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Green Bay PackersPackers' Za'Darius Smith has been 'dominating' in training camp

The Green Bay Packers have aspirations of defensive dominance in 2019. That’s all too apparent considering their bevy of additions, including Preston Smith, Adrian Amos, Za’Darius Smith, Rashan Gary, and Darnell Savage Jr. Smith, in particular, has been dominating in training camp. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Tom Silverstein, Smith won all three of […]

Green Bay PackersPackers' Za'Darius Smith beat David Bakhtiari two times in pass-rushing drill

Former Baltimore Ravens pass rusher Za’Darius Smith is now a member of the Green Bay Packers. Not only is Smith currently gearing up to disrupt opposing offenses for Green Bay, but he is already wreaking havoc against his Packers teammates, chiefly Pro Bowl offensive tackle David Bakhtiari. With Smith repeatedly beating Bakhtiari, at least one […]

Green Bay PackersWhat should be expected from Packers pass rusher Za'Darius Smith in 2019?

Za’Darius Smith was one of the prize free agency additions for the Green Bay Packers this offseason. After choosing to leave the Baltimore Ravens, the star pass rusher ended up agreeing to a four-year, $66 million deal with the Packers. It’s a move that should bolster a major weakness from last season. Green Bay has […]

Green Bay Packers3 things to expect from Packers pass rusher Za'Darius Smith in 2019

The Green Bay Packers went gung-ho this offseason in terms of signing free agents. Green Bay managed to sign Preston Smith, Adrian Amos, and Za’Darius Smith to bolster their defense. The defense was definitely an issue in 2018, with the Packers being ranked 18th in total defense. Although, the Packers did rank eighth in sacks […]

Green Bay PackersPackers' Za'Darius Smith buys mom new home, tells her she can retire now

Earlier this month, former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Za’Darius Smith signed a four-year, $66 million contract with the Green Bay Packers. With a $20 million signing bonus and $34.5 million paid out during the first two years, Smith decided to put that money to good use on March 22, buying his mother Sharon a home in their native […]

New York JetsNew York Jets tried to sign Za'Darius Smith before Packers got him

The New York Jets spent tons of money this offseason by signing Le’Veon Bell and C.J. Mosley to lucrative deals. According to multiple reports, the Jets also wanted to lure Za’Darius Smith in free agency. According to Peter Bukowski, Smith himself went on Ian Rapoport’s podcast and said that the Jets and the Green Bay […]

Green Bay PackersGreen Bay Packers hand out $56 million in signing bonuses

The Green Bay Packers have been one of the most aggressive teams in the NFL in free agency. A couple of years ago, that statement would’ve been shocking. But it’s true, as the Packers have been one of the biggest spenders out there. They’ve signed big name players like Za’Darius Smith, Billy Turner, Preston Smith, […]

Green Bay PackersGreen Bay Packers release epic hype video of new pass rusher Za'Darius Smith

Well, this is one easy way to get your fans excited about a new signing. The Green Bay Packers wasted little time in introducing their fans to Za’Darius Smith with a hype video on Twitter. Coming 🔜 to the green & gold.@TheRealZSmith #GoPackGo https://t.co/2VtdtBwxDQ — Green Bay Packers (@packers) March 14, 2019 Adding Za’Darius Smith […]

Green Bay PackersCan the Green Bay Packers' additions make them a top-five defense in the NFL?

The Green Bay Packers knew heading into the offseason that they needed to attack a few of their needs. They didn’t waste any time doing so by signing three free agents who address positions of need. During the legal tampering period, the Packers have come to terms with Adrian Amos, Za’Darius Smith, and Preston Smith. […]

Green Bay PackersReport: Za'Darius Smith expected to sign with Packers

The Green Bay Packers are expected to sign pass rusher Za’Darius Smith, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport adds that the Packers attempted to trade for Smith a few years ago, so, obviously, they have been interested in him for quite some time. Smith spent the 2018 campaign with the Baltimore Ravens, playing […]

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