Green Bay Packers: Ranking biggest remaining needs after free agency frenzy

Dec 4, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall (23) is unable to prevent a touchdown to Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Matthews/Green Bay Press Gazette via USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall (23) is unable to prevent a touchdown to Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Matthews/Green Bay Press Gazette via USA TODAY Sports /
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13. Fullback

The fullback position still means something in Green Bay, but the Packers are set with Aaron Ripkowski. It’s unlikely they carry two fullbacks into the season, but Joe Kerridge is on the roster for now. Urgency: Low

12. Quarterback

As long as Aaron Rodgers is healthy, the Packers will contend for a championship. They are set with Brett Hundley are Joe Callahan in reserve. Urgency: Low

11. Tight end

Despite losing Jared Cook, who was instrumental in the offense’s resurgence at the backend of last year, the Packers have actually upgraded at tight end. Martellus Bennett and Lance Kendricks have made the position a strength. Urgency: Low

10. Wide receiver

The Packers can’t be too short-sighted at wide receiver. Jordy Nelson turns 32 in May, after all. It wouldn’t be a surprise if Ted Thompson selected a receiver in the draft, but it’s far from the team’s biggest priority. Urgency: Low

9. Tackle

Second-year Jason Spriggs provides immediate relief behind two of the league’s premier tackles. Adding another big man in the draft wouldn’t hurt, but there are more pressing needs. Urgency: Low

8. Center

Corey Linsley is the Packers’ starting center when healthy, but losing JC Tretter hurts the depth. Don’t be surprised if Green Bay adds an offensive lineman in the draft that can play multiple spots. Urgency: Low

7. Safety

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Morgan Burnett form a strong 1-2 punch at safety. The development of Kentrell Brice and Marwin Evans is key, particularly since the Packers lost Micah Hyde. Urgency: Low

6. Inside linebacker

The continued development of Blake Martinez and Jake Ryan is important at inside linebacker. Ted Thompson hasn’t made the position a priority in recent years, but he could use a day three pick here again. Urgency: Moderate