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Recently, a news report came out naming multiple teams that may be targeting Chargers OLB Uchenna Nwosu as he enters free agency. In the report, it was noted that the Green Bay Packers could be one of the teams that pursues him if he decides not to re-sign with L.A. Za’Darius Smith has likely played his last snap with Green Bay and Whitney Mercilus is a free agent, leaving little depth in the Packers’ outside linebacker room. With that in mind, it makes sense for Green Bay to pursue a veteran pass-rusher in the offseason. Even if they pick one…

Jordan Davis Bio & Stats In 2021, Georgia DT Jordan Davis was awarded the Outland Trophy for best interior lineman on either side of the ball. He also received the Chuck Bednarik Award for best defensive player in college football. Among other honors, he was voted First Team All-American. During Georgia’s 2021 season, he was one of four permanent team captains appointed. Including both the 2021 regular season and CFB playoffs, the 6’6″ 340 lbs. defensive tackle recorded two sacks, 32 total tackles, and 17 solo tackles. Jordan Davis Film & Scouting Report: Run Defense …

The Packers face numerous difficult free agent decisions this offseason. Multiple important players are due to hit free agency, and Green Bay is already over the cap entering 2022. Key contributors like Allen Lazard, MVS, Robert Tonyan, De’Vondre Campbell, and Rasul Douglas are set to hit the open market. Other players, like Za’Darius Smith and Dean Lowry, could turn into cap casualties. Brian Gutekunst and his staff will have to make some hard decisions, especially if they decide to extend Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams. To keep the team in contention for a Super Bowl next year, Gutekunst will have…

As the Green Bay Packers and their fans look forward to a premature offseason, a dark cloud of uncertainty looms. The Packers are on the wrong side of the salary cap by a wide margin. A number of high-priced veterans may face a pay reduction or a release from the roster. Numerous significant contributors – Davante Adams, De’Vondre Campbell, Rasul Douglas, Allen Lazard, MVS, and Robert Tonyan to name a few – are approaching unrestricted free agency. However, by far the most important questions of the offseason revolve around the quarterback.  Will Aaron Rodgers return to the Packers for another…

In an end that few saw coming, the Green Bay Packers suffered a Divisional Round defeat at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers. The game was marked by failure at multiple levels of the offense and a complete collapse on special teams. Ironically, the defense – which was often the squad that has let down the Packers in past years – played a fantastic game. Led by stars like Kenny Clark, Rasul Douglas, and Rashan Gary, and boosted by returning contributors like Za’Darius Smith, Whitney Mercilus, and Jaire Alexander, the defense held the 49ers to only six offensive points.…

For the third year in a row, the Green Bay Packers are facing an NFC West team in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. After beating the Seahawks in 2019 and the Rams in 2020, the Packers play the 49ers in their first playoff game of the 2021 season. This isn’t Green Bay’s first time facing Kyle Shanahan’s squad this season. They emerged victorious in a Week 3 contest against San Francisco in September, 30-28. However, that long-ago game likely means little for Saturday. Both teams look quite different now. The 49ers overcame a 2-4 start to finish their season…

The past few weeks have been an almost constant stream of positive injury news for Packers fans. All-Pro CB Jaire Alexander was activated from IR on December 29, though he hasn’t suited up for a game yet. All-Pro LT David Bakhtiari was able to return to the field for the first time this season against the Lions. Rookie C Josh Myers was able to get playing time in the Lions game as well. This week, RT Billy Turner and All-Pro edge rusher Za’Darius Smith returned to practice. Earlier today, edge rusher Whitney Mercilus also made an appearance at practice. Green…

Off coverage. The very phrase seems to conjure up negative connotations in the minds of Packers fans. I think many remember the “bend but don’t break” philosophy adopted by the Pettine defenses of the last few years – which tended to lead to both bending and breaking. To many, the idea of off coverage seems synonymous with passivity. Whenever a short-yardage situation comes up, off coverage is seen as a white flag from the defense. Over the past few weeks, this view has come up several times. I especially noticed the discussion ramp up following the narrow Week 16 victory…

Good news on the COVID front! The Green Bay Packers have announced that they are activating a number of important contributors from the Reserve/COVID list. T Dennis Kelly, DL Kingsley Keke, KR/PR/WR Amari Rodgers, and S Darnell Savage will all now be available to play this Sunday. These moves leave only CB Jaire Alexander and G/T Billy Turner on the Reserve/COVID list at this time. The return of these players provide much-needed depth as the Packers approach the playoffs. However, they may not play much this week; with the #1 seed secured, Sunday’s contest against the Lions is largely meaningless.…

Unfortunately, it looks like the COVID issues that we saw affect the Green Bay roster last week are continuing. The Packers announced earlier today that safety Darnell Savage, tackle Dennis Kelly, and KR/PR David Moore were added to the Reserve/Covid list. The NFL’s current COVID guidelines allow vaccinated, asymptomatic players to return quickly. Thus, Savage, Kelly, and Moore still have a chance to play. Luckily, this news comes after the Packers clinched the #1 seed in the NFC. With Sunday’s game against the Lions meaningless, some of these players may have been rested by the team anyway. The main concern…