From hockey and skiing to the NFL: The unique paths of Packers’ top picks Van Ness, Musgrave

Rob Demovsky, ESPN Staff WriterJun 25, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Close Rob Demovsky is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Green Bay Packers. He has covered the Packers since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2013. Demovsky is a two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the NSSA. You can follow him … Read more

Packers’ Lukas Van Ness believes hockey background a key to NFL success

Imagine Green Bay Packers’ first round pick Lukas Van Ness playing in the NHL.  At all of 6-foot-5, 272 pounds Van Ness earned the nickname of “Hercules” at Iowa, where he became known for his massive physique combined with his athleticism and strength as a pass rusher.  Now take that frame and quick-twitch athleticism and … Read more

Ranking top 10 backup RBs for 2023: 49ers, Packers make cut; Mattison off list with Vikings releasing Cook

Running backs are top of mind in the NFL, with the Vikings set to cut ties with Pro Bowler Dalvin Cook ahead of the 2023 season. Money is a big reason for Cook’s departure, but Minnesota is also primed to transition thanks to belief in backup Alexander Mattison, who this offseason signed a two-year deal … Read more