After the Packers released Za’Darius Smith this offseason, the linebacker decided to open up about what went down in his last season in Green Bay after he suffered a back injury that cause him to miss most of the season. On Wednesday, Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur pushed back on Smith’s comments.
Smith signed a three-year deal with Packers’ division rival the Vikings shortly after being released. One of the reasons he chose to sign with a rivalry team is so that he can play Green Bay twice a year and prove them wrong.
The 29-year-old said he was “treated bad” while dealing with his back injury last season. He underwent back surgery after playing in last year’s Week 1 game. He then returned for the Packers’ playoff loss to the 49ers.
