Bill Huber of SI.com reports that Packers CB Nate Hobbs recently underwent a “minor” knee surgery. According to Huber, Hobbs could return in around three weeks from the surgery, which gives him a shot of being available for Week 1. Huber adds that this was considered to be “more preventative than anything” and says he “might have been able to play through it all season with no … [Read more...] about Packers CB Nate Hobbs Underwent ‘Minor’ Knee Surgery
Packers Signing OL Lecitus Smith
Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports the Packers are signing OL Lecitus Smith to a contract. In correspondence, Schneidman adds the Packers are waiving UDFA WR Sam Brown Jr. with an injury designation. Smith, 27, was a sixth-round pick by the Cardinals out of Virginia Tech in the 2022 NFL Draft. He was entering the second year of a four-year rookie contract when Arizona … [Read more...] about Packers Signing OL Lecitus Smith
NFC Notes: Tucker Kraft, Montez Sweat, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Bears Bears DE Montez Sweat said he’s been studying Saints DE Cameron Jordan‘s film, especially after Chicago hired DC Dennis Allen this offseason. “Cam Jordan has always kind of been one of those premier pass rushers in the league,” Sweat said, via Marquee Sports Network. “It’s kind of hard not to watch him when you play my position. I have gone back and looked at some of the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Tucker Kraft, Montez Sweat, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Luther Burden, Tucker Kraft, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Caleb Williams is entering his first season under HC Ben Johnson. The Bears’ new head coach said Williams is already “much more comfortable” in his system as their offseason program progresses. “I probably just see growth. He is so much more comfortable right now. Even yesterday — the walk-through — in terms of moving around. We go from gun to under (center) to the tight … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Luther Burden, Tucker Kraft, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: D’Andre Swift, Matthew Golden, Bears, Packers
D’Andre Swift Bears RB D’Andre Swift wants to prove that he is one of the best offensive players in the game, and has drawn praise from WR D.J. Moore and OC Ben Johnson, whom he worked with during their time together in Detroit. “As long as I’ve known Swift, he’s always been the same,” Moore said, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN. “I think some of the talk is getting to him, and he … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: D’Andre Swift, Matthew Golden, Bears, Packers