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prized pass rusher Dee Ford."Though the franchise tag removed many quality pass rushers from free agency Jace Sternberger Green Bay Packer , it did place one of the top options onto the trade market when the Kansas City Chiefs tagged Dee Ford. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Green Bay Packers have expressed interest in trading for the veteran edge defender.Restocking at outside linebacker ranks among the Packers’ top priorities this offseason. Not only does longtime pass rusher Clay Matthews hit free agency, but the team could also part ways with Nick Perry following a disappointing, injury-plagued season. That would leave Kyler Fackrell as the only established presence at the position in Green Bay, making a player like Ford an attractive option to consider.Ford enjoyed a career season in 2018. He finished second on the team in sacks (13) and, according to Pro Football Focus, first in total pressures (86). Normally Jace Sternberger Jersey 2019 , that kind of performance would lead to a long-term extension. However, with the Chiefs transitioning to a new defense under Steve Spagnuolo, Ford became a schematic misfit in Kansas City. Still, the team placed the franchise tag on him in hopes of procuring compensation.As with any possible trade, the discussion centers on compensation. The Packers hold multiple first-round picks in the upcoming draft but doesn’t seem likely to part with either, at least not without receiving more than Ford in return. The conversation likely begins with Green Bay’s second-rounder, No. 44 overall Color Rush Jace Sternberger Jersey , and continues from there. The team also has extra selections in the fourth and sixth rounds that could help facilitate a deal.Ford entered the NFL as a first-round pick in 2014. He has since amassed 30.5 sacks and 212 total pressures. Ford turns 28 later this month.Steelers vs. Packers: Justin McCray leaves game with apparent right leg injury The preseason has claimed another Green Bay Packers contributor. During Thursday’s preseason tilt with the Pittsburgh Steelers, presumed starting right guard Justin McCray left early with an apparent leg injury.McCray played the entire first quarter at right guard, protecting Aaron Rodgers during the quarterback’s preseason debut. McCray remained in the game as Brett Hundley took over on the second series, continuing to play after most of Green Bay’s other starters retired for the night. His injury occurred early in the second quarter, walking off the field with a heavy limp.With McCray sidelined, the Packers shuffled around their offensive line. Lucas Patrick, who has worked in place of starting left guard Lane Taylor Cheap Jace Sternberger Jersey , eventually came in as the replacement right guard.Though the Packers haven’t officially declared McCray the starting right guard, he has received all of the work with the No. 1 offensive line in that capacity. Should McCray’s injury prove serious, Green Bay could continue with one of their current backups or potentially see if 2017 starter Jahri Evans has interest in a return.