Last week, the 49ers released 33-year-old linebacker Ahmad Brooks. Today, the Packers signed him.
The #Packers are signing LB Ahmad Brooks to a 1-year deal that can be worth up to $5M, source said. Another(!) GB free agent signing coming.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2017
How much Brooks has left in the tank remains to be seen, but he’s been consistent — and available — which will be a welcome addition to the Packers defense. (Check out Rob Demovsky’s story at ESPN.com)
Brooks spent the past nine seasons of his 11-season career with the 49ers. He departed San Francisco third on the list for most sacks in franchise history with 51.5.
Brooks was set to enter the final year of his contract after at least tying for the team lead in sacks in each of the past four seasons. In addition to the sacks, Brooks had 325 tackles, 11 forced fumbles and three interceptions in 120 games with the 49ers.
He was selected to his only Pro Bowl in 2013 when he had a career-best 8.5 sacks.
At the Packers’ final training camp practice of 2017 on Tuesday, the team had just four outside linebackers on the field. Clay Matthews, Nick Perry and Jayrone Elliott were all sitting out. Now, Brooks gives the team another veteran at the position.
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