Packers roundup: Breakout candidates, potential trades for O.J. Howard

Green Bay Packers, Jace Sternberger (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Saturday, April 18.

Welcome to the Packers News Report.

With the 2020 NFL Draft just days away, today’s Packers News Report includes articles looking ahead to the three-day event including a focus on the wide receiver position.

But the draft isn’t the only topic today. There’s also a look at breakout candidates for Green Bay this season, as well as potential trade offers for tight end O.J. Howard.

News and notes from around FanSided

Will the Packers diversify their receiving corps in 2020 NFL Draft? (Lombardi Ave – Kevin Culligan)

Lombardi Ave’s Kevin Culligan writes about how Green Bay might approach the wide receiver position in next week’s draft.

Five breakout stars to watch for Green Bay Packers in 2020 (FanSided – Kevin Parvizi)

While the focus is mostly on next week’s draft, let’s not forget about the players on the roster ready to contribute in 2020. Kevin Parvizi of FanSided writes about five breakout stars to watch for Green Bay this upcoming season.

Gutey should be calling on TE O.J. Howard (Dairyland Express – Paul Bretl)

Paul Bretl of Dairyland Express writes about why general manager Brian Gutekunst should be on the phone to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers about a potential trade for tight end O.J. Howard.

Green Bay Packers: Three trades for Buccaneers’ O.J. Howard (Dairyland Express – Brian Sampson)

Brian Sampson of Dairyland Express continues that conversation with a look at three trades Green Bay could make with Tampa Bay for Howard.

More news and notes from around the internet

Prospect for the Pack: Dayton TE Adam Trautman (Packers Wire – Dan Wussow)

Pack-A-Day Podcast – Episode 632 – Draft Preview: Linebackers (Cheesehead TV)

What was the best Packers team that did not win an NFL title? (Acme Packing Company – Evan “Tex” Western)

Speedy inside linebacker essential if Packers want to play more nickel defense (PackersNews.com – Pete Dougherty)

Brett Favre’s quarantine fun: TikTok videos and (orange) hair dye (ESPN – Rob Demovsky)

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