Packers News: ‘Mutual interest’ between Muhammad Wilkerson, Packers
There is reportedly “mutual interest” between the Green Bay Packers and free agent Muhammad Wilkerson.
Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report for Thursday, March 8, bringing you up to date with all of the latest Green Bay Packers news and analysis from around the internet.
Muhammad Wilkerson is the talk of Packers News today, and he could soon become Brian Gutekunst’s first big signing as general manager.
Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that Wilkerson is in Green Bay ahead of his visit. He also reportedly had dinner with the coaches last night.
Weather permitted, so FA DL Mo Wilkerson landed in Green Bay and will have dinner with #Packers coaches tonight. The visit will be tomorrow. Obviously a lot of mutual interest on both sides, so this could come together.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 7, 2018
Make it happen, Brian. Make it happen.
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Packers should stay away from Richard Sherman [Lombardi Ave]
It sure looks like Seattle is making a fresh start. Michael Bennett has been traded to the Eagles, and Richard Sherman could soon join him on the way out. Despite the team’s need at cornerback, Lombardi Ave’s Evan Siegel believes general manager Brian Gutekunst should avoid bringing Sherman to Green Bay.
Draft: Recapping the defensive backs at the scouting combine [Lombardi Ave]
Green Bay could select a cornerback as early as the first round in April’s draft. It’s one of the team’s biggest needs this offseason. Lombardi Ave’s Joe D’Aloisio takes a look back at the scouting combine. Which defensive backs improved their draft stock?
Draft: Equanimeous St. Brown a potential Day 2 target [Lombardi Ave]
At some point in the draft it’s likely Green Bay will address the wide receiver position. Lombardi Ave’s Kevin Culligan looks at Notre Dame receiver Equanimeous St. Brown. Could he be a Day 2 target for the Pack?
Predicting 5 free agents team will actually sign in 2018 [NFL Spin Zone – Gil Alcaraz IV]
GM Brian Gutekunst has made it clear he intends on being aggressive in free agency this year. NFL Spin Zone’s Gil Alcaraz IV predicts five free agents the Packers will actually sign this offseason.
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