Packers News: Clay Matthews’ role; OTAs begin Monday

The latest Green Bay Packers news and analysis as OTAs begin.

Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report for Monday, May 21.

The Green Bay Packers kick off organized team activities (OTAs) today. You can find all of the dates of the team’s OTAs here. Preparations for the 2018 season are well underway in Green Bay.

Monday’s Packers News Report features an article on Clay Matthews’ role in 2018, what to expect from the Minnesota Vikings this year, and more.

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

Packers news and notes from around FanSided

2018 opponent preview: Minnesota Vikings (Lombardi Ave)

The Minnesota Vikings are the team to beat in the NFC North. In our new series here at Lombardi Ave, we are previewing each of Green Bay’s opponents ahead of the 2018 season. Up next? The NFC North champions.

Eight Packers make PFF’s top-200 PPR fantasy rankings (Lombardi Ave)

Fantasy football drafts will be here before you know. Pro Football Focus recently released their latest top-200 rankings for PPR. Eight Green Bay Packers players made the list, including a top-20 ranking for Davante Adams.

How Clay Matthews can still contribute (NFL Spin Zone – Hunter Noll)

Green Bay still needs Clay Matthews to produce. And as Hunter Noll of NFL Spin Zone points out in his latest article, Matthews still has a lot to offer in Mike Pettine’ defense.

More news and notes from around the internet

Why the Packers are prioritizing press-man cornerbacks (PackersNews.com – Michael Cohen)

Why Oren Burks is such a good fit for Green Bay (Cheesehead TV – Chris Peterson)

Several training camp battles expected for the offensive line (Acme Packing Company – Shawn Wagner)

Rookie WRs rock the green and gold at NFLPA event (PackersWire – Zach Kruse)

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