Packers News: Potential free agent linebacker signings

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 19: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs is tackled by NaVorro Bowman #53 of the Oakland Raiders during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 19, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 19: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs is tackled by NaVorro Bowman #53 of the Oakland Raiders during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 19, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Sunday, August 5.

Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report.

We’re another Sunday closer to the return of Green Bay Packers football. The regular season opener against the Chicago Bears takes place five weeks from now. And the countdown to preseason football is almost over. Green Bay kicks off against the Tennessee Titans this Thursday.

In today’s Packers News Report is the latest team in the power rankings countdown, potential solutions at inside linebacker, and more.

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

News and notes from around FanSided

Three ways Green Bay can solve their linebacker situation (Dairyland Express – Adam Ziobrowski)

Jake Ryan’s injury creates a real concern about Green Bay’s depth at linebacker. But general manager Brian Gutekunst has time to make a signing that could help fix the problem. Adam Ziobrowski of Dairyland Express looks at three players the team could consider bringing in.

Power rankings countdown No. 21: Detroit Lions (Lombardi Ave)

Lombardi Ave’s Keegan Jackish is counting down his 2018 NFL power rankings each day. At No. 21 is Green Bay’s division rivals, the Detroit Lions. Jackish takes an in-depth look at the Lions roster, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and what we can expect from them this season.

Opponent Preview: Washington Redskins (NFL Spin Zone – Kyle Hoffenbecker)

Kyle Hoffenbecker of NFL Spin Zone continues to preview Green Bay’s 2018 opponents with a closer look at the Washington Redskins.

More news and notes from around the internet

Once schematically broken, Packers defense has reason for optimism in 2018 (Packers Wire – Jack Wepfer)

Jerry Kramer no longer ‘best player not in Canton’ (Packers.com – Mike Spofford)

Packers fill open roster spot by claiming LB James Hearns from Cowboys (PackersNews.com – Aaron Nagler)

Packers’ Jerry Kramer: From Ice Bowl block to the Hall of Fame (ESPN – Rob Demovsky)

Film Review: How does Jake Ryan’s injury affect Green Bay? (Cheesehead TV – Andrew Herman)

Top 15 Packers to watch at training camp. dark. Next

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