NFL Draft Day 3: Green Bay Packers make picks in round 4, 5, 6 and 7
GREEN BAY — To get back to the playoffs, the Green Bay Packers' defense needs to improve against the pass.Adding three tall receivers to the offense for quarterback Aaron Rodgers can't hurt either.The two-time NFL MVP got help in the passing game on the third day of the NFL draft after the Packers prioritized pass defense in the early rounds.They took Louisville's Jaire Alexander in the first round and Iowa's Josh Jackson, who led the nation with eight interceptions last year, in the second.
GREEN BAY — To get back to the playoffs, the Green Bay Packers' defense needs to improve against the pass.Adding three tall receivers to the offense for quarterback Aaron Rodgers can't hurt either.The two-time NFL MVP got help in the passing game on the third day of the NFL draft after the Packers prioritized pass defense in the early rounds.They took Louisville's Jaire Alexander in the first round and Iowa's Josh Jackson, who led the nation with eight interceptions last year, in the second.
'Did you pack the explosives?' No charges for Packers' WR Trevor Davis for false airport bomb threat
LOS ANGELES — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Trevor Davis is not being charged after falsely claiming to have explosives while checking in for a flight at Los Angeles International Airport this month.Los Angeles City Attorney Office spokesman Frank Mateljan said Thursday that Davis appeared at an informal hearing and was given an opportunity to explain what happened.
LOS ANGELES — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Trevor Davis is not being charged after falsely claiming to have explosives while checking in for a flight at Los Angeles International Airport this month.Los Angeles City Attorney Office spokesman Frank Mateljan said Thursday that Davis appeared at an informal hearing and was given an opportunity to explain what happened.
NFL Draft Round 1: Packers take Louisville CB Jaire Alexander at No. 18
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Green Bay Packers have selected Louisville cornerback Jaire Alexander with the 18th overall pick of the NFL draft, hoping he is the playmaker they desperately need after another subpar year on defense.
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Green Bay Packers have selected Louisville cornerback Jaire Alexander with the 18th overall pick of the NFL draft, hoping he is the playmaker they desperately need after another subpar year on defense.
'I'm always one to listen:' Ahead of draft, Packers' GM responds to report QB Aaron Rodgers is frustrated
GREEN BAY -- Thirteen years ago Monday, April 23, Green Bay Packers' history was made when Aaron Rodgers came to the organization.
GREEN BAY -- Thirteen years ago Monday, April 23, Green Bay Packers' history was made when Aaron Rodgers came to the organization.
Touchdown Bucks! Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers buys into NBA team
MILWAUKEE -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has joined the ownership group of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks as a limited partner.The Bucks made the announcement Friday night between the first and second quarters of Game 3 of their Eastern Conference playoff series against the Boston Celtics.
MILWAUKEE -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has joined the ownership group of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks as a limited partner.The Bucks made the announcement Friday night between the first and second quarters of Game 3 of their Eastern Conference playoff series against the Boston Celtics.
Child abuse charge dismissed against former Packers RB Ahman Green
GREEN BAY — Former Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green avoided jail time under a plea agreement that included dismissal of a felony child abuse charge.The 41-year-old Green on Thursday entered an Alford plea of no contest to criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.
GREEN BAY — Former Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green avoided jail time under a plea agreement that included dismissal of a felony child abuse charge.The 41-year-old Green on Thursday entered an Alford plea of no contest to criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.
Official schedule: Packers open season at home vs. Bears on Sept. 9
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, April 19 revealed the team's 2018 football schedule.Sun., Sept. 9 vs.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, April 19 revealed the team's 2018 football schedule.Sun., Sept. 9 vs.
'Can't wait:' Former Packers' WR Donald Driver to host charity softball game Aug. 5
GRAND CHUTE -- Back by popular demand, former Green Bay Packers' WR Donald Driver will return to Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium for another charity softball game!
GRAND CHUTE -- Back by popular demand, former Green Bay Packers' WR Donald Driver will return to Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium for another charity softball game!
'Obviously I want to finish my career here:' Aaron Rodgers speaks on his contract, team's off-season moves
GREEN BAY -- After a snow day, Green Bay Packers' players on Tuesday, April 17 returned to Lambeau Field to start off-season workouts, and a Yahoo article on QB Aaron Rodgers took over the conversation -- speaking on his contract and the team's off-season moves.In the Yahoo article by Charles Robinson, some league sources were quoted as saying Rodgers was not happy with not being involved in personnel moves that impact him -- saying the QB was frustrated and that feeling could affect any possible contract extension talks.On Tuesday, Rodgers said he's ready to play quarterback to the best of his ability and thinks the contract talks will take care of themselves."Ultimately like the last time, obviously it was large financial numbers.
GREEN BAY -- After a snow day, Green Bay Packers' players on Tuesday, April 17 returned to Lambeau Field to start off-season workouts, and a Yahoo article on QB Aaron Rodgers took over the conversation -- speaking on his contract and the team's off-season moves.In the Yahoo article by Charles Robinson, some league sources were quoted as saying Rodgers was not happy with not being involved in personnel moves that impact him -- saying the QB was frustrated and that feeling could affect any possible contract extension talks.On Tuesday, Rodgers said he's ready to play quarterback to the best of his ability and thinks the contract talks will take care of themselves."Ultimately like the last time, obviously it was large financial numbers.
Green Bay Packers re-sign veteran cornerback Davon House
GREEN BAY — Free agent cornerback Davon House is returning to the Green Bay Packers after agreeing to terms on a one-year deal.General manager Brian Gutekunst announced the signing on Friday.House was Green Bay's fourth-round draft pick in 2011.
GREEN BAY — Free agent cornerback Davon House is returning to the Green Bay Packers after agreeing to terms on a one-year deal.General manager Brian Gutekunst announced the signing on Friday.House was Green Bay's fourth-round draft pick in 2011.
Brett Favre says he might have had 'thousands' of concussions
Brett Favre says he might have had "thousands" of concussions during his Hall of Fame career.The three-time NFL MVP who played from 1992-2010 and was known for his aggressive approach to football said Thursday on NBC's "Megyn Kelly Today" that he is experiencing short-term memory issues.Favre, 48, has become an advocate for concussion research and said he had three or four known concussions during his lengthy career."But as we're learning about concussions," he told Kelly, "there's a term we use in football and maybe other sports, that I got 'dinged.'"If that's a concussion, then I've had hundreds, probably thousands, throughout my career, which is frightening."Favre added that he worries about developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) as he ages.
Brett Favre says he might have had "thousands" of concussions during his Hall of Fame career.The three-time NFL MVP who played from 1992-2010 and was known for his aggressive approach to football said Thursday on NBC's "Megyn Kelly Today" that he is experiencing short-term memory issues.Favre, 48, has become an advocate for concussion research and said he had three or four known concussions during his lengthy career."But as we're learning about concussions," he told Kelly, "there's a term we use in football and maybe other sports, that I got 'dinged.'"If that's a concussion, then I've had hundreds, probably thousands, throughout my career, which is frightening."Favre added that he worries about developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) as he ages.
Report: Cornerback Davon House agrees to 1-year deal with Green Bay Packers
GREEN BAY -- Cornerback Davon House has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers, according to NFL writer for Pro Football Weekly Eric Edholm.
GREEN BAY -- Cornerback Davon House has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers, according to NFL writer for Pro Football Weekly Eric Edholm.
Mark your calendars: Packers 2018 preseason opponents are set!
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers’ preseason schedule features an opener at Lambeau Field and four games against AFC teams.The preliminary schedule was released by the National Football League on Wednesday, April 11.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers’ preseason schedule features an opener at Lambeau Field and four games against AFC teams.The preliminary schedule was released by the National Football League on Wednesday, April 11.
'Did you pack the explosives?' Packers WR Trevor Davis accused of making false bomb threat
LOS ANGELES — Police say Green Bay Packers wide receiver Trevor Davis was arrested after falsely claiming to have explosives while checking in for a flight at Los Angeles International Airport.Airport police spokesman Rob Pedregon said Monday that Davis was booked on a charge of making a false bomb threat at an airport and released with a summons to appear in court.He said Davis was checking in for a Hawaiian Airlines flight when an airline employee asked him whether he had any explosives in his bag.Pedregon said Davis said "yes" and asked a woman he was traveling with, "Did you pack the explosives?"Airline employees called police and Davis was arrested.
LOS ANGELES — Police say Green Bay Packers wide receiver Trevor Davis was arrested after falsely claiming to have explosives while checking in for a flight at Los Angeles International Airport.Airport police spokesman Rob Pedregon said Monday that Davis was booked on a charge of making a false bomb threat at an airport and released with a summons to appear in court.He said Davis was checking in for a Hawaiian Airlines flight when an airline employee asked him whether he had any explosives in his bag.Pedregon said Davis said "yes" and asked a woman he was traveling with, "Did you pack the explosives?"Airline employees called police and Davis was arrested.
Packers' Titletown District saw 60K visitors this winter
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers estimate more than 60,000 people used the Titletown District park in its first few months of operation.The 45-acre Titletown District launched in late November, the Green Bay Press Gazette reported.The 10-acre park and plaza includes a full-sized football field, an ice-skating pond, a snow-tubing hill, a 40-yard dash course, playgrounds and an activity strip with horseshoes, shuffleboard, table tennis and a bean-bag toss."It was a huge learning experience.
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers estimate more than 60,000 people used the Titletown District park in its first few months of operation.The 45-acre Titletown District launched in late November, the Green Bay Press Gazette reported.The 10-acre park and plaza includes a full-sized football field, an ice-skating pond, a snow-tubing hill, a 40-yard dash course, playgrounds and an activity strip with horseshoes, shuffleboard, table tennis and a bean-bag toss."It was a huge learning experience.
Report: Cleveland Browns sign former Packers' wide receiver Jeff Janis
GREEN BAY -- The Cleveland Browns announced Friday, March 30 that they have signed former Green Bay Packers' wide receiver Jeff Janis.
GREEN BAY -- The Cleveland Browns announced Friday, March 30 that they have signed former Green Bay Packers' wide receiver Jeff Janis.
It's official: Packers sign cornerback Tramon Williams
GREEN BAY -- Tramon Williams is returning to the Green Bay Packers to help replenish the secondary.The team signed the free agent cornerback on Friday.
GREEN BAY -- Tramon Williams is returning to the Green Bay Packers to help replenish the secondary.The team signed the free agent cornerback on Friday.
Jordy Nelson's touching message to Packers fans: 'It's the people we will miss the most'
GREEN BAY -- Jordy Nelson posted a heartfelt message on Twitter on Friday morning, March 23 -- thanking fans of the Green Bay Packers for their support.He said, "We have been blessed to call Green Bay our home and WI will always be a part of our lives.
GREEN BAY -- Jordy Nelson posted a heartfelt message on Twitter on Friday morning, March 23 -- thanking fans of the Green Bay Packers for their support.He said, "We have been blessed to call Green Bay our home and WI will always be a part of our lives.