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Packers News: Players that need to step up in 2018

By Freddie Boston

ST LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 16: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix #21 of the Green Bay Packers in action during the preseason game against the St. Louis Rams at Edward Jones Dome on August 16, 2014 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 16: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix #21 of the Green Bay Packers in action during the preseason game against the St. Louis Rams at Edward Jones Dome on August 16, 2014 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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Five Green Bay Packers that need to contribute this season, analysis on the Aaron Rodgers contract situation and more in Wednesday’s Packers News Report.

Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report for Wednesday, May 9.

Which five players need to step up for the Green Bay Packers in 2018? When will Aaron Rodgers get his new contract?

Here’s a roundup of all the latest news and analysis from around the internet.

Packers news and notes from around FanSided

Five players Green Bay needs to contribute in 2018 (Lombardi Ave)

If Green Bay is to make a serious Super Bowl push this season, the team needs a number of players to step up. Here are five players on the roster that could help them return to the Super Bowl after an eight-year drought.

When will Aaron Rodgers get a new contract? (Lombardi Ave)

Now that Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has his new deal, it’s only a matter of time before Aaron Rodgers becomes the highest paid player in NFL history. But when will Rodgers get his new contract?

Offensive line was the whiff of the draft (NFL Spin Zone – Hunter Noll)

New general manager Brian Gutekunst addressed a number of the team’s biggest needs this offseason. He used his top two draft picks on cornerbacks, and brought back Tramon Williams in free agency. Gutekunst signed Jimmy Graham to upgrade the tight end position. One area the team didn’t address enough was the offensive line. Outside of fifth-round pick Cole Madison, there are still a number of questions along the line.

More news and notes from around the internet

JK Scott bucking Packers’ dismal history of drafting punters (PackersNews.com – Pete Dougherty)

J’Mon Moore lacks polish, but should find the field early for the Packers (Acme Packing Company – Shawn Wagner)

One fact about each Packers 2018 undrafted free agent (The Power Sweep – Jon Meerdink and Gary Zilavy)

Cory’s Corner: Trust gets and keeps Allison’s job (Cheesehead TV – Cory Jennerjohn)

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

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