Packers linked to ex-Cowboys starting safety as 'bargain free agents'

It was a busy day in the National Football League on Tuesday.

Teams had to trim down their rosters to 53 players and that led to hundreds of players being cut across the league and even some trades. The Packers certainly were busy and had to make some very difficult decisions.

Green Bay even made some surprise announcements, including the fact that running back A.J. Dillon was placed on the season-ending Injured Reserve.

The Packers' roster may not be done being tweaked, though. With the season just under two weeks away and now hundreds of more players available, the Packers could look to add. Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox suggested that former Dallas Cowboys starting safety could be a "bargain" option for Green Bay.

"The Cowboys didn't retain safety Jayron Kearse this offseason, and the 30-year-old has been available since the spring—not the biggest surprise since Pro Bowler Justin Simmons also remained available until earlier this month," Knox said. "Kearse, 30, started 42 games for Dallas over the past three seasons and recorded 250 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 19 passes defended, and four interceptions during that span. Last season, he allowed an opposing passer rating of only 79.6 in coverage...

"The Packers could use help at safety, even though they added Xavier McKinney in free agency and used a second-round pick on Georgia's Javon Bullard. The rookie impressed during training camp, but it couldn't hurt to add a little more experience behind him, McKinney and fourth-round rookie Evan Williams."

If the Packers still want to add to the safety spot, Kearse could be a great option at a cheap cost.

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