Offense, offense more offense: Packers add tight end with 3rd pick of NFL draft
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers drafted their third offensive player in as many picks, picking Cincinnati tight end Josiah Deguara in the third round with the 94th overall pick.He reeled-in 92 catches for 12 touchdowns and 1,117 yards in his four seasons on the field for the Bearcats.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers drafted their third offensive player in as many picks, picking Cincinnati tight end Josiah Deguara in the third round with the 94th overall pick.He reeled-in 92 catches for 12 touchdowns and 1,117 yards in his four seasons on the field for the Bearcats.
Green Bay Packers bolster offense, draft Boston College running back in 2nd round of NFL draft
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers added another piece to the offensive side of the ball in the second round of the NFL draft.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers added another piece to the offensive side of the ball in the second round of the NFL draft.
TMZ Sports: Brett Favre on Packers drafting QB, 'No one's replacing Aaron Rodgers'
MILWAUKEE -- Days before the NFL Draft, TMZ Sports spoke with Brett Favre about the possibility Green Bay could take a quarterback in the first round.Favre said he had talked with Aaron Rodgers about that -- and insists #12 didn't have a problem with it.Fast-forward to GB selecting Utah State QB Jordan Love with the 26th overall pick ...
MILWAUKEE -- Days before the NFL Draft, TMZ Sports spoke with Brett Favre about the possibility Green Bay could take a quarterback in the first round.Favre said he had talked with Aaron Rodgers about that -- and insists #12 didn't have a problem with it.Fast-forward to GB selecting Utah State QB Jordan Love with the 26th overall pick ...
Packers trade up, select quarterback Jordan Love in 1st round of NFL draft
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers traded their first-round pick -- 30th overall -- in the 2020 NFL draft along with a fourth-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for the 26th overall pick.With that pick, the Packers drafted quarterback Jordan Love from Utah State -- 15 years to the day after the team drafted Aaron Rodgers to be Brett Favre's successor.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers traded their first-round pick -- 30th overall -- in the 2020 NFL draft along with a fourth-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for the 26th overall pick.With that pick, the Packers drafted quarterback Jordan Love from Utah State -- 15 years to the day after the team drafted Aaron Rodgers to be Brett Favre's successor.
Prospects ready for their closeup on draft night from home
NEW YORK -- Yetur Gross-Matos would have liked to have been in Las Vegas for the NFL draft on Thursday night, but the Penn State defensive lineman is OK participating from home.Gross-Matos is one of 58 prospects who will take part remotely in the draft, which has gone virtual this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
NEW YORK -- Yetur Gross-Matos would have liked to have been in Las Vegas for the NFL draft on Thursday night, but the Penn State defensive lineman is OK participating from home.Gross-Matos is one of 58 prospects who will take part remotely in the draft, which has gone virtual this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pool of possibilities is deep for Packers in NFL Draft: 'It will be interesting as to how it falls'
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have nine wide receivers on their roster, but expect General Manager Brian Gutekunst to go looking for more in this year's NFL draft.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have nine wide receivers on their roster, but expect General Manager Brian Gutekunst to go looking for more in this year's NFL draft.
Green Bay Packers to raise funds for The Salvation Army in NFL 'Draft-A-Thon' April 23-25
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will raise funds and awareness for The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County as part of the NFL’s virtual “Draft-A-Thon,” a three-day virtual fundraiser to support those impacted by COVID-19.Green Bay Packers fans from across the country are encouraged to donate April 23-25 at NFL.com/relief to support The Salvation Army.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will raise funds and awareness for The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County as part of the NFL’s virtual “Draft-A-Thon,” a three-day virtual fundraiser to support those impacted by COVID-19.Green Bay Packers fans from across the country are encouraged to donate April 23-25 at NFL.com/relief to support The Salvation Army.
Packers armed with 10 selections for the 2020 NFL Draft, set to begin Thursday
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will welcome another rookie class to their roster through the NFL Draft, which willbe held April 23-25.The Packers are armed with ten selections for the second straight year.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will welcome another rookie class to their roster through the NFL Draft, which willbe held April 23-25.The Packers are armed with ten selections for the second straight year.
NFL set to operate virtual draft, Green Bay Packers ready to pick up new players
GREEN BAY -- The potential challenges inherent in the NFL draft’s virtual format became apparent Monday, April 20 as Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst conducted a conference call with reporters.Gutekunst was about to answer a question when a technical issue caused him to get dropped from the call for about a minute.“Let’s hope that doesn’t happen on Thursday,” Gutekunst quipped.Gutekunst, who has developed a reputation for his willingness to make draft deals, remains confident the unusual nature of this year’s event will still allow for plenty of trade talk.It just won’t be quite as convenient as usual now that Gutekunst will be working the draft from his home as part of the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
GREEN BAY -- The potential challenges inherent in the NFL draft’s virtual format became apparent Monday, April 20 as Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst conducted a conference call with reporters.Gutekunst was about to answer a question when a technical issue caused him to get dropped from the call for about a minute.“Let’s hope that doesn’t happen on Thursday,” Gutekunst quipped.Gutekunst, who has developed a reputation for his willingness to make draft deals, remains confident the unusual nature of this year’s event will still allow for plenty of trade talk.It just won’t be quite as convenient as usual now that Gutekunst will be working the draft from his home as part of the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Packers Give Back is supporting Milwaukee County relief efforts with $500,000 in grants
MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers have distributed $500,000 in grants to 16 Milwaukee County nonprofit organizations thanks to the Packers Give Back COVID-19 Community Relief Fund, the organization announced Monday, April 20.The funds are going to organizations that provide support to Milwaukee County residents facing challenges caused by the pandemic, with future grants through the fund to be announced at a later date.The grants given so far help address hunger, human services, health and wellness, and needs of those who are elderly or experiencing homelessness, poverty and/or domestic violence.The first 16 groups receiving grants include:
MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers have distributed $500,000 in grants to 16 Milwaukee County nonprofit organizations thanks to the Packers Give Back COVID-19 Community Relief Fund, the organization announced Monday, April 20.The funds are going to organizations that provide support to Milwaukee County residents facing challenges caused by the pandemic, with future grants through the fund to be announced at a later date.The grants given so far help address hunger, human services, health and wellness, and needs of those who are elderly or experiencing homelessness, poverty and/or domestic violence.The first 16 groups receiving grants include:
'A man of true character:' NFL Hall of Famer, Green Bay Packers legend Willie Davis dead at 85
GREEN BAY -- Hall of Famer and Green Bay Packers legend Willie Davis has passed away.
GREEN BAY -- Hall of Famer and Green Bay Packers legend Willie Davis has passed away.
It’s time to tailgate: Facebook group allows Packers fans to join virtually each Sunday in April
GREEN BAY -- The Greater Green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau has found a new way to bring Packers fans together.
GREEN BAY -- The Greater Green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau has found a new way to bring Packers fans together.
Lambeau Field, Camp Randall participate in #LightItBlue campaign to support frontline workers
GREEN BAY -- Lambeau Field and Titletown joined dozens of other entertainment venues, landmarks and buildings throughout the country Thursday night, April 9.Many major landmarks around the U.S. lit up in blue to show support for the #LightItBlue campaign.The Lambeau Field video boards and marquee signs, as well as Titletown’s marquee sign and plaza lights, were illuminated in a show of gratitude for health care professionals and essential workers caring for the community.
GREEN BAY -- Lambeau Field and Titletown joined dozens of other entertainment venues, landmarks and buildings throughout the country Thursday night, April 9.Many major landmarks around the U.S. lit up in blue to show support for the #LightItBlue campaign.The Lambeau Field video boards and marquee signs, as well as Titletown’s marquee sign and plaza lights, were illuminated in a show of gratitude for health care professionals and essential workers caring for the community.
Set your DVR for FOX's 'Greatest Games' series throughout month of April
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 is helping fill your need for sports on the weekend with a "Greatest Games" series.Every Sunday in April, FOX Sports will broadcast a different classic Super Bowl game -- and there are actually two Packers Super Bowls on the FOX schedule.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 is helping fill your need for sports on the weekend with a "Greatest Games" series.Every Sunday in April, FOX Sports will broadcast a different classic Super Bowl game -- and there are actually two Packers Super Bowls on the FOX schedule.
'Packers Everywhere' ticket takeover contest finalists revealed, 2 from Wisconsin
GREEN BAY -- After thousands of photos were submitted to the “Packers Everywhere Ticket Takeover Contest,” five finalists have been selected for the chance to have their photo printed on approximately 80,000 game tickets.This year’s finalists revealed on Friday, April 3 are:
GREEN BAY -- After thousands of photos were submitted to the “Packers Everywhere Ticket Takeover Contest,” five finalists have been selected for the chance to have their photo printed on approximately 80,000 game tickets.This year’s finalists revealed on Friday, April 3 are:
Packers to launch 'Legacy' documentary series online, fans invited to virtual watch parties
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, April 2 will launch "Legacy: 100 Seasons of the Green Bay Packers", presented by Associated Bank, on packers.com and on the team’s mobile app, with a new episode about each decade set to premiere online each week for the next 10 weeks.Legacy is a 10-part documentary series celebrating a century of the Packers, with every decade represented by an individual film between one and two hours in length.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, April 2 will launch "Legacy: 100 Seasons of the Green Bay Packers", presented by Associated Bank, on packers.com and on the team’s mobile app, with a new episode about each decade set to premiere online each week for the next 10 weeks.Legacy is a 10-part documentary series celebrating a century of the Packers, with every decade represented by an individual film between one and two hours in length.
Packers sign RB Tyler Ervin for next season, GM Gutekunst says
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have re-signed running back Tyler Ervin, General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced Monday, March 30.Ervin, a 5'10", 192-pound fifth-year player out of San Jose State, played in four regular-season games and both postseason contests for the Packers last season after being claimed off of waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. 3, 2019.He averaged 26.7 yards on six kickoff returns, including a career-long 45-yarder for Green Bay during the regular season, and 9.6 yards on 11 punt returns, according to a release.In the postseason, Ervin returned three kickoffs for 41 yards (13.7 avg.) and one punt for 6 yards with three fair catches.He was originally selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round (No. 119 overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have re-signed running back Tyler Ervin, General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced Monday, March 30.Ervin, a 5'10", 192-pound fifth-year player out of San Jose State, played in four regular-season games and both postseason contests for the Packers last season after being claimed off of waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. 3, 2019.He averaged 26.7 yards on six kickoff returns, including a career-long 45-yarder for Green Bay during the regular season, and 9.6 yards on 11 punt returns, according to a release.In the postseason, Ervin returned three kickoffs for 41 yards (13.7 avg.) and one punt for 6 yards with three fair catches.He was originally selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round (No. 119 overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Bucks, Packers donate money raised to local hunger relief efforts
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay Packers teamed up to sell limited edition t-shirts after the Packers' playoff run with intent to donate money raised to hunger relief efforts.The $37,500 raised will benefit both Paul's Pantry in Green Bay and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin in Milwaukee.The shirts -- that featured both the Bucks and Packers logos -- were sold for $19.95 and were available for purchase during the Packers’ playoff run at the Bucks Pro Shop at Fiserv Forum, at the Packers Pro Shop at Lambeau Field and online.Wisconsin sports teams have historically supported each other throughout their seasons in a variety of ways, including attendance at games, video board shout-outs and social media posts.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay Packers teamed up to sell limited edition t-shirts after the Packers' playoff run with intent to donate money raised to hunger relief efforts.The $37,500 raised will benefit both Paul's Pantry in Green Bay and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin in Milwaukee.The shirts -- that featured both the Bucks and Packers logos -- were sold for $19.95 and were available for purchase during the Packers’ playoff run at the Bucks Pro Shop at Fiserv Forum, at the Packers Pro Shop at Lambeau Field and online.Wisconsin sports teams have historically supported each other throughout their seasons in a variety of ways, including attendance at games, video board shout-outs and social media posts.
Ex-Packers WR Geronimo Allison signs with division rival Lions
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions agreed to terms with wide receiver Geronimo Allison.The Lions announced the move Sunday.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions agreed to terms with wide receiver Geronimo Allison.The Lions announced the move Sunday.