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.
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.
Goodell reduces salary to $0, NFL workers taking pay cuts
NEW YORK -- Commissioner Roger Goodell has reduced his salary to $0 and other NFL employees will be taking pay cuts or furloughs due to the coronavirus pandemic.Goodell, who makes upward of $30 million a year from salaries and bonuses, voluntarily had his salary reduced this month, a person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press on Wednesday.
NEW YORK -- Commissioner Roger Goodell has reduced his salary to $0 and other NFL employees will be taking pay cuts or furloughs due to the coronavirus pandemic.Goodell, who makes upward of $30 million a year from salaries and bonuses, voluntarily had his salary reduced this month, a person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press on Wednesday.
NFL renews Thursday night streaming deal with Amazon
NEW YORK — The NFL has renewed its streaming deal with Amazon for Thursday night games for three years.Amazon Prime Video and Twitch also will have exclusive streaming rights to one additional regular-season game in 2020.Amazon Prime Video and Twitch will stream 11 Thursday night games broadcast by Fox, giving access to more than 150 million paid Prime members.The regular-season weekend game streamed on those outlets will be played on a Saturday in the second half of the schedule.
NEW YORK — The NFL has renewed its streaming deal with Amazon for Thursday night games for three years.Amazon Prime Video and Twitch also will have exclusive streaming rights to one additional regular-season game in 2020.Amazon Prime Video and Twitch will stream 11 Thursday night games broadcast by Fox, giving access to more than 150 million paid Prime members.The regular-season weekend game streamed on those outlets will be played on a Saturday in the second half of the schedule.
NFL to hold 2021 draft in Cleveland from April 29-May 1
CLEVELAND — After a successful virtual, stay-at-home experience this year, the NFL plans to hold its draft outdoors in downtown Cleveland next year from April 29 to May 1.The dates were announced Tuesday, three days after the completion of a unique draft that went smoothly despite logistical obstacles due to the COVID-19 pandemic.TV ratings soared over the weekend as fans soaked in every moment of a rare live sporting event held in recent months.
CLEVELAND — After a successful virtual, stay-at-home experience this year, the NFL plans to hold its draft outdoors in downtown Cleveland next year from April 29 to May 1.The dates were announced Tuesday, three days after the completion of a unique draft that went smoothly despite logistical obstacles due to the COVID-19 pandemic.TV ratings soared over the weekend as fans soaked in every moment of a rare live sporting event held in recent months.
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.
Cowboys draft Wisconsin offensive lineman Tyler Biadasz; Lions select Badgers' Quintez Cephus
MADISON -- Tyler Biadasz is the latest offensive lineman to carry the Wisconsin Badgers' blocking tradition to the NFL.
MADISON -- Tyler Biadasz is the latest offensive lineman to carry the Wisconsin Badgers' blocking tradition to the NFL.
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.
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.
New Orleans Saints select Badgers' linebacker Zack Baun in 3rd round of NFL draft
MADISON -- Wisconsin Badgers alumnus Zack Baun joined the NFL ranks, Friday.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Badgers alumnus Zack Baun joined the NFL ranks, Friday.
Indianapolis Colts draft Badgers' running back Jonathan Taylor 41st overall
MADISON -- Running back Jonathan Taylor has made the jump from college to the pros.
MADISON -- Running back Jonathan Taylor has made the jump from college to the pros.
2020 NFL Draft: Look for safeties and running backs to be picked on 2nd day
NEW YORK -- Safety and running back.Positions that were somewhat or totally ignored in the first round of the draft figure to get a lot of attention on the second day of selections.The second and third rounds of the virtual draft could see, pardon the pun, a run on running backs.
NEW YORK -- Safety and running back.Positions that were somewhat or totally ignored in the first round of the draft figure to get a lot of attention on the second day of selections.The second and third rounds of the virtual draft could see, pardon the pun, a run on running backs.
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 ...