Economic impact of Badgers football game against LSU at Lambeau expected to exceed $14M
GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Badgers football game against LSU at Lambeau Field is expected to have an economic impact that exceeds $14 million.Team officials say that's more than the impact of an individual Green Bay Packers game, because it should attract more out-of-town fans.The Packers have allotted 40,000 tickets for Badgers fans and 20,000 for LSU fans.Another 20,000 club and suite tickets are being reserved for Packers season ticket holders.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Badgers football game against LSU at Lambeau Field is expected to have an economic impact that exceeds $14 million.Team officials say that's more than the impact of an individual Green Bay Packers game, because it should attract more out-of-town fans.The Packers have allotted 40,000 tickets for Badgers fans and 20,000 for LSU fans.Another 20,000 club and suite tickets are being reserved for Packers season ticket holders.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Patricia Nevala named 18th member of Green Bay Packers Fan Hall of Fame
GREEN BAY -- Patricia Nevala, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, was named the 18th member of the Green Bay Packers FAN Hall of Fame Tuesday, February 16th at Lambeau Field.A lifelong Wisconsin resident and Packers fan, Nevala was selected by fans from 10 finalists during a voting period that ran from January 1st to January 30th at Packers.com.
GREEN BAY -- Patricia Nevala, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, was named the 18th member of the Green Bay Packers FAN Hall of Fame Tuesday, February 16th at Lambeau Field.A lifelong Wisconsin resident and Packers fan, Nevala was selected by fans from 10 finalists during a voting period that ran from January 1st to January 30th at Packers.com.
Green Bay Packers will face Indianapolis Colts in Hall of Fame game
CANTON, Ohio — The NFL has announced that the Indianapolis Colts will play the Green Bay Packers in a fitting matchup for the Hall of Fame game on August 7th.A day before the league kicks off the preseason, the Hall of Fame will induct Packers quarterback Brett Favre, former Colts coach Tony Dungy and wide receiver Marvin Harrison, along with five others who were elected earlier this month.Each team will be appearing in the game for the fifth time.The game will be played at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton.Other members of the Class of 2016 are owner Edward DeBartolo Jr., linebacker Kevin Greene, tackle Orlando Pace, quarterback Ken Stabler and guard Dick Stanfel.
CANTON, Ohio — The NFL has announced that the Indianapolis Colts will play the Green Bay Packers in a fitting matchup for the Hall of Fame game on August 7th.A day before the league kicks off the preseason, the Hall of Fame will induct Packers quarterback Brett Favre, former Colts coach Tony Dungy and wide receiver Marvin Harrison, along with five others who were elected earlier this month.Each team will be appearing in the game for the fifth time.The game will be played at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton.Other members of the Class of 2016 are owner Edward DeBartolo Jr., linebacker Kevin Greene, tackle Orlando Pace, quarterback Ken Stabler and guard Dick Stanfel.
Packers Foundation donates $200,000 to Green Bay East H.S. football program
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers Foundation has awarded Green Bay East High School with a $200,000 grant for the redevelopment of the City Stadium playing field, the team announced Monday, February 15th.The grant, awarded by the Packers Foundation with funds secured through the NFL Club Matching Youth Football Field/Stadium Grant Program, will be used to match money already raised by the school in order to help install a new playing surface.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers Foundation has awarded Green Bay East High School with a $200,000 grant for the redevelopment of the City Stadium playing field, the team announced Monday, February 15th.The grant, awarded by the Packers Foundation with funds secured through the NFL Club Matching Youth Football Field/Stadium Grant Program, will be used to match money already raised by the school in order to help install a new playing surface.
Green Bay Packers re-sign defensive tackle Letroy Guion
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have re-signed defensive tackle Letroy Guion, the team announced on Friday, February 12th.ESPN Staff Writer Rob Demovsky reported Guion was signed to a three-year contract worth $11.25 million.Guion has started 20 of 29 regular-season games for the Packers over the past two seasons, recording 103 tackles (45 solo), 3½ sacks, one pass defensed and a forced fumble.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have re-signed defensive tackle Letroy Guion, the team announced on Friday, February 12th.ESPN Staff Writer Rob Demovsky reported Guion was signed to a three-year contract worth $11.25 million.Guion has started 20 of 29 regular-season games for the Packers over the past two seasons, recording 103 tackles (45 solo), 3½ sacks, one pass defensed and a forced fumble.
'Project Play 60’ set for Saturday, March 5th in Lambeau Field Atrium
GREEN BAY -- Project Play 60’, the Green Bay Packers’ event that is focused on getting kids out of the house to enjoy non-strenuous physical activity, is set for Saturday, March 5.The free community event is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will take place on the Lambeau Field Atrium’s main floor and in the Legends Club on the fourth floor.
GREEN BAY -- Project Play 60’, the Green Bay Packers’ event that is focused on getting kids out of the house to enjoy non-strenuous physical activity, is set for Saturday, March 5.The free community event is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will take place on the Lambeau Field Atrium’s main floor and in the Legends Club on the fourth floor.
"Gunslinger:" Packers legend Brett Favre the subject of forthcoming biography
NEW YORK — Brett Favre, selected last weekend for the NFL Hall of Fame, will be the subject of a biography coming out in November 2016.Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced Monday, February 8th that it had acquired Jeff Pearlman's "Gunslinger: The Remarkable, Improbable, Iconic Life of Brett Favre."According to the publisher, Pearlman will draw upon hundreds of interviews, including friends and family members.The retired quarterback himself is not participating, but he did allow access to many close to him.Favre spent much of his long and colorful career with the Green Bay Packers, winning three consecutive NFL MVP awards from 1995-97 and a championship in the 1997 Super Bowl.
NEW YORK — Brett Favre, selected last weekend for the NFL Hall of Fame, will be the subject of a biography coming out in November 2016.Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced Monday, February 8th that it had acquired Jeff Pearlman's "Gunslinger: The Remarkable, Improbable, Iconic Life of Brett Favre."According to the publisher, Pearlman will draw upon hundreds of interviews, including friends and family members.The retired quarterback himself is not participating, but he did allow access to many close to him.Favre spent much of his long and colorful career with the Green Bay Packers, winning three consecutive NFL MVP awards from 1995-97 and a championship in the 1997 Super Bowl.
Rodgers to Rodgers Hail Mary pass named "NFL Play of the Year"
SAN FRANCISCO -- While Brett Favre owned the day on Saturday, February for being named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2016, it was also a big night for another Green Bay Packers quarterback.The Aaron Rodgers Hail Mary pass to Richard Rodgers against the Detroit Lions on December 3rd was named as the "NFL Play of the Year." That play locked a Packers victory -- and propelled the Packers into the playoffs where Rodgers threw another memorable Hail Mary.PHOTO GALLERY
SAN FRANCISCO -- While Brett Favre owned the day on Saturday, February for being named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2016, it was also a big night for another Green Bay Packers quarterback.The Aaron Rodgers Hail Mary pass to Richard Rodgers against the Detroit Lions on December 3rd was named as the "NFL Play of the Year." That play locked a Packers victory -- and propelled the Packers into the playoffs where Rodgers threw another memorable Hail Mary.PHOTO GALLERY
Waiting for the inevitable: Brett Favre almost assured spot in Pro Football Hall of Fame
SAN FRANCISCO -- For many Green Bay Packers fans, Super Bowl 50 is only the backdrop to the big sports news of this weekend.
SAN FRANCISCO -- For many Green Bay Packers fans, Super Bowl 50 is only the backdrop to the big sports news of this weekend.
Green Bay Packers to be honored at Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
MILWAUKEE -- Super Bowl 50 is this weekend, but we're going way back to the beginning this morning, to talk about Super Bowl I.
MILWAUKEE -- Super Bowl 50 is this weekend, but we're going way back to the beginning this morning, to talk about Super Bowl I.
Report: Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers says he had knee surgery
GREEN BAY — Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he had knee surgery days after Green Bay was eliminated from the playoffs, according to a report.Rodgers told ESPN.com on Friday night that he was "doing well" and "recovering on schedule."A Packers spokesman told The Associated Press that he didn't have any injury information.The Packers lost to Arizona 26-20 in the divisional round on Jan. 16.
GREEN BAY — Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he had knee surgery days after Green Bay was eliminated from the playoffs, according to a report.Rodgers told ESPN.com on Friday night that he was "doing well" and "recovering on schedule."A Packers spokesman told The Associated Press that he didn't have any injury information.The Packers lost to Arizona 26-20 in the divisional round on Jan. 16.
Packers RB John Crockett activated to roster on Dec. 3rd, night Rodgers threw that epic Hail Mary
GREEN BAY -- There were three running backs on the Green Bay Packers roster at the end of the season, and there are questions surrounding two of them.
GREEN BAY -- There were three running backs on the Green Bay Packers roster at the end of the season, and there are questions surrounding two of them.
Green Bay Packers: Coach McCarthy won't attend Pro Bowl due to stomach illness
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have announced Head Coach Mike McCarthy will not attend the Pro Bowl in Hawaii.McCarthy is suffering from a stomach illness, and doctors have advised him not to travel at this time.Associate Head Coach/Linebackers Winston Moss will handle his head-coaching responsibilities at the Pro Bowl for the remainder of the week.The Pro Bowl is set for Sunday, January 31st at 6:00 p.m. at Aloha Stadium.The Packers staff will coach one team and the staff of the Kansas City Chiefs will be on the other sideline.Rosters will be assigned after a Pro Bowl draft set for Wednesday night with Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Michael Irvin serving as the non-playing captains.Players were selected without regard to conference in voting by fans, coaches and players, a format first used in the 2014 game.Three Green Bay Packers players were initially selected for the Pro Bowl: Linebacker Clay Matthews, quarterback Aaron Rodgers and guard Josh Sitton.Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn was named to the Pro Bowl on December 29th.On January 20th, it was announced Aaron Rodgers will not take part in the Pro Bowl due to injury.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have announced Head Coach Mike McCarthy will not attend the Pro Bowl in Hawaii.McCarthy is suffering from a stomach illness, and doctors have advised him not to travel at this time.Associate Head Coach/Linebackers Winston Moss will handle his head-coaching responsibilities at the Pro Bowl for the remainder of the week.The Pro Bowl is set for Sunday, January 31st at 6:00 p.m. at Aloha Stadium.The Packers staff will coach one team and the staff of the Kansas City Chiefs will be on the other sideline.Rosters will be assigned after a Pro Bowl draft set for Wednesday night with Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Michael Irvin serving as the non-playing captains.Players were selected without regard to conference in voting by fans, coaches and players, a format first used in the 2014 game.Three Green Bay Packers players were initially selected for the Pro Bowl: Linebacker Clay Matthews, quarterback Aaron Rodgers and guard Josh Sitton.Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn was named to the Pro Bowl on December 29th.On January 20th, it was announced Aaron Rodgers will not take part in the Pro Bowl due to injury.
With Aaron Rodgers, Brett Hundley the future in Green Bay, Scott Tolzien may have to go elsewhere
GREEN BAY -- Given the way their offense performed in the playoffs, the Green Bay Packers figure to be optimistic about a unit led by Aaron Rodgers next season.
GREEN BAY -- Given the way their offense performed in the playoffs, the Green Bay Packers figure to be optimistic about a unit led by Aaron Rodgers next season.
After Coach McCarthy criticizes Eddie Lacy's weight, TMZ says Tony Horton could train him
GREEN BAY -- Could Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy be trained by fitness guru Tony Horton, creator of P90X?According to TMZ, Eddie Lacy's people have been in touch with Horton, after Horton offered to personally train Lacy during the off-season.
GREEN BAY -- Could Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy be trained by fitness guru Tony Horton, creator of P90X?According to TMZ, Eddie Lacy's people have been in touch with Horton, after Horton offered to personally train Lacy during the off-season.
Green Bay Packers LB Julius Peppers added to Pro Bowl roster
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers LB Julius Peppers has been added to the Pro Bowl roster, the league announced Monday, January 25th.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers LB Julius Peppers has been added to the Pro Bowl roster, the league announced Monday, January 25th.
Green Bay Packers part ways with TE coach Jerry Fontenot, RB coach Sam Gash
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have parted ways with tight ends coach Jerry Fontenot and running backs coach Sam Gash, Head Coach Mike McCarthy announced Tuesday, January 19th.Fontenot originally joined the Packers in the summer of 2006 as a coaching intern and remained with the team that season as an offensive assistant.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have parted ways with tight ends coach Jerry Fontenot and running backs coach Sam Gash, Head Coach Mike McCarthy announced Tuesday, January 19th.Fontenot originally joined the Packers in the summer of 2006 as a coaching intern and remained with the team that season as an offensive assistant.
As Packers mark end of season, Coach McCarthy looks ahead, says Jordy Nelson will be "better than ever"
GREEN BAY -- The sun set for the Green Bay Packers in Arizona on Saturday, January 16th.
GREEN BAY -- The sun set for the Green Bay Packers in Arizona on Saturday, January 16th.
Pictures: See what the renovated Lambeau Field suites will look like
GREEN BAY -- The number one request that Green Bay Packers executive Jason McDonough gets from luxury suite holders at Lambeau Field is the desire to open the windows to experience the cold weather and the crowd noise.
GREEN BAY -- The number one request that Green Bay Packers executive Jason McDonough gets from luxury suite holders at Lambeau Field is the desire to open the windows to experience the cold weather and the crowd noise.
Gearing up for next season, Green Bay Packers sign eight free agents
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have signed LB Carl Bradford, DT William Campbell, TE Mitchell Henry, WR Jamel Johnson, DT Christian Ringo, G Matt Rotheram, T Jeremy Vujnovich and WR Ed Williams.All of the players finished the season on the Packers’ practice squad.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have signed LB Carl Bradford, DT William Campbell, TE Mitchell Henry, WR Jamel Johnson, DT Christian Ringo, G Matt Rotheram, T Jeremy Vujnovich and WR Ed Williams.All of the players finished the season on the Packers’ practice squad.