Packers consider trading for Pollard and Dickerson to improve running game

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Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Packers consider trading for Pollard and Dickerson to improve running game
Summary

The Green Bay Packers, coming off a 27-19 win against the Carolina Panthers on October 30, struggle with the NFL's worst rushing game, averaging just 59.9 yards per game. Quarterback Jordan Love performed well in the recent matchup but the team only managed 66 rushing yards on 26 attempts. To address their ground game issues, the Packers are exploring trades for running back Tony Pollard from Tennessee and guard Landon Dickerson from Philadelphia. Both players could provide the versatility and strength needed to enhance the rushing attack ahead of the November 10 trade deadline.

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  • •Packers average only 2.5 yards per carry against Panthers.
  • •Jordan Love threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns in the win.
  • •Pollard has 478 rushing yards this season with four touchdowns.
  • •Dickerson provides stability in the offensive line amid injuries.
  • •Trade deadline is November 10, 2026.
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  • 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — 2 trades Packers must make to fix NFL’s worst running game after getting stifled by Panthers
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The Green Bay Packers are winning games alright. However, nobody is afraid of their ground attack. Thursday night’s 27-19 victory over the Carolina Panthers should have been another reason to celebrate Jordan Love’s growing command of the offense . Instead, it exposed a glaring weakness. Green Bay needs more than another week of hoping Josh Jacobs […] The post 2 trades Packers must make to fix NFL’s worst running game after getting stifled by Panthers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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