It's early in the offseason program. Players are only running individual drills in shorts at this point. So take that as a major caveat for everything that's about to come.
Still, the word out of the Green Bay Packers' facilities is that several of their younger players as well as a star or two are looking exceptionally good so far. Whether that's players looking for a bounce-back season in 2025 -- looking at you, Dontayvion Wicks -- or ones building on a big 2024 campaign like Josh Jacobs, the vibes early on seem to be strong.
Those two are among the players who are drawing praise from the team's assistant coaches with a week to go before the start of OTA practices, though they're hardly the only ones. Even rookies like Matthew Golden and Savion Williams are earning some compliments as well, which should be a good sign for the diversity of the Packers' passing game this fall.
Again, take anything that is said about a player before the pads go on with a whole handful of grains of salt. But it's certainly better than the alternative.
Packers seeing growth out of WR Dontayvion Wicks to start Year 3 | Packers Wire
Wicks had a rough sophomore season in 2024, but passing game coordinator Jason Vrable says he looks faster and more locked in mentally this offseason.
Packers RB Josh Jacobs 'looks better this year' | Packers.com
Meanwhile, running backs coach Ben Sirmans says that Jacobs' quickness and explosiveness are more impressive now than at the same point during last year's offseason program.
Packers with most to prove: 7 players, including Jordan Love, facing pivotal seasons - The Athletic ($)
Players like Kenny Clark and Lukas Van Ness also face critical 2025 seasons that will help determine their long-term futures with the Packers.
Best NFL team fits for remaining free agents, trade candidates - ESPN
The Packers are mentioned twice here, once in regard to a possible Jaire Alexander trade and again as the best fit for Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson.
Bears shift focus for enclosed stadium back to suburbs from Chicago lakefront | NFL.com
This statement, issued on Friday, seems to make it crystal clear that the Bears are going to move away from the lake, and probably put a roof on a new stadium. That would make Lambeau Field the only outdoor stadium in the NFC North.
Texas man sues Whataburger nearly $1 million after burger had onions | kens5.com
Maybe, just maybe, check the burger before you eat it if you have an allergy?