It’s been a good start for the Green Bay Packers so far in 2024. So far, they’re 4-2 and in the thick of the NFC North race after six games. In this week’s contest, Green Bay will try to move to 5-2 by welcoming the 5-1 Texans to Lambeau Field.A speedster was already added to Green Bay’s offense prior to the matchup. Now could Green Bay be looking to add a leader on defense?
Packers Suddenly Pegged To Bring Back Former Team Captain (Report)
Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports highlighted how Za’Darius Smith of the Cleveland Browns could wind up back in Green Bay:
The Packers rank 20th in the NFL in pressure rate this season, so while the overall team looks primed for a playoff run, they could use a boost in that area. And maybe that could come from old pal Za’Darius Smith.
The Cleveland Browns have already traded away Amari Cooper, which could be a signal that they are waving the white flag on the season. If so, Smith, who is signed through 2025, could be expendable, too.
The 32-year-old played three seasons with the Packers from 2019 to 2021 and was named to the Pro Bowl twice over that span, so there is familiarity here.
Here is a look at Smith’s career stats:
