Packers News: Free agency targets, two-round mock draft

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 03: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 03: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald /
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Free agents the Green Bay Packers should target, the latest two-round mock draft, and more in the Packers News Report.

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New general manager Brian Gutekunst is likely to take a more aggressive approach to free agency than Ted Thompson did, but just how aggressive will he be? Will Green Bay be in for the likes of Trumaine Johnson and Malcolm Butler if they hit the market? Or will being more aggressive just mean making more moves?

We’ll find out a lot about Gutekunst’s approach as general manager in the coming months. Which of Green Bay’s free agents will he bring back, and who will he let test the market? It’s going to be an interesting spring.

Thursday’s report features an article on which free agents Green Bay should target this offseason, a review of Corey Linsley’s season and the latest two-round mock draft from NFL Spin Zone.

Let’s dive in.

Packers news and notes from around FanSided

Three free agents Green Bay should target this offseason [Lombardi Ave]

Brian Gutekunst is expected to be more aggressive in free agency as the team’s new general manager. Who should he target this March? Here’s three players that could make an immediate difference in Green Bay.

Roster review: Corey Linsley [Lombardi Ave]

Reviewing Corey Linsley’s 2017 season, while also looking ahead to next year. Linsley has been a consistent piece of the offensive line over the past few years.

Green Bay addresses pass rush, offensive line in NFL Spin Zone two-round mock draft [Lombardi Ave]

In the latest NFL Spin Zone two-round mock draft, Green Bay landed a top pass rusher and guard in the opening two rounds. What are your thoughts on taking edge rusher Marcus Davenport at No. 14 and guard Isaiah Wynn on Day 2?

More Packers news and notes from around the internet

Healthy Aaron Rodgers, improved defense make Packers Super Bowl contenders [ESPN – Rob Demovsky]

Packers’ safeties group could undergo slight revamp [Cheesehead TV – Zachary Jacobson]

Packers 2018 Mock Draft Roundup: Post-Super Bowl edition [Acme Packing Company – Jordan E. Smith]

Packers face complicated decision on Bryan Bulaga [Packers Wire – Zach Kruse]

Next: Packers: 12 players that need to go this offseason

We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Packers News Report.