The Green Bay Packers had their share of issues during the 2025 season, but one thing stood out as an encouraging part of their performance throughout last season. Although there were a few issues by individual players, the Packers’ defense, on the whole, tackled very well all year.
That was the case even through injuries, as the team struggled to find a good rotation in the middle of the defensive line. But as several of the most important positions – linebacker, defensive end, and safety – the players were successful in wrapping up ball carriers and rallying to the football.
Let’s take a look at one system that had the Packers as the best tackling team in the league last season. That of course raises the question of whether Jonathan Gannon and a number of new defensive coaches can get a similar performance out of this group in 2026.
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Here’s another interesting nugget – PFF had the Packers’ defense with the best overall tackling grade of any team, largely thanks to good performances from Quay Walker, Xavier McKinney, and the defensive ends.
The defensive tackle group, on the other hand, was the depth issue that it appeared after Kenny Clark’s departure, and Wyatt’s absences showed the team’s lack of experience there.
The Packers were hardly the only team in the North to have injury issues, however.
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