The Green Bay Packers have added some serious firepower to the middle of their defensive line, signing veteran defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to a o a 2-year, $23 million deal. It’s a move that immediately upgrades the Packers’ interior pass rush while giving the defensive front a veteran presence.
Hargrave has been one of the NFL’s most disruptive interior defenders over the past several seasons. Known for his quick first step and ability to collapse the pocket, he brings the kind of interior pressure that defensive coordinators dream about. Even when he’s not getting home for sacks, Hargrave consistently forces quarterbacks off their spot — something the Packers have been searching for from the defensive tackle position.
Beyond the pass rush, Hargrave also brings veteran leadership to a defensive line room that continues to evolve. His presence should raise the overall level of play up front and give the Packers a much more formidable interior.
In short, if Green Bay was looking to get nastier in the trenches, signing Javon Hargrave is a pretty good place to start.
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