Packers: 5 edge rushers they should target in 2021 free agency

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 15: Bruce Irvin #55 of the Carolina Panthers during the second half during their game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 03: Ryan Kerrigan #91 of the Washington Football Team runs off the field after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 3, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Ryan Kerrigan

Once a household name, Ryan Kerrigan is locked in a losing battle with Father Time and has seen his production dip over the past couple of seasons. After accruing at least 11 sacks from 2016-2018, Kerrigan has posted 5.5 sacks in each of the last two seasons and appears to have hit a wall. That could play into the Packers’ hands in free agency.

Kerrigan saw his playing time decrease with the arrival of Chase Young and is best served as a backup at this point in his career. Green Bay could bring him in to mentor Gary and continue allowing the young buck to grow and develop. He’s a solid veteran and someone who might be looking to get to the postseason after only playing in three career playoff games.

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