Packers News: Latest mock draft, reaction to free agency signings

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 30: Adrian Amos #38 of the Chicago Bears reacts after an incomplete pass to Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings turns the ball over on downs in the fourth quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 30: Adrian Amos #38 of the Chicago Bears reacts after an incomplete pass to Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings turns the ball over on downs in the fourth quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Wednesday, March 13.

Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report. And happy new (league) year! Today, all of the reported signings and trades from the past few days will be made official. Well, apart from Anthony Barr signing with the New York Jets.

It’s been quite the 24 hours in Green Bay, with four new signings being made.

In the Packers News Report today: the latest two-round mock draft following the Green Bay Packers’ free agency moves on Tuesday, the pros and cons of signing edge rusher Za’Darius Smith, and more reaction and analysis following the Packers’ free agency signings.

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

News and notes from around FanSided

Two-round mock draft following free agency signings (Lombardi Ave)

After a busy day on Tuesday, how could the free agency signings impact the draft? Here’s our latest two-round mock draft.

Pros and cons of signing Za’Darius Smith (Dairyland Express – Brian Sampson)

Brian Sampson of Dairyland Express looks at the pros and cons of signing edge rusher Za’Darius Smith.

Za’Darius Smith, Adrian Amos fill big holes on defense (NFL Spin Zone – Joe Kipp)

Joe Kipp of NFL Spin Zone writes about the impact Za’Darius Smith and Adrian Amos can have on defense for Green Bay.

Green Bay Packers taking a new, aggressive approach in free agency (NFL Mocks – Sayre Bedinger)

Sayre Bedinger of NFL Mocks takes a look at how Green Bay’s approach to free agency has changed with Brian Gutekunst running the show.

More news and notes from around the internet

Packers release LB Nick Perry (Packers.com)

Packers’ new edge rusher Preston Smith durable, and stout against run (PackersNews.com – Ryan Wood)

New Packer Adrian Amos serves as ideal chess piece for needy Mike Pettine defense (Acme Packing Company – Peter Bukowski)

Five things to know about new Packers OLB Za’Darius Smith (PackersWire – Zach Kruse)

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