# Packers Target Buckner for Defense Boost

> Packers seek trade for Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner to strengthen defense ahead of deadline.
- Title: Packers Target Buckner for Defense Boost · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Packers seek trade for Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner to strengthen defense ahead of deadline. Packers are urged to trade for Colts' DeForest Buckner, a…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/packers-urged-to-trade-for-3x-pro-bowl-dt-to-bolster-defense-12601496
- Author: Michael DeRosa
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: packers, deforest buckner, indianapolis colts, nfl, pro bowl, defense, trade deadline
## Packers' Defense Needs Upgrade
Green Bay Packers won 31-7 against Chicago Bears to start three-game winning streak with 4-2 record.
## Buckner Linked to Trade
Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox named Packers as top trade suitor for Colts' DeForest Buckner, a three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle.
## Buckner's Value for Packers
Buckner has four sacks and 26 tackles in six games this season and is entering final year of contract.
## Key takeaway

Packers are urged to trade for Colts' DeForest Buckner, a three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, to improve their defense before the trade deadline.