Packers News: Potential cut candidates; Davante Adams’ fantasy value

Potential cut candidates for the Green Bay Packers this summer, previewing the wide receiver competition and more in Tuesday’s Packers News Report.

Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report for Tuesday, May 8.

From a look at potential veterans the Green Bay Packers could cut this summer, to an in-depth breakdown of the wide receiver competition, we’ve got you covered in today’s report.

Here’s a roundup of the latest Packers articles from around the internet.

Packers news and notes from around FanSided

Four potential veteran departures this summer (Lombardi Ave)

Which veterans might not make Green Bay’s final 53-man roster? Here are four names to watch closely this offseason. After picking 11 players in the draft, there is going to be a ton of competition for places.

Previewing the wide receiver competition (Lombardi Ave)

On the note of competition, John Dales takes a look at the wide receiver room. Currently, Davante Adams and Randall Cobb look to be the only roster locks. Who will join them? Will one of Geronimo Allison or Trevor Davis miss out? Will all three rookie wide receivers make the roster?

Why Davante Adams is a WR1 in fantasy this season (Lombardi Ave)

One receiver who doesn’t need to worry about his spot on the roster is Davante Adams. He should be considered a WR1 in fantasy this year. With a healthy Aaron Rodgers, Adams is in the top tier at the position.

Latest NFL power rankings following the 2018 NFL Draft (Lombardi Ave)

The Packers sit inside the top-10 of the latest NFL power rankings. Whether they are serious Super Bowl contenders this season will depend on how much the defense improves.

More news and notes from around the internet

Green Bay Packers depth chart: RB pecking order undecided (ESPN – Rob Demovsky)

The background of Jaire Alexander’s incredible ball skills (PackersWire – Zach Kruse)

Why we don’t have to wait to grade the Packers’ 2018 draft (Acme Packing Company – Peter Bukowski)

How the Oren Burks trade defines the middle of the Packers’ 2018 Draft (The Power Sweep – Jon Meerdink)

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