League: NFL Sport: Football Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Packers pursue trade for linebacker Zack Baun amid injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 1:29 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Packers pursue trade for linebacker Zack Baun amid injuries

Summary

The Green Bay Packers are exploring a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles for linebacker Zack Baun following injuries to their linebacking corps. Zaire Franklin is expected to miss a second consecutive game due to a hairline fracture in his shin, while Edgerrin Cooper is sidelined for the season with an Achilles injury. Baun, a two-time Pro Bowler, has been in discussions as the Eagles consider offers for multiple players. The Packers face the Carolina Panthers for Thursday Night Football amid significant roster injuries.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Green Bay connected with Philadelphia about a trade for Zack Baun.
•Zaire Franklin likely to miss another game with a shin injury.
•Edgerrin Cooper out for the season with an Achilles tear.
•Baun has recorded five tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks in the past two seasons.
•Packers hosting the Panthers for Thursday Night Football.

Latest Updates

1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Packers Linked to Trade for All-Pro LB Amid Zaire Franklin Injury

What they're saying

"
The Green Bay Packers have reached out to an NFC foe about a deal for a two-time Pro Bowl linebacker. The post Packers Linked to Trade for All-Pro LB Amid Zaire Franklin Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Carolina Panthers Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers New Orleans Saints Philadelphia Eagles Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Football