Packers roundup: Jordy Nelson retiring, Ed Oliver draft profile

Green Bay Packers, Jordy Nelson (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Thursday, March 28.

Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report. The NFL Draft countdown reaches 28 days.

Wednesday was all about Jordy Nelson, with James Jones announcing that Nelson is retiring from football. What a great career Nelson had, and he’s a future member of the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. Thank you, Jordy!

The MLB season gets underway today, and if you’re a baseball fan, be sure to check out the excellent work over at Call to the Pen.

But back to football. In the Packers News Report today: reactions to Jordy Nelson’s retirement, a look at what Ed Oliver could bring to the Green Bay Packers defense, three Day 2 prospects Green Bay should consider in the draft, and more.

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

News and notes from around FanSided

Thank you, Jordy Nelson (Lombardi Ave)

A look back at some of Jordy Nelson’s accomplishments in Green Bay. He had some memorable moments in Packers News. What is your favorite?

Draft profile: DT Ed Oliver (Lombardi Ave)

Evan Siegel takes a look at what Ed Oliver could add to Mike Pettine’s defense. Oliver is a potential option at No. 12 in next month’s draft.

Green Bay Packers: Three day two draft prospects in the 2019 NFL draft (Dairyland Express – Gage Bridgford)

Gage Bridgford of Dairyland Express looks at three prospects on Day 2 of the draft who could interest Green Bay.

Green Bay Packers: Three ways free agency affects 2019 NFL Draft strategy (NFL Spin Zone – Gage Bridgford)

Bridgford also wrote about how free agency impacts Green Bay’s draft strategy.

More news and notes from around the internet

Nine moments that made Jordy Nelson a star for the Green Bay Packers (PackersNews.com – JR Radcliffe)

Wednesday Walkthroughs: Most memorable Packers season openers (Acme Packing Company)

Jordy Nelson was one of a kind (Cheesehead TV – Chris Peterson)

More. Top 30 moments in franchise history. light

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