The Green Bay Packers are upgrading their defense through free agency, agreeing to sign former Ravens edge rusher Za’Darius Smith and former Bears safety Adrian Amos, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
The Packers reportedly tried to trade for Smith a few years ago and expect him to play outside linebacker, Rapoport said.
The #Packers are expected to bring in a huge addition, bringing in former #Ravens edge rusher Za'Darius Smith, sources say. They tried to trade for him a few years ago, are in prime position to sign him now.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
In 2018, Smith had a career-high 8.5 sacks, including three against the Tennessee Titans. He also had 60 pressures last season, 17th most among edge defenders in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus.
Amos has ranked among the top 10 safeties in coverage grade each of the last two seasons, according to Pro Football Focus. Amos was ranked as the No. 11 overall free agent by Pro Football Focus.
He recorded 73 tackles, two interceptions and nine pass breakups last season for the Bears, who won the NFC Central.
The #Packers aren’t done: They are also signing #Bears S Adrian Amos, sources say. Two big deals, two huge additions on D. A former rival comes to Green Bay.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
Amos will get a 4-year $37 million contract, with $21 million in the first two seasons.
The #Packers are signing former #Bears S Adrian Amos to a 4-year deal worth $37M, source said. He gets $21M in the first two years.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
