Aaron Kampman Signs With Jaguars

Perhaps keeping in mind that they face Peyton Manning and the Colts at least twice each season, the Jaguars bolstered their defensive line and pass rush on Sunday when they signed defensive end Aaron Kampman. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

Kampman, who was moved to OLB in 2009 when Green Bay switched to a 3-4 defense, has spent all eight years in the NFL with the Packers. He recorded at least 9.5 sacks in three of the last four seasons, including 2006, when he totaled 15.5, a career-high. Last year, Kampman was limited to just nine games (and 3.5 sacks) after suffering a knee injury in late November. 

Our Jaguars blog, Big Cat Country, is glad the team at least trying to improve the dfensive line, but remains cautiously optimistic about a 30-year old coming off a knee injury. 

The Jaguars look to bolster a pass rush that ranked as the NFL's worst in 2009 and one of the worst of all time in terms of sacks. Kampman's production will be dependent on his ability to rehab his knee back to full health. At 30 years old, that is easier said than done. Regardless, Kampman is a proven talent in the NFL and has the ability, when healthy, to earn a sack total greater than the entire Jaguar team did in 2008.