As the 2019 NFL Combine came to an end Montravius Adams Jersey White , the Packers’ divisional rivals conducted their own interviews with this year’s top talent."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football AdviceCSTShareTweetShareShareNFC North Rundown: NFL Combine interviews conclude around the divisionTrevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsIf one thing was learned from the NFL Combine, the Green Bay Packers are certainly doing their due diligence in scouting this year’s best prospects.Green Bay interviewed players of multiple positions anticipated to be selected over the first two days of the draft, including several tight ends, running backs and offensive linemen. With pass rusher a priority for the Packers this offseason, Florida’s Jachai Polite was among the players most scrutinized by Green Bay during the NFL Combine.Around the NFC North, Green Bay’s rivals were also busy meeting with players of interest. While the tight ends were hot commodities throughout the division, the three kickers represented at the Combine received their fair share of attention from two teams in desperate need.Some of those interviewees from the past week are detailed in today’s rundown.Detroit Lions (Pick #8 Overall)Lions meet with Josh Allen at NFL CombineLooking to replace Ezekiel Ansah on the edge Bryan Bulaga Jersey , Detroit interviewed Kentucky’s Allen. Although he figures to be a top-five selection, Allen could be a player that piques the Lions’ interest in a trade-up scenario.Lions meet with first-round tight end prospects T.J. Hockenson, Noah FantDrafting a tight end at the eight pick seems unlikely, but Detroit spoke with Iowa’s dynamic duo of tight ends. Each could potentially have moved their way into the top 15.Lions have formal combine interview with NFL draft’s top OL prospectJonah Williams could make the third offensive lineman drafted in the first round by the Lions in four seasons.Minnesota Vikings (Pick #18 Overall)Report: Vikings meet with top 2019 tight end prospect at the CombineThe Lions have company. Minnesota also sat in with one of Iowa’s top tight ends.Vikings interview 3 kickers at combineAfter striking out on Daniel Carlson last year, the Vikings formally met with a trio of this year’s top kickers in search of a quality addition.Report: Vikings interviewed tackle Dalton Risner on Wednesday nightA possible guard or tackle for Minnesota, the Kansas State product Risner is a rising name that met with the Vikings.Chicago Bears (First Pick in Round 3)Chicago Bears: Recapping day two of the NFL CombinePicking for the first time late in day two, the Bears have targeted a slew of running backs to complement Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen.Bears meet with newest Notre Dame offensive line prospect at NFL combineChicago met with the latest Irish offensive lineman to enter the draft after being coached by current Bears and former Notre Dame offensive line coach Harry Hiestand.Bears meet with all the kickers at the NFL CombineAfter confirming that Cody Parkey will be released Kyle Murphy Jersey White , Chicago cast its net on the Combine’s kicking prospects and might be battling Minnesota for the top specialist on the market. Keep an eye on all the tag-related news from around the NFL here."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football Advicearound the NFL here.CSTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL Franchise Tags: Tracking news and updates on which players are taggedMatthew Emmons-USA TODAY SportsOn Tuesday, the NFL’s franchise and transition tagging window opened up, allowing teams to use one tag to protect an impending free agent. Teams have until the official start of free agency (4:00 PM Eastern on Wednesday, March 13th) to make those decisions, but over the next few weeks we will likely learn about many players being tagged.For example, ESPN’s Adam Schefter started off the tag frenzy with a list of ten players who his sources suggested could be tagged before the deadline:That may not be an exhaustive list, however Womens Vince Biegel Jersey , and similarly some of those players are sure to not receive a tag. Still, it’s a good starting point when looking at who might be good tag candidates. In addition, click here for a good breakdown of the three different tag options that are available to teams.Over the next few weeks, APC will keep you updated on any tag-related news here, especially as anything relates to the Green Bay Packers. The Packers will not tag anyone this year, as there are no players who appear worthy of the high price tags that will come with them.Full list of Franchise Tagged playersDE Frank Clark (Seahawks)OLB Jadeveon Clowney (Texans)OLB Dee Ford (Chiefs)DT Grady Jarrett (Falcons)DE Demarcus Lawrence (Cowboys)Cowboys - DE DeMarcus Lawrence: TAGGED 3/4The Cowboys may decide to tag Lawrence for a second straight season, in the hopes of finally signing him to a long-term contract. So far http://www.packerslockerroom.com/authentic-josh-jackson-jersey , however, they have not announced plans to do so. Lawrence, for his part, is saying that he will not sign the franchise tender this year if Dallas uses it, which would leave him with two options: agree to a long-term contract or sit out 2019 without pay, like Le’Veon Bell did in Pittsburgh last season.UPDATE: The Cowboys have reportedly decided to use the tag on Lawrence on March 4th after failing to come to a long-term agreement before or during the Combine. Texans - OLB Jadeveon Clowney: TAGGED 3/4According to John McClain on March 4th, the Texans are tagging Clowney. He is reportedly receiving the non-exclusive tag Brett Hundley Jersey White , so other teams could sign him to an offer sheet but would have to forfeit two first-round picks to the Texans if Houston elects not to match the offer.Seahawks - DE Frank Clark: TAGGED 3/4The updates are coming fast and furious today, as Albert Breer reports that the Seahawks will tag Clark.Chiefs - OLB Dee Ford: TAGGED 3/2The Chiefs have elected to tag Ford, per Adam Schefter.Steelers - RB Le’Veon Bell: No tag at allSteelers GM Kevin Colbert said in an interview on Wednesday (2/20) that the team absolutely will not use any tag on Bell and that he will be an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins.Washington - EDGE Preston Smith: Tag is highly unlikelyFanSided’s Matt Verderame reports that Washington is “highly unlikely” to tag Smith, who had four sacks last season but eight the year before. Smith would be a good fit with the Packers as an outside linebacker, and could be one of the team’s free agent targets this offseason.
