Packers Sign Much Needed Veteran Cornerback, Re-unite with Tramon Williams

Big news in Packer land today: they've signed a free agent cornerback. A move that many fans have been calling for, news broke on Twitter late Thursday afternoon that the Packers and CB Tramon Williams had agreed to a 2 year deal. Former Packers' wide receiver James Jones, who has been on the forefront of breaking Packers' news in the past week, tweeted this out:

REUNITED: Sources tell me CB Tramon Williams @HighRizer22 will be returning to the #Packers on a 2-Year Deal...He played there for 9 years and helped seal the #SBXLV victory...Much needed CB help is on the way @nflnetwork @NFL

— James Jones (@89JonesNTAF) March 22, 2018

As a Packer earlier in his career, Tramon was a 'corner'stone for nearly a decade, holding down one half of the field even when others were inconsistent. He left Green Bay after 2014 to sign with the Cleveland Browns, until he settled in with the Arizona Cardinals last season, where he had one of his best seasons to date.

Pro Football Focus, a football analytics website, ranked Williams as the 9th best cornerback in 2017, with a grade of 88.8 (scale of 0-100). He also allowed a league-best 1.0 passer rating when thrown at in man coverage. Let me repeat that: he allowed a 1.0 passer rating - throwing a pass at the ground would warrant a 39.6 passer rating. I don't know how those numbers are calculated, but that's pretty impressive. Tramon did just turn 35 last week, but his impact should still be felt in Mike Pettine's new defensive scheme, which will rely heavily on man coverage.

Tramon Williams allowed a 1.0 passer rating in man coverage! pic.twitter.com/1YJsxN6KO9

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) February 14, 2018

It was also announced that wide receiver Jordan Matthews had visited Green Bay on Thursday. Matthews, who was drafted by the Eagles in 2014, is a reliable receiver whose ideal role would be in the slot. With the loss of Jordy Nelson, Matthews would be a nice depth piece in the Packers' offense.

Former Bills’ and Eagles’ WR Jordan Matthews visited today with the Green Bay Packers, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 22, 2018