The X (formerly Twitter) account of sportsbook FanDuel recently grabbed attention when it posted a trade proposal that would land the Green Bay Packers disgruntled Dallas Cowboys downfield weapon CeeDee Lamb in exchange for a package of picks plus wide receiver Christian Watson.
Lamb and the Cowboys are not seeing eye to eye when it comes to a possible new contract. The former Oklahoma Sooners star had his 2024 club option worth $17.99 million picked up by the Cowboys, but he is also seeking a much bigger extension deal. Dallas has not given it to him yet, hence his continued holdout.
Dec 3, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) reaches for his right leg while carrying the football during the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
That situation has led to plenty of trade rumors and speculations. For the Packers, landing someone like Lamb would be huge for their offense, but Watson isn’t too shabby either of a receiver for Green Bay. Although he missed plenty of games last season due to injuries, he’s still someone with lots of potential – not to mention a relatively cheap option at wide receiver. He will earn just $1.545 million in 2024 and $1.965 million in 2025.
What Do Fans Think Of This Trade Proposal?
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) catches a pass during the seventh practice of training camp on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis.
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“Everybody in this whole world would say NO. Packers let go of Davante Adams and Ceedee is no Davante Adams . Also Packers would never part with their draft picks for anything. You can put all the cowboys wide receivers in there and packers wouldn’t part with their future draft picks.” – @pagalavanarivu
“They’re gonna need more than that just to compete in their own division this year. Nice game last night, JL.” – @Biggs520
“All of that just for Ceedee. Overpay 🤦♂️” – @Hoobito97
“I mean it could happen but not with a trade like this 😂” – @BetLocksmith
“Yes I’m sure Jerry would trade him to a team that consistently beats them in the playoffs 😂” – @SteveyMcNasty31
“Please no! Our WR corps is very good without pay him like a Diva 😉” – @DavidPackersMX