Sack-Starved Jaguars Sign Defensive End Kampman

Jacksonville, FL, United States (AHN) – The Jacksonville Jaguars upgraded their defensive lineup by signing defensive end/linebacker Aaron Kampman Sunday. Kampman, 30, will give the Jaguars a reliable puss rusher, after the team recorded an NFL-worst 14 sacks in 16 games (the fifth lowest output all-time).

Kampman, a two-time Pro Bowler, produced 458 tackles and 54 sacks in eight seasons with the Green Bay Packers.

In 2009, he struggled to find early success under defensive coordinator Dom Capers’ 3-4 defense.

Capers converted Kampman to an outside linebacker, recording 42 tackles and a career-low 3.5 sacks.

In November, Kampman suffered a torn left anterior cruciate ligament, which ultimately ended his eight-year stint at Green Bay.

Kampman also racked up 13 forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in 112 games with the Green Bay Packers. Kampman earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro selection honors in 2006 and 2007.

The Jaguars are expected to announce Kampman along with the contract’s terms in the coming days.

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