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.
'It's been a long journey:' Wisconsin players now days away from learning NFL draft fates
BROWN DEER -- The 2020 NFL draft features a few Wisconsin Badgers players who are expected to hear their names called, becoming professional football players by the weekend.Running back Jonathan Taylor owns one of the most impressive resumes in Badgers history, and he is among the UW and state players awaiting his football fate.
BROWN DEER -- The 2020 NFL draft features a few Wisconsin Badgers players who are expected to hear their names called, becoming professional football players by the weekend.Running back Jonathan Taylor owns one of the most impressive resumes in Badgers history, and he is among the UW and state players awaiting his football fate.
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.
No major hangups in NFL's mock draft heading to real thing
NEW YORK -- The NFL's practice draft Monday to test technology and communications for the real thing beginning Thursday night had no major hangups.There were some technical glitches at the outset, when the Cincinnati Bengals were making the first selection, and at various spots, several people involved in the virtual test told The Associated Press.
NEW YORK -- The NFL's practice draft Monday to test technology and communications for the real thing beginning Thursday night had no major hangups.There were some technical glitches at the outset, when the Cincinnati Bengals were making the first selection, and at various spots, several people involved in the virtual test told The Associated Press.
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:
Sports leagues seek return to play but with no guarantees
LOS ANGELES -- With no games being played, recent sports headlines have centered around hopes and dreams — namely, the uncharted path leagues and teams must navigate to return to competition in the wake of the pandemic.Virtually all leagues talk publicly about their desire to return before summer.
LOS ANGELES -- With no games being played, recent sports headlines have centered around hopes and dreams — namely, the uncharted path leagues and teams must navigate to return to competition in the wake of the pandemic.Virtually all leagues talk publicly about their desire to return before summer.
'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.
NFL, union approve virtual offseason workout program
NEW YORK -- The NFL and its players union have agreed to conduct “virtual” offseason workout programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic until every team is permitted to open its facilities.Teams can hold voluntary classroom instruction, workouts and non-football educational programs using online platforms, according to a memo sent to the teams that was obtained by The Associated Press.League executive Troy Vincent said it’s imperative to be “reasonable and responsible in the current environment.”The three-week, virtual offseason starts on April 20 for teams with new head coaches and April 27 for the others.
NEW YORK -- The NFL and its players union have agreed to conduct “virtual” offseason workout programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic until every team is permitted to open its facilities.Teams can hold voluntary classroom instruction, workouts and non-football educational programs using online platforms, according to a memo sent to the teams that was obtained by The Associated Press.League executive Troy Vincent said it’s imperative to be “reasonable and responsible in the current environment.”The three-week, virtual offseason starts on April 20 for teams with new head coaches and April 27 for the others.
'During this coronavirus outbreak:' Chicago restaurant uses Bears to describe social distancing
CHICAGO -- In a time when the world is stressed over the coronavirus pandemic, some people are looking for ways to lighten the mood a bit.A tweet that was posted by Brett Craycraft is definitely an example of that.
CHICAGO -- In a time when the world is stressed over the coronavirus pandemic, some people are looking for ways to lighten the mood a bit.A tweet that was posted by Brett Craycraft is definitely an example of that.
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.
NFL going with virtual format for upcoming draft
NEW YORK -- The NFL draft will be conducted in a virtual format, with team personnel working from their homes.In a memo sent to the 32 teams Monday and obtained by The Associated Press, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell outlined procedures for the April 23-25 draft.
NEW YORK -- The NFL draft will be conducted in a virtual format, with team personnel working from their homes.In a memo sent to the 32 teams Monday and obtained by The Associated Press, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell outlined procedures for the April 23-25 draft.
Rodgers, Watt, Brady among NFL's All-Decade Team
CANTON, Ohio -- Tom Brady, J.J. Watt and Adrian Peterson are among eight unanimous selections to the 2010s NFL All-Decade Team announced Monday by the NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Also chosen on every ballot of the 48-member Hall of Fame selection committee are Von Miller, Aaron Donald, Joe Thomas, Marshal Yanda and Justin Tucker.
CANTON, Ohio -- Tom Brady, J.J. Watt and Adrian Peterson are among eight unanimous selections to the 2010s NFL All-Decade Team announced Monday by the NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Also chosen on every ballot of the 48-member Hall of Fame selection committee are Von Miller, Aaron Donald, Joe Thomas, Marshal Yanda and Justin Tucker.
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.
NFL clubs approve expansion of postseason beginning with upcoming season
NEW YORK -- NFL clubs voted Tuesday, March 31 to expand the postseason by two teams beginning with the 2020 season.Expanding the NFL postseason was addressed in the new NFL-NFLPA Collective BargainingAgreement.
NEW YORK -- NFL clubs voted Tuesday, March 31 to expand the postseason by two teams beginning with the 2020 season.Expanding the NFL postseason was addressed in the new NFL-NFLPA Collective BargainingAgreement.