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Green Bay Packers Former 1st Round Pick Has Been The Star Of Training Camp

Green Bay Packers fans have every reason to feel optimistic as the team moves through training camp. One of the players everyone is keeping an eye on is edge rusher Lukas Van Ness.

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The Green Bay Packers have long awaited the arrival of their 2023 first-round pick, Lukas Van Ness. Since his addition to Green Bay, fans have seen very little from the prospect.

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The Green Bay Packers’ lackluster pass rush last season stemmed from the lackluster production provided by their two biggest investments, Rashan Gary and Lukas Van Ness.

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Packers' Lukas Van Ness Given Major Ultimatum Before 2025 Season

Former Iowa Hawkeyes star Lukas Van Ness has gotten off to somewhat of an inauspicious start over his first couple of NFL seasons with the Green Bay Packers, and now, he finds himself in a tough position.

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Packers' Latest Free Agency Link Would Be Bad News for Lukas Van Ness

Former Iowa Hawkeyes star pass rusher Lukas Van Ness is starting to feel the pressure of becoming a first-round bust. After nabbing 13.5 sacks in two seasons back at Iowa, he’s only recorded seven in two seasons with the Packers, which could open up the door for Green Bay to add another pass rusher to their defense before the season begins.

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Packers Struggling Defender Facing Make-or-Break Season

The Green Bay Packers largely sat out the edge rusher market in free agency and waited until the fourth round to add depth at the position during the NFL Draft, which is a clear message to one of the underachieving pass rushers currently on the roster.

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The Green Bay Packers drafted pass rusher Lukas Van Ness with the No. 13 overall pick a couple of years ago in a move that hasn't worked out. The Cincinnati Bengals just selected edge defender Shemar Stewart with the No.

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Player in need of a third year leap: Lukas Van Ness

There was some high hopes for Lukas Van Ness heading into last season. Van Ness finished the season with four total sacks his rookie season. He showed flashes at times and offering some promise for what might lie ahead for him.

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The biggest disappointment for the Green Bay Packers last season was their inconsistent pass rush. The biggest surprise from this offseason was how they barely addressed that shortcoming.

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Former Iowa Hawkeyes Star Turning Heads With Packers Entering 2025 Season

The Green Bay Packers took a big step forward defensively last season. Jeff Hafley was brought in as the defensive coordinator and helped the unit improve as a whole during a year where the Packers qualified for the postseason.

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Packers get creative to unlock former first-rounder after injuries and lack of growth left a bad taste following his second season

Outside of quarterback Jordan Love for obvious reasons, it's difficult to figure out someone on the Green Bay Packers roster whose development in 2025 is so important for the team's success as edge defender Lukas Van Ness.

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Why Packers’ Matt LaFleur is ‘Excited’ About Lukas Van Ness

The Green Bay Packers are throwing the kitchen sink at third-year edge rusher Lukas Van Ness. Van Ness, chosen No. 13 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, has yet to live up to his billing as a first-round selection, but in defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s second season, Green Bay is experimenting with moving the former Iowa standout around.

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