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Green Bay Packers: Ten free agents worth looking at

By Freddie Boston

Sep 13, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers tight end Ladarius Green (89) runs in to the end zone for a touchdown during the second half the game against the Detroit Lions at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers tight end Ladarius Green (89) runs in to the end zone for a touchdown during the second half the game against the Detroit Lions at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indianapolis Colts linebacker Jerrell Freeman (50) celebrates after recovering a fumble in the third quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Colts won 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indianapolis Colts linebacker Jerrell Freeman (50) celebrates after recovering a fumble in the third quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Colts won 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

ILB Jerrell Freeman, Indianapolis Colts

Jerrell Freeman is a popular name among Packers fans right now, and for good reason. The Colts’ linebacker could help bolster up the middle of the Green Bay defense, which has lacked talent for a few years now.

The 29-year-old was ranked fourth among linebackers by Pro Football Focus, behind just Luke Kuechly, Anthony Barr and Sean Lee. That’s some elite company. He earned a 90.6 grade overall — 97.9 in run defense and 78.8 in coverage. No linebacker ranked higher in run defense than Freeman.

Jake Hyman of Acme Packing Company believes Freeman would be a good fit for the Packers:

"“Green Bay can look to upgrade through the draft and take a middle linebacker, after passing on Eric Kendricks and company in 2015, but Freeman could provide the team with immediate production and impact that a rookie might not be able to replicate in his first year. If Freeman proves that his 2015 season wasn’t an anomaly, some team will get one of the league’s top linebackers on the market who will contribute for multiple seasons for a reasonable price.”"

Age is the only question mark with Freeman, as he will be 30 by the time the 2016 season rolls around. But he has experience and could help strengthen the Packers’ underbelly.

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