'Feeling really confident:' Packers may lean on defense in upcoming NFL season
GREEN BAY -- Year after year, the Green Bay Packers have a strong offense and they hope to get enough to the other side of the ball to be a legitimate contender.
GREEN BAY -- Year after year, the Green Bay Packers have a strong offense and they hope to get enough to the other side of the ball to be a legitimate contender.
Packers venture north of the border to take on Raiders in preseason
WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- The Oakland Raiders will host the Green Bay Packers in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada for a preseason Week 3 game on Thursday, Aug. 22.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- The Oakland Raiders will host the Green Bay Packers in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada for a preseason Week 3 game on Thursday, Aug. 22.
Packers' Coach LaFleur hopes to use Achilles injury 'as a teaching moment for our team'
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers suffered an injury before the season even began -- with new Coach Matt LaFleur blowing out his Achilles.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers suffered an injury before the season even began -- with new Coach Matt LaFleur blowing out his Achilles.
Jordy Nelson says he plans to retire as a Green Bay Packers' player 'sometime in August'
GREEN BAY -- It looks like former Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson will be coming back to Green Bay late this summer.In an interview Monday, June 3 with WIBW in Topeka, Kansas, Nelson responded to previous reports he was interested in signing a one-day contract to retire as a Green Bay Packers player, telling WIBW:
GREEN BAY -- It looks like former Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson will be coming back to Green Bay late this summer.In an interview Monday, June 3 with WIBW in Topeka, Kansas, Nelson responded to previous reports he was interested in signing a one-day contract to retire as a Green Bay Packers player, telling WIBW:
Remembering Bart Starr, the man off the gridiron: 'His legacy will grow even more after his passing'
MILWAUKEE -- We remember and honor a legend -- Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr, who died Sunday, May 26 at the age of 85.
MILWAUKEE -- We remember and honor a legend -- Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr, who died Sunday, May 26 at the age of 85.
'He brought so much to Green Bay:' Bart Starr remembered for so much more than football
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers legend Bart Starr passed away on Sunday, May 26 at the age of 85.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers legend Bart Starr passed away on Sunday, May 26 at the age of 85.
'A champion on and off the field:' Reaction pours in after Bart Starr's passing at 85
MILWAUKEE -- Bart Starr was an ordinary quarterback until teaming with Vince Lombardi and serving as the catalyst for the powerhouse Green Bay Packers teams that ruled the 1960s and ushered in the NFL as America's most popular sport.The quarterback's graceful throws helped turn a run-heavy league into a passing spectacle, yet it's a run for which he's most famous: the sneak that won the famed "Ice Bowl" in 1967.Starr died Sunday at age 85 in Birmingham, Alabama, the Packers said.
MILWAUKEE -- Bart Starr was an ordinary quarterback until teaming with Vince Lombardi and serving as the catalyst for the powerhouse Green Bay Packers teams that ruled the 1960s and ushered in the NFL as America's most popular sport.The quarterback's graceful throws helped turn a run-heavy league into a passing spectacle, yet it's a run for which he's most famous: the sneak that won the famed "Ice Bowl" in 1967.Starr died Sunday at age 85 in Birmingham, Alabama, the Packers said.
Green Bay Packers legend Bart Starr passes away at age 85
GREEN BAY -- Bart Starr was an ordinary quarterback until teaming with Vince Lombardi and serving as the catalyst for the powerhouse Green Bay Packers teams that ruled the 1960s and ushered in the NFL as America's most popular sport.The quarterback's graceful throws helped turn a run-heavy league into a passing spectacle, yet it's a run for which he's most famous: the sneak that won the famed "Ice Bowl" in 1967.Starr died Sunday, May 26 at age 85 in Birmingham, Alabama, the Packers said.
GREEN BAY -- Bart Starr was an ordinary quarterback until teaming with Vince Lombardi and serving as the catalyst for the powerhouse Green Bay Packers teams that ruled the 1960s and ushered in the NFL as America's most popular sport.The quarterback's graceful throws helped turn a run-heavy league into a passing spectacle, yet it's a run for which he's most famous: the sneak that won the famed "Ice Bowl" in 1967.Starr died Sunday, May 26 at age 85 in Birmingham, Alabama, the Packers said.
'We're growing together:' Coach LaFleur, Aaron Rodgers speak positively of each other at OTAs
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers gathered Tuesday, May 21 for practice at Hinkle Field on the first day of OTAs (organized team activities).
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers gathered Tuesday, May 21 for practice at Hinkle Field on the first day of OTAs (organized team activities).
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers weighs in on the ending of Game of Thrones
GREEN BAY -- Millions of Game of Thrones fans have been weighing in on the end of the series -- and not everyone is thrilled with the result.
GREEN BAY -- Millions of Game of Thrones fans have been weighing in on the end of the series -- and not everyone is thrilled with the result.
Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott detained by police at Vegas music festival
LAS VEGAS — Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott was handcuffed by police, but not arrested, after a scuffle involving event staff at a Las Vegas music festival, officials said Monday.The 23-year-old running back was detained briefly about 3 a.m. Saturday near a gate to the overnight Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway after police officers saw him "push a security officer to the ground," Officer Laura Meltzer said in a statement."The security guard who was the victim of the misdemeanor battery refused to press charges," the statement said, and the officers released Elliott.
LAS VEGAS — Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott was handcuffed by police, but not arrested, after a scuffle involving event staff at a Las Vegas music festival, officials said Monday.The 23-year-old running back was detained briefly about 3 a.m. Saturday near a gate to the overnight Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway after police officers saw him "push a security officer to the ground," Officer Laura Meltzer said in a statement."The security guard who was the victim of the misdemeanor battery refused to press charges," the statement said, and the officers released Elliott.
NFL star to pay for funeral of Illinois teen football player killed in shooting
VENICE, Ill. — An NFL star running back will pay for the funeral of a teenage football player who died in a shooting in Venice, Ill.The Dallas Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott will cover the costs for Jaylon McKenzie’s funeral.A stray bullet killed the 14-year-old following an eighth grade dance last Saturday night.He was recently featured in Sports Illustrated magazine as one of “six teens who will rule the future in sports.”A memorial service will be held May 18.
VENICE, Ill. — An NFL star running back will pay for the funeral of a teenage football player who died in a shooting in Venice, Ill.The Dallas Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott will cover the costs for Jaylon McKenzie’s funeral.A stray bullet killed the 14-year-old following an eighth grade dance last Saturday night.He was recently featured in Sports Illustrated magazine as one of “six teens who will rule the future in sports.”A memorial service will be held May 18.
Former Packers GM Ted Thompson reveals he has autonomic disorder, hopes to overcome it
GREEN BAY -- Former Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson announced in a statement on Wednesday, May 8 that he has been diagnosed with autonomic disorder.Autonomic disorders affect the nerves that control bodily functions and can manifest as dizziness, digestive disorders, fatigue and blood pressure issues.Thompson's complete statement as posted on Packers.com is below:
GREEN BAY -- Former Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson announced in a statement on Wednesday, May 8 that he has been diagnosed with autonomic disorder.Autonomic disorders affect the nerves that control bodily functions and can manifest as dizziness, digestive disorders, fatigue and blood pressure issues.Thompson's complete statement as posted on Packers.com is below:
Mark your calendar: Green Bay Packers set date for annual Meeting of Shareholders
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers revealed the date for the team's annual Meeting of Shareholders.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers revealed the date for the team's annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Green Bay Packers Day 3 NFL Draft picks
NASHVILLE -- The Green Bay Packers picked up four players on Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday, April 27.The Packers went back to the defensive side of the ball with their first pick of Day 3 of the draft, adding Texas A&M lineman Kingsley Keke on Saturday's fifth round.
NASHVILLE -- The Green Bay Packers picked up four players on Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday, April 27.The Packers went back to the defensive side of the ball with their first pick of Day 3 of the draft, adding Texas A&M lineman Kingsley Keke on Saturday's fifth round.
Green Bay picks TE Sternberger, OL Jenkins on Day 2 of draft
NASHVILLE -- With their final pick on the second day of the NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers got quarterback Aaron Rodgers a new offensive weapon: Texas A&M tight end Jace Sternberger.The Packers took Sternberger with their third-round pick (No. 75 overall) Friday night after spending their two first-round picks on defense and adding Mississippi State offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins in the second round.
NASHVILLE -- With their final pick on the second day of the NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers got quarterback Aaron Rodgers a new offensive weapon: Texas A&M tight end Jace Sternberger.The Packers took Sternberger with their third-round pick (No. 75 overall) Friday night after spending their two first-round picks on defense and adding Mississippi State offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins in the second round.
Video: Darnell Savage reacts to being drafted by Packers in 1st round
GREEN BAY -- The number two pick for the Green Bay Packers is relishing his moment in the spotlight.Take a look at how Maryland safety Darnell Savage reacted to being picked by the Pack in the first round on Thursday, April 25.
GREEN BAY -- The number two pick for the Green Bay Packers is relishing his moment in the spotlight.Take a look at how Maryland safety Darnell Savage reacted to being picked by the Pack in the first round on Thursday, April 25.
NFL Draft Round 1: Packers take Gary at No. 12, trade up for Savage at No. 21
NASHVILLE -- Rashan Gary was already living a dream when he was starring at Michigan.The pioneering rush specialist will get a chance to take that to a new level in Green Bay.
NASHVILLE -- Rashan Gary was already living a dream when he was starring at Michigan.The pioneering rush specialist will get a chance to take that to a new level in Green Bay.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on cover of 'Madden NFL 20'
KANSAS CITY -- Patrick Mahomes has gone from playing the Madden video game with his dad to being on the cover.Electronic Arts announced Thursday that the Kansas City quarterback and reigning NFL MVP will grace the cover of "Madden NFL 20" when it is released Aug. 2.
KANSAS CITY -- Patrick Mahomes has gone from playing the Madden video game with his dad to being on the cover.Electronic Arts announced Thursday that the Kansas City quarterback and reigning NFL MVP will grace the cover of "Madden NFL 20" when it is released Aug. 2.