Tight end Martellus Bennett brings bold personality to the Green Bay Packers
GREEN BAY -- Martellus Bennett, one of the five veteran free agents the Green Bay Packers this year, has a plan for getting to know his new teammates as the players develop chemistry for the coming season.The Packers are the fifth stop for the tight end in his NFL career, having won the Super Bowl with the New England Patriots last season.Bennett says he's made a concerted effort to pick a different table for team breakfasts and lunches each day during the OTAs.
GREEN BAY -- Martellus Bennett, one of the five veteran free agents the Green Bay Packers this year, has a plan for getting to know his new teammates as the players develop chemistry for the coming season.The Packers are the fifth stop for the tight end in his NFL career, having won the Super Bowl with the New England Patriots last season.Bennett says he's made a concerted effort to pick a different table for team breakfasts and lunches each day during the OTAs.
OTAs underway for Green Bay Packers
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have four weeks left in their offseason program, including three weeks of organized team activities, or OTAs which are under way this week.At a news conference Tuesday, May 23rd, head coach Mike McCarthy said a lot of the focus is on the passing game.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have four weeks left in their offseason program, including three weeks of organized team activities, or OTAs which are under way this week.At a news conference Tuesday, May 23rd, head coach Mike McCarthy said a lot of the focus is on the passing game.
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers helps high school students get out of final exam
JANESVILLE, Iowa -- Some high school students are thanking Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers for getting them out of their final exam!Their teacher is a die-hard Rodgers fan, and agreed to cancel the sports literature final if Rodgers re-tweeted a student's request.About 20 minutes later, Rodgers reply came in:
JANESVILLE, Iowa -- Some high school students are thanking Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers for getting them out of their final exam!Their teacher is a die-hard Rodgers fan, and agreed to cancel the sports literature final if Rodgers re-tweeted a student's request.About 20 minutes later, Rodgers reply came in:
Report: Packers LB Vince Biegel underwent foot surgery
GREEN BAY -- Two reporters from ESPN are reporting that Green Bay Packers fourth round pick Vince Biegel underwent foot surgery last week.
GREEN BAY -- Two reporters from ESPN are reporting that Green Bay Packers fourth round pick Vince Biegel underwent foot surgery last week.
Life after Lang: Green Bay Packers draft pick, OL Kofi Amichia "ready to go"
GREEN BAY -- It's definitely the off-season for the Green Bay Packers, but officials are already thinking about the fall, and how to keep Aaron Rodgers healthy.Under Coach Mike McCarthy, the Packers take a player vote to elect their playoff captains.
GREEN BAY -- It's definitely the off-season for the Green Bay Packers, but officials are already thinking about the fall, and how to keep Aaron Rodgers healthy.Under Coach Mike McCarthy, the Packers take a player vote to elect their playoff captains.
Malachi Dupre says he's "always going to be driven;" Have Packers found another Driver?
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers coaches had their first chance to work with the team's draft choices this past weekend, and they found one player who has been both highly touted and largely overlooked.If the Packers were getting Malachi Dupre out of high school, they would be getting a true blue-chipper.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers coaches had their first chance to work with the team's draft choices this past weekend, and they found one player who has been both highly touted and largely overlooked.If the Packers were getting Malachi Dupre out of high school, they would be getting a true blue-chipper.
Just announced: Packers, Bellin Health unveil “Back to Football” events
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers and Bellin Health announced Monday, May 8th -- they have again partnered to bring fans a series of Back to Football events to kick off the Packers’ 2017 Training Camp.The eighth annual ‘5K Run/Walk at Lambeau Field,’ is set for Saturday, July 22, at 8 a.m.According to a press release, the computer-timed run is highlighted by a neighborhood route that ultimately takes participants into Lambeau Field and around the famed gridiron.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers and Bellin Health announced Monday, May 8th -- they have again partnered to bring fans a series of Back to Football events to kick off the Packers’ 2017 Training Camp.The eighth annual ‘5K Run/Walk at Lambeau Field,’ is set for Saturday, July 22, at 8 a.m.According to a press release, the computer-timed run is highlighted by a neighborhood route that ultimately takes participants into Lambeau Field and around the famed gridiron.
Packers set date for 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders: July 24th at Lambeau
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have set the date for the 2017 "Annual Meeting of Shareholders." It will be held on Monday, July 24th at 11:00 a.m. at Lambeau Field -- rain or shine.According to a news release from the Packers, the formal notice of the Annual Meeting, including proxy materials, will be sent in mid-June.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have set the date for the 2017 "Annual Meeting of Shareholders." It will be held on Monday, July 24th at 11:00 a.m. at Lambeau Field -- rain or shine.According to a news release from the Packers, the formal notice of the Annual Meeting, including proxy materials, will be sent in mid-June.
Former Packers RB Eddie Lacy reschedules charity garage sale
GREEN BAY -- "It's going down" -- again.
GREEN BAY -- "It's going down" -- again.
Green Bay Packers release RBs Michael, Jackson
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers released running backs Don Jackson and Christine Michael on Monday.Michael played in nine games for the Packers after being claimed off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks last November, including three playoff games.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers released running backs Don Jackson and Christine Michael on Monday.Michael played in nine games for the Packers after being claimed off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks last November, including three playoff games.
Jobs: Green Bay Packers are looking for people to work on game days
GREEN BAY -- The Packers are looking for game day employees to assist with Packers home games and events, and provide legendary customer service to all guests at Lambeau Field.Gameday employees are sought for the guest services and security departments to assist at Packers home games and events.
GREEN BAY -- The Packers are looking for game day employees to assist with Packers home games and events, and provide legendary customer service to all guests at Lambeau Field.Gameday employees are sought for the guest services and security departments to assist at Packers home games and events.
Green Bay Packers make their final selections in the NFL Draft
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have made their selections in the 2017 NFL Draft.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have made their selections in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Green Bay Packers get defensive for first 3 picks in NFL Draft
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have selected Auburn defensive tackle Montravius Adams in their third round pick of the NFL Draft Friday, April 28th.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have selected Auburn defensive tackle Montravius Adams in their third round pick of the NFL Draft Friday, April 28th.
Packers deal No. 29 pick, stock up for rest of draft
GREEN BAY — Ted Thompson wanted to make one thing clear to the NFL's other 31 general managers Thursday night: Having already traded the Green Bay Packers' first-round pick to the Cleveland Browns to move back, he's willing to do so again on Day 2 of the draft.
GREEN BAY — Ted Thompson wanted to make one thing clear to the NFL's other 31 general managers Thursday night: Having already traded the Green Bay Packers' first-round pick to the Cleveland Browns to move back, he's willing to do so again on Day 2 of the draft.
Looking to fill hole on OL, Green Bay Packers sign veteran Jahri Evans
MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers have signed veteran offensive lineman Jahri Evans as they look to fill a hole up front left by the departure of free agent-right guard T.J. Lang.Terms of the agreement were not announced Wednesday by general manager Ted Thompson.
MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers have signed veteran offensive lineman Jahri Evans as they look to fill a hole up front left by the departure of free agent-right guard T.J. Lang.Terms of the agreement were not announced Wednesday by general manager Ted Thompson.
Ex-Packers CB Sam Shields fined $500 in marijuana case
GREEN BAY — Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields will pay a $500 fine after pleading no contest to marijuana possession.The 29-year-old Shields changed his plea Monday, April 24th after earlier pleading not guilty.USA Today Network-Wisconsin reports that a charge of possessing drug paraphernalia stemming from the Oct. 19th incident at his Green Bay-area home was dropped.Shields had faced up to six months in jail.A criminal complaint says officers went to Shields' home after he received a package from Colorado, where recreational use of marijuana is legal.
GREEN BAY — Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields will pay a $500 fine after pleading no contest to marijuana possession.The 29-year-old Shields changed his plea Monday, April 24th after earlier pleading not guilty.USA Today Network-Wisconsin reports that a charge of possessing drug paraphernalia stemming from the Oct. 19th incident at his Green Bay-area home was dropped.Shields had faced up to six months in jail.A criminal complaint says officers went to Shields' home after he received a package from Colorado, where recreational use of marijuana is legal.
Green Bay Packers release regular season schedule
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have released the complete schedule for the 2017-18 regular season.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have released the complete schedule for the 2017-18 regular season.
Former linebacker A.J. Hawk retiring with the Packers
GREEN BAY -- Former linebacker A.J. Hawk, who played nine seasons (2006-14) in Green Bay, has informed the club on Tuesday, April 18th of his decision to retire with the Packers.Hawk, who was drafted by Green Bay with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, ranks No. 1 in franchise history (since 1975) with 1,118 career tackles, having surpassed LB John Anderson’s mark (1,020, 1978-89) in the 2013 regular-season finale.
GREEN BAY -- Former linebacker A.J. Hawk, who played nine seasons (2006-14) in Green Bay, has informed the club on Tuesday, April 18th of his decision to retire with the Packers.Hawk, who was drafted by Green Bay with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, ranks No. 1 in franchise history (since 1975) with 1,118 career tackles, having surpassed LB John Anderson’s mark (1,020, 1978-89) in the 2013 regular-season finale.