Can confirm #Packers have interest, but how much isn't clear. He would be a nice veteran replacement for Corey Linsley, who will soon be signing for a ton with another team. Can play center and guard. Turns 30 this year. https://t.co/9sOvJqnFaW
— Tom Silverstein (@TomSilverstein) March 15, 2021
With All-Pro center Corey Linsley heading to free agency and likely to depart Green Bay, the Packers are searching through other veteran free-agent options to add depth to the interior of the offensive line.
According to both Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press and Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Packers are among four teams that are interested in free-agent offensive lineman Brett Jones, who has been in Minnesota since 2018.
Jones has experience playing center and both guard spots, making him an attractive option for a Packers team needing to replace Linsley in the middle of the offensive line.
According to Pro Football Focus, Jones played 144 snaps – all at right guard – for the Vikings last season. He allowed just two total pressures and received strong grades as both a pass-protector and run-blocker.
The Packers have options for replacing Linsley at center, including Elgton Jenkins and Lucas Patrick. Adding Jones could provide more flexibility and even give the Packers an opportunity to use Jenkins at offensive tackle.
Jones, who turns 30 in July, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants in 2015 after spending three years in the CFL. He has played in 61 career games in the NFL, with 17 starts. He started a career-high 13 games for the Giants in 2017.
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