Packers roundup: Ranking the defenses in NFC North

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 09: Jordan Howard #24 of the Chicago Bears runs between Kenny Clark #97 of the Green Bay Packers and Mike Daniels #76 during the first quarter of a game at Lambeau Field on September 9, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 09: Jordan Howard #24 of the Chicago Bears runs between Kenny Clark #97 of the Green Bay Packers and Mike Daniels #76 during the first quarter of a game at Lambeau Field on September 9, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Sunday, July 21.

Welcome to the Packers News Report. Seven Sundays to go until the regular season. And we’re so close to the start of training camp week, which is now just four days away.

In the Packers News Report today: power ranking the NFC North defenses ahead of the new season, Dairyland Express explains why Green Bay needs Aaron Rodgers to return to his MVP best, why it’s an important season for edge rusher Kyler Fackrell, and more.

Also, it’s a contract year for Blake Martinez, and NFL Spin Zone looks at five players who have the most to prove at training camp.

News and notes from around FanSided

Power ranking NFC North defenses in 2019 (Lombardi Ave)

Green Bay’s defense has improved this offseason, but where does it rank among the entire NFC North entering the 2019 season?

Blake Martinez playing for a new contract in 2019 (Lombardi Ave)

A key player on defense for Green Bay is Blake Martinez, but he’s entering a contract year in 2019.

Green Bay Packers need Aaron Rodgers to return to MVP form (Dairyland Express – Brian Sampson)

Brian Sampson of Dairyland Express writes about why the team needs Aaron Rodgers to return to MVP form this season.

Kyler Fackrell enters important 2019 season (Lombardi Ave)

Like Blake Martinez, last season’s breakout player Kyler Fackrell is also entering the final year on his contract.

Packers roster doesn’t have many weaknesses entering 2019 season (Lombardi Ave)

I wrote about why Green Bay’s roster doesn’t have too many weaknesses this season.

Green Bay Packers training camp: Five players with most to prove (NFL Spin Zone – Joe Kipp)

Joe Kipp of NFL Spin Zone writes about five players who have the most to prove at training camp this year.

More news and notes from around the internet

Cory’s Corner: The Josh Jones Plan (Cheesehead TV – Cory Jennerjohn)

Texans to join Packers’ tradition of players riding kids’ bikes to training camp practice (Green Bay Press-Gazette – Richard Ryman)

Packers to wear third jersey vs. Broncos in 2019 (Packers.com – Mike Spofford)

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