Packers news today: Big week of practice is ahead
A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers news for Sunday, Aug. 23.
Welcome to the Packers news today.
The Green Bay Packers have a busy week ahead. According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN, the only day off they have between now and August 30 is on Wednesday. This morning, they’ll begin their second day of practice of four in a row. Then after a day off, they’ll have four more consecutive days of practice.
We’re exactly three weeks away from the Packers’ regular season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, so it’s not surprising to see such a busy practice schedule ahead.
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Packers news and notes from around FanSided
Green Bay Packers: Three players whose stock is on the rise (Dairyland Express – Paul Bretl)
Now over a week since the Packers’ first training camp practice and only three away from the start of the regular season, many players have taken a big step towards making the 53-man roster. Paul Bretl of Dairyland Express writes about three players whose stock is on the rise.
Green Bay Packers: Three defensive backs in the spotlight (Dairyland Express – Brian Sampson)
There’s a lot of competition for spots in the secondary at training camp, which is a good thing. Brian Sampson of Dairyland Express writes about three defensive backs who could have significant playing time this season.
More Packers news and notes from around the internet
Rookie linebacker Kamal Martin is forcing Packers coaches to consider him for the starting lineup (PackersNews.com – Tom Silverstein)
Packers demanding day-to-day consistency from WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Packers Wire – Zach Kruse)
The return of Raven Greene gives the Packers defense more versatility (Cheesehead TV – Gil Martin)
Raven Greene, EQ St. Brown starting comeback seasons strong (Packers.com – Mike Spofford)
Packers netting early, but positive returns on Josh Jackson (247Sports.com – Zachary Jacobson)
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