. This led Green Bay down a surprising path, offering veteran Chase Claypool a chance to work out and attempt a comeback after spending the last season out of the league. Ultimately, the Packers weren’t impressed enough to sign the veteran and opted to continue with their current options. <\/p>\n

While it makes sense not to sign Claypool a year removed from the league and having had an inconsistent career, this doesn’t mean the Packers shouldn’t be considering adding additional depth. Starting with, consider a trio of current free agents that would both offer experience and far more obvious upside than Claypool. <\/p>\n

1. Brandin Cooks <\/p>\n

Late in the 2025 season, Cooks had a bit of life put back into his career, making plays for Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills. While the veteran may no longer be fit for a starring role, there is value in having his experience and ability added to your depth chart. Even if Cooks isn’t a consistent contributor, you have the wisdom that Green Bay’s young receivers can lean on. <\/p>\n

It is also incredibly likely that the Packers find a level of production from Cooks in a rotational role. Even at this late stage of the receiver’s career, the speed is there to put pressure on the defense and be a consisetnt deep threat. This gives Jordan Love a veteran wrinkle and helps replace the depth the franchise lost when trading Wicks. <\/p>\n

2. Keenan Allen <\/p>\n

While Allen is another aging veteran, the pass catcher remains a far more productive option than Cooks. Allen has produced at least 700 receiving yards each of the past two seasons and is a valued locker room presence. Signing Allen makes sense if the Packers want a bit of injury insurance behind Christian Watson and Matthew Golden. <\/p>\n

Considering the team’s recent history at the position, this would make a level of sense. Allen is the perfect balance of adding production without bringing in a player that is going to block Golden or change your offense overnight. It makes a level of sense and is a potential fit the team should at least explore in the next weeks of the offseason. <\/p>\n

3. Noah Brown <\/p>\n

Brown is an interesting potential bargain based on the fact that he has previously been a solid secondary target in his career. Brown had a tough 2025 season, offering only 83 receiving yards a year after finishing with 453 and being a clear trusted target for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Green Bay could view this as an opportunity to buy low on a receiver that has in the past been a consistent source of offense. <\/p>\n

The Packers could sign the veteran without any risk and part ways with Brown if there isn’t a clear fit. It is a chance to find needed depth at a low cost without any expectations or risk. For Brown, it is a chance to breathe life back into your career and play with one of the league’s most talented young quarterbacks. The potential signing makes sense for both sides and is a move the Packers should at least consider as we move closer to the 2026 season. <\/p>\n

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