Rob Demovsky, ESPN Staff Writer 9y

Packers still want Letroy Guion back

The Green Bay Packers are fully aware that free-agent defensive tackle Letroy Guion still could be subject to discipline from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell under the league's personal conduct policy, but that won't stop them from re-signing him.

Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday at the NFL annual meetings in Phoenix that Guion remains in their plans. That means something could happen soon now that Guion's criminal case for possession of marijuana and a firearm was resolved with Tuesday's plea agreement.

"I think to a man, everybody would like to see Letroy be a Green Bay Packer," McCarthy said at the NFC coaches breakfast.

The Packers signed Guion last March to a one-year, $1 million contract. At the time, Guion was brought in to back up nose tackle B.J. Raji, but he became the opening-day starter after Raji sustained a season-ending torn biceps tendon late in the preseason.

Guion started every game and posted career highs in tackles (62) and sacks (3.5). The Packers were in the midst of contract talks with Guion's agent, Seth Katz, when Guion was arrested in Florida on Feb. 3.

Those talks were put on hold for the last six weeks even though Guion has been in Green Bay working out, but negotiations were expected to resume following Tuesday's court proceedings.

"He's been an excellent addition to our football team and it would be great to get Letroy back," McCarthy said. "Just from my conversations with him, I know he we wants to be a Green Bay Packer."

However, the Packers may have to act quickly because interest in Guion from other teams could pick up now that his legal situation has been resolved.

Both Guion and Raji remain on the open market as unrestricted free agents.

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