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New Look Packers?

The Green Bay Packers wrapped up their Organized Team Activities on Monday. They held three of the OTA practices open to the public. This gave fans, and media, a first look at the team with newly signed free agents and draft picks. Since the moment players like Jimmy Graham and Muhammed Wilkerson were signed, fans were eager to see how they would look in the green and gold. Draft picks, Jaire Alexander and Josh Jackson, also had fans buzzing during OTAs.

Without having physically checked out the OTAs myself, I have relied on Packers beat writers and reports, as well as the team’s social media accounts to stay up to date. Based off what I have seen from their day-to-day posts, there is a lot to look forward to this season for the Packers.

Up next for the Packers, they will hold mandatory minicamp from June 12-14. After the conclusion of minicamp, the team will be off until Training Camp, which starts July 26.

Below you will find all of the moves the Packers have made to improve the team, and an outlook on the 2018 season.

Offseason Changes

Most notably after the season ended, the Packers parted ways with General Manager, Ted Thompson. He served as Green Bay’s GM since 2005. But after an all around disappointing season, a change was necessary.

Additionally, the Packers fired their offensive coordinator, Edgar Bennett, and defensive coordinator, Dom Capers. The Packers felt as though it was time to move on from Bennett, so they brought back former offensive coordinator, Joe Philbin. He was previously the team’s offensive coordinator from 2007-2011. To replace Capers, the Packers hired Mike Pettine. Mike Pettine’s defenses have never finished outside of the top ten in total defense in the NFL. However, Green Bay’s defenses have not finished in the top ten since 2010. The additions of Philbin and Pettine are huge for the success of the Packers in 2018.

Finally, at the start of the league new year, the Packers made a rather surprising, player change. They traded cornerback Damarious Randall to the Cleveland Browns for quarterback DeShone Kizer. The teams also swapped fourth and fifth round 2018 draft picks. Randall had been the Packers number one corner in 2017, but he had been rather hit or miss during his career. Nonetheless, the trade was shocking. What would it mean for the Packers secondary? Why did the Packers need another quarterback? Well, the Packers coaching staff sees promise in Kizer, and feels that he can be the backup in the future. For more on how the Packers secondary will be affected, continue reading about the Packers free agency acquisitions.

Free Agency

The Packers were active in free agency for what feels like the first time in forever. Yes, they made a few signings last year, but those did not pan out the way that they had hoped. This season however, the free agent signings look to have a big impact.

New Packers General Manager, Brian Gutekunst, brought in one of the best pass-catching tight ends, Jimmy Graham. Gutekunst was able to lure Graham away from his former team, the New Orleans Saints. This signing shocked me, I really thought that Graham would reunite with the Saints. I am beyond excited to see what he will do with Aaron Rodgers throwing to him. Graham is a huge threat in the red zone. In fact, he had the most receiving touchdowns in the red zone in 2017, with ten. Just imagine the possibilities with Rodgers throwing at him.

Additionally, the Packers added to their depth at tight end by signing Marcedes Lewis. He spent the previous 12 seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Lewis is also considered one of the best blocking tight ends in the game. This aspect of his game will be a great improvement from what the Packers currently have. But not to be forgotten, he can be a threat in the pass game. Though, the numbers may not look like it over the last four seasons. From 2014-2017, Lewis had 78 receptions for 919 yards and eight touchdowns. However, in the two seasons prior, he had 77 receptions for 899 yards and eight touchdowns.

Furthermore, the Packers made moves to improve their defense. They signed defensive lineman, Muhammad Wilkerson, and brought back cornerbacks Davon House and Tramon Williams. Wilkerson spent that last seven seasons with the New York Jets. His addition to the Packers adds to the already exciting defensive line of Mike Daniels and Kenny Clark. House was re-signed in 2018, after being brought back in 2017. He previously played for the team from 2011-2014, before spending the next two seasons with the Jaguars. Williams is being brought back to add a veteran presence to the Packers secondary. He previously played for the team from 2006-2014, before spending the last three seasons with the Cleveland Browns and Arizona Cardinals. All three of these veteran players should improve the Packers defense, which has not been strong lately.

Finally, the Packers brought in offensive lineman, Byron Bell. He previously played for the Panthers, Titans, and Cowboys. Bell could ultimately be the replacement for current Packers lineman Bryan Bulaga. Bulaga tore his ACL last season, which was the second tear of his professional career. He has also had multiple other injuries during his time with the Packers, resulting in him only playing a full 16 games twice in his eight seasons.

Draft

The 2018 NFL Draft took place in Dallas, Texas, April 26-28. This was the first time that the Packers had a top 20 draft pick since 2009, when they held the ninth overall selection. They were originally scheduled to pick 14th. However, on draft night, new GM, Brian Gutekunst, traded to the pick to the New Orleans Saints, for the 27th pick and their 2019 first round pick. Initially, this upset many fans, myself included. Why would we trade our highest pick in almost ten years? Every player that would be a good fit with the Packers was still available. But then, Gutekunst made a trade with the Seattle Seahawks, to move back in to the top 20. With the newly acquired 18th overall pick, the Packers selected cornerback, Jaire Alexander, out of Louisville. The player they wanted all along.

This draft by the Packers was one of their best in recent years. They addressed all of their needs. The Packers used their first three draft picks on defense. These picks included cornerbacks Jaire Alexander and Josh Jackson, and linebacker Oren Burks. Addressing the needs in secondary was important for the Packers. It has been constantly costing the Packers games year after year. Alexander and Jackson could be the missing pieces this defense needed.

With the departure of Nelson, and uncertainty at the position, outside of Adams and Cobb, the Packers needed to address the wide receiver position. They did just that in the draft by selecting, J’Mon Moore, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and Equanimeous St. Brown. All three of these receivers are tall, athletic, and can really improve the Packers current wide receives room.

Looking Ahead

The Packers will kick off their 100th season in primetime at Lambeau Field. It will be a showdown of the NFL’s oldest rivalry, Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears. This will not be the first time that these two teams are meeting week one. They also met week one of the 2015 season, a game that the Packers won 31-23. In games started by Aaron Rodgers, the Packers have a 15-4 record against the Bears. I cannot wait to watch the classic rivalry under the lights at Lambeau!

The week one game is one of five primetime games for the Packers in 2018. The other primetime match-ups include: week six against the 49ers on Monday Night Football, week nine at New England on Sunday Night Football, week 11 in Seattle on Thursday Night Football, and week 12 in Minnesota on Sunday Night Football. The Packers tie a league-lead with their five primetime games this season.

Furthermore, the Packers will be getting starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers back from a broken collarbone. This injury limited him to nine games in 2017, and has him as a leading candidate for the 2018 Comeback Player of the Year Award in the NFL. Additionally, with all the help that the team has given him, Rodgers is set up for having another successful season in 2018.

Finally, new number one wide receiver, Davante Adams, will continue to climb the ladder of success. He was given a 4-year contract extension prior to the final game of the 2017 season. Showing the Packers have confidence in his abilities, despite his concussion history. I have the same confidence in Adams. I believe that this will finally be the season that he reaches 1,000 receiving yards. He has been so close the last two seasons, having 997 yards in 2016, and 885 in 2017. He had a legitimate shot at reaching the milestone last season, however, he suffered a concussion against the Panthers, and had to miss the final two games.

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39. The 1987 Season --- Team rosters

Team by team breakdown of more noted players in the 1987 season

Atlanta - QB Steve Bartkowski,QB Walter Lewis, RB Kirby Warren, FB Ken Talton, WR Marcus Anderson, WR/KR Cormac Carney, DL Curtis Anderson, and NT Bob Nelson OLB Cornelius Bennett, ILB Larry Kolic, P Jim Grupp K Efren Herrera

Arizona- QB Alan Risher, QB Doug Woodward RB Kevin Nelson,RB Nuu Faaola, RB Scott Stamper, RB Randy Johnson RB John Barnett,FB Mack Boatner, WR Jackie Flowers, WR Neil Bahlholm, WR Lenny Willis, TE Mark Keel, G Carl Roberts G Frank Kalil, C Mike Katolin OL Jeff Kiewel RG Alvin Powell, DE Skip McLendon, DE/NT Mark Buben DE Mike Mraz DT Stan Mataele NT Dan Saleamua OLB Ed Smith, OLB Ben Apuna, OLB Scott Stephen MLB Byron Evans DB Lance Shields DB Eddie Brown DB Gordon Bunch,FS Allen Durden SS David Fulcher SS Don Schwartz P/K Frank Corral

Birmingham- QB Cliff Stoudt,QB Bob Lane, QB Mike Shula, RB Brent Fullwood, RB Earl Gant, FB Tommie Agee FB Leon Perry WR Jim Smith, WR Joey Jones, WR Ron Fredrick, WR Perry Tuttle, WR Greg Richardson TE Darryl Mason TE Allama Matthews T Pat Phenix, T Robert Woods G Pat Saindon, G Buddy Aydelette, C Tom Banks G Dave Drechsler DE Jon Hand DE Dave Purifory DE Jackie Cline DE/DT Jimmy Walker DT Doug Smith, DE/DT Ronnie Paggett, NT Donnie Humphrey OLB Herb Spencer,LB Dallas Hickman, LB Thomas Boyd CB Ricky Ray CB Dennis Woodberry CB Frank Reed DB Dave Dumars SS Billy Cesare FS Mike Thomas FS Chuck Clanton P Danny Miller K Scott Norwood

Boston - QB Mike Hohensee QB Steve Beuerlein RB Troy Stratford, RB Richard Crump, WR Joey Walters, WR Kelvin Martin WR Nolan Franz, TE Dan Ross, T Pat Staub G Steve Trapillo G John Schmeding G Gerry Raymond C Mike McLaughlin DE John Bosa,DE Kenny Neil DE Robert Banks DE Wally Klein NT Mike Ruth OLB Ben Needham ILB Marcus Marek CB Goldie Lockbaum CB Woorow Wilson S Joe Restic P Bucky Scribner K John Carney

Chicago-QB Vince Evans, QB Jack Trudeau RB Bo Jackson, RB Thomas Rooks, FB Keith Byars, WR David Williams,WR Steve Bryant, WR Doug Donely, WR Jaime Holland WR James Maness TE Cap Boso, TE Jerry Reese LT Mark Dennis, LT Lee Spivey,LT Duane Wilson,RT Jim Juriga,RG Arland Thompson, C Bill Winters DE Tyrone Keys DE Don Thorp, DE Ken Gillen, NT Paul Hanna DT Tony Suber ILB Pepper Johnson ILB Jeff Leiding LB Byron Lee LB Scott Leach LB Larry Kolic OLB/DB Jim Bob Morris, OLB/DB John Barefeild OLB/DB Larry James CB Rod Hill, FS Craig Swoope DB Mike Ulmer S Sonny Gordon P Jim Miller K Max Zendejas

Denver- QB Doug Flutie, QB Bob Gagliano RB Bill Johnson, WR Leonard Harris, WR/KR Marc Lewis, WR Vincent White,WR Frank Lockett, LT Steve Rogers, C Tom Davis OL Sid Abramowitz DE Bruce Thornton, DE Calvin Turner, ILB John Nevens, LB Greg Gerken CB/PR David Martin, CB David Dumars CB Nate Miller, P Jack Weil K/P Jim Asmus (Future deals- FS Scott Thomas, MLB Terry Maki, and CB Tom Rotello)

Hawaii - QB Jack Thompson, QB Robbie Bosco,QB/RB/WR Raphel Cherry, WR Walter Murray, WR Mark Bellini , WR Glen Kozlowski, RB/PR/KR Gary Allen, RB Del Rodgers, RB Anthony Edgar RB/PR/KR Vai Sikahema, FB Lakei Heimuli, FB Tom Tuipulotu, TE Trevor Molini, TE David Mills, RT Jim Mills LT Darryl Haley, LT Dean Miraldi T Vince Stroth, T Nick Eyre, T Wayne Faalafua G Joe Onosai G Louis Wong G Bernard Carvalho, C Ed Riewerts C Robert Anae DE Jason Buck DE Jim Herrmann DE Brandon Flint DE Brad Anae, DE Junior Filiaga, DT Kit Lathrop DT Tom Tuinei DT Colin Scotts, DT Brad Smith, OLB Kyle Whittigham, OLB Leon White, LB Cary Whittingham, LB Filipo Mokofisi, MLB Kurt Gouveia,MLB Marv Allen CB Dana McLemore CB Jeff Griffin CB Manny Hendrix, DB/KR Erroll Tucker, FS Blaine Gaison FS Jeff Wilcox SS Mark Kafentzis SS Kyle Morrell SS Jeff Sprowls, S Verlon Redd P/TE Clay Brown K Paul Woodside

Houston- QB Jim Kelly, QB Todd Dillon WR Richard Johnson, WR Ricky Sanders, WR/PR Gerald McNeil, WR/KR Clarence Verdin, RB Sam Harrell, RB Darryl Clark, LT Bryan Dausin RT Tommy Robinson T Ernie Rogers, T Denver Johnson RG Billy Kidd, LG Scott Boucher, C Frank Kalil, DE Pete Catan, DE Cleveland Crosby DE Hosea Taylor DE Charles Benson DT Tony Fitzpatrick DT Hosea Taylor OLB Andy Hawkins, MLB Kiki DeAyala, OLB Mike Hawkins, CB Will Lewis CB Mike Mitchell FS Luther Bradley FS Hollis Hall SS Calvin Eason,S Tommy Myers P Dale Walters K Toni Fritsch,

Jacksonville- QB Ed Luther, QB Robbie Mahfouz WR Alton Alexis, WR Perry Kemp, WR Wyatt Henderson RB Kevin Mack, KR/RB Tony Boddie,RB Archie Griffin, FB Larry Mason T Bob Gruber G George Collins C Jay PennisonT Roy simmons C Mike Reuther,RT Ralph Williams, LG Rich garza,DE Mike Raines, DE Keith Millard, DE Phil Dokes OLB tom dinkle LB OLB Joe Castillo, CB Van Jakes S Don Bessillieu S Chester Gee CB Mark Harper DB Bobby Hosea, P/K Brian Franco

Los Angeles- QB Rick Neuheisel, QB Mike Rae RB Christian Okoye, RB Reggie Brown RB/KR Jarvis Redwine, WR JoJo Townsell, WR Mike Sherrad WR John Jefferson WR Duane Gunn TE Tim Wrightman TE Ricky Ellis OL Rod Walters, Vince Stroh, Bob Simmons, Doug Hoppock, Perry Harnett, & Jerry Doerger, C Mike Katolin & G Alvin Powell, DE Lee Williams, DT George Achica, DE Fletcher Jenkins, DE Ben Rudolph DT Eddie Weaver,DE Dennis Edwards, DE Ray Cattage, DE Rich Dimler OLB Eric Scoggins ILB Howard Carson,LB Danny Rich LB Sam Norris CB John Hendy CB Tyrone Justin CB/S Mike Fox SS Tim McDonald P Jeff Partridge K Tony Zendejas,

Memphis- QB Warren Moon, QB Mike Kelley, WR/KR Derrick Crawford, WR Derek Holloway WR Greg Moser, WR Sam Graddy, WR Ted Wilson, WR Gizmo Williams RB Tim Spencer, RB Harry Sydney, FB Cornelius Quarles, TE Keli McGregor RG Myke Horton G Bill Mayo DE Reggie White, DE/DT Calvin Clark LB Rod Shoate, LB Mike Brewington CB Mossy Cade CB Leonard Coleman CB mike thomas CB/s Mike Fox DB Terry Love FS Vic Minor SS Barney Bussey P Jimmy Colquitt K Alan Duncan

Miami – QB Vinny Tesreverde, QB Don Strock RB Curtis Bledsoe, RB George Works, RB/PR/KR Eric Robinson FB Dwayne Crutchfield, WR Eddie Brown, WR/KR Mike Harris WR Greg Taylor, WR Ricky Simmons WR Elmer Bailey TE Willie Smith TE Bob Niziolek LT Joel Patten RT Jeff Seevy RT/RG Dave Pacella RG Ed Fulton C/G Brian Musselman C Tony Loia T Ed Muransky Vaughn Harman DE Willie Broughton DE Ken Fagan DE Greg Feilds, DE Malcolm Taylor,DT Jerome Brown, DT Dan Sileo, LDT Bennie Smith DE Bob Cobb DE/NT Richard Tharpe DT Kevin Kellin DT Gurnest Brown OLB Winston Moss LB Jon McVeigh LOLB Darnell Dailey ROLB Joe Hines MLB Mike Muller LB Ken Kelley CB Jeff Brown CB Reggie Sutton CB Trent Bryant CB Willie Holley FS Victor Jackson SS Mike Guess P Greg Cater K Jeff Brockhaus

Michigan – QB Richard Todd, QB Jim Harbaugh QB Whit Taylor RB John Williams, FB Albert Bentley,WR Anthony Carter, WR Chris Carter, WR Anthony Allen, TE Mike Cobb,TE Donnie Echols T Ray Pinney, T Chris Godfrey T Ken Dallafior,G Tyrone McGriff, G Thom Dornbrook, C Wayne Radloff, C/G George Lilja DE Larry Bethea DT/NT David Tipton DT Mike Hammerstein DT/DE Allen Hughes ILB Ray Bentley, OLB John Corker, OLB Kyle Borland OLB Angelo Snipes ILB Mike Mallory ILB Robert Pennywell CB Clarence Chapman,CB Brad Cochran CB Ron Osborne DB Oliver Davis S Garland Rivers S David Greenwood P Jeff Gossett K Novo Bojovich

New Jersey- QB Steve Young, QB Tom Ehrhardt RB Hershel Walker, RB Dwight Sullivan RB Calvin Murray, FB Maurice Carthon, WR Scott Schwedes, WR Clarence Collins WR Walter Broughton WR Tom McConnaughey WR Charlie Smith, TE Gordon Hudson, TE Brian Forster C Kent Hull, DE James Lockette, DE Ricky Williamson, DE Freddie Gilbert DT Tom Woodland, LB Jim LeClair, LB Mike Weddington CB Kerry Justin,CB Mike Williams CB Terry Daniels S Gregg Johnson DB Tony Thurman P Rick Partridge K Roger Ruzek

New Orleans- QB Reggie Collier, QB David Woodley, RB Buford Jordan, RB Marcus DuPree, RB Anthony Steels, WR Trumaine Johnson, WR Jerry Gordon, WR Ron Johnson WR Mardye Mcdole TE Sam Bowers T Broderick Thompson T Randy Theiss G Gerry Raymond, G Louis Oubre G Terry Crouch DT Jerald Bayless, DT Henry Thomas DT Jeff Gaylord, DT Larry McClain, DE Darryl Wilkerson DE Larry White NT Jerry Ball NT Oudious Lee OLB Micheal Brooks KB ray phillips CB Lyndell Jones S Charles Harbison S Tim Smith P Dario Casarino, K Tim Mazzetti

Oakland- QB Fred Besana, QB Tom Ramsey RB Eric Jordan, RB/KR Elmer James FB Tom Newton FB LaRue Harrington WR Gordon Banks, WR Ken Margerum, WR Lew Barnes WR Kevin Williams, TE Brian Williams, T Gary Zimmerman, T Jeff Hart, G Tracy Franz, G Jim Leonard C Roger Levasa RDE Dave Browning, DE Greg Feilds, LDE Monte Bennett, NT Tim Moore OLB David Wyman OLB David Wyman OLB Tim Lucas OLB David Shaw ILB Gary Plummer LB Tony Caldwell LB Mark Stewart LCB Mark Collins,RCB Derrick Martin FS Frank Duncan SS Marcus Quinn, P Stan Talley, K Sandro Vitiello

Oklahoma – QB Doug Williams, RB Ernest Anderson, RB Allen Pinkett, RB Andrew Lazarus, RB Vagus Ferguson,RB Mike Gunter FB Ted Sample, FB Derek Hughes, FB Jim Stone, WR Al Williams, WR Kris Haines, WR Lonnie Turner,TE Ron Wheeler,TE victor Hicks, LT Joe Levellis T Mike Perino, RT Jim Bob Lamb,G David Huffman, G Tom Thayer, C Mark Fischer, DE Leslie O'Neal DE Bob Clasby, NT Tony Casillas ILB Putt Choate,OLB Dewey McClain OLB Kevin Murphy ILB Terry Beeson, LB Vic Koenning, LB Tony Furjanic CB Peter Raeford,CB Rock Richmond, CB Barry Copeland, CB Roney McMillan CB Lee Wilson DB Rod Brown FS Kelvin Middleton SS Herb Williams, P Case DeBrujin, K Luis Zendejas

Philadelphia- QB Chuck Fusina, RB Kelvin Bryant, RB Paul Palmer RB Allen Harvin, FB David Riley WR Scott Fitzkee, WR Willie Collier WR Tom Donovan TE Ken Dunek TE Steve Folsom RT Irv Eatman, RG Chuck Commiskey, C Bart Oates, LG George Gilbert LT Mike McClearn D Bill Dugan NT Pete Kugler, DE William Fuller, DE John Walker, DE/DT Willie Rosborough ILB Shane Conlan, ILB Glenn Howard, OLB John Bunting OLB George Cooper LB John Brooks CB Garcia Lane, CB John Sutton CB/S Roger Jackson FS Mike Lush, S Scott Woerner, SS Antonio Gibson P Sean Landeta, K David Trout

Pittsburgh- QB Glen Carano, QB Craig Penrose, HB Mike Rozier, HB Walter Holman, RB/KR/PR Mel Grey FB Amos Lawrence WR Greg Anderson, WR Julius Dawkins, TE Joey Hackett LT Don Maggs LG Corbin C Correal RG Lukens RT Feilds OL Emil Boures LDE Sam Clancy RDE Tony Woods DE Doug Hollie DT Ken Times, DT Mike Morgan, DT Dennis Puha, LDT David Graham RDT Dombrowski DE Ike Griffin NT Laval Short LOLB Rich D'Amico ROLB Mike McKibben MLB Brian Bozworth,LB Craig Walls CB Jerry Holmes,CB Virgil Livers, S Tommy Wilcox, P Larry Swider K Tony Lee

Tampa Bay – QB Chuck Long QB Jimmy Jordan, QB Ben Bennett RB Gary Anderson, RB Greg Allen, FB Greg Boone,WR Larry Brodsky, WR Willie Gillespie WR Chris Castor TE Marvin Harvey, LT Dan Fike, RT Reggie Smith LG Chuck Pitcock RG Nate Newton C Chris Foote DE Mike Butler DE Don Feilder DE Walter Carter, NT Fred Nordgren, DT Mike Clark DE Jim Ramey ROLB Alonzo Johnson LOLB James Harrell, MLB Kelley Kirchbaum MLB Fred McAllister CB Jeff George,CB Warren Hanna, FS Zac Henderson SS Blaine Anderson DB Alvin Bailey DB Doug Beaudoin P/K Zenon Andrusyshyn,

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its illegal for me to draw anything in ms paint and not include the toolbar... LMAO

#rodger wilkerson #ms paint #art #creepin and crawling

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ashkii-0 · 4 months

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A drawing of Rodger while I work on the other ones!!

Rodger belongs 2 @cherriow <3

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airoasis · 6 years

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Packers' Muhammad Wilkerson won't lack motivation playing versus Jets

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12)drops while being chased New york city Jets' Muhammed Wilkerson (96) and Demario Davis (56) during their 2014 game at Lambeau Field.(Photo: Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media/@PGevansiegle)

Last in a 13-part series on the opponents the Green Bay Packers will face throughout the 2018 routine season.GREEN BAY-- Two days prior to

Christmas, the Green Bay Packers will arrive in the nation's biggest city to play the New york city Jets.Holiday trips to the Jets have not been kind for many years, ending in a set of blowouts. The Packers lost 28-3 to the Jets on Dec. 20, 1981. They lost 42-17 in New york city on Dec. 29, 2002. Both victories propelled the Jets into the playoffs, with the latter being described by Hall of Fame running back Curtis Martin as "the finest minute in my career."

It's far prematurely to visualize whether this year's version of the J-E-T-S will deserve the postseason. But with only one winning season and no playoff appearances because 2010, a stretch where they've been stuck in the shadow of their big-city neighbor New York Giants, there is optimism for the future.Here are 3 things to learn about the Jets: Darnold's development The Jets could have stood pat with their sixth overall choice and prepared a potential franchise quarterback, but rather they offered the farm to eliminate any threat of missing their target. They moved up three spots to pick third, sending their No. 6 pick along with 3 second-round picks(one in 2019)to the Indianapolis Colts. The power play netted USC quarterback Sam Darnold, whom numerous considered the top quarterback in an unprecedented class.(The Cleveland Browns, who chose Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield first in general, thought otherwise. )With Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater included this offseason, the Jets should have time to let Darnold develop. Still, there's at least a solid opportunity Darnold could start by late December, particularly if the Jets run out playoff contention. The Jets put their future on Darnold's right shoulder. Now, it's his turn to deliver for a franchise that has long been starved for a franchise quarterback.Mo's homecoming For 3 seasons, Muhammad Wilkerson offered the Jets one of the leading interior pass rushes in the NFL. With 28.5 sacks from 2013-15, consisting of a pair

of double-digit sack seasons, Wilkerson signed a five-year, $86 million agreement in 2016. Underperformance and off-field problems-- most significantly tardiness from team conferences-- led the Jets to launch him this offseason. Now on a 1 year, prove-it offer, Wilkerson is trying to remake his profession prior to turning 30 next year. Much better believe he'll desire to show something to the team that pushed him out the door.Gutekunst's gambit It's no surprise Brian Gutekunst opened his tenure as Packers general manager focused extensively on his team's cornerback depth chart. And, really, the avenue he took attempting to enhance was primarily anticipated

. After jettisoning Damarious Randall, Gutekunst passed on making a major splash in complimentary company. Instead, he signed seasoned Tramon Williams at a modest rate, then utilized his first 2 draft tease a pair of corners. That's one method to do it; the Jets used another. In Trumaine Johnson, the Jets given out the biggest agreement to any free-agent corner: 5 years,$72.5 million. Which technique will be more successful? By the time the Packers face Johnson, there should be an answer.Packers schedule look Dec. 23 at New York City Jets, noon, Fox Week prior to: at Chicago, Dec. 16. Week after: vs. Lions, Dec. 30. On the horizon: Playoffs?New York Jets Coach: Todd Bowles( 22-29 overall, 20-28 with Jets, 4th season with Jets).2017 record: 5-11, 4th in AFC East.Scoring offense: 18.6 points

per video game (24th in NFL). Overall offense: 305.3 yards per game(28th). Scoring defense: 23.9 points enabled per game(22nd

). Overall defense: 352.3 yards permitted per game (25th). Series:

Packers route 8-4. Last meeting: Aftera dreadful start (their first breeze was a lost fumble )that resulted in a 21-3 deficit(the Jets opened with 3 straight touchdowns), the Packers were toast 20 minutes into

their 2014 home opener. Then they foreshadowed exactly what

was to come playing inside Lambeau Field that fall, exploding for an unlikely, 31-24 comeback

win. 3 things began to establish that day: Aaron Rodgers'run at a 2nd MVP award (346 yards, 3 touchdowns, no interceptions), Jordy Nelson's finest NFL season(an 80-yard goal late in the 3rd quarter was the game-winner

), and the Packers 'utter supremacy at

Lambeau Field( they were the only NFC team to go 8-0 in your home). However an underlying subplot is a lot more intriguing four years later: Muhammad Wilkerson was ejected in the 3rd quarter after pushing receiver Davante Adams and tossing a punch toward left tackle David Bakhtiari. Both are now his teammates.

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Muhammad Wilkerson, Green Bay Packers reach agreement on deal

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Muhammad Wilkerson, Green Bay Packers reach agreement on deal

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Muhammad Wilkerson will be the first significant addition to the Packers‘ defense this offseason.

A former first-round pick, Wilkerson agreed to terms with the Packers on Tuesday, a source told ESPN. The deal is expected to be for one season, giving Wilkerson the opportunity to test free agency again next year.

Wilkerson, who was released by the New York Jets earlier this month, will be reunited with new Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine. Pettine served in the same capacity for the Jets from 2009 to 2012 and coached Wilkerson during his first two years in the league.

To take some of the sting out of losing Jordy Nelson, Jimmy Graham needs to find a similar chemistry that the wide receiver had with Aaron Rodgers.

Malcolm Butler to Tennessee. Sam Bradford to Arizona. Kirk Cousins to Minnesota. Allen Robinson to Chicago. Bill Barnwell evaluates every big move of the offseason.

We’re keeping track of every notable signing throughout March right here, as the new league year begins Wednesday.

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The Jets released Wilkerson on March 5, ending a seven-year run in New York that turned bitter last season. Wilkerson visited the Packers two days later, but he also made visits to the Saints, Chiefs and Redskins before choosing the Packers.

The Jets had to cut Wilkerson before Friday or else his $16.75 million salary for 2018 would have become fully guaranteed.

The Packers are looking to rebuild a defense that has not finished in the top 10 since their Super Bowl season of 2010. Coach Mike McCarthy fired defensive coordinator Dom Capers in January after nine seasons.

Still, defensive line might be the deepest position on the Packers’ defensive roster, with budding star Kenny Clark, Pro Bowler Mike Daniels and the improving Dean Lowry. The bigger positions of need are at cornerback and outside linebacker.

Wilkerson tweeted that he’s looking forward to teaming with Daniels.

Sunday’s at Lambeau with my jersey boy @Mike_Daniels76 🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀

— Muhammad Wilkerson (@mowilkerson) March 14, 2018

Wilkerson, 28, was benched for the final three games of last season, ostensibly because he was late for a meeting on Dec. 15; it marked the fourth time since 2015 he was disciplined for tardiness.

The Jets decided to keep him off the field for the remainder of the season because they were concerned about a potential injury, which could have resulted in the team being on the hook for his 2018 salary. By then, the organization had decided Wilkerson’s fate.

Wilkerson was due to count $20 million on the cap, the league’s fourth-highest cap charge for a non-quarterback. By cutting him, the Jets saved $11 million.

It was a significant decline for Wilkerson, a 2011 first-round pick who once appeared to be on the verge of stardom.

Wilkerson peaked in 2015, when he recorded a career-high 12 sacks and was named to his first Pro Bowl. In 2016, he was rewarded with a five-year, $86 million contract that included $37 million fully guaranteed at signing. He was the highest-paid player on the team in 2017, making $15 million in cash earnings.

His decline coincided with the new contract. Wilkerson produced eight sacks in 28 games over the past two seasons. Privately, team officials questioned whether he still had a passion for the game.

ESPN’s Rich Cimini contributed to this report.

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The Bear’s Den, June 3, 2019

BEAR DOWN, CHICAGO BEARS, BEAR DOWN!!!!

BEARRRSSSS / FREE AGENCY / DRAFT

The Bears Are About to Pick Up a Cool $1 Million in Salary Cap Space - Bleacher Nation - Nothing like having an extra million bucks in available cap space!

Gabriel: Assessing Bears’ OLB Situation - 670 The Score - The Bears’ starting outside linebacker pairing is as good as any in the NFL, but the team could use more depth at the position.

Mayer: Daniels easing into new role at ‘natural’ position - ChicagoBears.com - James Daniels’ move from left guard to center this offseason has been a smooth one so far for the second-year pro, who has returned to the position he played his final two seasons at Iowa.

Quick hits: Burton recovering from surgery - ChicagoBears.com - The Bears are hopeful that tight end Trey Burton will return to practice by the start of training camp in July after undergoing sports hernia surgery earlier this offseason.

Chalk Talk: Which rookie could start Week 1? - ChicagoBears.com - Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses which Bears draft pick is most likely to start the season opener, if the Bears will bring three kickers to training camp and the team’s plans for second-year linebacker Joel Iyiegbuniwe.

Matt Nagy Explains The Origins of His “BE YOU” Mantra to Delaware Grads and It Is Inspiring - Bleacher Nation - Life can be so simple sometimes. Just be you.

Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 98, Tom Thayer - Chicago Tribune - Before the Bears’ 100th season, the Tribune's Bears reporters and editors ranked the 100 best players in franchise history. Tom Thayer is No. 98.

Thompson: Mitch Trubisky looked the part at his Formula One shoot — but don't worry, the Bears wouldn't let him drive - Chicago Tribune - Mitch Trubisky looked the part for his cameo in a teaser video for the Formula One Festival at Soldier Field, but the Bears wouldn't let him drive a race car.

Bears Q&A: How will they divide playing time among the running backs? Will Riley Ridley or Anthony Miller be better? Why move Bradley Sowell to tight end? - Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs answers Bears questions weekly. How will playing time in the backfield be divided among Mike Davis, David Montgomery and Tarik Cohen?

Wiederer: Mark Helfrich on Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky's development - 'The air about him is way different' - Chicago Tribune - Bears offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich sees exponential growth this spring from quarterback Mitch Trubisky.

Biggs: James Daniels and Cody Whitehair trading places is the right move for the Bears offensive line - Chicago Tribune - The Bears flipped positions on the O-line, moving James Daniels to center and Cody Whitehair to guard. The belief is Daniels will be elite at the position.

Countdown to Camp 2019: Chicago Bears Wide Receiver Preview - Chicago Audible Podcast - The Chicago Audible continues its annual countdown to Chicago Bears training camp with an in-depth look at (and preview of) the team's wide receivers.

Vanzuiden: Mitchell Time - 3 Reasons Trubisky Will Soar in 2019 - Chicago Audible Blog - Chicago Bears QB Mitch Trubisky is poised to take a step forward and silence his doubters in 2019.

Ellis: The Bears Are Ready To Take The Leap in Year 2. But What About The Guys In Year 1? - NBC Sports Chicago - The Bears' newest additions will have to skip right to Football 202.

Bears ink offensive lineman T.J. Clemmings - ChicagoBears.com - The Bears added depth to their offensive line Friday by signing veteran tackle T.J. Clemmings, a fifth-year pro who made 30 starts over two seasons with the Vikings in 2015-16.

Finley: Is this the Bears’ new throwback jersey? - Chicago Sun-Times - Dick’s Sporting Goods in Algonquin appears to have released a uniform that dates to 1936.

Finley: Inside the mind of Brad Childress, the man other Bears coaches lean on for guidance - Chicago Sun-Times - "He’ll give me advice," Bears coach Matt Nagy said. "He’s not worried about who I am or what I do or what my title is."

Finley: Take that, Aaron Rodgers - Bears QB Mitch Trubisky drinks up at White Sox game - Chicago Sun-Times - Mitch Trubisky became the third NFC North quarterback to down a drink on camera in the last eight days. He might have been the fastest.

Finley: One year after a lost offseason, Bears receiver Allen Robinson ‘light-years’ ahead - Chicago Sun-Times - In March, Robinson flew to Huntington Beach, California, to work with Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky.

Potash: Bears’ Kyle Long willing to pay the price for success - Chicago Sun-Times - With no rehab and no practice restrictions, the two-time Pro Bowl guard is aiming to regain his old form.

Finley: Bears sign former Vikings starting tackle T.J. Clemmings - Chicago Sun-Times - Still in search of competition at swing tackle, the Bears signed T.J. Clemmings on Friday.

Campbell: Bears are sifting through misses and makes as their 3-man kicker competition continues - ‘We’re going to be delicate with it’ - Chicago Tribune - A snapshot of the Bears’ kicking competition was a familiar picture of a team still deep in its search for a reliable one.

Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 96, Joey Sternaman - Chicago Tribune - Before the Bears’ 100th season, the Tribune’s Bears reporters and editors ranked the 100 best players in franchise history. Joey Sternaman is No. 96.

Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 97, Hugh Gallarneau - Chicago Tribune - Before the Bears’ 100th season, the Tribune’s Bears reporters and editors ranked the 100 best players in franchise history. Hugh Gallarneau is No. 97.

Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 99, William Perry - Chicago Tribune - Before the Bears’ 100th season, the Tribune’s Bears reporters and editors ranked the 100 best players in franchise history. William Perry is No. 99.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Bruce Arians: Gerald McCoy “just didn’t fit” – ProFootballTalk - The Buccaneers swapped defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and his $13 million salary for defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and his $9.25 million salary. So why did they essentially trade the third pick in the 2010 draft for the second pick in the 2010 draft.

KNOW THY ENEMY

Calvin Johnson willing to mend relationship with Lions if they return money - Pride Of Detroit - Calvin Johnson made a resolution pretty clear and easy for the Lions.

Chad Beebe reportedly the early favorite for Vikings’ punt return job - Daily Norseman - He’s got some big shoes to fill

Laquon Treadwell remaining optimistic about his future - Daily Norseman - But he’s still got an uphill battle ahead of him

Packers’ Matt LaFleur tears Achilles playing basketball, will coach from cart - Acme Packing Company - An injury could already set back the Packers in OTAs, only this time it’s to the team’s new, hands-on head coach.

Former Packers DT Muhammad Wilkerson charged with drunk driving - Acme Packing Company - The one-year Packer faces legal trouble after an incident this weekend.

Detroit Lions DT Damon Harrison teases ‘major news coming soon’ - Pride Of Detroit - The veteran DT wants to clear the air regarding his trade, and promises something big coming soon.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Wiltfong: Bears wide receiving corps ranked 10th in the NFL - Windy City Gridiron - SB Nation is ranking each position group in the NFL and they have Chicago’s receiving corps sneaking into the top 10.

Householder: Chicago Bears game spreads and updated Super Bowl odds for 2019 - Windy City Gridiron - Let’s take an early look at how Vegas is handicapping the Bears

Wiltfong: How athletic is the Bears offensive line? - Windy City Gridiron - Using the Relative Athletic Scores compiled by @MathBomb, we check in on how athletic the Bears offensive line is.

Infante: Bears sign offensive lineman T.J. Clemmings - Windy City Gridiron - The Bears have added some depth along the offensive line.

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The Green Bay Packers made some big moves yesterday to acquire Jimmy Graham and Muhammad Wilkerson, but in return they released Jordy Nelson. Twitter went into a frenzy over the news and none other than Aaron Rodgers took to the platform to express his love for Jordy. He even liked a tweet that has some of us thinking he was dissing the Packers Organization! What do you guys think, was Aaron…

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The NFL’s best remaining free agents

Many of the top names have already agreed to deals, but as free agency officially begins, these are the top names available.

The NFL’s official start to their new league year is here, but due to the league’s negotiating or “legal tampering” period, many of the big name free agents are already off the market. That’s because the negotiating period allows agents and teams to enter into contract talks even though pen cannot be put to paper until the start of the new league year.

Last year was a frenzy during the negotiating period, with most of the top players gone by the time the market actually opened. A whole bunch of deals were cemented right at 4 p.m. ET when the league year started, and that’s the case this year as well. Players can continue negotiating with other teams after agreeing in principle to a new deal — nothing is final until the contract is signed and submitted to the league office. But once something is reported as a done deal, there is minimal flip-flopping.

It’s likely this trend — the biggest players agreeing to deals before free agency actually starts — will continue.

That said, there are still plenty of good to great players still out there, waiting to find a team for the 2019 season. Below, we’re going to point you to the best still available — in alphabetical order — at each offensive and defensive position.

Quarterback

Signed: Derek Anderson, Nick Foles, Ryan Griffin, Taylor Heinicke, Brett Hundley, Matt Schaub, Tyrod Taylor Best Available: Teddy Bridgewater, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Colin Kaepernick

Nick Foles is getting paid a ton of money by the Jaguars, and after that the market gets a little bit stale. Obviously, the best available quarterback (Kaepernick) s probably not going to get signed. Another team will surely try and kick the tires on Blake Bortles if/when he’s relesed, while old standbys like Taylor, Fitzpatrick, and McCown are the more reliable of the group.

Others available: Sam Bradford, Matt Cassel, Mike Glennon, Robert Griffin III, Josh Johnson, Sean Mannion, Josh McCown, Brock Osweiler, Mark Sanchez, Tom Savage, Trevor Siemian, Geno Smith, Joe Webb

Running Back

Signed: Le’Veon Bell, Mike Davis, Andre Ellington, Frank Gore, Kareem Hunt, Carlos Hyde, Mark Ingram, Latavius Murray, Adrian Peterson, Zach Zenner Best Available: Jay Ajayi, C.J. Anderson, Tevin Coleman, Marshawn Lynch, T.J. Yeldon

There’s still a strong market for running backs, with young guys like Coleman, Ajayi, and Yeldon available. It’s a strong group of running backs, and even the players below all have shown they have something to offer.

Others available: Ameer Abdullah, LeGarrette Blount, Alfred Blue, Doug Martin, Alfred Morris, Ty Montgomery, Bilal Powell, Stevan Ridley, Darren Sproles, Jonathan Stewart, Spencer Ware

Wide Receiver

Signed: Danny Amendola, Cole Beasley, Josh Bellamy, John Brown, Jamison Crowder, Larry Fitzgerald, Devin Funchess, Adam Humphries, Cordarrelle Patterson, Breshad Perriman, Tyrell Williams Best Available: Randall Cobb, Michael Crabtree, Phillip Dorsett, Donte Moncrief, Golden Tate

The biggest names to change teams at the wide receiver position were not free agents — Antonio Brown and Odell Beckham Jr. were both traded — but there are still some talented pass catchers out there. Veterans Tate, Crabtree, and Moncrief are always looking to prove they still got it.

Others available: Tavon Austin, Kelvin Benjamin, Dez Bryant, Chris Conley, Pierre Garcon, Justin Hardy, Chris Hogan, Dontrelle Inman, Jermaine Kearse, Jordan Matthews, Rishard Matthews, J.J. Nelson, De’Anthony Thomas, Demaryius Thomas, Mike Wallace, Terrance Williams

Tight End

Signed: Dwayne Allen, Nick Boyle, Charles Clay, Demetrius Harris, Jesse James, Tyler Kroft, C.J. Uzomah Best Available: Jared Cook, Tyler Eifert, Austin Seferian-Jenkins

Most of what remains in the tight end market includes veterans who never quite developed as receiving threats or veterans who have a history of injuries. It’s not a great market, one of the weaker ones in recent years.

Others available: Darren Fells, Antonio Gates, MarQueis Gray, Jermaine Gresham, Jeff Heuerman, Michael Hoomanawanui, Lance Kendricks, Marcedes Lewis, Logan Paulsen, Richard Rogers, Dion Sims, Geoff Swaim, Levin Toilolo, Maxx Williams, Luke Willson

Offensive Line

Signed: Oday Aboushi, Jamon Brown, Trent Brown, James Carpenter, A.J. Cann, Jon Feliciano, Ramon Foster, Mark Glowinski, Denzelle Good, Jonotthan Harrison, Bobby Hart, Seantrel Henderson, Ja’Wuan James, Ted Larsen, Spencer Long, Cornelius Lucas, Bobby Massie, Mitch Morse, Ty Nsekhe, Michael Ola, Kevin Pamphile, Matt Paradis, Mike Person, Greg Robinson, Rodger Saffold, Ty Sambrailo, Brian Schwenke, Donovan Smith, J.R. Sweezy, Billy Turner, Daryl Williams Best Available: D.J. Fluker, Mike Iupati, Kendall Lamm, John Miller, Jeremy Parnell, Ryan Schraeder

As usual, teams did their best to re-sign their own offensive linemen. It’s rare that a high-end tackle or guard makes it to free agency, and when they do, they are quickly snatched up, as was the case with Brown and Paradis.

Others available: Jeff Allen, Joe Barksdale, T.J. Clemmings, Chris Clark, Nick Easton, Cameron Fleming, Ereck Flowers, Max Garcia, Garry Gilliam, Ryan Groy, Ulrick John, T.J. Lang, Andy Levitre, Jordan Mills, OT Marshall Newhouse, Cedric Ogbuehi, Tyler Shatley, Quinton Spain, John Sullivan, Travis Swanson, Jared Veldheer, LaAdrian Waddle, Josh Wells, Stefen Wisniewski

EDGE

Signed: , Anthony Chickillo, Frank Clark (franchise tag), Jadeveon Clowney (franchise tag), Dee Ford, Trey Flowers, Dante Fowler Jr., Brandon Graham, DeMarcus Lawrence (franchise tag), Steven Means, Brooks Reed, John Simon, Preston Smith, Za’Darius Smith, Terrell Suggs, Cameron Wake Best Available: Ezekiel Ansah, Shaq Barrett, Markus Golden, Justin Houston, Clay Matthews, Shane Ray

Just look at the signings to determine the value of the EDGE position in the NFL — all of the top players got franchise tags except for Flowers and Fowler, who were quickly locked up.

Others available: Sam Acho, Jerry Attaochu, Connor Barwin, Vinny Curry, Kony Ealy, Eli Harold, William Hayes, Bruce Irvin, Michael Johnson, Dion Jordan, Matt Longacre, Aaron Lynch, Benson Mayowa, Pernell McPhee, Derrick Morgan, Alex Okafor, Nick Perry, Frostee Rucker, Derrick Shelby, Frank Zombo

Defensive Tackle

Signed: Tyson Alualu, Henry Anderson, Angelo Blackson, Carl Davis, Johnathan Hankins, Margus Hunt, Malik Jackson, Grady Jarrett (franchise tag), Jordan Phillips, Sheldon Richardson, Shamar Stephen Best Available: Christian Covington, Timmy Jernigan, Corey Liuget, Darius Philon, Ndamukong Suh, Muhammad Wilkerson

There weren’t many top-end defensive tackle talents available in free agency. The ones who have had recent success on the field either agreed to terms quickly, or were given the franchise tag.

Others available: Allen Bailey, Malcom Brown, Tyeler Davison, Dominique Easley, Mario Edwards, Rodney Gunter, Ziggy Hood, Ricky Jean-Francois, Zach Kerr, Brandon Mebane, Earl Mitchell, Haloti Ngata, Mike Pennel, Ahtyba Rubin, Danny Shelton, Brent Urban

Linebacker

Signed: Kwon Alexander, Ray-Ray Armstrong, Anthony Barr, Preston Brown, Deone Bucannon, Bruce Carter, Thomas Davis, Jordan Hicks, Justin March-Lillard, C.J. Mosley, Denzel Perryman, Craig Robertson, Adarius Taylor, Damien Wilson, Paul Worrilow Best Available: Mark Barron, Jamie Collins, Gerald Hodges, Brandon Marshall, K.J. Wright

C.J. Mosley, Kwon Alexander, and Anthony Barr got big-time deals to kick off free agency and there’s still a few quality players left on the market — especially for teams looking for run stoppers.

Others available: Stephone Anthony, Josh Bynes, Will Compton, Kyle Emanuel, L.J. Fort, Najee Goode, Mike Hull, Mychal Kendricks, Cameron Lynch, Kevin Minter, Mark Nzeocha, Kevin Pierre-Louis, Vincent Rey, Kelvin Sheppard, Nathan Stupar, Manti Te’o, Ramik Wilson

Cornerback

Signed: Robert Alford, Justin Coleman, Pierre Desir, Kareem Jackson, Kevin Johnson, Jason McCourty, Steven Nelson, Darryl Roberts, Bradley Roby, Eric Rowe, Buster Skrine, Blidi Wreh-Wilson Best Available: Ronald Darby, Darqueze Dennard, Jason Verrett

There weren’t many big name cornerbacks on the market this year, but there are still a few names that can help people. Teams looking for a quality cornerback that isn’t a world-beater, but still effective should be able to find some value in free agency.

Others available: Briean Boddy-Calhoun, Bashaud Breeland, Tramaine Brock, Morris Claiborne, E.J. Gaines, Phillip Gaines, Brent Grimes, Davon House, Nevin Lawson, Tony Lippett, Rashaan Melvin, Captain Munnerlyn, Brian Poole, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Orlando Scandrick, Sam Shields, B.W. Webb, Kayvon Webster, Shareece Wright

Safety

Signed: Adrian Amos, Chris Banjo, Antoine Bethea, Landon Collins, Tashaun Gipson, Colin Jones, LaMarcus Joyner, Tyrann Mathieu, Eric Reid, Earl Thomas, Kenny Vaccaro, Jaylen Watkins, Eric Weddle Best Available: Tre Boston, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Johnathan Cyprien, Glover Quin, Jimmie Ward

Yet another strong year for the safety position, and this time, they didn’t wait around to get deals done. Big names like Landon Collins and Tyrann Mathieu made it to the open market, and quickly agreed to deals with their new teams. However, there is still some meat left on the bone at the position.

Others available: Mike Adams, Jahleel Addae, Kurt Coleman, Chris Conte, Clayton Geathers, Marcus Gilchrist, George Iloka, Kendrick Lewis, Mike Mitchell, Reggie Nelson, Ron Parker, Adrian Phillips, Curtis Riley, Andrew Sendejo, Darian Stewart

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