Green Bay Packers: 6 remaining free agent linebackers to take a chance on

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 30: Junior Galette #93 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a 35-32 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on November 30, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 30: Junior Galette #93 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a 35-32 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on November 30, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 03: Lamarr Houston #99 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after sacking quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 03: Lamarr Houston #99 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after sacking quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

5. Lamarr Houston

Lamarr Houston is another converted defensive end and former Chicago Bear to make this list. He’s also a couple years younger than Young and is much more versatile as an outside linebacker.

Houston isn’t the most adept in pass-coverage, however, offers more in that trade than Young. He’s snagged one interception and has defended seven passes in his career, but that doesn’t mean you’d want to rely on him dropping into coverage.

He’s much more of a pass-rushing specialist and someone the Packers could bring in for passing situations. At 31-years-old, he’s also a couple of years younger than Young and could bring a bit more longevity to the table.