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 ...
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.
NFL Draft: Cincinnati Bengals select Heisman-winner Burrow with top overall pick
LAS VEGAS -- With the first pick of the 2020 NFL draft, the Cincinnati Bengals selected quarterback Joe Burrow on Thursday.Burrow won the Heisman Memorial Trophy in his senior season at Louisiana State University.
LAS VEGAS -- With the first pick of the 2020 NFL draft, the Cincinnati Bengals selected quarterback Joe Burrow on Thursday.Burrow won the Heisman Memorial Trophy in his senior season at Louisiana State University.
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: