The Miami Dolphins are in talks with former Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Perry, the Miami Herald reported Monday.
Perry, 29, was released in March after a knee injury limited him to nine games and 24 tackles in 2018.
The Packers’ 2012 first-round draft pick played in 81 games (48 starts), registering 228 tackles, 46 quarterback hits, 32 sacks and seven forced fumbles.
Perry set career highs with 11 sacks and 52 tackles in 2016.
He was cut two seasons into a five-year, $60 million contract that included an $18.5 million signing bonus.
The Dolphins need help with the pass rush after parting ways with Cameron Wake (Titans) and Robert Quinn (Cowboys) this offseason.
Perry’s position coach in Green Bay last season was Patrick Graham, who is now the Dolphins’ defensive coordinator.