Green Bay Packers weekly roundup: Clinton-Dix skips OTAs, mandatory mini-camp ahead
By Joe Kipp
It was a slow news week for the Green Bay Packers. But here at Dairyland Express, there are always things to talk about regarding the green and gold. Below are the major headlines you may have missed from the past week.
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The Packers wrapped up their final week of organized team activities last week, with mandatory mini-camp slated to start Tuesday, June 12.
A notable presence was missing from OTAs though. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix was absent from all three rounds of OTAs. Speculation had been brewing about his potential rift with the front office regarding his contract.
That was until Jason Wilde of the Wisconsin State Journal caught up with him at a golf outing. Clinton-Dix stated he was dealing with personal issues, but that he’d be in attendance at mandatory mini-camp.
The cause for concern regarding Ha Ha was short-lived. The rest of the major headlines are outlined underneath. Below are articles, videos and tweets from the FanSided network and around the web, detailing all you need to know from the past week.
News from FanSided Network
The Dairyland Express team brings you the Packers ultimate depth chart, detailing the pros, cons and likelihood that each player makes the roster:
Josh McPeak interviews former All-Pro kicker Chris Jacke:
Brandon Carwile breaks down what DeShone Kizer brings to the Packers:
Brian Sampson predicts each starter for 2018:
Finally, Joe Kipp gives us five remaining free agents the Packers should look at:
News from around the web
The speculations around Ha Ha Clinton-Dix’s absence from OTAs is officially over:
On @madisondotcom ~ While OTAs are over, former Pro Bowl safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix says he'll attend the #Packers' mandatory minicamp next week.https://t.co/QJBmjjkrbE
— Jason Wilde (@jasonjwilde) June 8, 2018
Speaking of the star-studded safety, he had much to say to his critics from the past few weeks:
Looks like @haha_cd6 has something on his mind pic.twitter.com/zOoNo8EdEm
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) June 8, 2018
Aaron Jones told Bleacher Report his favorite Aaron Rodgers‘ story, as detailed by the Packers Wire:
Aaron Jones shares his favorite Aaron Rodgers story https://t.co/2MZGXYWby3
— The Packers Wire (@ThePackersWire) June 6, 2018
Green Bay released second-year receiver Colby Pearson:
#Packers release WR Colby Pearson: https://t.co/EWe1QgiL3d pic.twitter.com/Si4Kr9r2XI
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) June 6, 2018
The injury list was still rampant with familiar names:
#Packers C Corey Linsley did not participate today because of a back injury. WR Michael Clark was out with an ankle, and OL Alex Light had a shoulder. WR Colby Pearson, OLB Clay Matthews, OLB Nick Perry, LG Lane Taylor, RT Bryan Bulaga and OT Jason Spriggs remain out.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) June 4, 2018
Davon House is expecting big things from Kevin King next season:
Veteran CB Davon House expects "a big jump" from Kevin King this season: https://t.co/gSU5WB6saS
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) June 8, 2018
Mike McCarthy stated Ty Montgomery is sure to be utilized this upcoming season:
McCarthy on finding role for Ty Montgomery despite #Packers' RB depth: "We have to take advantage of Ty's skills. There's no question about that, and the offense is suited for that."
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) June 4, 2018
Finally, general manager Brian Gutekunst reached out to a fan regarding advice:
Well, that’s it, all the major headlines from the past week regarding the green and gold. Make sure to check back next week for another edition of the Green Bay Packers weekly roundup.