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Packers should add depth at edge rusher, cornerback

Fixing the pass defense has been a priority for the Packers, and they’ve seen significant improvements to the pass rush and secondary in recent years.

Neither position will be a priority in the offseason, but continuing to add talent at edge rusher and cornerback is always a smart idea, especially given depth could become an issue for the Packers.

Za’Darius Smith and Preston Smith dominated in Year 1 with the Packers, combining for 25.5 sacks and 60 quarterback hits. They both ranked inside the top 10 for edge defenders in ESPN’s pass rush win rate metric.