NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts to avoid pressure by Ahmad Brooks #55 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first half during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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Former Super Bowl starter inks one-year deal with playoff contender

He's a 10-year NFL veteran.

By Raj Prashad | August 30, 2017

Ahmad Brooks has officially joined the Green Bay Packers:

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The #Packers are signing LB Ahmad Brooks to a 1-year deal that can be worth up to $5M, source said. Another(!) GB free agent signing coming.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2017

#Packers LB coach Winston Moss went in-depth on what Ahmad Brooks would give the roster. His full answer. pic.twitter.com/fteeTH0yl6

— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) August 29, 2017

A 10-year NFL veteran, Brooks is a former third-round talent who has nearly 100 starts, 290 tackles and three interceptions over his career.

Brooks is a one-time Pro Bowler and started in the 2012 Super Bowl, a loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

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