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Green Bay Packers News: Nick Perry becoming a contract extension headache

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Will the Packers re-sign Nick Perry to a long-term deal soon or let it play out over the course of the season? That and more in Monday’s Titletown Report.

It’s a new week, but the Packers have had a few days to rest from their Thursday night victory over the Bears. Up next is a road trip to Atlanta to take on the 4-3 Falcons, who have lost two thrilling contests in as many weeks. This will be a major test for Green Bay.

There’s plenty of great content to kickstart your week this fine Monday morning. As you sip your coffee, enjoy these articles from around the internet.

Pay now or pay (more) later: Nick Perry’s price tag keeps going up — Rob Demovsky of ESPN

The Packers have some tough decisions to make regarding their pending free agents. One of them is Nick Perry. Perry has arguably been the best player on defense this season, but after a career plagued with injuries, will the Packers get him signed sooner or risk paying more later?

Sustainable solution: Can Packers keep passing their way to wins? — Rob Demovsky of ESPN

Mike McCarthy was forced to make changes to his offense, first due to poor play, and second due to injuries. But is McCarthy’s new, no-run, all-pass offense sustainable? It might have to be.

Cory’s Corner: Packers’ offense shows a spark — Cory Jennerjohn of Cheesehead TV

It was promising to see the Packers get it together somewhat offensively in the second half, but at this stage it was just a spark. Now is the time to build on it and exploit an Atlanta defense that has struggled to get off the field.

Montgomery key to Packers’ new approach — Eric Baranczyk and Pete Dougherty of Packersnews.com

If the Packers are to continue this new approach on offense, Ty Montgomery will continue to play a major role. Montgomery’s ability to run the football, catch the football and add yards after the catch makes him crucial to the unit’s success. Jordy Nelson is yet to find his 2014-best (and may never return to that level), meaning Montgomery could lead the charge of the dink-and-dunk offense.