Green Bay Packers agree deals with Za'Darius Smith, Preston Smith and Adrian Amos
Wednesday 13 March 2019 17:21, UK
Outside linebackers Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith, and safety Adrian Amos agreed to deals with the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, according to NFL Network.
Za'Darius Smith was a trade target of the Packers in 2018 and his signing in Green Bay continues an exodus from a Ravens' defense.
In the last week, Baltimore have said goodbye to inside linebacker C.J. Mosley (New York Jets) and longtime edge pillar Terrell Suggs (Arizona Cardinals).
Safety Eric Weddle was released and signed with the Los Angeles Rams.
Smith ranked in the top 20 in edge pressures last season, according to Pro Football Focus. He had a team-high 8.5 sacks and 24 quarterback hits in 2018.
Amos started for the NFC North rival Chicago Bears, who attempted to bring him back against stiff competition from the Packers and New York Giants, per reports.
Amos, 26, can play deep safety and in the box as a strong safety.
Green Bay continued the spending spree with Preston Smith, the former Washington Redskin, signing him to a four-year, $52m deal that includes $16m at signing and $27.5m over the first two years.
The 2015 second-round pick has managed 24.5 sacks in his four-year career, and adds yet another pass-rusher to a team that finished third in sacks in 2018.
