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Packers: 3 way-too-early free agency targets in 2020

By Freddie Boston

SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 20: Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett #97 and middle linebacker Deion Jones #45 of the Atlanta Falcons react after the Seattle Seahawks missed a long field goal attempt in the last minute of the during the fourth quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on November 20, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. The Falcons won the game 34-31. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 20: Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett #97 and middle linebacker Deion Jones #45 of the Atlanta Falcons react after the Seattle Seahawks missed a long field goal attempt in the last minute of the during the fourth quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on November 20, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. The Falcons won the game 34-31. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 05: Deion Jones #45 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts to a play in the first quarter during Super Bowl 51 against the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 05: Deion Jones #45 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts to a play in the first quarter during Super Bowl 51 against the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

3. LB Deion Jones, Atlanta Falcons

Another key member of the Atlanta Falcons defense is set to hit free agency next offseason. And unless the Falcons can agree a long-term deal with at least one of them, they won’t be able to franchise tag both.

The Packers decided against adding an inside linebacker in the early rounds of the draft this year, and will instead expect Oren Burks to make a second-year jump this season.

But Blake Martinez is set to become a free agent next offseason, and if he doesn’t re-sign, the Packers could turn to free agency to find a replacement.

A Pro Bowler in 2017, Deion Jones would add speed to Green Bay’s defense. He has played a huge role in Dan Quinn’s defense over the past three years, making 297 tackles, 27 pass defenses, eight interceptions, two forced fumbles and three defensive touchdowns since 2016.

Jones only played six games due to injury in 2018, and the Falcons defense missed him.

Jones would be a perfect fit in Mike Pettine’s defense, and if he is available when free agency begins next March, the Packers should do everything possible to bring him to Green Bay.

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