Datone Jones reported for Green Bay Packers’ training camp weighing 18 pounds more than he did at UCLA, looking every bit the part of a model defensive end for the 3-4 defense.

JSOnline  wrote:

The Green Bay Packers used their first-round draft pick this year on Datone Jones in part because they viewed him as a versatile defensive end who could play in any package and on any down.

So far, there’s been nothing to suggest he won’t excel in any and all roles. But where they could get the most out of him, at least initially, is in their subpackages.

During a practice that was heavy on third-down plays, Jones on Sunday made for a strong sidekick to defensive tackle B.J. Raji in the nickel and dime packages. That twosome was paired together regularly during team periods in the first full pads practice of the summer.

The contract that rookie first-round pick Datone Jones signed with the Packers on the eve of training camp last week included a signing bonus of $3,992,072.

With guaranteed money totaling $6,259,336, most of the four-year, $7,716,600 deal is guaranteed, according to a source with access to NFL Players Association salary information.

With a base salary of $405,000 as a rookie, Jones will receive more than half of the total value of the contract this season. His 2013 pay, which includes his signing bonus and base salary, will be $4,397,072.

Where did the weight gain come from? I seem to remember reading him saying he wasn't planning on putting much weight/playing around 285 or so and then come TC he's up to 295?!

Originally Posted by: Mucky Tundra 

extra weight to play in 3-4?

Originally Posted by: dhpackr