Packers’ secret weapon? Green Bay acquires 3-time Super Bowl champion Darian Kinnard
The Green Bay Packers have traded for offensive lineman Darian Kinnard, a player who hasn’t finished an NFL season without a Super Bowl ring.
Green Bay, WI – The Green Bay Packers have made a savvy move, acquiring offensive lineman Darian Kinnard from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2027 6th-round draft pick. On the surface, it’s a depth move for the trenches. But for the Packer faithful, it might just be a secret weapon who has a ticket to championship luck.
Why the excitement? Look at the resume. In his two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, Kinnard won two Super Bowls. After being waived, he was scooped up by the Eagles, where he promptly won another Super Bowl last season. That’s right: three seasons in the NFL, three championship rings. The man is a walking good-luck charm, a Super Bowl magnet who brings a winning aura wherever he goes. For a Packers team knocking on the door of greatness, that kind of mojo is priceless.
But let’s be clear, this isn’t just about superstition. Before he started collecting rings as a professional, Kinnard was an absolute mauler at the University of Kentucky. He was a cornerstone of the famed “Big Blue Wall,” an offensive line unit that was a up for the Joe Moore Award (given to the nation’s best O-line) for four straight seasons.
His individual accolades are even more impressive:
- Played in 46 career games with 39 consecutive starts at right tackle.
- Became the first Kentucky offensive lineman since 1965 to earn consensus First-Team All-American honors.
His former teammates Luke Fortner and Landon Young recently reunited in New Orleans after a trade as well.
While his NFL career stats show just three games played, his elite college pedigree and the fact that every NFL team he has been on has the Super Bowl can’t be ignored. The Packers aren’t just getting a depth piece; they’re getting a proven winner with the potential to be a foundational player. It’s a low-risk, high-reward move that should have every fan in Green Bay dancing in their cheese heads.
Drew Holbrook is an avid Kentucky fan who has been covering the Cats for over 10 years. In his free time, he spends time with his family, and watching Premier League soccer. #UpTheAlbion
