Green Bay Packers OLB Za’Darius Smith was placed on Injured Reserve Friday, confirmed by Head Coach Matt LaFleur during his press conference yesterday. Smith, who signed with the Packers in 2019, is a 2-Time Pro-Bowler and 1 of 3 players in the NFL to record at least 12 sacks in the last two seasons (TJ…
Every season there are a few players that blow expectations out of the water. They may lack the pedigree of a high draft pick, but nonetheless outperform those ahead of them on the depth chart and turn flashes of potential into meaningful roles. Last season, for example, saw tight end Robert Tonyan catch more touchdown…
Outside of the household names of Kenny Clark and Rashan Gary, as well as Preston and Za’Darius Smith, the Green Bay Packers need to conjure up some depth pieces that can help give their stars rest during games while not having a huge lapse in production. And while the regular season will be the real…
Preston Smith, Za’Darius Smith, and Rashan Gary are already penciled in as the top three pass rushers for the Green Bay Packers for their 2020 NFL season. But with the role of the fourth rusher opening up with the offseason departure of Kyler Fackrell to the New York Giants, there are a few players that…
Analysis:With Kyler Fackrell’s departure in free agency, the Green Bay Packers have an opening at the EDGE4 position. The Packers used their final draft pick on Miami (FL.) edge rusher Jonathan “Spider” Garvin to compete with Tim Williams, Randy Ramsey, and Greg Roberts for that rotational role. Called “Spider” due to his length and athleticism,…