Packers News: Antonio Morrison helps Green Bay at linebacker
A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Monday, August 27.
Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report. We’re now under two weeks away from the Green Bay Packers’ regular season opener. They host the Chicago Bears in 13 days time.
The biggest news from Sunday was the trade for Indianapolis Colts linebacker Antonio Morrison, as reported by Michael Cohen of The Athletic.
After injuries to both Jake Ryan and Oren Burks, it was only a matter of time before general manager Brian Gutekunst made a move at linebacker.
Let’s get started with Monday’s Packers News Report. Here’s a roundup of the latest articles from around the internet.
News and notes from around FanSided
Antonio Morrison trade adds depth at inside linebacker (Lombardi Ave)
The trade for Antonio Morrison gives Green Bay much-needed depth at linebacker. Morrison will be an important addition to the roster, particularly early in the season if rookie Oren Burks has to miss much time.
New GM Brian Gutekunst has been a breath of fresh air (Lombardi Ave)
Lombardi Ave’s Paul Bretl wrote about the impressive start Brian Gutekunst has made as the general manager after making another roster move Sunday.
Fantasy Football: Draft advice for Green Bay Packers at each position (Lombardi Ave)
If you haven’t already completed your fantasy football draft, here’s some advice. Where should you draft Davante Adams or Jimmy Graham? Which Green Bay running back should you draft, and is Aaron Rodgers worth the high pick?
Three big takeaways from preseason Week 3 (NFL Spin Zone – Kyle Hoffenbecker)
Kyle Hoffenbecker of NFL Spin Zone looks at the biggest takeaways from Green Bay’s third preseason game last week against the Oakland Raiders.
More news and notes from around the internet
What the Packers are getting in new LB Antonio Morrison (Packers Wire – Jack Wepfer)
What should the Packers do with DeShone Kizer? (Cheesehead TV – Chris Peterson)
Punter JK Scott shows significant improvement in third preseason game (Acme Packing Company – Erin B. Underwood)
Packers acquire Antonio Morrison from Colts to boost ILB depth (PackersNews.com – Ryan Wood)
Packers acquire Antonio Morrison, trade Lenzy Pipkins to Colts (ESPN – Rob Demovsky)
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