Though the Green Bay Packers have weaknesses to address on both sides of the ball, the need to improve the pass rush inarguably ranks among the top priorities of the offseason. Longtime outside linebacker Clay Matthews hits free agency later this week, and fellow edge defender Nick Perry could join him should the team decide against paying his $4.8 million roster bonus. The loss of either or both would deplete an already shorthanded position group, forcing general manager Brian Gutekunst to spend an inordinate amount of his resources to restock.
While the incoming rookie class features an abundance of enticing pass rushers, many will struggle to contribute early in their careers.