Darnell Savage has taken over as the Packers’ slot defender

Jan 4 2023 by Acme Packing Company

 
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Safety Darnell Savage has reemerged in a new role under defensive coordinator Joe Barry.

Two months ago, Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry stated that safety Darnell Savage would be an “unbelievable” nickelback. With 2022 in the rearview and redemption on the horizon, Barry and Savage had a successful start to 2023 when the former first-round pick was plugged into the slot position, full-time, for the first time in two seasons.

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