Packers' Clay Matthews weighs in after NFL clarifies QB hits
GREEN BAY — An NFL statement intended to clarify to officials the emphasis on quarterback hits may have raised questions with Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews.NFL football operations chief Troy Vincent said Thursday that the powerful competition committee had clarified to game officials the techniques used in such hits.
GREEN BAY — An NFL statement intended to clarify to officials the emphasis on quarterback hits may have raised questions with Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews.NFL football operations chief Troy Vincent said Thursday that the powerful competition committee had clarified to game officials the techniques used in such hits.
NFL sticking with officiating emphasis on quarterback hits
NEW YORK — The NFL is sticking with its officiating emphasis on quarterback hits, including those in which the tackler uses all or most of his body weight when falling on the quarterback.NFL football operations chief Troy Vincent said Thursday that the powerful competition committee has clarified to game officials the techniques used in such hits, which have been a source of debate through the first three weeks of the schedule.
NEW YORK — The NFL is sticking with its officiating emphasis on quarterback hits, including those in which the tackler uses all or most of his body weight when falling on the quarterback.NFL football operations chief Troy Vincent said Thursday that the powerful competition committee has clarified to game officials the techniques used in such hits, which have been a source of debate through the first three weeks of the schedule.
Packers prep to play Bills, a team that stunned the Vikings last week
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers return home on Sunday, Sept. 30 to face the AFC's Buffalo Bills -- a team that stunned the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers return home on Sunday, Sept. 30 to face the AFC's Buffalo Bills -- a team that stunned the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday.
CB Breeland adds veteran presence to Packers with House out
GREEN BAY — A ride on a golf cart during an offseason trip to the Dominican Republic changed the course of Bashaud Breeland's NFL career.The cornerback's left foot was hanging out of the cart during that March trip when it was bumped by another cart that clipped Breeland's foot.
GREEN BAY — A ride on a golf cart during an offseason trip to the Dominican Republic changed the course of Bashaud Breeland's NFL career.The cornerback's left foot was hanging out of the cart during that March trip when it was bumped by another cart that clipped Breeland's foot.
Fan Choice Awards: Submit your photos to win Packers vs. Lions game tickets
GREEN BAY -- Submit your favorite Green Bay Packers photo and you may score tickets to the Dec. 30 Packers-Lions game!The Fan Choice Awards 2018 includes six categories to enter photos in:
GREEN BAY -- Submit your favorite Green Bay Packers photo and you may score tickets to the Dec. 30 Packers-Lions game!The Fan Choice Awards 2018 includes six categories to enter photos in:
'Gotta be better:' Davante Adams talks Green Bay's slow start vs. Redskins
LANDOVER Md. – The Green Bay Packers hit the road for the first time this season and came home with a disappointing loss to the Washington Redskins.
LANDOVER Md. – The Green Bay Packers hit the road for the first time this season and came home with a disappointing loss to the Washington Redskins.
Packers lose DL Muhammad Wilkerson for season after ankle surgery
GREEN BAY — Defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson underwent surgery on his left ankle after the Green Bay Packers' loss at Washington on Sunday and will be lost for the season.The surgery was performed in the Washington area and Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that Wilkerson's injury was "significant."Wilkerson's foot was trapped under another player while blocking, and he was carted off the field with his hands covering his facemask.Signed as a free agent for one season and $8 million, Wilkerson, 29, is one of several Packers with major injuries."We're beat up coming out of the game," McCarthy said. "You look at the course of these first three weeks, they're battling like hell.
GREEN BAY — Defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson underwent surgery on his left ankle after the Green Bay Packers' loss at Washington on Sunday and will be lost for the season.The surgery was performed in the Washington area and Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that Wilkerson's injury was "significant."Wilkerson's foot was trapped under another player while blocking, and he was carted off the field with his hands covering his facemask.Signed as a free agent for one season and $8 million, Wilkerson, 29, is one of several Packers with major injuries."We're beat up coming out of the game," McCarthy said. "You look at the course of these first three weeks, they're battling like hell.
Packers fan from Pewaukee creates GoFundMe to support Clay Matthews
LANDOVER, Md. -- A Green Bay Packers fan from Pewaukee has created a GoFundMe.com account in support of Clay Matthews, who has received three roughing the passer penalties.
LANDOVER, Md. -- A Green Bay Packers fan from Pewaukee has created a GoFundMe.com account in support of Clay Matthews, who has received three roughing the passer penalties.
'A football play:' Another penalty for Matthews in Green Bay's 31-17 loss
WASHINGTON -- Adrian Peterson ran for 120 yards and a pair of 2-yard scores, Alex Smith threw two touchdown passes — all in the first half Sunday — and the Washington Redskins held on for a 31-17 victory over a gimpy Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, who again had complaints about a roughing-the-passer penalty on Clay Matthews.On a rainy afternoon, the Redskins (2-1) moved out to leads of 14-0 and, at halftime, 28-10, by putting together TD drives of 74, 75, 79 and 98 yards.
WASHINGTON -- Adrian Peterson ran for 120 yards and a pair of 2-yard scores, Alex Smith threw two touchdown passes — all in the first half Sunday — and the Washington Redskins held on for a 31-17 victory over a gimpy Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, who again had complaints about a roughing-the-passer penalty on Clay Matthews.On a rainy afternoon, the Redskins (2-1) moved out to leads of 14-0 and, at halftime, 28-10, by putting together TD drives of 74, 75, 79 and 98 yards.
Vikings' Sendejo fined $53,482 by NFL for hit vs. Packers
NEW YORK — Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo has been fined $53,482 by the NFL for his hit during a play in Minnesota's tie at Green Bay last Sunday.Sendejo was penalized 15 yards for unnecessary roughness after tackling Packers wide receiver Davante Adams in the third quarter.
NEW YORK — Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo has been fined $53,482 by the NFL for his hit during a play in Minnesota's tie at Green Bay last Sunday.Sendejo was penalized 15 yards for unnecessary roughness after tackling Packers wide receiver Davante Adams in the third quarter.
Barbershop owner apologizes for hanging Kaepernick doll from noose
PLACERVILLE, Calif. – A California barbershop is taking heat after a photograph of a hanging doll portraying Colin Kaepernick was posted on social media."They got Colin Kaepernick hanging from a noose," said Joseph.The picture was shared by Joseph, who wanted to be referred to only by his first name.
PLACERVILLE, Calif. – A California barbershop is taking heat after a photograph of a hanging doll portraying Colin Kaepernick was posted on social media."They got Colin Kaepernick hanging from a noose," said Joseph.The picture was shared by Joseph, who wanted to be referred to only by his first name.
'I've had up to 320:' Man takes 100+ of his closest friends east to watch the Packers, Redskins
MILWAUKEE -- Some die-hard Green Bay Packers fans, 104 to be exact, headed off on a cross-country trip Thursday, Sept. 20 to see the game Sunday, Sept. 23 vs.
MILWAUKEE -- Some die-hard Green Bay Packers fans, 104 to be exact, headed off on a cross-country trip Thursday, Sept. 20 to see the game Sunday, Sept. 23 vs.
Harvard black culture awards to honor Kaepernick, Chappelle
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and comedian Dave Chappelle are among eight people being honored by Harvard University for their contributions to black history and culture, the university announced Thursday.All eight recipients of the W.E.B.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and comedian Dave Chappelle are among eight people being honored by Harvard University for their contributions to black history and culture, the university announced Thursday.All eight recipients of the W.E.B.
'Grow from it:' Packers' Blake Martinez says Pack lucky to come out with tie vs. Vikings
GREEN BAY -- The second week of the regular season was another crazy one for the Green Bay Packers -- the game vs.
GREEN BAY -- The second week of the regular season was another crazy one for the Green Bay Packers -- the game vs.
'Plays like that happen:' McCarthy, Rodgers, Matthews talk about roughing the passer penalty
GREEN BAY -- Mike McCarthy, the Green Bay Packers' head coach and QB Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday, Sept. 19 spoke out about the game Sunday, Sept 16 vs.
GREEN BAY -- Mike McCarthy, the Green Bay Packers' head coach and QB Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday, Sept. 19 spoke out about the game Sunday, Sept 16 vs.
Packers face 1st road test when they venture to nation's capital
WASHINGTON -- The Green Bay Packers face their first road test when they head to our nation's capital to face the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Sept. 23 -- after the tie vs.
WASHINGTON -- The Green Bay Packers face their first road test when they head to our nation's capital to face the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Sept. 23 -- after the tie vs.
Mississippi sheriff compares Osama Bin Laden to Colin Kaepernick in Facebook post
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nike's decision to make former NFL star Colin Kaepernick the face of their new campaign has caused controversy across the nation.Now, some citizens in Marshall County, Mississippi are wondering what one elected official may have meant by sharing a picture of Kaepernick next to Osama Bin Laden on social media, according to WREG.Marshall County Constable Don Cothern re-posted a meme that reads, "If Bin Laden had a son."He has since taken down the post and issued an apology saying: "I am a TRUE American and I firmly believe that you should stand for our National Anthem, not kneel, so if I offended anyone, I'm sorry."WREG reached out to Marshall County officials who said they can't comment on this and directed the station to speak directly to Cothern about the post on his personal Facebook page, where the post was shared.No one answered the door at Cothern's house when a reporter knocked.Kaepernick has made headlines for kneeling during the National Anthem during his time as a professional football player, some called that unpatriotic.The comparison itself draws attention.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nike's decision to make former NFL star Colin Kaepernick the face of their new campaign has caused controversy across the nation.Now, some citizens in Marshall County, Mississippi are wondering what one elected official may have meant by sharing a picture of Kaepernick next to Osama Bin Laden on social media, according to WREG.Marshall County Constable Don Cothern re-posted a meme that reads, "If Bin Laden had a son."He has since taken down the post and issued an apology saying: "I am a TRUE American and I firmly believe that you should stand for our National Anthem, not kneel, so if I offended anyone, I'm sorry."WREG reached out to Marshall County officials who said they can't comment on this and directed the station to speak directly to Cothern about the post on his personal Facebook page, where the post was shared.No one answered the door at Cothern's house when a reporter knocked.Kaepernick has made headlines for kneeling during the National Anthem during his time as a professional football player, some called that unpatriotic.The comparison itself draws attention.
Vikings cut rookie kicker after 3 missed FGs in tie with Packers
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have waived rookie kicker Daniel Carlson, after the fifth-round draft pick pulled all three of his field goal attempts wide right at Green Bay.Two of Carlson's misses came in overtime on Sunday, forcing the Vikings to settle for a 29-29 tie with the rival Packers.
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have waived rookie kicker Daniel Carlson, after the fifth-round draft pick pulled all three of his field goal attempts wide right at Green Bay.Two of Carlson's misses came in overtime on Sunday, forcing the Vikings to settle for a 29-29 tie with the rival Packers.
Governments boycotting Nike or considering it are mounting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island town is considering asking its departments to refrain from purchasing Nike products, and the American Civil Liberties Union is objecting.The North Smithfield Town Council plans Monday evening to discuss a resolution.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island town is considering asking its departments to refrain from purchasing Nike products, and the American Civil Liberties Union is objecting.The North Smithfield Town Council plans Monday evening to discuss a resolution.
Fan says Packers' policy requiring paid ticket for babies at Lambeau should be changed
BLAINE, Minn. -- The Green Bay Packers' ticket policy has a Minnesota mom seeing red -- the lifelong football fan calling out her favorite team for forcing mothers to pay full price for babies who attend games."We were super excited to take her to the game," said Erica Johnson.After learning the Packers require a ticket for everyone who enters Lambeau Field, regardless of how big or small, Johnson said the policy needs to change.
BLAINE, Minn. -- The Green Bay Packers' ticket policy has a Minnesota mom seeing red -- the lifelong football fan calling out her favorite team for forcing mothers to pay full price for babies who attend games."We were super excited to take her to the game," said Erica Johnson.After learning the Packers require a ticket for everyone who enters Lambeau Field, regardless of how big or small, Johnson said the policy needs to change.