Countdown to Camp: Defensive Line
The following is the sixth installment in a series of photo galleries that'll examine the Packers' roster position by position. This installment examines the defensive line.
Jones has the size to be a traditional two-gap defensive end in the Packers' 3-4 system, but he also has the athletic ability to play in space against athletic quarterbacks such as Colin Kaepernick and Robert Griffin III
Jerel Worthy, a second-round pick in 2012, sustained a knee injury late last season that could delay his contribution this year.
Mike Daniels, a fourth-round pick in '12, made a significant contribution last year and more is expected of him this season.
Josh Boyd gives the Packers another big body against the run, and that's a requirement for playing in a division dominated by Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.
Ryan Pickett has been a run-stuffing specialist for the past several years, but Pickett will be in his 13th pro season, hence, the need for youth on the Packers' defensive line.
Nose tackle B.J. Raji got some relief last season and he appeared to stay fresh longer into the season.
Defensive end C.J. Wilson is a run-stuffing specialist in the Pickett mold.
Mike Neal took a major step forward last season and was the subject of an experiment at outside linebacker this past spring.
Jordan Miller is a first-year prospect to back up Raji.
Gilbert Pena is an undrafted free agent with a Raji-like physique.
He's back and now the question is: At 30 years of age, can Jolly knock off the rust and join the competition on the defensive line?
