Packers News: Muhammad Wilkerson latest, Sam Shields joins Rams
Muhammad Wilkerson has completed his visit with the Green Bay Packers, Sam Shields has signed with the Rams, and more in the Packers News Report.
Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report for Friday, March 9, your home of the latest Green Bay Packers news and analysis from around the internet.
Muhammad Wilkerson has left Green Bay without a deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Former #Jets DL Mo Wilkerson is leaving Green Bay after his #Packers visit and sources say he’s headed to visit the #Saints next. That’s an intriguing option for a rapidly improving D.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2018
Fans shouldn’t panic, though. Wilkerson is reportedly meeting with the Saints and Chiefs next, but Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel tweeted that the visit in Green Bay “went very well”. Wilkerson will want to have a few options before making his decision. After all, the more teams interested, the higher his price will rise.
We should know in the coming days where Wilkerson will be playing his football in 2018. Here’s hoping he reunites with defensive coordinator Mike Pettine in Green Bay.
In other news, former Packers cornerback Sam Shields has signed with the Los Angeles Rams, also according to Rapoport.
The #Rams have signed CB Sam Shields, formerly of the #Packers. He’s launched a comeback after battling concussions.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2018
Shields missed the entire 2017 season and only played one game in 2016 after suffering a concussion. Let’s hope Shields has a great year with the Rams, and more importantly, stays healthy.
Packers news and notes from around FanSided
Draft: Combine recap – Edge rushers [Lombardi Ave]
Lombardi Ave’s Joe D’Aloisio takes a look back at the scouting combine. Which edge rushers impressed, and who could Green Bay have interest in when the draft begins next month? Upgrading the pass rush is arguably priority number one for new general manager Brian Gutekunst.
Should Green Bay re-sign Jeff Janis? [Lombardi Ave]
Jeff Janis has been an excellent special teams player for the Pack in recent years, but he’s hasn’t done enough to earn a regular role on offense. Will Janis leave next week in search of a new team that will give him more opportunities? Should Green Bay try to bring him back?
More news and notes from around the internet
Packers should explore veteran trade market [Cheesehead TV – Chris Peterson]
Bryan Bulaga: ‘No news is good news’ on his future with the Packers [ESPN – Rob Demovsky]
Packers finished 17th in total pressures by the front 7 in 2017 [Packers Wire – Zach Kruse]
Knee injury delays free agency for Packers CB Demetri Goodson [PackersNews.com – Michael Cohen]
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