Packers News: Previewing backup quarterback training camp battle

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 17: DeShone Kizer #7 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass in the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 17: DeShone Kizer #7 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass in the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Monday, July 16.

Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report for Monday, July 16. Training camp begins next week. I repeat, training camp begins next week. That means the football season is almost here. And for those counting, we’re now just 55 days away from the Green Bay Packers’ regular season opener.

Let’s get started with Monday’s Packers News Report. Today’s report includes an article on Nick Perry, the backup quarterback battle at training camp, and more.

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

News and notes from around FanSided

Staying healthy is key for Nick Perry in 2018 (Lombardi Ave)

Nick Perry is one of the most important players in Green Bay’s defense. Perry hasn’t been able to stay healthy often enough throughout his career. This would be the ideal season for Perry to avoid injury and play in all 16 games for the first time.

Training camp preview: Backup quarterback (Lombardi Ave)

One of Green Bay’s top training camp competitions is at backup quarterback. Who will win the number two job: Brett Hundley or DeShone Kizer? Here’s a closer look at the competition.

Green Bay Packers: Five players who can’t get hurt in 2018 (Dairyland Express – Brian Sampson)

Brian Sampson of Dairyland Express names five players Green Bay can’t afford to lose to injury this season. Aaron Rodgers is obviously one of them, but it’s difficult to choose who the next four most important players on the roster are.

More news and notes from around the internet

Aaron Rodgers confirms James Jones will break new contract news (Packers Wire – Zach Kruse)

Packers’ defense struggled to get consistent pressure in 2017 (Acme Packing Company – Paul Noonan)

How important is the 2018 season for the Green Bay Packers? (Cheesehead TV – Chris Peterson)

DeShone Kizer’s long road to Green Bay (The Power Sweep – Jon Meerdink)

Packers claim guard Ethan Cooper from Giants, cut Kyle Meadows (PackersNews.com)

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