The Green Bay Packers didn’t have much to complain about last season. Their offense ranked eighth in scoring, and the defense took another step forward too, allowing the sixth-fewest points in the NFL.
But as any coach will tell you, what happened last year doesn’t matter now that a new season is around the corner. While Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has worked hard to upgrade the roster, some NFL analysts still believe there is room for improvement.
Specifically, [Bleacher Report’s Matt Holder](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25221291-best-landing-spots-top-defensive-free-agents-nfl-training-camp) believes the Packers should sign three-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney.
> “Lukas Van Ness hasn’t lived up to his predraft billing so far, yet he’s scheduled to be the Packers’ starting defensive end opposite Rashan Gary this season. It wouldn’t be a bad idea for the Packers to add Clowney to create competition for Van Ness during training camp.”
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> Bleacher Report on Jadeveon Clowney to Green Bay Packers
Clowney was set to play a second season with the Carolina Panthers, but they released him earlier this summer. Now the former No. 1 overall pick is seeking his seventh NFL team.
Yet, he’s still productive. Last season, he recorded 5.5 sacks across 14 starts. That may not be top-tier production, but it’s clear that Clowney can still get sacks. Plus, there’s always the chance that he has a bounceback season, like when he had 9.5 sacks in 2023 with the Baltimore Ravens.
Clowney, 32, will eventually find a new home before the season starts, and the Packers would be a good fit for everyone involved.
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