GREEN BAY, Wis. -- It’s not as major as Clay Matthews’ move to inside linebacker last season, but Datone Jones’ role in the Green Bay Packers defense has changed.
The former first-round pick has added outside linebacker to his responsibilities.
A defensive end by trade, the 6-foot-4, 285-pound third-year pro was seen going through drills with Matthews’ old position group during practice this week.
Defensive coordinator Dom Capers unveiled a new-look defensive front in last Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions that featured Jones on one end of the line and outside linebacker Nick Perry on the other with tackles B.