Get ready for Packers season with Jason Wilde's position-by-position breakdown of Green Bay's roster
Jason Wilde breaks down the Green Bay Packers' roster by position in a 10-part series, looking at the team's depth, competitions for playing time and which players to watch out for this season.
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With the Packers and their four-time NFL MVP quarterback very much on the same page a year removed from seemingly not being in the same library, it’s almost as if Aaron Rodgers’ frustration with the franchise never happened.
Green Bay's running back duo, which combined for 2,306 total yards from scrimmage and 17 touchdowns last season, could prove absolutely vital for an offense that may experience some early season growing pains
Packers by position: Having dealt away NFL’s best receiver, Packers know wideout group has potential
When four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers was asked about the Packers' receiver group during his two-practice visit to Green Bay for the team’s mandatory minicamp in early June, his answer was — revelatory.
While beloved veteran Marcedes Lewis will once again be relied upon to deliver leadership, sound run-blocking and the occasional crucial catch, it’ll be up to a group of largely unproven players to pick up the slack.
The big question is when — or if — QB Aaron Rodgers will have the Packers' cornerstone linemen protecting him this season, with both working back from the same injury: A torn ACL in the left knee.
The Packers used one of their two first-round draft picks to add to their defensive line, which was led by Kenny Clark and may be the deepest group in position coach Jerry Montgomery's tenure.
It’s hard for anyone to look at the team’s depth chart at outside linebacker behind that duo and feel confident that the group could effectively absorb the loss of one of those starters.
Going from off-the-street June pick-up to the All-Pro team, Campbell was a game-changer not just in terms of productivity, but stabilizing the defense as a whole.
Three starting-caliber cornerbacks and a pair of top-notch safeties has the Packers' secondary as a key strength to preseason hype for a top-of-the-league defensive unit.
After the unit's abysmal performance last season, the former Raiders interim head coach has his work cut out for him as Green Bay wants the special teams to help them win games, not just avoid having them lose games.
Given Green Bay’s three consecutive 13-win seasons and a roster that makes the Packers a Super Bowl contender once again as they enter the first training-camp practice, it’d be next to impossible to argue the deals weren’t well-deserved.
Allen Lazard prepped for the greatest opportunity of his pro football career back home, working out at his alma mater, Iowa State, and staying away from the offseason program while hoping in vain for the security of a long-term contract.
Jake Hanson is happy to take on the extra assignments and responsibilities that come with working with the No. 1 offensive line at right guard and with the No. 2 group at center.
Randy Ramsey might be the most important player on the Packers’ roster you’ve never heard of.
Danny Davis has quietly come on and has caught the eye of head coach Matt LaFleur and others. “Danny has shown much improvement, especially coming from (the offseason program) to now,” LaFleur said.
Plenty of work remains in his quest for a roster spot after a two-catch, one-touchdown outing against the 49ers in Friday's preseason opener.
“I think if you asked our guys in that locker room, every one of them would tell you they’ve got a lot of confidence in him," the Packers' coach said.
Offensive linemen David Bakhtiari and, Elgton Jenkins are off the PUP list, but have yet to take a single 11-on-11 snap in practice.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has faith in veteran receiver Sammy Watkins, who didn't play in the preseason.
Check out the scene from the practice field as the Packers returned from the long weekend to run training camp drills Tuesday in Green Bay.
Check out the scene in Green Bay on Tuesday as quarterback Aaron Rodgers took the field for a minicamp practice alongside his teammates.
Check out the scene in Green Bay as Packers fans get a chance to see the players up close and take in a training camp practice Saturday as the…
