Just announced: Packers, Bellin Health unveil "Back to Football" events

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers and Bellin Health announced on Friday, May 23rd -- they have again partnered to bring fans a series of Back to Football events to kick off the Packers’ 2014 Training Camp.The fifth annual ‘5K Run/Walk at Lambeau Field,’ is set for Saturday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m.The computer-timed run is highlighted by a neighborhood route that ultimately takes participants into Lambeau Field and around the famed gridiron.

Packers sign four, including 3rd-rounder Thornton

GREEN BAY (AP) — The Green Bay Packers signed defensive end Khyri Thornton, their third-round draft pick, and a trio of undrafted free agents in safety Charles Clay, tight end Colt Lyerla and defensive end Luther Robinson.The Packers also released tight end Raymond Webber on Monday.Thornton had 39 tackles in 11 games last season with Southern Mississippi.

Who are they? Meet the Packers 2014 NFL draft class

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers opened a two-day rookie mini-camp on Friday, May 16th.Green Bay finished 25th in the league last year in total defense.

Sales tax sunset: Lambeau Field tax to end by end of 2015

GREEN BAY (AP) — The Brown County sales tax that has helped fund Lambeau Field improvements will end by the end of 2015.Patrick Webb, executive director of the Green Bay/Brown County Professional Football Stadium District, provided the Brown County Board of Supervisors' Executive Committee with an update Monday evening.He said the 0.5 percent sales tax will expire no later than the end of 2015 and possibly as soon as Sept. 30, 2015.The district was set up by state law after Brown County voters in fall of 2000 approved a plan to fund improvements to Lambeau Field with the 0.5 percent sales tax.The tax produces about $20 million annually.

Roster moves: Green Bay Packers sign 12 free agents

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers signed 12 rookie free agents and released LB Chase Thomas.

Packers: Wisconsinite Jared Abbrederis joins the pack

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Wide receiver Jared Abbrederis may be giving up his Badger's jersey but he's still calling Wisconsin home because the Packers drafted him at No. 176th in the fifth-round.According to Packers.com Abbrederis won the Burlsworth Trophy in 2013 as the nation’s top player who began his career as a walk-on.

Packers draft linebacker Bradford in 4th round

GREEN BAY (AP) — The Green Bay Packers went defensive with their draft pick Saturday, selecting Arizona State linebacker Carl Bradford at No. 121 in the fourth round.Bradford started 28 games in three seasons for the Sun Devils.

LB, OL could be Packers targets on day three of NFL draft

GREEN BAY (AP) — After taking a safety and lineman to fortify the defense, the Packers could use Day 3 of the NFL draft to add an inside linebacker.It was one of the positions of need that the team didn't fill during the first two days of the draft.Florida State's Christian Jones or Stanford's Shayne Skov could be possibilities when final day of the draft resumes Saturday.

Packers take TE Richard Rodgers from Cal

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A guy named Rodgers from California went to the Green Bay Packers in NFL draft.Tight end Richard Rodgers is going to love playing in an offense run by quarterback Aaron Rodgers.They were drafted nine years apart, the quarterback in 2005 in the first round.

Packers pick Southern Miss DL Thornton in 3rd rd

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers have beefed up their defensive line by drafting Khyri Thortnon, a three-year starter at Southern Mississippi.The 6-foot-3, 304-pound Thornton had 39 tackles in 11 games in 2013.

Packers draft WR Davante Adams in 2nd round

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers have taken receiver Davante Adams in the second round of the NFL draft, supplying quarterback Aaron Rodgers with another target in a potent passing game.Adams had 131 catches for 1,718 yards and 24 touchdowns last year in Fresno State's high-octane offense run by quarterback Derek Carr, himself selected in the second round by the Raiders.Adams will join a Packers receiving corps led by Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb.

Green Bay Packers' #1 pick: Who is Ha Ha Clinton-Dix?

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- When the Green Bay Packers drafted Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday evening, the average Packers fan might have been asking, "Who?"According to the NFL.com, his full name is Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix.

No laughs about it! Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is coming to Green Bay!

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers had the #21 pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft -- and selected Ha Ha Clinton-Dix of Alabama -- a safety.

Packers: New coaching hire will help OL protect Aaron Rodgers

GREEN BAY (AP) — The Packers have hired Steve Marshall as their new assistant offensive line coach, turning to a veteran with more than 30 years of coaching experience in the NFL and college.

Mark your calendar: Packers shareholder meeting date set

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held Thursday, July 24, at 11 a.m., at Lambeau Field.

FREE: Packers offer youth football coaching school

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers will host a free youth football coaching school on Saturday, June 8, in the Legends Club at Lambeau Field.The complimentary coaching school, funded exclusively by the Packers, will feature classroom sessions in the Legends Club of the Lambeau Field Atrium and football drills in the Don Hutson Center.