Green Bay Packers: What’s next at cornerback?
Sep 4, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback
Tramon Williams(38) before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Packers 36-16. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
The Green Bay Packers were deep at the cornerback position in 2014.
That’s changed with the departure of Tramon Williams and Davon House.
So, what’s next for the Packers?
House was the first out the door on March 10, signing a four-year, $24.5 million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Spotrac.
Monday, Williams followed his former teammate to the AFC:
The #Browns are signing CB Tramon Williams to a 3-year worth $21M, source said. It’s his 32nd birthday
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2015
House has a ton of upside providing he can stay healthy. Williams has invaluable experience and has proven he can still play. Linebacker Mike Neal aired his disappointment on Twitter.
Not Tramon! @HighRizer38 believed in me when no one else did! Kept me positive! Imma miss my dawg! Congrats though, you deserve it n more!
— Michael J. Neal (@mneal96) March 16, 2015
Williams had a great career in Green Bay. In his eight years, he registered 465 tackles, 115 passes defensed and 28 interceptions. Williams’ durability was admirable too, missing just one game out of a possible 128 in the regular season.
For general manager Ted Thompson, the focus now turns to the future and his job is to find the right personnel to address the need.
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