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.
‘We were wrong for not listening’: Roger Goodell encourages NFL players to ‘peacefully protest’
LOS ANGELES - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell weighed in on the recent protests that have erupted across the country since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.“We, the NFL, condemn racism and the systematic oppression of Black People,” said Goodell in a post to Twitter encouraging all NFL players to “speak out and peacefully protest.”
LOS ANGELES - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell weighed in on the recent protests that have erupted across the country since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.“We, the NFL, condemn racism and the systematic oppression of Black People,” said Goodell in a post to Twitter encouraging all NFL players to “speak out and peacefully protest.”
'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.
NFL, EA agree to extension of Madden video game franchise
NEW YORK -- The Madden franchise will continue to be a part of the gaming universe for at least the next six years.NFL owners on Thursday approved an extension of their deal with Electronic Arts, continuing a relationship that has existed for 30 years.
NEW YORK -- The Madden franchise will continue to be a part of the gaming universe for at least the next six years.NFL owners on Thursday approved an extension of their deal with Electronic Arts, continuing a relationship that has existed for 30 years.
'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.
Miami Dolphins owner: There definitely will be an NFL season
MIAMI — Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says he's confident the NFL will play in 2020, with or without spectators.“I think there definitely will be a football season this year,” Ross said Tuesday during an interview on CNBC. “The real question is will there be fans in the stadiums?"The NFL has said it expects to play a full schedule beginning Sept. 10, but is preparing contingency plans in case the coronavirus pandemic makes venue changes or games without fans necessary.“Right now, today, we’re planning on having some fans in the stadiums,” Ross said. “But I think the NFL is very flexible so that we will be able to start on time and bring that entertainment that is really so needed to all of us in this country.”The league has kept to its offseason schedule of conducting free agency, the draft and the release of the schedule.
MIAMI — Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says he's confident the NFL will play in 2020, with or without spectators.“I think there definitely will be a football season this year,” Ross said Tuesday during an interview on CNBC. “The real question is will there be fans in the stadiums?"The NFL has said it expects to play a full schedule beginning Sept. 10, but is preparing contingency plans in case the coronavirus pandemic makes venue changes or games without fans necessary.“Right now, today, we’re planning on having some fans in the stadiums,” Ross said. “But I think the NFL is very flexible so that we will be able to start on time and bring that entertainment that is really so needed to all of us in this country.”The league has kept to its offseason schedule of conducting free agency, the draft and the release of the schedule.
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 studying helmet face guard that works like surgical mask
ATLANTA — With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet faceguard that might provide the same sort of protection as a surgical mask.Atlanta Falcons president Rich McKay, who heads up the league's competition committee, said the issue was raised during a conference call about a month ago.“A lot of players have played with a clear shield to protect their eyes,” McKay said Tuesday during a video conference call with Atlanta media. “This would be extended even further.”Thom Mayer, the medical director of the NFL Players Association, said league engineers and sports equipment company Oakley are testing prototypes of a modified face mask that might contain surgical or N95 material.“I had suggested that we should consider novel and emerging ways to handle the helmets and the face masks and the spread of the virus,” Mayer said on a podcast with ESPN's Adam Schefter. “These guys got the bit between their teeth.”Work on the face mask is far enough along that “there will probably be a recommendation” to use it when the league begins its preseason schedule in August, according to Mayer.Cleveland Browns center J.C. Tretter, who also serves as president of the NFLPA, welcomed any attempt to improve player safety.“There are no bad ideas at this point," he said. “You kind of have to think outside the box.
ATLANTA — With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet faceguard that might provide the same sort of protection as a surgical mask.Atlanta Falcons president Rich McKay, who heads up the league's competition committee, said the issue was raised during a conference call about a month ago.“A lot of players have played with a clear shield to protect their eyes,” McKay said Tuesday during a video conference call with Atlanta media. “This would be extended even further.”Thom Mayer, the medical director of the NFL Players Association, said league engineers and sports equipment company Oakley are testing prototypes of a modified face mask that might contain surgical or N95 material.“I had suggested that we should consider novel and emerging ways to handle the helmets and the face masks and the spread of the virus,” Mayer said on a podcast with ESPN's Adam Schefter. “These guys got the bit between their teeth.”Work on the face mask is far enough along that “there will probably be a recommendation” to use it when the league begins its preseason schedule in August, according to Mayer.Cleveland Browns center J.C. Tretter, who also serves as president of the NFLPA, welcomed any attempt to improve player safety.“There are no bad ideas at this point," he said. “You kind of have to think outside the box.
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.
Coronavirus has NFL prospects pondering threat of a lost season
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Joe Burrow was a competent if unspectacular quarterback as a backup at Ohio State and during his first post-transfer season at LSU.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Joe Burrow was a competent if unspectacular quarterback as a backup at Ohio State and during his first post-transfer season at LSU.
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:
LA Rams unveil new uniforms with classic colors, modern twists
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams unveiled new uniforms Wednesday, putting a modern aesthetic on their classic horned helmets and traditional color scheme ahead of their move into SoFi Stadium this year.Two of the Rams' three new uniform looks are broadly similar to their primary royal-blue-and-yellow uniform from 1973-99.
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams unveiled new uniforms Wednesday, putting a modern aesthetic on their classic horned helmets and traditional color scheme ahead of their move into SoFi Stadium this year.Two of the Rams' three new uniform looks are broadly similar to their primary royal-blue-and-yellow uniform from 1973-99.
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.
Jim Harbaugh proposes one-and-done rule change for NFL draft
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is pushing for a change that would allow football players to enter the NFL draft after one year in college.“My first proposal is that we put this decision to `go or stay' in the hands of the individual and his family, not in the form of an NFL, NFLPA or NCAA rule while allowing the player to return to college football if he does not sign," Harbaugh wrote in an open letter to the football community Thursday.Currently, players are not eligible until three NFL regular seasons have begun and ended following either their graduation from high school or graduation of the class with which they entered high school, whichever is earlier.“The proposal described above would allow the individual to pursue his dream as a student and as a professional athlete in the time frame that best suits his best interests of his own free will and ability,” Harbaugh wrote.A policy in the collective bargaining agreement — which runs through the 2030 season — between the NFL and the players' union prohibits players who have completed only their first or second years in college to be drafted.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is pushing for a change that would allow football players to enter the NFL draft after one year in college.“My first proposal is that we put this decision to `go or stay' in the hands of the individual and his family, not in the form of an NFL, NFLPA or NCAA rule while allowing the player to return to college football if he does not sign," Harbaugh wrote in an open letter to the football community Thursday.Currently, players are not eligible until three NFL regular seasons have begun and ended following either their graduation from high school or graduation of the class with which they entered high school, whichever is earlier.“The proposal described above would allow the individual to pursue his dream as a student and as a professional athlete in the time frame that best suits his best interests of his own free will and ability,” Harbaugh wrote.A policy in the collective bargaining agreement — which runs through the 2030 season — between the NFL and the players' union prohibits players who have completed only their first or second years in college to be drafted.
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.