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5 available linebackers Green Bay Packers could target

By Brian Sampson

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 27: Avery Williamson #54 of the New York Jets in action in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 27: Avery Williamson #54 of the New York Jets in action in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – NOVEMBER 08: Trent Murphy #93 of the Buffalo Bills on the sideline against the Seattle Seahawks at Bills Stadium on November 8, 2020 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – NOVEMBER 08: Trent Murphy #93 of the Buffalo Bills on the sideline against the Seattle Seahawks at Bills Stadium on November 8, 2020 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) /

Available linebackers for Packers: Trent Murphy, edge

Sticking on the edge, Trent Murphy has starter experience and could be a valuable asset to the Packers. It is important to note he’s coming off the worst season of his career in which he eventually lost his starting job to a rookie. His sacks, tackles, tackles for loss and quarterback hits were all a career-low.

Murphy was a big letdown in Buffalo, but part of that was the contract he signed and the expectations he had. If both can be minimal in Green Bay, he could become a decent contributor off the bench. At this stage in his career, he’s not going to wreak havoc in any facet of the game. However, he could become a decent backup and spell Smith and Gary when necessary.

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