New Packers linebacker Kirksey benefits from familiar face in new location
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay’s Christian Kirksey believes his history with his new defensive coordinator will help the veteran linebacker make a smooth transition as he switches teams for the first time.Kirksey signed with the Packers in March after he was released by Cleveland, where he spent his first six NFL seasons.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay’s Christian Kirksey believes his history with his new defensive coordinator will help the veteran linebacker make a smooth transition as he switches teams for the first time.Kirksey signed with the Packers in March after he was released by Cleveland, where he spent his first six NFL seasons.
Packers' left tackle David Bakhtiari on team approach to social change: 'Football can wait'
GREEN BAY -- A professional football player in 2020 is going to be aware of the current social situation in America.David Bakhtiari is -- he participated last week in Packers video calling for change within the criminal justice system.
GREEN BAY -- A professional football player in 2020 is going to be aware of the current social situation in America.David Bakhtiari is -- he participated last week in Packers video calling for change within the criminal justice system.
'I want us to take action:' Matt LaFleur on NFL's role in addressing social justice
GREEN BAY -- The national reaction to the death of George Floyd has also affected the world of sports.On Thursday, a group of NFL players released a video critical of how the NFL handled their silent and peaceful protests from years back.
GREEN BAY -- The national reaction to the death of George Floyd has also affected the world of sports.On Thursday, a group of NFL players released a video critical of how the NFL handled their silent and peaceful protests from years back.
'It's time for change:' Packers deliver message, donating $250K to social justice groups
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Thursday morning, June 4 delivered a message on social injustice in the wake of protests over the death of George Floyd.The video includes statements from Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, Billy Turner, Adrian Amos, Kevin King, David Bakhtiari, Corey Linsley, Kenny Clark, Marcedes Lewis, Preston Smith, Mason Crosby and coach Matt LaFleur.“Come up with real solutions to make significant change.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Thursday morning, June 4 delivered a message on social injustice in the wake of protests over the death of George Floyd.The video includes statements from Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, Billy Turner, Adrian Amos, Kevin King, David Bakhtiari, Corey Linsley, Kenny Clark, Marcedes Lewis, Preston Smith, Mason Crosby and coach Matt LaFleur.“Come up with real solutions to make significant change.
'We have to start fresh:' Away from the field, Packers' Amos, Jones keeping football focused
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have not been back on the football field since being drubbed in the NFC Championship Game at San Francisco.More than four months have passed since that night, and the world has provided many distractions in the interim -- but the result of that game has not been forgotten."Any time you get that close, one game away from going to the Super Bowl, it hurts.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have not been back on the football field since being drubbed in the NFC Championship Game at San Francisco.More than four months have passed since that night, and the world has provided many distractions in the interim -- but the result of that game has not been forgotten."Any time you get that close, one game away from going to the Super Bowl, it hurts.
Packers' run defense eager for redemption after playoff loss
GREEN BAY -- Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine believes his team’s run defense is much better than its last showing.And he expects the team to prove that this fall.“When things are right, when things are clicking for us and guys have a good understanding of what they’re doing, we can stop the run as well as anybody else,” Pettine said Friday during a media Zoom session.Green Bay hasn't made many offseason changes to a defense that got run over by the San Francisco 49ers in last year’s NFC championship game.
GREEN BAY -- Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine believes his team’s run defense is much better than its last showing.And he expects the team to prove that this fall.“When things are right, when things are clicking for us and guys have a good understanding of what they’re doing, we can stop the run as well as anybody else,” Pettine said Friday during a media Zoom session.Green Bay hasn't made many offseason changes to a defense that got run over by the San Francisco 49ers in last year’s NFC championship game.
Packers' defensive lineman Montravius Adams arrested in Georgia on 3 misdemeanors
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Packers defensive lineman Montravius Adams has been arrested on three misdemeanor counts, WLUK-TV in Green Bay reported Thursday, May 21.According to the police report the arrest was Tuesday in Georgia and Adams was pulled over for driving on an expired registration.
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Packers defensive lineman Montravius Adams has been arrested on three misdemeanor counts, WLUK-TV in Green Bay reported Thursday, May 21.According to the police report the arrest was Tuesday in Georgia and Adams was pulled over for driving on an expired registration.
NFL teams can reopen training facilities with government OK, commissioner says
NEW YORK -- Several NFL teams are reopening their training facilities Tuesday, while many are prohibited by government restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.Commissioner Roger Goodell gave the 32 clubs the go-ahead for limited reopenings as long as state and local municipalities allow them.
NEW YORK -- Several NFL teams are reopening their training facilities Tuesday, while many are prohibited by government restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.Commissioner Roger Goodell gave the 32 clubs the go-ahead for limited reopenings as long as state and local municipalities allow them.
Aaron Rodgers on Packers decision to draft QB Jordan Love: 'I respect that'
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke with media members via conference call Friday afternoon, May 15.It is the first time Rodgers has spoken publicly since the team selected quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of April's NFL draft.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke with media members via conference call Friday afternoon, May 15.It is the first time Rodgers has spoken publicly since the team selected quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of April's NFL draft.
Packers Hall of Fame induction banquet postponed to April 2021
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame announced Thursday, May 14 that the 2020 induction banquet has been postponed until 2021.Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony -- which would have been the 50th this year -- will be held on April 17, 2021.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame announced Thursday, May 14 that the 2020 induction banquet has been postponed until 2021.Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony -- which would have been the 50th this year -- will be held on April 17, 2021.
Green Bay Packers 2020 preseason schedule finalized, includes 2 evening games
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Thursday, May 14 that its preseason schedule consists of three games played on Saturdays and one on a Thursday, with both home games being played in the afternoon and each road game being played at night.The schedule is as follows:
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Thursday, May 14 that its preseason schedule consists of three games played on Saturdays and one on a Thursday, with both home games being played in the afternoon and each road game being played at night.The schedule is as follows:
Packers K Mason Crosby goes virtual in push to raise money for Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby is raising money for the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby is raising money for the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation.
Green Bay Packers announce schedule for upcoming season, visit Vikings in Week 1
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers’ 2020 NFL regular-season schedule is highlighted by five prime-time contests (subject to flexible scheduling) on the original schedule for the seventh straight year (2014-20).The Packers will open the season at the Minnesota Vikings for the first time in team history, marking the third straight year that Green Bay will face a divisional foe in Week 1, which last happened in 1996-98 when the Packers were in the NFC Central.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers’ 2020 NFL regular-season schedule is highlighted by five prime-time contests (subject to flexible scheduling) on the original schedule for the seventh straight year (2014-20).The Packers will open the season at the Minnesota Vikings for the first time in team history, marking the third straight year that Green Bay will face a divisional foe in Week 1, which last happened in 1996-98 when the Packers were in the NFC Central.
NFL sets protocols for reopening of team facilities, actively working on next phase
NEW YORK -- The NFL has set protocols for reopening team facilities and has told the 32 teams to have them in place by May 15.In a memo sent by Commissioner Roger Goodell and obtained Wednesday night by The Associated Press, several phases of the protocols were laid out.
NEW YORK -- The NFL has set protocols for reopening team facilities and has told the 32 teams to have them in place by May 15.In a memo sent by Commissioner Roger Goodell and obtained Wednesday night by The Associated Press, several phases of the protocols were laid out.
Green Bay Packers help provide meals to frontline workers
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are teaming with American Family Insurance to provide $20,000 worth of ready-made meals to northeast Wisconsin’s frontline workers in the fight against the new coronavirus.Packers officials said the meals will be delivered to hospitals May 6-12 for Nurse Appreciation Week and will go to police and fire stations May 10-16 as part of Police Appreciation Week.The Packers also have provided $1.5 million in grants through the Packers Give Back COVID-19 Community Relief Fund.Nate Pokrass, America Family’s community investment and partnerships director issued this statement:
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are teaming with American Family Insurance to provide $20,000 worth of ready-made meals to northeast Wisconsin’s frontline workers in the fight against the new coronavirus.Packers officials said the meals will be delivered to hospitals May 6-12 for Nurse Appreciation Week and will go to police and fire stations May 10-16 as part of Police Appreciation Week.The Packers also have provided $1.5 million in grants through the Packers Give Back COVID-19 Community Relief Fund.Nate Pokrass, America Family’s community investment and partnerships director issued this statement:
Only on FOX6: Relive the 1996 NFC Championship game, Packers vs Cowboys
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News is carrying another classic Green Bay Packers playoff game on Sunday, May 3 starting at 2 p.m.Brett Favre and the Packers squared off against Troy Aikman and the Dallas Cowboys in the 1996 NFC Championship -- a trip to the Super Bowl at stake.Played at Dallas' Texas Stadium, other Packers icons took the field including Reggie White, LeRoy Butler and Antonio Freeman.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News is carrying another classic Green Bay Packers playoff game on Sunday, May 3 starting at 2 p.m.Brett Favre and the Packers squared off against Troy Aikman and the Dallas Cowboys in the 1996 NFC Championship -- a trip to the Super Bowl at stake.Played at Dallas' Texas Stadium, other Packers icons took the field including Reggie White, LeRoy Butler and Antonio Freeman.
Green Bay Packers donate $250K for PPE at area hospitals
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have distributed $250,000 to Green Bay area health care systems to provide personal protective equipment for doctors, nurses and staff working to care for those who are sick amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization announced Thursday, April 30.The donation will provide three $83,333 grants to the three healthcare systems in the Green Bay area through their foundations: the Bellin Health Foundation, HSHS St.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have distributed $250,000 to Green Bay area health care systems to provide personal protective equipment for doctors, nurses and staff working to care for those who are sick amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization announced Thursday, April 30.The donation will provide three $83,333 grants to the three healthcare systems in the Green Bay area through their foundations: the Bellin Health Foundation, HSHS St.
Packers address defense with 3 picks on draft's final day; add pair of offensive linemen
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers spent their first pick of the NFL draft's final day on defense, Saturday.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers spent their first pick of the NFL draft's final day on defense, Saturday.
Watch and set your DVR to watch the Packers' Super Bowl XXXI victory
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 is helping fill your need for sports this weekend with the last of its “Greatest Games” series.At 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, FOX6 will present Super Bowl XXXI between the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 is helping fill your need for sports this weekend with the last of its “Greatest Games” series.At 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, FOX6 will present Super Bowl XXXI between the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots.