Report: The Green Bay Packers starting quarterback is open to be signed by the Dallas Cowboys.
The 2024 regular season will not feature a game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers. It will be a new chapter in their post-season rivalry if they do cross paths.
In postseason action, the Packers have a 5-4 record all-time versus the Cowboys, with three straight victories (in 2014, 2016, and 2023).
But in 2024, the Cowboys might attempt to alter that story with one former starter from the Packers.
Jerry Trotta of FanSided states:
“Hopefully, Dallas can build on its incredible record with spring league talent, but there’s not much reason to believe that the team is searching the UFL for players still capable of playing in the NFL.”
The Cowboys need help at running back and defensive tackle, but Tyler Guyto, the 29th overall choice, is virtually carrying the load on the offensive line. Guyton is slated to start at left tackle.
In the unlikely event that Guyton struggles or another starter gets hurt, it wouldn’t hurt to get an experienced tackle.
Well, former All-Pro tackle David Bakhtiari is still available and he revealed this week that he’s almost ready to meet with teams.
“It’s mutual,” Bakhtiari posted on X (formerly Twitter) about why he’s still a free agent. “I’m waiting to make sure there’s no question marks about the knee. We are nearing the end of my rehab so things are gonna heat up on both ends in the coming two months. I’m excited to remind everyone again.”
Even with Bakhtiari’s recent injury history, the Cowboys should be all over this. A former fourth-round pick of the Packers in 2014, Bakhtiari is a three-time Pro Bowler and was a First-Team All-Pro as recently as the 2020 season. The only problem? He’s played a combined 13 games in the three seasons since.
Bakhtiari tore his ACL near the end of the 2020 season and has suffered multiple setbacks since his initial surgery. He’s underwent multiple procedures since to fix the knee. His most recent operation supposedly set right a cartilage issue and has restored his confidence enough to return to the gridiron.
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