NFC North Notebook: Rodgers most popular figure in Wisconsin; Vikings won't release Peterson
Every Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the NFC North Notebook.
Green Bay Packers
Packers eyeing Welker? NFL Network's Ian Rapoport lists the Packers as a potential landing spot for Wes Welker.
Rodgers most popular figure in Wisconsin. Wisconsinites love themselves some Aaron Rodgers.
Jennings remorseful over comments about Green Bay. Wide receiver Greg Jennings told Sports Illustrated that he would definitely reconcile with the Packers.
Detroit Lions
Lions host top draft prospect Gurley. Georgia's Todd Gurley paid a visit to the running back-needy Lions recently.
Mathis happy to be back. Veteran cornerback Rashean Mathis drew interest from other teams, but couldn't imagine himself playing anywhere but Detroit.
Suh thought he'd return to Detroit. Ndamukong Suh told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press that his goal was always to return to the Lions.
Minnesota Vikings
Vikings won't release Peterson. Adrian Peterson's agent said the Vikings have no intention of releasing the star running back.
Greenway wins NFLPA service award. Chad Greenway was named the 2015 Byron "Whizzer" White Award winner by the NFLPA on Wednesday.
Revisiting the Vikings' 2012 draft day trade. Tony Manfred of Business Insider looks at how the Vikings quietly won the trade that allowed the Cleveland Browns to move up and draft Trent Richardson.
Chicago Bears
Bears above average in cap space. Chicago ranked No. 12 in available cap space among NFL teams as of Thursday morning and has a league-low 58 players under contract.
Allen gives new home to vet. Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors foundation partnered with the Army Ranger Lead the Way fund to purchase, remodel and donate a handicap-accessible home for injured veteran Cory Remsburg.
Gafford credits Mannelly. New Bears long snapper Thomas Gafford was on Chicago's roster for two weeks during the 2008 preseason, and while he never saw Pat Mannelly snap a ball, he did learn a lot from him.