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Nick Perry out to prove he can be an asset to defense

GREEN BAY — The Packers always have known what Nick Perry is capable of when healthy.

Now, they’re finally getting a chance to see it.

The former first-round pick has channeled the first healthy offseason of his career into the best start of his five NFL seasons, stepping up Sunday for a defense without Clay Matthews and several key players.

The 6-foot-3, 265-pound linebacker proceeded to tie his previous career-highs for both tackles (seven) and sacks (two) with a pass deflection in a 34-27 win over the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field.