Packers, Coach McCarthy each make $100K donation to improve police/community relations

Packers, Coach McCarthy each make $100K donation to improve police/community relations

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy and the Packers organization announced Thursday, September 8th they have partnered to each make a $100,000 donation to the Green Bay Police Foundation.According to a statement from the Packers, the donations are matching grants, requiring the Green Bay Police Foundation to raise an additional $200,000 in order to secure the donations from McCarthy and the Packers Corporation.The Green Bay Police Foundation, founded in June of this year, is a non-profit organization that promotes excellence in area police departments and helps to improve public safety and partnerships in the community.The donations from McCarthy and the Packers will be directed to support the Foundation’s efforts to build and enhance relationships between the police and the community, according to the Packers.“I’m excited to support the Green Bay Police Foundation and its work to help all the Green Bay communities build those relationships,” McCarthy said. “It’s important so our children can grow, they can invest, and they can project a healthier and safer community.

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy and the Packers organization announced Thursday, September 8th they have partnered to each make a $100,000 donation to the Green Bay Police Foundation.According to a statement from the Packers, the donations are matching grants, requiring the Green Bay Police Foundation to raise an additional $200,000 in order to secure the donations from McCarthy and the Packers Corporation.The Green Bay Police Foundation, founded in June of this year, is a non-profit organization that promotes excellence in area police departments and helps to improve public safety and partnerships in the community.The donations from McCarthy and the Packers will be directed to support the Foundation’s efforts to build and enhance relationships between the police and the community, according to the Packers.“I’m excited to support the Green Bay Police Foundation and its work to help all the Green Bay communities build those relationships,” McCarthy said. “It’s important so our children can grow, they can invest, and they can project a healthier and safer community.

"Nobody comes into this house without paying the price:" New State Farm ad features Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews

"Nobody comes into this house without paying the price:" New State Farm ad features Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews

State Farm has released a funny new ad featuring Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, and linebacker Clay Matthews.The ad is titled "Pep Talk" and was posted to YouTube on Thursday, September 8th.State Farm officials provided the following description of the ad: "Aaron can protect his team’s home field.

State Farm has released a funny new ad featuring Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, and linebacker Clay Matthews.The ad is titled "Pep Talk" and was posted to YouTube on Thursday, September 8th.State Farm officials provided the following description of the ad: "Aaron can protect his team’s home field.

#GoPackGo: Get creative with your tweets this NFL season using new NFL emojis

#GoPackGo: Get creative with your tweets this NFL season using new NFL emojis

MILWAUKEE -- Twitter released on Wednesday, September 7th official hashtags that will allow you to add a team logo to your football tweets this season.There is one for every NFL team.

MILWAUKEE -- Twitter released on Wednesday, September 7th official hashtags that will allow you to add a team logo to your football tweets this season.There is one for every NFL team.

"People really enjoy it:" Packers fence across from Lambeau features Jordy-themed slogan this year

"People really enjoy it:" Packers fence across from Lambeau features Jordy-themed slogan this year

GREEN BAY -- In Green Bay, on Lombardi Avenue, there's a sign that the NFL regular season is nearly here!The Packers fence, located across from Lambeau Field has always been painted with a special slogan every year.On Labor Day, Monday, September 5th, people gathered to paint the fence green and gold.This year's theme is centered around the return of Jordy Nelson, with the fence reading: "With Jordy, it's better to receive."Organizers of the event said it's a great way to connect with the community."It's been going for quite a while and people really enjoy it.

GREEN BAY -- In Green Bay, on Lombardi Avenue, there's a sign that the NFL regular season is nearly here!The Packers fence, located across from Lambeau Field has always been painted with a special slogan every year.On Labor Day, Monday, September 5th, people gathered to paint the fence green and gold.This year's theme is centered around the return of Jordy Nelson, with the fence reading: "With Jordy, it's better to receive."Organizers of the event said it's a great way to connect with the community."It's been going for quite a while and people really enjoy it.

Packers going with Lane Taylor to replace Josh Sitton on OL

Packers going with Lane Taylor to replace Josh Sitton on OL

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers are going with Lane Taylor at left guard to replace Josh Sitton after the team's surprising release of the three-time Pro Bowl selection.Taylor, a fourth-year pro, has started two games in his career.

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers are going with Lane Taylor at left guard to replace Josh Sitton after the team's surprising release of the three-time Pro Bowl selection.Taylor, a fourth-year pro, has started two games in his career.

Packers make moves; sign long snapper, claim running back from Vikings

Packers make moves; sign long snapper, claim running back from Vikings

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Monday, September 5th that they signed LS Brett Goode, claimed RB Jhurell Pressley off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings, placed CB Makinton Dorleant on injured reserve and released RB Brandon Burks.Signed to the practice squad were WR Geronimo Allison, LB Carl Bradford, LB Beniquez Brown, LB Reggie Gilbert, RB Don Jackson, G Blake Muir, G Lucas Patrick, DT Brian Price, WR Herb Waters and S Jermaine Whitehead.Goode, 6-foot-1, 255 pounds, is entering his ninth season in the NFL.

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Monday, September 5th that they signed LS Brett Goode, claimed RB Jhurell Pressley off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings, placed CB Makinton Dorleant on injured reserve and released RB Brandon Burks.Signed to the practice squad were WR Geronimo Allison, LB Carl Bradford, LB Beniquez Brown, LB Reggie Gilbert, RB Don Jackson, G Blake Muir, G Lucas Patrick, DT Brian Price, WR Herb Waters and S Jermaine Whitehead.Goode, 6-foot-1, 255 pounds, is entering his ninth season in the NFL.

Packers slim down roster to 53-man limit

Packers slim down roster to 53-man limit

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers stunned many by cutting three-time Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton on Saturday, September 3rd.

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers stunned many by cutting three-time Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton on Saturday, September 3rd.

Green Bay Packers release 3-time Pro Bowler Josh Sitton

Green Bay Packers release 3-time Pro Bowler Josh Sitton

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have released three-time Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton, according to packers.com.

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have released three-time Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton, according to packers.com.

Preseason in the books: Packers fall to Chiefs 17-7

Preseason in the books: Packers fall to Chiefs 17-7

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rookie quarterback Joe Callahan capped a strong preseason by throwing for 143 yards and a touchdown as the Green Bay Packers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 17-7 in their preseason finale Thursday night.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rookie quarterback Joe Callahan capped a strong preseason by throwing for 143 yards and a touchdown as the Green Bay Packers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 17-7 in their preseason finale Thursday night.

New Brett Favre exhibit at Packers Hall of Fame at Lambeau now officially open!

New Brett Favre exhibit at Packers Hall of Fame at Lambeau now officially open!

GREEN BAY -- The new Brett Favre exhibit at the Packers Hall of Fame at Lambeau Field is now officially open!The Green Bay Packers and Packers Hall of Fame hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a new Brett Favre exhibit on Wednesday morning, August 31st at Lambeau Field.The ribbon cutting ceremony included remarks from Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy and Packers Hall of Fame Inc.

GREEN BAY -- The new Brett Favre exhibit at the Packers Hall of Fame at Lambeau Field is now officially open!The Green Bay Packers and Packers Hall of Fame hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a new Brett Favre exhibit on Wednesday morning, August 31st at Lambeau Field.The ribbon cutting ceremony included remarks from Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy and Packers Hall of Fame Inc.

NFL clears Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers, Pittsburgh's James Harrison following investigation into PED allegations

NFL clears Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers, Pittsburgh's James Harrison following investigation into PED allegations

GREEN BAY -- The NFL has cleared Packers players Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers, and Pittsburgh's James Harrison following an investigation into PED allegations, according to a statement posted at NFL.com.

GREEN BAY -- The NFL has cleared Packers players Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers, and Pittsburgh's James Harrison following an investigation into PED allegations, according to a statement posted at NFL.com.

Packers need to cut 7 players by the end of Tuesday, get roster to 75

Packers need to cut 7 players by the end of Tuesday, get roster to 75

GREEN BAY -- With 82 players on the roster right now, the Green Bay Packers will have to make seven more moves to get down to the NFL-mandated 75-player roster limit by Tuesday's deadline.

GREEN BAY -- With 82 players on the roster right now, the Green Bay Packers will have to make seven more moves to get down to the NFL-mandated 75-player roster limit by Tuesday's deadline.

Green Bay Packers release punter Tim Masthay

Green Bay Packers release punter Tim Masthay

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers claimed P Jacob Schum off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and released P Tim Masthay, according to Packers.com.The transactions were announced Tuesday, August 30th by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.According to the Packers, Schum, a 5-foot-10, 211-pound, second-year player out of the University at Buffalo, played in all 16 games for the Buccaneers last season, averaging 41.9 yards per punt (38.0 net average) on 56 attempts with 15 landing inside the 20-yard line and a long of 60 yards.

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers claimed P Jacob Schum off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and released P Tim Masthay, according to Packers.com.The transactions were announced Tuesday, August 30th by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.According to the Packers, Schum, a 5-foot-10, 211-pound, second-year player out of the University at Buffalo, played in all 16 games for the Buccaneers last season, averaging 41.9 yards per punt (38.0 net average) on 56 attempts with 15 landing inside the 20-yard line and a long of 60 yards.

Trimming the roster: Green Bay Packers release 6 players, including punter Peter Mortell

Trimming the roster: Green Bay Packers release 6 players, including punter Peter Mortell

GREEN BAY -- After breaking his hand in Training Camp, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jeff Janis returned to the field Monday, August 29th wearing a protective club on his injured hand.

GREEN BAY -- After breaking his hand in Training Camp, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jeff Janis returned to the field Monday, August 29th wearing a protective club on his injured hand.

Packers to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Brett Favre exhibit at Packers Hall of Fame

Packers to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Brett Favre exhibit at Packers Hall of Fame

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers and Packers Hall of Fame will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a new Brett Favre exhibit on Wednesday, August 31st at Lambeau Field.The event is scheduled for 9:00 a.m.According to a statement from Packers officials, the ribbon cutting ceremony will include remarks from Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy and Packers Hall of Fame Inc.

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers and Packers Hall of Fame will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a new Brett Favre exhibit on Wednesday, August 31st at Lambeau Field.The event is scheduled for 9:00 a.m.According to a statement from Packers officials, the ribbon cutting ceremony will include remarks from Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy and Packers Hall of Fame Inc.