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5 takeaways from Packers’ first open mandatory minicamp practice

By Brian Sampson

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) is shown during organized team activities Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Green Bay, Wis.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) is shown during organized team activities Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Green Bay, Wis. /
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Green Bay Packers linebacker Justin Hollins (47) reacts after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield (17) during their football game on Monday December, 19, 2022 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinApc Packers Vs Rams 84427 121922 Wag
Green Bay Packers linebacker Justin Hollins (47) reacts after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield (17) during their football game on Monday December, 19, 2022 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinApc Packers Vs Rams 84427 121922 Wag /

Takeaways from Packers’ minicamp: Justin Hollins started at outside linebacker

Justin Hollins has apparently impressed the Packers’ coaching staff enough to earn a starting spot opposite Preston Smith during the team portion of minicamp. He only played in six games for the Packers last year, amassing 2.5 sacks, nine tackles (including three for loss) and four quarterback hits.

Hollins is a fifth-round pick from the 2019 NFL draft and has already played for three teams in his career. He was released by the Los Angeles Rams in November of 2022 and subsequently claimed by Green Bay.

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His journey makes it even more impressive that the Packers are starting him alongside Smith, even at this juncture. Granted, Rashan Gary is still out and recovering from his torn ACL surgery. However, first-round pick Lukas Van Ness is around. Furthermore, JJ Enagbare played well down the stretch last season as well. Green Bay might have something with Hollins.

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