Around the NFC North: OTA edition

Most NFC North teams are at the midway point of their OTA workouts with the exception of the Lions, who will have their final OTA session on Thursday. The Packers have three days of OTAs this week that started on Tuesday and will end on Thursday, like the Vikings. The Bears had two OTA workouts on Monday and Tuesday and will have another OTA on Thursday.

Here's some of the latest news from the other NFC North teams over the last few days:

Packers

Wide receivers Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson are both entering the final years of their contracts. Will the Packers give both a long term deal? And an update from former Vikings defensive tackle Letroy Guion, who signed with Green Bay in the offseason.

Troubled rookie tight end Colt Lyerla signed with the Packers after a rookie minicamp tryout. Lyerla been humbled by the warm welcome he's received in Green Bay and feels he has a new home.

Speaking of Lyerla, the Packers are among the best in the NFL at finding late-round and undrafted players.

Observations from the Packers second open OTA on Tuesday.

Bears

Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery speaks on what it's like to play alongside Brandon Marshall as the league's top receiving duo.

Nothing like a good ol' OTA scuffle. Tight end Martellus Bennett and defensive end Lamarr Houston were separated during Tuesday's open OTA session.

Houston and former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen are giving the Bears confidence that they'll be a better defense this year. They finished 30^th in total defense, a spot ahead of the Vikings, last year.

Defensive tackle Nate Collins received full medical clearance on Monday.Safety Chris Conte isn't sure when he'll get cleared to practice, but he hasn't had a setback from a shoulder procedure in March.

Defensive tackle Nick Fairley has dropped 27 pounds this offseason and underwent sleep apena surgery. The team declined to exercise Fairley's fifth-year option as a move to motivate him this year.

Fairley isn't the only one eating cleaner. The Lions have new chefs and a new menu at their facility to help the players eat healthier with fewer fried options.

Observations from Tuesday's OTA session.