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Top 10 Defensive Players In Green Bay Packers’ History

By Brian Sampson

Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White in a game against the Tennessee Oilers on Dec. 20, 1998, at Lambeau Field.
Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White in a game against the Tennessee Oilers on Dec. 20, 1998, at Lambeau Field. /
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Nov 17, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Former Green Bay Packers safety LeRoy Butler reenacts his Lambeau Leap after halftime ceremonies to honor his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Former Green Bay Packers safety LeRoy Butler reenacts his Lambeau Leap after halftime ceremonies to honor his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

9. LeRoy Butler

The inventor of the Lambeau Leap, LeRoy Butler finally got his flowers when he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022. He also made four Pro Bowls, four All-Pro teams and helped Green Bay win Super Bowl XXXI.

He was part of the changing of the guard at safety, ushering in a new era that asked the position to stop the ball through the air and play up in the box. Butler excelled at both, unafraid to lay the smackdown on ball carriers. He finished his career with 38 interceptions and 20.5 sacks.

8. Dave Robinson

Dave Robinson is another outside linebacker on this list and his time overlapped with Jordan’s. He spent the first ten years of his career with the Packers, earning three trips to the Pro Bowl, two selections to All-Pro teams and a spot in the Hall of Fame.

Robinson had some clutch plays that helped Green Bay win three straight championships from 1965 to 1967. He tore his achillies during his final season in Green Bay, otherwise, he likely would’ve built upon the 28.5 career sacks and 21 interceptions he had with the Packers.

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