Former Packers’ LB Kyler Fackrell to Giants on a 1-year, $4.6 million deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
Blake Martinez isn’t the only former member of the Green Bay Packers heading to New York.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, outside linebacker Kyler Fackrell agreed to a one-year, $4.6 million deal with the Giants, joining Martinez in Patrick Graham’s defense in New York.
Fackrell, a third-round pick in 2016, broke out with 10.5 sacks in 2018 but was relegated to a reserve role in 2019. Now, he’ll get a chance to rebuild his value with a bigger opportunity on a one-year deal with the Giants.
Graham, who was hired by first-year Giants coach Joe Judge, was an assistant defensive coach with the Packers in 2018, giving him insight on both Fackrell and Martinez.
Although not a great defender against the run, Fackrell gave the Packers quality snaps as a situational rusher and in coverage.
Over 61 games and nine starts, Fackrell produced 16.5 sacks, 32 quarterback hits and 21 tackles for losses. He had 10 quarterback hits but a career-low one sack in 2019.
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