The Packers weren't able to pull off any deals before the trade deadline, but it wasn't because they didn't work hard.
According to league sources, the Packers tried to acquire Chase Claypool and the Las Vegas Raiders.
Sources tell us that Green Bay offered two draft picks to Pittsburgh for Claypool.
According to sources, the Packers are capable of turning around their season even without Claypool, which would decrease the value of the picks Pittsburgh would have received in the trade. The Bears offered a second-round pick, even though the Packers offered more.
When they traded Davante Adams to the Raiders, the Packers were interested in Waller. According to sources, the Raiders were asked by Green Bay to include Waller in any package for Adams.
The Packers checked back with the Raiders before the deadline to see if they had any interest in dealing for the Pro Bowl tight end, but Green Bay wasn't willing to give enough compensation to Las Vegas for the Pro Bowl tight end.
According to sources, the Packers did not trade for Brandin Cooks because they were focused on acquiring the 6-foot-4 Claypool. Multiple teams aggressively pursued a trade for Claypool, but it appeared as if Green Bay would land the third year receiver.
Claypool was dealt to Chicago by Pittsburgh after talks between the two teams heated up.
Claypool, who is expected to make his Bears debut Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, had 32 catches for 311 yards and a touchdown this season.
Rodgers said this past Wednesday that the Packers' lack of activity at the trade deadline made them realize that they need to play with the guys they have.
There's still a lot of faith in the guys in the locker room. We need to get healthy.
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