McCarthy says LB Hawk still valuable to Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy
says linebacker A.J. Hawk remains a valued member of the team,
despite his diminished role in the defense.

Hawk, who plays mostly in the Packers’ base defense, spent
Sunday’s season-opening victory at Philadelphia on the sideline
as the Packers opted to use extra defensive backs. Hawk’s agent,
Mike McCartney, told the Green Bay Press-Gazette this week that
Hawk would be open to a trade.

Hawk was not in the locker room Thursday. McCarthy called Hawk a
“very good” player and said the team has more than 11 good
players on defense – a good problem to have.