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Palmer

A college defensive end, Palmer is built at 6-foot-2, 248 just like how Mike McCarthy wants his special teamers to be. Palmer will open his career attempting to record tackles in kickoff and punt coverage if he makes the 53.

Palmer (6-foot-2, 248) played defensive end for the Redhawks but will transition to outside linebacker in Green Bay’s 3-4. He ran a 4.7-flat forty with explosive jumps of 35 1/2" in the vertical and 10-foot-5 on the broad. The Packers like their special teamers to be built like Palmer, in the 240-260 pound range with good straight-line speed. He won’t play on defense as a rookie.

The Titans have locked up Palmer and LB Daren Bates for their special teams units.

Palmer started 10 games at inside linebacker in 2015, but ended up losing the starting job to rookie Jake Ryan. Palmer missed all of 2014 with a torn MCL.

Palmer was highly ineffective as a 10-game starting inside linebacker for Green Bay last year, but the Titans may view him as a 26-year-old prospect with starting experience. He’ll compete for a roster spot in training camp.

Palmer suffered a torn MCL in Green Bay’s preseason finale. He made two starts on defense last year and was a key player on special teams. 24-year-old Palmer is signed through 2016.