Traditionally, the Packers keep four outside linebackers on the 53-man roster. It makes sense, since there really aren’t enough snaps to go around in a traditional 3-4 defense that typically only utilizes two edge rushers at a time in the base defense.
That said, the current edge unit heading into training camp has already received some high praise from defensive coordinator Mike Pettine.
Pettine praised both seventh-round draft pick Jonathan Garvin and practice squad holdover Tim Williams directly, including them in the mix behind Za’Darius Smith, Preston Smith, and Rashan Gary.
“This is as deep an outside linebackers room as I've been a part of in a long time.