Green Bay Packers pick up CB Tremon Smith off waivers
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers claimed cornerback Tremon Smith off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday.The second-year player out of Central Arkansas was a sixth-round pick of the Chiefs last year.
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers claimed cornerback Tremon Smith off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday.The second-year player out of Central Arkansas was a sixth-round pick of the Chiefs last year.
Watch: Green Bay Packers honor Bart Starr during halftime ceremony at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 15 honored legendary Quarterback Bart Starr during a special halftime ceremony.Starr died at the age of 85 on Sunday, May 26, 2019 in Birmingham, Alabama after a period of failing health due to the stroke he had suffered earlier in 2014.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 15 honored legendary Quarterback Bart Starr during a special halftime ceremony.Starr died at the age of 85 on Sunday, May 26, 2019 in Birmingham, Alabama after a period of failing health due to the stroke he had suffered earlier in 2014.
'2-0 in the division:' Packers ride Aaron Rodgers' hot start to 21-16 win over Vikings
GREEN BAY -- Aaron Rodgers threw two early touchdowns and the Green Bay Packers held on for a 21-16 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.On a day when the Packers honored late Hall of Famer Bart Starr at halftime, Rodgers put on quite a show — particularly early.
GREEN BAY -- Aaron Rodgers threw two early touchdowns and the Green Bay Packers held on for a 21-16 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.On a day when the Packers honored late Hall of Famer Bart Starr at halftime, Rodgers put on quite a show — particularly early.
NFL player Antonio Brown, accused of sexual assault, ruled eligible to play Sunday
NEW YORK — Antonio Brown, the controversial NFL wide receiver accused of raping a former trainer, will be eligible to play Sunday, according to ESPN.ESPN’s Adam Schefter said Brown will not be placed on the “commissioner’a exempt list,” which would have prevented him from making his debut as a New England Patriot Sunday.
NEW YORK — Antonio Brown, the controversial NFL wide receiver accused of raping a former trainer, will be eligible to play Sunday, according to ESPN.ESPN’s Adam Schefter said Brown will not be placed on the “commissioner’a exempt list,” which would have prevented him from making his debut as a New England Patriot Sunday.
Packers set to honor Hall of Fame QB Bart Starr at halftime of Sunday's game
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are set to honor late Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr in a special ceremony at halftime of this Sunday’s Packers-Vikings game.During the ceremony, Starr’s wife, Cherry, and his son, Bart Starr, Jr., will be introduced on the field.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are set to honor late Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr in a special ceremony at halftime of this Sunday’s Packers-Vikings game.During the ceremony, Starr’s wife, Cherry, and his son, Bart Starr, Jr., will be introduced on the field.
Packers hope defensive dominance continues, offense comes to life vs. Vikings in home opener
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers came off Soldier Field after Green Bay's 10-3 victory over the archrival Chicago Bears Thursday, Sept. 5, smiled into the camera, and said, "We have a defense." Rodgers had a good time seeing what his guys on the other side of the ball did in the kickoff to the NFL's 100th season, saying, "It was fun to watch," and crediting, "Mike Pettine and his staff," noting, "We didn't do them a whole lot of favors with our performance on offense." We'll see if the offense can come to life Sunday, Sept. 15 vs.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers came off Soldier Field after Green Bay's 10-3 victory over the archrival Chicago Bears Thursday, Sept. 5, smiled into the camera, and said, "We have a defense." Rodgers had a good time seeing what his guys on the other side of the ball did in the kickoff to the NFL's 100th season, saying, "It was fun to watch," and crediting, "Mike Pettine and his staff," noting, "We didn't do them a whole lot of favors with our performance on offense." We'll see if the offense can come to life Sunday, Sept. 15 vs.
NFL Week 1 ratings up 5% over last year
NEW YORK -- The NFL's opening weekend to its 100th season delivered strong ratings for all games.The league and Nielsen said Wednesday there was an average of 17.1 million viewers for games, which is a 5% increase over last year.The New York Giants game against the Dallas Cowboys on Fox averaged 23.9 million, making it the network's most-watched opener since 2016.NBC's "Sunday Night Football" — Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots — as well as the Sept. 5 kickoff game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears each averaged 22.2 million.
NEW YORK -- The NFL's opening weekend to its 100th season delivered strong ratings for all games.The league and Nielsen said Wednesday there was an average of 17.1 million viewers for games, which is a 5% increase over last year.The New York Giants game against the Dallas Cowboys on Fox averaged 23.9 million, making it the network's most-watched opener since 2016.NBC's "Sunday Night Football" — Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots — as well as the Sept. 5 kickoff game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears each averaged 22.2 million.
'Extremely pleased:' Packers LB Blake Martinez touts team defense in Week 1 win over Bears
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are getting ready to take on another division rival as they'll take on the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Sept. 15.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are getting ready to take on another division rival as they'll take on the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Sept. 15.
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MILWAUKEE -- The football season is now underway!
MILWAUKEE -- The football season is now underway!
Packers-Bears game most viewed NFL opener since 2016
STAMFORD, Conn. — The NFL kickoff game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears was the most viewed opener since 2016.Green Bay's 10-3 victory on Thursday night averaged 22.7 million viewers on NBC as well as the network's and NFL's digital platforms.
STAMFORD, Conn. — The NFL kickoff game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears was the most viewed opener since 2016.Green Bay's 10-3 victory on Thursday night averaged 22.7 million viewers on NBC as well as the network's and NFL's digital platforms.
Packers' D, Aaron Rodgers beat Bears 10-3 in opener
CHICAGO -- Aaron Rodgers doesn't have to lay waste to a defense to enjoy Packers football.He sure had a good time seeing what his guys on the other side of the ball did Thursday night to the archrival Bears.
CHICAGO -- Aaron Rodgers doesn't have to lay waste to a defense to enjoy Packers football.He sure had a good time seeing what his guys on the other side of the ball did Thursday night to the archrival Bears.
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.
MILWAUKEE -- With a new football season comes a new round of State Farm ads featuring Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Packers, Bears kick off NFL's 100th season with 199th matchup in prime time at Soldier Field
CHICAGO -- The Green Bay Packers open the regular season Thursday, Sept. 5 vs.
CHICAGO -- The Green Bay Packers open the regular season Thursday, Sept. 5 vs.
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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."
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 -- 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 -- 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.