Packers: 5 free agent safeties to target this offseason

Adrian Amos

During his first two seasons in the league, Adrian Amos took his lumps until his breakout year in 2017.

While the other safety options above are very physical, Amos does particularly well in coverage. His range and ability to work well in space makes Amos a nuisance in the passing game for opposing quarterbacks.

As good as 2017 was for Amos, 2018 was even better. Amos started all 16 games for the Chicago Bears and recorded 73 total tackles, two interceptions, nine pass deflections and was rated as the eighth overall safety in all of football by Pro Football Focus.

Amos was in the last year of his four-year, $2.51 million contract and the Bears may do everything they can to bring him back. But regardless of who Amos ends up with, he will be looking for a bigger contract given his performances over the past two seasons.

Kenny Vaccaro

After spending his first five seasons in New Orleans, it wasn’t until the preseason had already started that the Tennessee Titans decided to sign Kenny Vaccaro.

Of the options discussed, Vaccaro will most likely cost the least. After signing for just $1.5 million with Tennessee, Vaccaro may not command much more money on an annual basis but may be looking for a two or three-year deal.

A concern with Vaccaro is that he has suffered from injuries throughout his career, including 2018. In 13 games this season, Vaccaro tallied 58 total tackles, two sacks, four pass deflections and an interception.

Vaccaro would give defensive coordinator Mike Pettine a very versatile option at safety. He works well playing close to the line of scrimmage but will also do well as a nickel corner covering the slot receiver.

If Green Bay does bring in Vaccaro, he may not have the same ceiling as the other safeties mentioned, but the Packers would be adding a very smart and solid player to their depleted safety position.

It’s going to be an exciting offseason for the Green Bay Packers where finding a starting safety should be at the top of Gutekunst’s to-do list, and all five of these players should be on his radar.