Packers reportedly re-sign cornerback Davon House to one-year deal
The Green Bay Packers have reportedly re-signed cornerback Davon House to a one-year deal.
House will provide experience in the secondary along with Tramon Williams, who has also returned to Green Bay.
So far this offseason, the Packers have traded away Damarious Randall, and now signed both House and Williams.
Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported the news on Twitter.
#Packers CB Davon House has agreed to a one-year deal with the #Packers.
— Tom Silverstein (@TomSilverstein) April 12, 2018
Re-signing House isn’t the answer. He will be there to provide depth and experience. He’ll be key in helping develop the young cornerbacks on the roster, along with Williams.
General manager Brian Gutekunst still has to make cornerback a top priority in the 2018 NFL Draft, which kicks off in two weeks time. What this re-signing does is ease the pressure slightly on any incoming rookies. While they will need to play well from Day 1, defensive coordinator Mike Pettine will have a couple of experienced corners to work with.
House disappointed in 2017, but maybe a change in scheme will help bring the best out of him.
This move shouldn’t change Gutekunst’s draft strategy. He will be hoping for a run on quarterbacks early in the draft, potentially causing a top defensive prospect like Minkah Fitzpatrick, Denzel Ward or Tremaine Edmunds to fall. If one of those guys is still on the board at No. 14, the Packers should be very happy.
Regardless of who they select at No. 14, adding a cornerback or two is still top of the to-do list for Gutekunst.
There is still a ton of work to be done, but the Packers’ offseason work so far has put the defense in a stronger position.
Davon House, Kevin King and Tramon Williams with Mike Pettine will be an aggressive, physical group. #Packers should still take a CB in the draft, but they're in much better shape than a month ago.
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) April 12, 2018
Finding another corner or two, upgrading the pass rush and adding another pass catcher remain priorities.
With 12 picks, the Packers are in good position to trade up. If they don’t, Gutekunst will be able to use mid-round selections on offensive line depth, adding more cornerbacks or taking risks on high upside players.
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