QBs Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes team up in latest State Farm campaign

MILWAUKEE -- With a new football season comes a new round of State Farm ads featuring Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Jordy Nelson, Brian Urlacher bring Packers-Bears rivalry to USAA Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp

ILLINOIS -- Former Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson and former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher came together to honor some American heroes.Over 100 service members at the Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois said Tuesday, Sept. 3 they were eagerly anticipating the Packers/Bears matchup Thursday, Sept. 5 at Soldier Field -- kicking off the NFL's 100th season."This is an outstanding day," said Army Command Star Major Christian Carr.Nelson and Urlacher were on hand for the USAA's Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp -- a competition that consisted of NFL Combine type drills."I don't think I ever hit you, not that you didn't come over the middle," said Urlacher."I am still standing here today," said Nelson."But I don't think I had any licks on you when we played," said Urlacher. "You caught a lot passes against us, but I don't think I ever was the one to tackle you."

You can get into a Green Bay Packers game at Lambeau this season, if you are willing to stand

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Wednesday, Sept. 4 they have a limited amount of standing-room-only tickets available for several games at Lambeau Field this season, including when the Packers face the Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, Oakland Raiders, Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears.The tickets, priced at $85 each (plus applicable fees), allow fans to stand in the area behind Sections 432s to 442s, on the fourth level of Lambeau Field’s South End.

Green Bay Packers sign WR Allen Lazard to active roster from practice squad

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Wednesday, Sept. 4 the team has signed wide receiver Allen Lazard to the active roster from the practice squad.Lazard, a 6-foot-5, 227-pound first-year player, was originally signed as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa State by the Jacksonville Jaguars on May 11, 2018.

Green Bay Packers fence honors fallen legend Bart Starr

GREEN BAY -- An annual green and gold Labor Day tradition pays tribute to a Green Bay Packers legend.Volunteer painters and fans showed up Monday, Sept. 2 to help unveil the newest original Packers fence slogan.The fence, which faces Lambeau Field on Lombardi Avenue, honors former quarterback Bart Starr, who died earlier this year at the age of 85.When the paint dries, the fence will read, "A Starr Shines - A New Era Dawns."

Packers trade draft pick to New York Giants for LB BJ Goodson

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers traded an undisclosed draft pick to the New York Giants for LB B.J. Goodson.The transaction was announced Tuesday, Sept. 3 by General Manager Brian Gutekunst.­­­According to a news release from the Packers, Goodson, a 6-foot-1, 242-pound fourth-year player, was originally selected by the Giants in the fourth round (No. 109 overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Clemson.

Looking for work? Green Bay Sportservice to host hiring event at Lambeau Field

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Sportservice, the food and beverage partner of the Green Bay Packers, will host a large hiring event at Lambeau Field to fill the last remaining open positions on Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. A news release says positions are filling up fast.Officials say qualified applicants receive job offers immediately at hiring events.

Green Bay Packers sign 10 players to practice squad

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers signed the following players to the practice squad Sunday, Sept. 1:

Green Bay Packers release QB DeShone Kizer, set 53-man roster

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers released quarterback DeShone Kizer, ESPN's Adam Schefter and Rob Demvosky reported Saturday, Aug. 31.Kizer played college football at Notre Dame, and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft.Kizer was traded to the Packers on March 14, 2018 in exchange for Damarious Randall, and a swap of both fourth and fifth-round picks.

Preseason finale: Green Bay Packers top Kansas City Chiefs 27-20

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-20 during a preseason finale on Thursday, Aug. 29.Kickoff at Lambeau Field was scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

Turf concerns in Winnipeg, prior to the Packers-Raiders game

WINNIPEG, Canada -- There were turf concerns ahead of the Green Bay Packers-Oakland Raiders at IG Field in Winnipeg.Green Bay announced 33 Packers would not suit up, including Aaron Rodgers.

Green Bay Packers fall to Oakland Raiders 22-21

WINNIPEG, Canada -- Daniel Carlson kicked a 33-yard field goal with 8 seconds remaining, and the Oakland Raiders earned a bizarre 22-21 preseason victory over the Green Bay Packers on a field shortened to 80 yards for player safety.End zones were marked by bright orange pylons at the 10-yard lines and there were no kickoffs.

Green Bay Packers look to win in Winnipeg in 2nd to last preseason matchup vs. Oakland Raiders

WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- The Green Bay Packers, 1-1 in the preseason, travel to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to face the Oakland Raiders Thursday, Aug. 22.Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.According to Packers.com, Thursday night's game marks the third time Green Bay has played a preseason game outside the U.S.The last time was Aug. 2, 1998, when the Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in overtime in Tokyo, Japan.On Aug. 16, 1997, the Packers beat the Buffalo Bills 35-3 in Toronto.Packers.com noted Thursday will be the first time Green Bay plays a neutral-site preseason game since facing the Kansas City Chiefs in the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio in 2003.

Green Bay WR J'Mon Moore cited in crash for driving too fast

HOBART, Wis. — Green Bay Packers wide receiver J'Mon Moore has been cited for driving too fast for conditions after he lost control of his car in heavy rainfall and collided with a pickup truck.A police report says Moore was driving in the village of Hobart on Friday when his Mercedes Benz spun out and crossed the grass median on State Highway 29, colliding with the oncoming truck.The 24-year-old Moore wasn't hurt.