Packers trade Reggie Gilbert to Titans
The former undrafted free agent recorded 2.5 sacks as a Packer.
By PackerAaron
Brian Gutekunst is starting to wheel and deal, sending Reggie Gilbert to the Tennessee Titans for a reported 7th round pick.
The former undrafted free agent out of Arizona spent 2016 and most of 2017 on the practice squad, until appearing in two games at the end of 2017. He finishes his Packers career with 2.5 sacks.
Trade: Packers are dealing LB Reggie Gilbert to the Titans for a seventh-round pick, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 28, 2019
Some perspective on the Reggie Gilbert trade: pic.twitter.com/2HsZbaN9IX
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 28, 2019
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE.
__________________________
Comments (51)
PackFan2005
August 28, 2019 at 07:28 pm
Tennessee is getting a reliable guy.
DragonSilk
August 29, 2019 at 06:32 am
Yes, he's reliably average.
dobber
August 29, 2019 at 08:49 am
There are lots of Reggie Gilberts out there...and all of them would be 5th on the OLB depth chart for the Packers.
Coldworld
August 29, 2019 at 02:20 pm
May fit the Titan’s scheme better.
Cheezdik
August 30, 2019 at 02:01 pm
Is a good player. Had a sack two weeks ago against the Raiders. Was also money last year when the Packers desperately needed some pass rush.
PackFan2005
August 28, 2019 at 07:27 pm
I like the move from Gute. Would have been a good backup, but wouldn’t have gotten much snaps otherwise. Already building up draft capital for 2020, I like it.
Since'61
August 28, 2019 at 07:36 pm
Good job Gute. Get something back before we chuck the dead wood. Thanks, Since ‘61
Coldworld
August 29, 2019 at 08:40 am
If he passes his physical
Since'61
August 29, 2019 at 09:01 am
Good point! Stay positive and hope for the best.
Thanks, Since ‘61
Hawg Hanner
August 29, 2019 at 09:36 am
Seems absurd to call Gilbert "deadwood".
Cheezdik
August 30, 2019 at 01:59 pm
Considering he was one of the only guys putting up sacks last year, and had one this preseason against the Raiders. Watch Gilbert make the Pro Bowl now.
Cheezdik
August 30, 2019 at 01:59 pm
Considering he was one of the only guys putting up sacks last year, and had one this preseason against the Raiders. Watch Gilbert make the Pro Bowl now.
Cheezdik
August 30, 2019 at 01:59 pm
Considering he was one of the only guys putting up sacks last year, and had one this preseason against the Raiders. Watch Gilbert make the Pro Bowl now.
TarynsEyes
August 29, 2019 at 10:55 am
Gilbert just couldn't separate the glue between ceiling and floor in GB.
kevgk
August 28, 2019 at 07:45 pm
Make them moves Gute. turn UDFAs into draft picks and churn the bottom of the roster to constantly find impact players
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
August 28, 2019 at 08:27 pm
Good news!
Taylor next?
DraftHobbyist
August 29, 2019 at 08:19 am
Why do people want to get rid of Taylor so badly? He is starter quality for only $3m. Depth is good. What happens if Turner and Bulaga both go down and you dealt Taylor? Then you have Bakhtiari, Jenkins, Linsey, McCray?, and Light? Rough.
Coldworld
August 29, 2019 at 02:21 pm
Because they don’t seem to think Baluga will miss time or that a guard will get injured or do think that Patrick is almost as good. I give it as much credence as I give that belief.
dobber
August 29, 2019 at 08:57 am
The Packers have been systematically pushing Taylor off the roster since OTAs. Writers, fans, etc. have been questioning his fit in the new offense from the time LaF was hired. IF (all caps) they have a player that they like as much or better as a backup who comes more cheaply, trading him makes perfect sense. He has significant trade value if they can find a partner.
TheVOR
August 29, 2019 at 10:11 am
Denver.... Taylor would be a nice upgrade at G in Denver. Risner is a stud but they have Don Barclay competing in Denver, that should tell you everything you need to know about the other Guard position. Their depth is also non-existent.. DENVER is the trade partner...
Coldworld
August 29, 2019 at 02:27 pm
Yes, Taylor is tradable. However, unless it’s for a player that brings us an equal upgrade, losing your most experienced G and arguably your current second best guard means that when your back up is needed there is a considerable step down in quality. Patrick is OK, but he is t Taylor or Jenkins and he is not mobile either.
Given that this season depends upon Rodgers, losing Taylor for a draft pick would be a significant net loss unless it’s a 1 or 2 perhaps (which I strongly doubt). Protect your QB. Remember that Injuries happen. No!
albert999
August 28, 2019 at 08:43 pm
Gutsy Gutey
Kicking em out before the frenzy and making deals
Keep kicking
MarkinMadison
August 28, 2019 at 08:54 pm
I like Taylor, but if they could get a quality ILB, that might be a deal they have to make.
lucky953
August 28, 2019 at 08:55 pm
I think they like Randy Ramsey as a developmental guy with bigger upside than ‘ole Reggie.
albert999
August 28, 2019 at 09:00 pm
Careful
Coldworld
August 29, 2019 at 08:45 am
Prefer Markus Jones from what i’ve seen.
LambeauPlain
August 29, 2019 at 11:07 am
Yep...I have read Ramsey was showing up in camp and had a decent college career...good athlete just needs some NFL development.
Coldworld
August 29, 2019 at 02:35 pm
Haven’t seen much from him. Certainly not bowled over, but I do agree that he is a better fit than Gilbert was this year. Jones has flashed more since his arrival for me.
I think that they must really like Roberts for the future though. He could have been waived at anytime but they have hung on to him knowing that his surgery meant a long term layoff. He missed all mini camp too. They did give him the lion’s share of guaranteed money issued to UDFAs
Tundraboy
August 28, 2019 at 09:10 pm
That was a waste. A 7th round pick?
albert999
August 28, 2019 at 09:18 pm
Better than just letting him go for nothing
sonomaca
August 29, 2019 at 12:10 am
Summers was a 7th rounder.
Bure9620
August 29, 2019 at 12:34 am
And Donald Driver
sonomaca
August 29, 2019 at 12:55 am
Matt Flynn, Mark Tauscher, Scott Wells, Charles Lee, Lawrence Guy, Jeff Janis, Brad Jones, Charles Johnson.
How about Clark Harris. Packers picked him in 2007 and he’s still playing!
dobber
August 29, 2019 at 08:53 am
A mid-7th round pick can help maneuver a 6th round pick into a player you really like and want.
Cheezdik
August 30, 2019 at 02:09 pm
I agree. Gilbert much better than a 7th rounder. One of the only Packers linebackers to have a sack in the preseason and also one of the only players last year that was dependable in pass rush. Watch Reggie Gilbert have career high numbers now.
Cheezdik
August 30, 2019 at 02:17 pm
He was much better than that. Look for him to have career high numbers now. just like Damarious Randall did as a safety last year in Cleveland. Don't know why the Packers couldn't have put him back to his original position. He played great last year.
Leatherhead
August 28, 2019 at 09:57 pm
A good move. I thought Gilbert was no better than a 50/50 shot to make the 53.
Daren726
August 28, 2019 at 10:23 pm
A seventh round pick for an undrafted free agent who may not of made the team is a pretty darn good deal.
Swisch
August 28, 2019 at 10:28 pm
Ty Summers good.
sonomaca
August 29, 2019 at 12:13 am
No trade value for Josh Jones. Nobody wants the headache.
Coldworld
August 29, 2019 at 08:50 am
Gilbert was decent (maybe not a fit in Pettiness new D) but what was Jones good at?
Big difference
ShooterMcGee
August 29, 2019 at 12:25 am
This seemingly opens up a roster spot for an extra DB or ILB. I could see Chandon Sullivan making the team before a 5th OLB like Randy Ramsey, who could easily make it thru waivers to the practice squad.
Coldworld
August 29, 2019 at 08:51 am
4 OLBs, three of whom move around to DE is not enough for injuries or freshness.
LambeauPlain
August 29, 2019 at 11:17 am
I agree. They way Pettine moves his OLBs around they need 5 at least because they will take snaps from DL guys.
Cartwright
August 29, 2019 at 05:54 am
A gute move but don't be foolish and trade Taylor. The franchise must stay protected and we finally have a decent OL group, no need to mess with that. Obtaining a decent ILB isn't worth it. We can make do there but the OL must stay solid.
Doug Niemczynski
August 29, 2019 at 07:46 am
Well, we got something for him.
DraftHobbyist
August 29, 2019 at 08:26 am
I think this move opens up space for offense rather than another 5th olb.
Dzehren
August 29, 2019 at 12:47 pm
IHoping GUTE can pull a TT & find a Ryan Grant type RB for that 7th rounder we got for Gilbert.
hobowilly
August 29, 2019 at 01:28 pm
any discussion about moving Crosby is idiotic. i feel almost as strong about keeping a quality O-lineman in Taylor; honestly makes me wonder what Gutey felt when Sitton and Lang were let go--He's a company man who salutes and that attitude landed him the GM job. If it were tecnically true Taylor may not fit in MLF's offense, then and only then should be be moved but hopefully for another veteran player @ a position need for us. Last, i sure hope basically the sameQB playing goes down in the Chef game, so that ole Boyle gets the backup job and the third year player Kizer gets to try the free market. i do not dislike Kizer, i just think he ought to be better by now. Boyle is just as good now as a newer player and likely has higher potential than Kizer. It appears Kizer has topped out.
mamasboy
August 29, 2019 at 06:55 pm
7th rounder is better than a ham sandwich!!!
Cheezdik
August 30, 2019 at 01:55 pm
What an insanely stupid and clueless front office. Reggie Gilbert just had a sack against the Raiders when nobody else put up anything. He also played good last year when the Packers couldn't buy a sack. Another dumb move from the Packers. The pass defense will be the Achilles heel this year again and Aaron Rodgers will be making the coaching staff and Mark Murphy look good like he has since day one.