Packers News: Matt LaFleur tears Achilles, will coach from a cart
A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Saturday, June 1.
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The Green Bay Packers’ injury bug has arrived early this season, but it’s head coach Matt LaFleur who is injured. According to Michael Silver of NFL Network, LaFleur suffered a torn Achilles on Wednesday and will need surgery.
Silver noted that LaFleur will coach from a cart during OTAs throughout June. Fortunately, the summer break for players is only a couple of weeks away.
In the Packers News Report today: our 2019 roster preview for Za’Darius Smith, why the time for Aaron Jones is now, the five greatest wide receivers in franchise history, and more.
Here’s a roundup of the latest articles from around the internet.
News and notes from around FanSided
2019 roster preview: Za’Darius Smith (Lombardi Ave)
We continue our 2019 season preview with one of the team’s newest signings, Za’Darius Smith.
The time for Aaron Jones is now (Dairyland Express – Gage Bridgford)
Gage Bridgford of Dairyland Express writes about why the time for Aaron Jones is now.
Green Bay Packers: Five greatest receivers in franchise history (NFL Spin Zone – Joe Kipp)
Joe Kipp of NFL Spin Zone ranks the five greatest wide receivers in franchise history.
2020 NFL Draft: Wide receiver stands out as the best position of the class (NFL Mocks – Dan Schmelzer)
Dan Schmelzer of NFL Mocks looks ahead to the 2020 draft class, and writes about why it will be a good year for teams in need of wide receiver help.
More news and notes from around the internet
Self-Scout: What I got wrong about Rashan Gary (Cheesehead TV – Andrew Herman)
Packers’ Rashan Gary shows off versatility (and speed, size, athleticism) (ESPN – Rob Demovsky)
Packers counting on development from second-year receivers (Packers Wire – Dan Wussow)
Packers 2019 90-man roster ranking, #2: David Bakhtiari remains the best left tackle in football (Acme Packing Company – Evan “Tex” Western)
Rookie lineman Elgton Jenkins staying focused at guard (PackersNews.com – Ryan Wood and Jim Owczarski)
Revamped outside linebacker group gives Packers’ defense different look (Packers.com – Mike Spofford)
Top 30 moments in franchise history. light. More
We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Packers News Report.