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Green Bay Packers 2015 season grades: Linebackers

By Freddie Boston

Nov 22, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) celebrates during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. The Packers defeated the Vikings 30-15. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) celebrates during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. The Packers defeated the Vikings 30-15. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Jayrone Elliott (91) against the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter of a NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Jayrone Elliott (91) against the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter of a NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Jayrone Elliott

Elliott is a player to watch moving forward. He’s young with a lot of potential. Elliott is a speedy player but needs to add some strength. With development, he can earn a bigger role on defense.

Grade: C-

Nate Palmer

Palmer struggled in coverage often in 2015 and got lost on a number of run plays. Was a difficult season for him, but he was forced into a tough spot when Sam Barrington was lost for the season.

Grade: D

Joe Thomas

It was an up-and-down season for Thomas, who played on 319 snaps. Did a lot of nice things, but had some issues with coverage.

Grade: D

Andy Mulumba

Mulumba wasn’t used a whole lot and was active for just seven games all season. Bottom of the depth chart and will need a strong training camp to remain on the roster in 2016.

Grade: D

Sam Barrington

Was expected to be a key piece at inside linebacker when A.J. Hawk and Brad Jones were released, but a foot injury suffered at the start of the season required surgery and wiped out the rest of the year. His return to health in 2016 will be important.

Grade: Incomplete

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