'Obviously I want to finish my career here:' Aaron Rodgers speaks on his contract, team's off-season moves
GREEN BAY -- After a snow day, Green Bay Packers' players on Tuesday, April 17 returned to Lambeau Field to start off-season workouts, and a Yahoo article on QB Aaron Rodgers took over the conversation -- speaking on his contract and the team's off-season moves.In the Yahoo article by Charles Robinson, some league sources were quoted as saying Rodgers was not happy with not being involved in personnel moves that impact him -- saying the QB was frustrated and that feeling could affect any possible contract extension talks.On Tuesday, Rodgers said he's ready to play quarterback to the best of his ability and thinks the contract talks will take care of themselves."Ultimately like the last time, obviously it was large financial numbers.
GREEN BAY -- After a snow day, Green Bay Packers' players on Tuesday, April 17 returned to Lambeau Field to start off-season workouts, and a Yahoo article on QB Aaron Rodgers took over the conversation -- speaking on his contract and the team's off-season moves.In the Yahoo article by Charles Robinson, some league sources were quoted as saying Rodgers was not happy with not being involved in personnel moves that impact him -- saying the QB was frustrated and that feeling could affect any possible contract extension talks.On Tuesday, Rodgers said he's ready to play quarterback to the best of his ability and thinks the contract talks will take care of themselves."Ultimately like the last time, obviously it was large financial numbers.
Green Bay Packers re-sign veteran cornerback Davon House
GREEN BAY — Free agent cornerback Davon House is returning to the Green Bay Packers after agreeing to terms on a one-year deal.General manager Brian Gutekunst announced the signing on Friday.House was Green Bay's fourth-round draft pick in 2011.
GREEN BAY — Free agent cornerback Davon House is returning to the Green Bay Packers after agreeing to terms on a one-year deal.General manager Brian Gutekunst announced the signing on Friday.House was Green Bay's fourth-round draft pick in 2011.
Brett Favre says he might have had 'thousands' of concussions
Brett Favre says he might have had "thousands" of concussions during his Hall of Fame career.The three-time NFL MVP who played from 1992-2010 and was known for his aggressive approach to football said Thursday on NBC's "Megyn Kelly Today" that he is experiencing short-term memory issues.Favre, 48, has become an advocate for concussion research and said he had three or four known concussions during his lengthy career."But as we're learning about concussions," he told Kelly, "there's a term we use in football and maybe other sports, that I got 'dinged.'"If that's a concussion, then I've had hundreds, probably thousands, throughout my career, which is frightening."Favre added that he worries about developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) as he ages.
Brett Favre says he might have had "thousands" of concussions during his Hall of Fame career.The three-time NFL MVP who played from 1992-2010 and was known for his aggressive approach to football said Thursday on NBC's "Megyn Kelly Today" that he is experiencing short-term memory issues.Favre, 48, has become an advocate for concussion research and said he had three or four known concussions during his lengthy career."But as we're learning about concussions," he told Kelly, "there's a term we use in football and maybe other sports, that I got 'dinged.'"If that's a concussion, then I've had hundreds, probably thousands, throughout my career, which is frightening."Favre added that he worries about developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) as he ages.
Report: Cornerback Davon House agrees to 1-year deal with Green Bay Packers
GREEN BAY -- Cornerback Davon House has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers, according to NFL writer for Pro Football Weekly Eric Edholm.
GREEN BAY -- Cornerback Davon House has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers, according to NFL writer for Pro Football Weekly Eric Edholm.
Mark your calendars: Packers 2018 preseason opponents are set!
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers’ preseason schedule features an opener at Lambeau Field and four games against AFC teams.The preliminary schedule was released by the National Football League on Wednesday, April 11.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers’ preseason schedule features an opener at Lambeau Field and four games against AFC teams.The preliminary schedule was released by the National Football League on Wednesday, April 11.
'Did you pack the explosives?' Packers WR Trevor Davis accused of making false bomb threat
LOS ANGELES — Police say Green Bay Packers wide receiver Trevor Davis was arrested after falsely claiming to have explosives while checking in for a flight at Los Angeles International Airport.Airport police spokesman Rob Pedregon said Monday that Davis was booked on a charge of making a false bomb threat at an airport and released with a summons to appear in court.He said Davis was checking in for a Hawaiian Airlines flight when an airline employee asked him whether he had any explosives in his bag.Pedregon said Davis said "yes" and asked a woman he was traveling with, "Did you pack the explosives?"Airline employees called police and Davis was arrested.
LOS ANGELES — Police say Green Bay Packers wide receiver Trevor Davis was arrested after falsely claiming to have explosives while checking in for a flight at Los Angeles International Airport.Airport police spokesman Rob Pedregon said Monday that Davis was booked on a charge of making a false bomb threat at an airport and released with a summons to appear in court.He said Davis was checking in for a Hawaiian Airlines flight when an airline employee asked him whether he had any explosives in his bag.Pedregon said Davis said "yes" and asked a woman he was traveling with, "Did you pack the explosives?"Airline employees called police and Davis was arrested.
Packers' Titletown District saw 60K visitors this winter
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers estimate more than 60,000 people used the Titletown District park in its first few months of operation.The 45-acre Titletown District launched in late November, the Green Bay Press Gazette reported.The 10-acre park and plaza includes a full-sized football field, an ice-skating pond, a snow-tubing hill, a 40-yard dash course, playgrounds and an activity strip with horseshoes, shuffleboard, table tennis and a bean-bag toss."It was a huge learning experience.
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers estimate more than 60,000 people used the Titletown District park in its first few months of operation.The 45-acre Titletown District launched in late November, the Green Bay Press Gazette reported.The 10-acre park and plaza includes a full-sized football field, an ice-skating pond, a snow-tubing hill, a 40-yard dash course, playgrounds and an activity strip with horseshoes, shuffleboard, table tennis and a bean-bag toss."It was a huge learning experience.
Report: Cleveland Browns sign former Packers' wide receiver Jeff Janis
GREEN BAY -- The Cleveland Browns announced Friday, March 30 that they have signed former Green Bay Packers' wide receiver Jeff Janis.
GREEN BAY -- The Cleveland Browns announced Friday, March 30 that they have signed former Green Bay Packers' wide receiver Jeff Janis.
NFL's new helmet rule likely to be part of replay for officiating
ORLANDO, Fla. — The NFL's new rule outlawing a player from lowering his head to initially make any sort of hit with his helmet likely will be included in replay reviews for officials.That has not been decided yet, but Commissioner Roger Goodell and competition committee chairman Rich McKay made it clear Wednesday that video reviews probably will be part of the process."If we're able to have replay confirm one of these fouls and also confirms a player be ejected," Goodell said as the league meetings concluded, "I think there is more confidence among the coaches it will be called accurately."After noting the unanimous approval of the new rule among coaches, Goodell said on-field officials felt the same way."We think that is appropriate to do and it would be the first time we use replay for safety or in respect to any kind of foul," Goodell added.Late Tuesday, the owners rewrote the rule on using the helmet, making it a 15-yard penalty for any player to lower his head to initiate any hit with the helmet.
ORLANDO, Fla. — The NFL's new rule outlawing a player from lowering his head to initially make any sort of hit with his helmet likely will be included in replay reviews for officials.That has not been decided yet, but Commissioner Roger Goodell and competition committee chairman Rich McKay made it clear Wednesday that video reviews probably will be part of the process."If we're able to have replay confirm one of these fouls and also confirms a player be ejected," Goodell said as the league meetings concluded, "I think there is more confidence among the coaches it will be called accurately."After noting the unanimous approval of the new rule among coaches, Goodell said on-field officials felt the same way."We think that is appropriate to do and it would be the first time we use replay for safety or in respect to any kind of foul," Goodell added.Late Tuesday, the owners rewrote the rule on using the helmet, making it a 15-yard penalty for any player to lower his head to initiate any hit with the helmet.
It's official: Packers sign cornerback Tramon Williams
GREEN BAY -- Tramon Williams is returning to the Green Bay Packers to help replenish the secondary.The team signed the free agent cornerback on Friday.
GREEN BAY -- Tramon Williams is returning to the Green Bay Packers to help replenish the secondary.The team signed the free agent cornerback on Friday.
NFL owners to discuss 10 rules proposal changes next week
NFL owners will be presented 10 rules proposals at their meetings next week, including changes to the catch rule and to the length of defensive pass interference penalties, and allowing personal fouls to be reviewed by instant replay.The competition committee and several teams are bringing the proposals, which will be reviewed by owners beginning Monday in Orlando.Other suggestions include making permanent spotting the ball at the 25-yard line following a kickoff; adding fouls for roughing the passer and penalties against players in a defenseless posture as reviewable in instant replay; designating a member of the officiating staff at New York headquarters to instruct on-field game officials to eject a player for a flagrant non-football act that drew a flag; and limiting the allowable time for a coach to throw a challenge flag.Included in a dozen bylaw proposals is allowing a player on injured reserve to be traded, and schedule adjustments for western teams playing in the East.Redefining the catch rule is the highest priority, according to Troy Vincent, the NFL's football operations chief, and Rich McKay, who chairs the powerful competition committee."We tried to simplify the rule with a three-step process," McKay said Friday. "Control, two feet down or a body part, and then anything that is a football act.
NFL owners will be presented 10 rules proposals at their meetings next week, including changes to the catch rule and to the length of defensive pass interference penalties, and allowing personal fouls to be reviewed by instant replay.The competition committee and several teams are bringing the proposals, which will be reviewed by owners beginning Monday in Orlando.Other suggestions include making permanent spotting the ball at the 25-yard line following a kickoff; adding fouls for roughing the passer and penalties against players in a defenseless posture as reviewable in instant replay; designating a member of the officiating staff at New York headquarters to instruct on-field game officials to eject a player for a flagrant non-football act that drew a flag; and limiting the allowable time for a coach to throw a challenge flag.Included in a dozen bylaw proposals is allowing a player on injured reserve to be traded, and schedule adjustments for western teams playing in the East.Redefining the catch rule is the highest priority, according to Troy Vincent, the NFL's football operations chief, and Rich McKay, who chairs the powerful competition committee."We tried to simplify the rule with a three-step process," McKay said Friday. "Control, two feet down or a body part, and then anything that is a football act.
Jordy Nelson's touching message to Packers fans: 'It's the people we will miss the most'
GREEN BAY -- Jordy Nelson posted a heartfelt message on Twitter on Friday morning, March 23 -- thanking fans of the Green Bay Packers for their support.He said, "We have been blessed to call Green Bay our home and WI will always be a part of our lives.
GREEN BAY -- Jordy Nelson posted a heartfelt message on Twitter on Friday morning, March 23 -- thanking fans of the Green Bay Packers for their support.He said, "We have been blessed to call Green Bay our home and WI will always be a part of our lives.
Report: CB Tramon Williams returning to Green Bay for 2-year deal
GREEN BAY -- Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones says sources are telling him that corner back Tramon Williams is returning to the Packers on a two-year deal.
GREEN BAY -- Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones says sources are telling him that corner back Tramon Williams is returning to the Packers on a two-year deal.
Entire NFL draft to air on network TV for 1st time
NEW YORK — Every round of the NFL draft will air on network television next month for the first time as Fox will simulcast the NFL Network's coverage of Days 1 and 2 and ESPN's coverage of Day 3 will be shown on ABC.ESPN's "College GameDay" will air live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on April 26-27.
NEW YORK — Every round of the NFL draft will air on network television next month for the first time as Fox will simulcast the NFL Network's coverage of Days 1 and 2 and ESPN's coverage of Day 3 will be shown on ABC.ESPN's "College GameDay" will air live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on April 26-27.
Defensive back Morgan Burnett leaving Titletown for Steel City
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have started their overhaul in the secondary, signing free agent safety Morgan Burnett to a three-year deal.The deal, announced Tuesday, is pending Burnett passing a physical.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have started their overhaul in the secondary, signing free agent safety Morgan Burnett to a three-year deal.The deal, announced Tuesday, is pending Burnett passing a physical.
Tim, Kaitlin and Brandon talk about Packers recent moves
The Green Bay Packers have been busy since the start of free agency.
The Green Bay Packers have been busy since the start of free agency.
AP source: Packers sign Bears' Kyle Fuller to offer sheet
MILWAUKEE — The Green Bay Packers have signed Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller to an offer sheet, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.Fuller is the Bears' transition player, and the tag gives Chicago five days to match the offer.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither team has announced the signing.
MILWAUKEE — The Green Bay Packers have signed Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller to an offer sheet, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.Fuller is the Bears' transition player, and the tag gives Chicago five days to match the offer.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither team has announced the signing.
Green Bay Packers sign Jimmy Graham, tight end will wear #80
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Friday, March 16 they have officially signed tight end Jimmy Graham.Graham (6-7, 265) has played in 121 regular season games with 89 starts during his eight NFL seasons and has registered 556 receptions for 6,800 yards (12.2 avg.) and 69 touchdowns (No. 4 in NFL history among tight ends).
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Friday, March 16 they have officially signed tight end Jimmy Graham.Graham (6-7, 265) has played in 121 regular season games with 89 starts during his eight NFL seasons and has registered 556 receptions for 6,800 yards (12.2 avg.) and 69 touchdowns (No. 4 in NFL history among tight ends).
'We cannot thank Jordy enough:' Green Bay Packers release WR Jordy Nelson
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are releasing WR Jordy Nelson.General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transaction Tuesday, March 13.According to Packers.com, Nelson, who was selected by the Packers in the second round (No. 36 overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft out of Kansas State, played in 136 regular-season games with 88 starts during his 10 seasons with Green Bay (2008-17).
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are releasing WR Jordy Nelson.General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transaction Tuesday, March 13.According to Packers.com, Nelson, who was selected by the Packers in the second round (No. 36 overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft out of Kansas State, played in 136 regular-season games with 88 starts during his 10 seasons with Green Bay (2008-17).