Green Bay Packers bring back Joe Philbin to run offense
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have rehired Joe Philbin as offensive coordinator, hoping he can bring another Super Bowl championship to Green Bay.The team announced the hire Wednesday, Jan. 24 along with Mike Pettine as defensive coordinator.Philbin is a former Miami Dolphins head coach, but he also spent 2007-11 as Green Bay's offensive coordinator.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have rehired Joe Philbin as offensive coordinator, hoping he can bring another Super Bowl championship to Green Bay.The team announced the hire Wednesday, Jan. 24 along with Mike Pettine as defensive coordinator.Philbin is a former Miami Dolphins head coach, but he also spent 2007-11 as Green Bay's offensive coordinator.
Headed to the Pro Bowl: Packers WR Davante Adams replaces Falcons' Julio Jones
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams has been named to the Pro Bowl roster, the league announced on Tuesday, January 16th.Adams replaces Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones, who is unable to participate due to injury.According to Packers.com, this is Adams’ first trip to the Pro Bowl and marks the ninth consecutive year that Green Bay has had an offensive player in the Pro Bowl.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams has been named to the Pro Bowl roster, the league announced on Tuesday, January 16th.Adams replaces Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones, who is unable to participate due to injury.According to Packers.com, this is Adams’ first trip to the Pro Bowl and marks the ninth consecutive year that Green Bay has had an offensive player in the Pro Bowl.
TMZ shares first photo taken in public of Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, NASCAR driver Danica Patrick
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- TMZ is sharing "the first photo taken in public" of Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, and NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, amid rumors the two are dating.According to TMZ, Rodgers and Patrick were spotted grabbing a bite to eat Saturday night, Jan. 13 at The Mission Mexican restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona.Witnesses told TMZ the two sat next to each other, but there was no PDA.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- TMZ is sharing "the first photo taken in public" of Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, and NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, amid rumors the two are dating.According to TMZ, Rodgers and Patrick were spotted grabbing a bite to eat Saturday night, Jan. 13 at The Mission Mexican restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona.Witnesses told TMZ the two sat next to each other, but there was no PDA.
Cleveland Browns add Green Bay Packers execs Wolf, Highsmith to front office
CLEVELAND — New Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey has added former Green Bay executives Eliot Wolf and Alonzo Highsmith to his revamped front office.Wolf interviewed on Tuesday with Dorsey, who came to Cleveland last month after Browns owner Jimmy Haslam fired vice president Sashi Brown.
CLEVELAND — New Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey has added former Green Bay executives Eliot Wolf and Alonzo Highsmith to his revamped front office.Wolf interviewed on Tuesday with Dorsey, who came to Cleveland last month after Browns owner Jimmy Haslam fired vice president Sashi Brown.
Packers' Clinton-Dix emotional as "Ha Ha HERO Headquarters" reading room unveiled in Milwaukee elementary school
MILWAUKEE -- On the football field, his goal is to stop the other team and take away the ball.
MILWAUKEE -- On the football field, his goal is to stop the other team and take away the ball.
ESPN.com: Mike Pettine to be Packers' defensive coordinator
GREEN BAY -- Mike Pettine is the man who will try to get more from the Green Bay Packers' defense, according to ESPN.com.Pettine is Packers' Head Coach Mike McCarthy's choice for defensive coordinator, according to the report.Pettine, formerly the head coach of the Cleveland Browns, is from the Baltimore Ravens' model of aggressive defense.
GREEN BAY -- Mike Pettine is the man who will try to get more from the Green Bay Packers' defense, according to ESPN.com.Pettine is Packers' Head Coach Mike McCarthy's choice for defensive coordinator, according to the report.Pettine, formerly the head coach of the Cleveland Browns, is from the Baltimore Ravens' model of aggressive defense.
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Mike Daniels going to Pro Bowl
GREEN BAY — Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Mike Daniels is going to his first Pro Bowl.The NFL said Tuesday that Daniels will replace Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who is unable to play due to injury.This is Daniels' first trip to the Pro Bowl after being named an alternate each of the past three seasons.
GREEN BAY — Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Mike Daniels is going to his first Pro Bowl.The NFL said Tuesday that Daniels will replace Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who is unable to play due to injury.This is Daniels' first trip to the Pro Bowl after being named an alternate each of the past three seasons.
Packers name Brian Gutekunst as team's new GM; "a trusted and collaborative leader"
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Monday, January 8th named longtime personnel executive Brian Gutekunst as their new general manager.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Monday, January 8th named longtime personnel executive Brian Gutekunst as their new general manager.
Report: Green Bay Packers hire Brian Gutekunst as new GM
GREEN BAY -- Ian Rapoport, National Insider for NFL Network and NFL.com, tweeted on Sunday, January 7th Green Bay Packers are hiring Brian Gutekunst as their GM.
GREEN BAY -- Ian Rapoport, National Insider for NFL Network and NFL.com, tweeted on Sunday, January 7th Green Bay Packers are hiring Brian Gutekunst as their GM.
Back with the green and gold? ESPN reports Joe Philbin will rejoin Packers staff
GREEN BAY -- Former Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin is expected to rejoin the team's staff, according to a report from ESPN.
GREEN BAY -- Former Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin is expected to rejoin the team's staff, according to a report from ESPN.
AP Source: Lions block Packers from interviewing Austin
DETROIT — The Detroit Lions have denied permission for the Green Bay Packers to interview Teryl Austin about their defensive coordinator position, according to a person familiar with the situation.The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the Lions have not been providing updates on the status of their assistants, said the Cincinnati Bengals have been allowed to interview Austin for a defensive coordinator job, but Green Bay has not been given permission.Austin is currently Detroit's defensive coordinator, but his future is in doubt after the Lions fired coach Jim Caldwell .
DETROIT — The Detroit Lions have denied permission for the Green Bay Packers to interview Teryl Austin about their defensive coordinator position, according to a person familiar with the situation.The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the Lions have not been providing updates on the status of their assistants, said the Cincinnati Bengals have been allowed to interview Austin for a defensive coordinator job, but Green Bay has not been given permission.Austin is currently Detroit's defensive coordinator, but his future is in doubt after the Lions fired coach Jim Caldwell .
Pius XI High School alumnus is Green Bay Packers Fan Hall of Fame finalist
MILWAUKEE -- A Pius XI High School alumnus is chasing a big dream!
MILWAUKEE -- A Pius XI High School alumnus is chasing a big dream!
Jared Abbrederis says it's time to "hang up the cleats," grateful for what life has brought him
MILWAUKEE -- Wide receiver Jared Abbrederis is retiring from the NFL.In a tweet posted on Friday evening, January 5th, Abbrederis said he's had an "amazing journey." From walking on to the Wisconsin Badgers and playing in Big Ten Championships to getting drafted by the Green Bay Packers -- Abbrederis says it was all a dream come true.In his tweet, Abbrederis said, "As fun as the ride has been, my time has come to hang up the cleats and to start the next chapter of my life."
MILWAUKEE -- Wide receiver Jared Abbrederis is retiring from the NFL.In a tweet posted on Friday evening, January 5th, Abbrederis said he's had an "amazing journey." From walking on to the Wisconsin Badgers and playing in Big Ten Championships to getting drafted by the Green Bay Packers -- Abbrederis says it was all a dream come true.In his tweet, Abbrederis said, "As fun as the ride has been, my time has come to hang up the cleats and to start the next chapter of my life."
Staff shakeup part of Coach Mike McCarthy's effort to get Packers back on track 🏈
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy is confirming that Edgar Bennett won't be back as offensive coordinator.McCarthy said at his season-ending news conference Thursday that Bennett may stay with the team in another capacity.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy is confirming that Edgar Bennett won't be back as offensive coordinator.McCarthy said at his season-ending news conference Thursday that Bennett may stay with the team in another capacity.
ESPN report: Edgar Bennett, Alex Van Pelt out as Packers coaches
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are making even more changes according to a report from ESPN's Rob Demovsky.According to a tweet posted on Wednesday evening, January 3rd, Edgar Bennett is out as the Packers' offensive coordinator and Alex Van Pelt it out as the Packers' quarterbacks coach.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are making even more changes according to a report from ESPN's Rob Demovsky.According to a tweet posted on Wednesday evening, January 3rd, Edgar Bennett is out as the Packers' offensive coordinator and Alex Van Pelt it out as the Packers' quarterbacks coach.
Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers raise $106,700 for Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign
GREEN BAY -- Thanks to the efforts and support of Green Bay Packers players, fans and employees throughout the holiday season, $106,700 was donated to the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, Packers officials announced Wednesday, January 3rd.The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay projects that this donation will bring them to their $1.1 million Red Kettle Campaign goal.The amount is a result of donations received during Packers Give Back Day on December 19th, as well as Packers players signing autographs in exchange for donations at the Lambeau Field Atrium throughout the holiday season.Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers matched the donations made during the autograph signings.According to a press release from Packers officials, at Packers Give Back Day, a day designed to allow staff to get out of the office and give back to the Green Bay community, Packers employees rang bells at the Bay Park Square Mall.
GREEN BAY -- Thanks to the efforts and support of Green Bay Packers players, fans and employees throughout the holiday season, $106,700 was donated to the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, Packers officials announced Wednesday, January 3rd.The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay projects that this donation will bring them to their $1.1 million Red Kettle Campaign goal.The amount is a result of donations received during Packers Give Back Day on December 19th, as well as Packers players signing autographs in exchange for donations at the Lambeau Field Atrium throughout the holiday season.Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers matched the donations made during the autograph signings.According to a press release from Packers officials, at Packers Give Back Day, a day designed to allow staff to get out of the office and give back to the Green Bay community, Packers employees rang bells at the Bay Park Square Mall.
New romance? Gossip blogger claims Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is dating race car driver Danica Patrick
GREEN BAY -- Just two days into 2018, there are already new Aaron Rodgers dating rumors.A sports gossip blogger is reporting the Green Bay Packers QB is dating race car driver Danica Patrick.The two were allegedly spotted at Rodgers' favorite restaurant, Chives in Suamico.The gossip blogger did not have any photo proof -- just a report from an onlooker who claims Patrick and Rodgers were all over each other -- kissing, and they couldn't seem to keep their hands off of each other.Rodgers and actress Olivia Munn broke up in April.Patrick and her long-term boyfriend broke up in December.
GREEN BAY -- Just two days into 2018, there are already new Aaron Rodgers dating rumors.A sports gossip blogger is reporting the Green Bay Packers QB is dating race car driver Danica Patrick.The two were allegedly spotted at Rodgers' favorite restaurant, Chives in Suamico.The gossip blogger did not have any photo proof -- just a report from an onlooker who claims Patrick and Rodgers were all over each other -- kissing, and they couldn't seem to keep their hands off of each other.Rodgers and actress Olivia Munn broke up in April.Patrick and her long-term boyfriend broke up in December.
Report: Packers extend Coach Mike McCarthy's contract, to be with team through 2019
GREEN BAY -- A report by ESPN Packers reporter Rob Demovsky indicates Head Coach Mike McCarthy's contract with Green Bay has been extended.
GREEN BAY -- A report by ESPN Packers reporter Rob Demovsky indicates Head Coach Mike McCarthy's contract with Green Bay has been extended.
Family of former Packers' announcer Ted Moore loses nearly everything in house fire
BROWN DEER -- A man was out of work, his wife had surgery, and then their house caught fire.
BROWN DEER -- A man was out of work, his wife had surgery, and then their house caught fire.