Daily News | Eagles’ defensive line newbies have a history with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers
’ newly acquired edge rusher has played 10 games against the Green Bay Packers over his 12-year career. He’s gotten to Aaron Rodgers a handful of times, but how many exactlyClose enough. He’s gotten to the Packers’ veteran quarterback 7½ times in his career, the most recent one coming earlier this season as a member of the Chicago Bears.
Each of the three defensive linemen the Eagles have added during the season have extensive experience playing against Green Bay. Ndamukong Suh started his career in the NFC North with the Detroit Lions and has played 12 games against the Packers. Linval Joseph has played them 15 times, more than any other team, mostly thanks to a six-year stint with the Minnesota Vikings., both in dealing with Rodgers and running back Aaron Jones.
Suh has sacked Rodgers 5½ times. When asked about how many he remembers, he said the ones Rodgers has avoided stand out more. Jones’ 778 rushing yards rank eighth in the NFL, and the Packers are fifth in rushing efficiency, according to Football Outsiders.
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