Packers edge rusher room with a run defense mindset

Improvement for the Green Bay Packers’ defense as a whole probably begins with being better against the run in 2023. In order to accomplish that, it’s not only the interior defenders who have to improve but all 11 defenders on the field have to be better, including the edge rushers.

At this time of the year, with OTAs taking place, it’s always important to note that the pads are not on yet. However, during Tuesday’s practice that was open to the media, the edge rusher position group held up well against the run. There were several instances where the ball carrier either had to bounce back inside because there was nowhere to go as they tried to stretch the field, or they ended up running out…