Free-agent linebacker Ahmad Brooks to visit Packers

Longtime 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks was released on Friday. By Sunday afternoon, he already had another team requesting a visit.

The Green Bay Packers are kicking the tires on Brooks, a 33-year-old two-time All Pro, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday. Rapoport said the Denver Broncos also have some interest.

Green Bay’s interest is a little unexpected for several reasons. Typically out of the veteran free-agent market, the Packers are not normally quick to pounce…