NFL Teams Seek Veteran Receiver Help Amid Injury Concerns

In the lead-up to the 2025 NFL season, teams across the league have been actively seeking veteran receiver help to bolster their depth at the position. This comes as multiple teams have faced challenges due to injuries, suspensions, and generally thin receiver groups.

Since August 18th, 2025, several notable receiver transactions have occurred. The Texans traded John Metchie to the Eagles, while the Broncos sent Devaughn Vele to the Saints and the Chiefs shipped Skyy Moore to the 49ers. These moves suggest that teams are willing to part with recent high draft picks who have yet to make a significant impact.

Elsewhere, the Vikings are reportedly hoping to bring back veteran Adam Thielen, as Jordan Addison will miss the first three games due to suspension. Additionally, Jakobi Meyers has requested a trade from the Raiders, who just reunited with Amari Cooper, and the Steelers and Jets are also in the market for a veteran receiver.

The Packers, who entered training camp with enviable receiver depth, are now dealing with their own set of challenges. Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, and Savion Williams have all been dealing with various injuries, and their availability for the start of the season remains uncertain. While the team is optimistic that many of their ailing players will be ready for Week 1, the status of Reed and Wicks is still to be determined.

As the Packers evaluate their receiver depth, potential trades of Wicks or Romeo Doubs could be on the table. Doubs, in the final year of his contract, may possess the lowest upside of the Packers' core receivers, while Wicks has flashed a high ceiling but has been more volatile. The team will likely want to see how their receivers perform once the regular season begins before making any decisions.