Ahmad Brooks brings toughness to Packers’ defense

GREEN BAY – The Packers welcomed a new veteran outside linebacker to their pass rush in 2017 with the signing of two-time All-Pro Ahmad Brooks on Sunday.

The 11th-year veteran, who has played most of his career in a 3-4 defense, brings experience and depth to Green Bay, where he’ll join the edge-rushing tandem of Clay Matthews and Nick Perry.

Brooks has played in 120 of a possible 128 regular-season games over the last eight seasons, recording 333 tackles, 51½ sacks, 11 forced fumbles and three interceptions during…