Green Bay Packers select Datone Jones in first round of NFL Draft
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have selected Datone Jones in the first round of the NFL Draft, which began Thursday evening, April 25th.Jones is a defensive end.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have selected Datone Jones in the first round of the NFL Draft, which began Thursday evening, April 25th.Jones is a defensive end.
Packers get the 26th pick in the first round of NFL Draft
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have the 26th pick in the first round of the NFL draft which begins on Thursday, April 25th.The NFL draft features a three-day format, with Round 1 beginning at 7 p.m. CT, on Thursday, April 25, followed by Rounds 2-3 beginning at 5:30 p.m. CT Friday, April 26, and Rounds 4-7 beginning at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, April 27.Curly’s Pub in Lambeau Field is getting set to host the Packers' 2013 Draft Party, taking place at 6 p.m. on Thursday.Packers kicker Mason Crosbyand linebacker Brad Jones will join the party, along Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy,General Manager Ted Thompson and Head Coach Mike McCarthy.The party is free to the public and space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have the 26th pick in the first round of the NFL draft which begins on Thursday, April 25th.The NFL draft features a three-day format, with Round 1 beginning at 7 p.m. CT, on Thursday, April 25, followed by Rounds 2-3 beginning at 5:30 p.m. CT Friday, April 26, and Rounds 4-7 beginning at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, April 27.Curly’s Pub in Lambeau Field is getting set to host the Packers' 2013 Draft Party, taking place at 6 p.m. on Thursday.Packers kicker Mason Crosbyand linebacker Brad Jones will join the party, along Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy,General Manager Ted Thompson and Head Coach Mike McCarthy.The party is free to the public and space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Donald Driver announces new awards program
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's not just his work on the football field that has given people something to cheer about.Donald Driver has also done a lot to give back to the community that has embraced him throughout his career as a Green Bay Packer.Now, he wants to recognize all of the other people who work hard to make this world a better place."They never get a standing ovation like I do at Lambeau, but I really want to shine a light on those people.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's not just his work on the football field that has given people something to cheer about.Donald Driver has also done a lot to give back to the community that has embraced him throughout his career as a Green Bay Packer.Now, he wants to recognize all of the other people who work hard to make this world a better place."They never get a standing ovation like I do at Lambeau, but I really want to shine a light on those people.
Get YOUR face on a Green Bay Packers' ticket!
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- How would you like to have YOUR picture on a Green Bay Packers ticket?The Packers want YOU the fan to be on their tickets next season.The team's fan website, PackersEverywhere.com is holding a "Packers Ticket Takeover" photo contest.If you'd like to enter -- upload a photo of yourself decked out in your Green Bay Packers gear on the site.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- How would you like to have YOUR picture on a Green Bay Packers ticket?The Packers want YOU the fan to be on their tickets next season.The team's fan website, PackersEverywhere.com is holding a "Packers Ticket Takeover" photo contest.If you'd like to enter -- upload a photo of yourself decked out in your Green Bay Packers gear on the site.
Green Bay Packers announce 2013 regular season schedule
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, April 18th released the team's schedule for 2013.The Green Bay Packers are beginning 2013 in the same place the 2012 season bitterly ended, and against the same team that beat them to start last year.The Packers will open 2013 at San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 8, in a 3:25 p.m. CT contest, one of many notable details of the regular-season schedule that was released by the NFL on Thursday.CLICK HERE for a printable 2013 Green Bay Packers schedule!
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, April 18th released the team's schedule for 2013.The Green Bay Packers are beginning 2013 in the same place the 2012 season bitterly ended, and against the same team that beat them to start last year.The Packers will open 2013 at San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 8, in a 3:25 p.m. CT contest, one of many notable details of the regular-season schedule that was released by the NFL on Thursday.CLICK HERE for a printable 2013 Green Bay Packers schedule!
Clay Matthews signs five-year contract extension with Packers
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Linebacker Clay Matthews signed a contract extension with the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday, April 17th.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Linebacker Clay Matthews signed a contract extension with the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday, April 17th.
Packers announce plans for 2013 NFL Draft Party
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers’ official 2013 NFL Draft Party will be held on Thursday, April 25th, at Curly’s Pub located in Lambeau Field.The Thursday night party is free to the public and space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with activities beginning at 6 p.m.The event will feature appearances by Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy, General Manager Ted Thompson, Head Coach Mike McCarthy and two current Packers players.The NFL draft features a three-day format, with Round 1 beginning at 7 p.m. CT, on Thursday, April 25, followed by Rounds 2-3 beginning at 5:30 p.m. CT Friday, April 26, and Rounds 4-7 beginning at 11:00 a.m. CT on Saturday, April 27.Other features of the draft weekend include:
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers’ official 2013 NFL Draft Party will be held on Thursday, April 25th, at Curly’s Pub located in Lambeau Field.The Thursday night party is free to the public and space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with activities beginning at 6 p.m.The event will feature appearances by Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy, General Manager Ted Thompson, Head Coach Mike McCarthy and two current Packers players.The NFL draft features a three-day format, with Round 1 beginning at 7 p.m. CT, on Thursday, April 25, followed by Rounds 2-3 beginning at 5:30 p.m. CT Friday, April 26, and Rounds 4-7 beginning at 11:00 a.m. CT on Saturday, April 27.Other features of the draft weekend include:
Packers linebacker Clay Matthews to appear on "The Mindy Project"
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews is set to appear on FOX's "The Mindy Project" on Tuesday night, April 9th.Matthews is expected to make a cameo appearance in an episode called "Santa Fe."The episodes synopsis is as follows: "As the doctors of Schulman and Associates prepare for a medical conference in Santa Fe, NM, Mindy receives a message from her ex-boyfriend, Josh (guest star Tommy Dewey), who is now living there and wants to talk.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews is set to appear on FOX's "The Mindy Project" on Tuesday night, April 9th.Matthews is expected to make a cameo appearance in an episode called "Santa Fe."The episodes synopsis is as follows: "As the doctors of Schulman and Associates prepare for a medical conference in Santa Fe, NM, Mindy receives a message from her ex-boyfriend, Josh (guest star Tommy Dewey), who is now living there and wants to talk.
Green Bay Packers 2013 preseason schedule released
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, April 4th released the team's preseason schedule for the 2014 season.The schedule is as follows:Week 1 (August 8th through 11th): Home (Arizona Cardinals) Packers TV NetworkWeek 2 (August 15th through 19th): Away (St.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, April 4th released the team's preseason schedule for the 2014 season.The schedule is as follows:Week 1 (August 8th through 11th): Home (Arizona Cardinals) Packers TV NetworkWeek 2 (August 15th through 19th): Away (St.
Packers sign cornerback Loyce Means
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers signed cornerback Loyce Means on Tuesday, April 2nd.Means, a 5-foot-10, 188-pound first-year player out of the University of Houston, entered the league as a non-drafted free agent with the Buffalo Bills in July 2011 and was with the team that preseason.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers signed cornerback Loyce Means on Tuesday, April 2nd.Means, a 5-foot-10, 188-pound first-year player out of the University of Houston, entered the league as a non-drafted free agent with the Buffalo Bills in July 2011 and was with the team that preseason.
3,000+ names to come off Packers season tickets waiting list
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy had some good news for Packers fans who are on the waiting list for season tickets at Lambeau Field.Murphy told reporters the waiting list has gone up from 80,000 names to more than 105,000 names in just the last couple of years.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy had some good news for Packers fans who are on the waiting list for season tickets at Lambeau Field.Murphy told reporters the waiting list has gone up from 80,000 names to more than 105,000 names in just the last couple of years.
Sheboygan man inducted into Packers Fan Hall of Fame
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- A 90-year-old man from Sheboygan is the 15th and latest inductee into the Green Bay Packers Fan Hall of Fame.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- A 90-year-old man from Sheboygan is the 15th and latest inductee into the Green Bay Packers Fan Hall of Fame.
Jermichael Finley to remain with the Green Bay Packers
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Tight end Jermichael Finley will remain with the Green Bay Packers for the next football season.NFL.com reports "there was an open question regarding if the Packers would keep Finley at his current $8.25 million salary or if they would ask for a pay cut before Finley received a big roster bonus."Finley confirmed that he's not going anywhere in a tweet posted on Monday afternoon, March 25th.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Tight end Jermichael Finley will remain with the Green Bay Packers for the next football season.NFL.com reports "there was an open question regarding if the Packers would keep Finley at his current $8.25 million salary or if they would ask for a pay cut before Finley received a big roster bonus."Finley confirmed that he's not going anywhere in a tweet posted on Monday afternoon, March 25th.
Packers Tailgate Tour kicks off Tuesday, May 14th
GREEN BAY (WITI) --The Green Bay Packers announced Monday, March 25th plans for the eighth ‘Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour,’ set for May 14th-18th.
GREEN BAY (WITI) --The Green Bay Packers announced Monday, March 25th plans for the eighth ‘Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour,’ set for May 14th-18th.
As Packers leave Green Bay, they take some business with them
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The departure of Greg Jennings and Tom Crabtree means the Green Bay Packers are guaranteed to have a new look come autumn.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The departure of Greg Jennings and Tom Crabtree means the Green Bay Packers are guaranteed to have a new look come autumn.
Jennings reaches 5-year, $47.5 million deal with Minnesota Vikings
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Minnesota Vikings have reached a five-year deal with free agent wide receiver Greg Jennings worth a reported $47.5 million with $18 million guaranteed.Jennings is following the footsteps of Brett Favre, Darren Sharper and Ryan Longwell in going to the Vikings after playing for the Packers.Jennings has been with the Green Bay Packers for his 7 year career.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Minnesota Vikings have reached a five-year deal with free agent wide receiver Greg Jennings worth a reported $47.5 million with $18 million guaranteed.Jennings is following the footsteps of Brett Favre, Darren Sharper and Ryan Longwell in going to the Vikings after playing for the Packers.Jennings has been with the Green Bay Packers for his 7 year career.
Not Even Steven, Jackson Goes to Atlanta
GREEN BAY -- Free agent running back Steven Jackson will play at Lambeau Field next season, but only once.
GREEN BAY -- Free agent running back Steven Jackson will play at Lambeau Field next season, but only once.
Lambeau Field construction project update
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Construction crews have turned their focus indoors at Lambeau field.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Construction crews have turned their focus indoors at Lambeau field.
Changes likely for Green Bay Packers defensive unit this season
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- If you are only as good as your last game, the Green Bay Packers defense can't feel very good.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- If you are only as good as your last game, the Green Bay Packers defense can't feel very good.
Four young Packers fans have artwork on display at Hall of Fame
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Four young Packers fans now have their creativity on display at the Packers Hall of Fame.The Hall of Fame announced its winners Tuesday, March 5th of the 4th annual Packers Art Contest.It celebrates National Youth Art Month.Christy Braun from Sturgeon Bay and Blake Robbins from Dalton won from Wisconsin.The pieces were judged by art students from Saint Norbert College based on creativity, originality and overall impression.More than 500 entries were submitted this year.{*SOTFULL*}<<*S/Kristen :00-:14 >> <KRISTEN SAYS 45-58: "We got a lot of Donald Driver entries, we always get a lot of Donalds, a lot of Aaron Rodgers, a lot of Clay Matthews, but the pieces were just great, many many kids from all over the state as well as out of state contributed this year.">{MORE VO @ :15 }{***MICHELLE***}In addition to having their artwork on display, the winners also receive passes to the Hall of Fame and a 100-dollar gift card to the Pro shop.They also receive a certificate of recognition, signed by Packers President Mark Murphy.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Four young Packers fans now have their creativity on display at the Packers Hall of Fame.The Hall of Fame announced its winners Tuesday, March 5th of the 4th annual Packers Art Contest.It celebrates National Youth Art Month.Christy Braun from Sturgeon Bay and Blake Robbins from Dalton won from Wisconsin.The pieces were judged by art students from Saint Norbert College based on creativity, originality and overall impression.More than 500 entries were submitted this year.{*SOTFULL*}<<*S/Kristen :00-:14 >> <KRISTEN SAYS 45-58: "We got a lot of Donald Driver entries, we always get a lot of Donalds, a lot of Aaron Rodgers, a lot of Clay Matthews, but the pieces were just great, many many kids from all over the state as well as out of state contributed this year.">{MORE VO @ :15 }{***MICHELLE***}In addition to having their artwork on display, the winners also receive passes to the Hall of Fame and a 100-dollar gift card to the Pro shop.They also receive a certificate of recognition, signed by Packers President Mark Murphy.