The Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles are expected to battle for a spot in the 2024 playoffs. chance. However, the 2024 NFL Draft proves that the Lions and Eagles are interested in moving up some of the same positions as Green Bay. In fact, they’re doing everything they can to keep the Packers from getting an upgrade.
The Eagles selected Iowa defensive back Cooper Dejean in the second round on Friday.The next day, Dejean, a first-team All-American and 2023 Big Ten defensive back, remained on the board despite being tipped to be a first-round pick. Philadelphia’s two second-round picks, Nos. 50 and 53, and fifth-round picks, Nos. 40 and 78, were traded to the Washington Commanders. Dejean was drafted with the 40th overall pick by the Packers with the 41st overall pick.
When Arnold took the stage and held up his new Honolulu Blue No.1 jersey, he was cheered by the home fans and shook hands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.The Packers picked #25. While it remains possible that the Green Bay Packers could step up on the offensive line with Arnold leading the way, twice in two days an NFC opponent switched positions in front of the Packers to get their own players.It will be interesting to see if this trend continues on day three.