Tackling Machine Nick Niemann Aiming to Revive Packers' Lifeless Special Teams Unit

With 10 special teams tackles in seven games last year, the linebacker could be even better with a full offseason in Green Bay.

GREEN BAY, Wis. — When Nick Niemann suffered a pectoral injury that effectively ended his regular season, a critical blow was dealt to the Green Bay Packers’ already-mediocre special teams unit.

Remarkably, he had already accomplished a year’s worth of work in the seven games he did play.

Niemann was shelved for the final 10 games of the regular season, and yet, he still finished tied with fellow linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper for the most special teams tackles. Whether that says more about Niemann’s efforts or the dismal group spearheaded by former coordinator Rich Bisaccia is up to your interpretation, but it’s not much of a surprise, either.

After all, the 28-year-old Niemann prides himself on his tackling prowess.