Packers Trade Rumors: Safety Josh Jones Skipping OTAs in Hopes of a Move

Green Bay Packers safety Josh Jones is skipping organized team activities as he seeks a trade, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky.

Demovsky noted Jones believes it would "be best for both parties if they parted ways."

A second-round pick in 2017, Jones endured a rocky start in Green Bay, as he didn't appear the team's first three games last season. He finished 2018 with 55 tackles, two pass breakups and one sack.

The Packers have spent this offseason addressing their defense, signing safety Adrian Amos and using a first-round pick on safety Darnell Savage last month.

Despite those additions, Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst has not given up on Jones, according to The Athletic's Michael Cohen:

"He's trending in the right direction. This will be a big year for him. We're certainly going to need him. I thought he had some really good snaps toward the end of last year after he started playing more. It's like a lot of young players, they just need to play. Very few of these guys come in their first year and really see it and understand it. All these guys are growing. Josh is the same way."

Still, it appears Jones is looking for a fresh start.

The 24-year-old defensive back has two years remaining on his rookie contract.