Jarvis Jenkins, one of the Washington Redskins' starting defensive ends, was being counted on to have a big season. Things changed big time after his four-game suspension for PED use.

The Green Bay Packers used the 2012 NFL Draft to bolster their defense, and they're counting on second-round pick Jerel Worthy to provide an inside rush. He's off to a slow start this summer.

While the Packers fielded one of the NFL's most explosive offenses last season, they ranked dead last in total defense. How can Green Bay fix such an ineffective unit? Bucky Brooks has a plan.

The Green Bay Packers signed free-agent defensive end Phillip Merling on Wednesday, adding depth to the defensive line.

2012 NFL Free Agents List

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If your favorite team selected a pass rusher early in the 2010 draft, don't expect much production this season. Recent history doesn't show a pretty picture when it comes to rookie sack stats.