3 free agents Packers must sign after Week 2 win over Lions

Packers should consider signing Adrian Clayborn

Rashan Gary was impressive against the Lions, making two quarterback hits. According to Pro Football Focus, he won on 19.2 percent of his pass-rush reps, leading the team in pressures.

With Gary and Preston Smith, the Packers have a solid starting pair at outside linebacker while Za’Darius Smith is on injured reserve. However, what’s clear after two weeks is that depth is a major concern.

With an injury to either Gary or Smith, the Packers will be forced to start with either Jonathan Garvin or Chauncey Rivers.

That’s where bringing in a veteran could help. Adrian Clayborn is 33 years old with his best football likely behind him, but he could be an affordable free-agent addition and a good rotational player behind Gary and Smith. As a backup for the Cleveland Browns last season, he contributed with 3.5 sacks, seven QB hits, and 15 pressures, according to Pro Football Reference.

Only a couple of seasons ago, Clayborn had the ninth-best disruption rate in the league (14.5 percent), according to NFL Next Gen Stats. He has been an underrated player throughout his career.

Clayborn wouldn’t need to be a starter in Joe Barry’s defense, but he could provide some experience and much-needed depth while Za’Darius Smith is out.