Multiple reports: Green Bay Packers plan to sign TE Jimmy Graham to 3-year deal
GREEN BAY -- Multiple reports indicate the Green Bay Packers intend to sign tight end Jimmy Graham to a three-year deal.The reports include Adam Schefter, NFL insider for ESPN, as well as Ian Rapoport, insider for the NFL Network and NFL.com.
GREEN BAY -- Multiple reports indicate the Green Bay Packers intend to sign tight end Jimmy Graham to a three-year deal.The reports include Adam Schefter, NFL insider for ESPN, as well as Ian Rapoport, insider for the NFL Network and NFL.com.
AP: Cleveland Browns trading QB Kizer to Green Bay Packers for CB Randall
MILWAUKEE -- A person familiar with the trade says the Cleveland Browns have traded quarterback DeShone Kizer to the Green Bay Packers.In exchange, the Browns are getting cornerback Damarious Randall.
MILWAUKEE -- A person familiar with the trade says the Cleveland Browns have traded quarterback DeShone Kizer to the Green Bay Packers.In exchange, the Browns are getting cornerback Damarious Randall.
Rams sign former Packers starting cornerback Sam Shields
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams have made another addition to their defense, bringing in former Packers starting cornerback Sam Shields.Shields made 23 interceptions, including the playoffs, from 2010-2015.
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams have made another addition to their defense, bringing in former Packers starting cornerback Sam Shields.Shields made 23 interceptions, including the playoffs, from 2010-2015.
'Packers Ticket Takeover Contest' gives fans a change to have their photo featured on ticket
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers, for a sixth season, are offering fans the chance to have their photo printed on approximately 80,000 game tickets through the “Packers Ticket Takeover Contest.” Fans can submit their photos for the contest now through March 28.According to a news released, the contest invites fans to submit a photo on packerseverywhere.com for a chance to have it printed on tickets for a 2018 home game.Fans interested in entering the contest should submit a photo of themselves, their friends or family to www.packerseverywhere.com/ticket-takeover.The photos will be reviewed by a panel of Packers officials, who will choose the top five photos.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers, for a sixth season, are offering fans the chance to have their photo printed on approximately 80,000 game tickets through the “Packers Ticket Takeover Contest.” Fans can submit their photos for the contest now through March 28.According to a news released, the contest invites fans to submit a photo on packerseverywhere.com for a chance to have it printed on tickets for a 2018 home game.Fans interested in entering the contest should submit a photo of themselves, their friends or family to www.packerseverywhere.com/ticket-takeover.The photos will be reviewed by a panel of Packers officials, who will choose the top five photos.
Calling all Packers' fans! Enter your photo to be featured on a 2018 game day ticket
GREEN BAY -- Show your Packers' pride with your smiling face on 80,000 tickets.
GREEN BAY -- Show your Packers' pride with your smiling face on 80,000 tickets.
1-handed NFL prospect posts 20 reps on bench press at scouting combine
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - NFL prospect Shaquem Griffin completed 20 reps on a bench press drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on Saturday - all with just one hand.The do-it-all defender from the University of Central Florida was a late invitee to the combine and didn’t expect to do what he did Saturday with his prosthetic left hand.He had a personal goal of pressing the 225-pound weights up six times -- but he went beyond that with 20.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - NFL prospect Shaquem Griffin completed 20 reps on a bench press drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on Saturday - all with just one hand.The do-it-all defender from the University of Central Florida was a late invitee to the combine and didn’t expect to do what he did Saturday with his prosthetic left hand.He had a personal goal of pressing the 225-pound weights up six times -- but he went beyond that with 20.
When to pay Rodgers, getting a backup QB, what to do with Nelson and Cobb? Tim, Kaitlin, Brandon discuss Packers issues
Tim Van Vooren, Kaitlin Sharkey and Brando Cruz talked Packers on the FOX6 Sports Blitz, Sunday March 4.
Tim Van Vooren, Kaitlin Sharkey and Brando Cruz talked Packers on the FOX6 Sports Blitz, Sunday March 4.
Increasing by $7: Packers set ticket prices for 2018 season
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, March 1 announced plans for a price increase on stadium bowl tickets for the 2018 season, with the price of each preseason ticket increasing by $2 and each regular season ticket increasing by $7.According to a news release from the Packers, invoices sent to season ticket holders this week included a brochure which outlined the new pricing and previewed next season’s home opponents and related events.“We expect this will place us just below the overall NFL average, the figure we use each year to set our prices,” Murphy said in a letter sent with the brochure. “This structure continues to allow us to provide appropriate revenue to our partners in the NFL and also recognizes the great value our ticket holders receive for a top notch gameday experience at Lambeau Field.”“Pay as we Play” is again encouraged as a method to pay for playoff tickets, with Gold package holders now included in the early entry program.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, March 1 announced plans for a price increase on stadium bowl tickets for the 2018 season, with the price of each preseason ticket increasing by $2 and each regular season ticket increasing by $7.According to a news release from the Packers, invoices sent to season ticket holders this week included a brochure which outlined the new pricing and previewed next season’s home opponents and related events.“We expect this will place us just below the overall NFL average, the figure we use each year to set our prices,” Murphy said in a letter sent with the brochure. “This structure continues to allow us to provide appropriate revenue to our partners in the NFL and also recognizes the great value our ticket holders receive for a top notch gameday experience at Lambeau Field.”“Pay as we Play” is again encouraged as a method to pay for playoff tickets, with Gold package holders now included in the early entry program.
A lot to be learned about possible draft picks by Packers at NFL Scouting Combine
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Green Bay Packers will learn a lot about possible draft picks when they take the field and show their skills this week during the NFL Scouting Combine.
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Green Bay Packers will learn a lot about possible draft picks when they take the field and show their skills this week during the NFL Scouting Combine.
Sights and sounds at the NFL Scouting Combine
INDIANA – The NFL Scouting Combine is one of the few times that all the organizations come together in the same place.
INDIANA – The NFL Scouting Combine is one of the few times that all the organizations come together in the same place.
Packers looking ahead: Future NFL players take part in NFL Scouting Combine
INDIANAPOLIS -- Future NFL players gathered this week in Indianapolis for the league's draft combine.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Future NFL players gathered this week in Indianapolis for the league's draft combine.
Green Bay Packers' new season gets underway with NFL Scouting Combine
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Green Bay Packers' new season officially gets underway this week with the NFL Scouting Combine.
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Green Bay Packers' new season officially gets underway this week with the NFL Scouting Combine.
Green Bay Packers GM: Contract talks with Aaron Rodgers to come 'sooner than later'
INDIANAPOLIS -- Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says that the team would like to extend the contract of quarterback Aaron Rodgers "sooner rather than later."Gutekunst was asked about the two-time NFL MVP at the combine.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says that the team would like to extend the contract of quarterback Aaron Rodgers "sooner rather than later."Gutekunst was asked about the two-time NFL MVP at the combine.
Watch: Green Bay Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst fields questions at NFL Combine
INDIANAPOLIS -- Green Bay Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst is fielding questions at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Green Bay Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst is fielding questions at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.
Papa John’s to end NFL sponsorship after sales, stock fall
Papa John's is breaking up with the NFL.The pizza chain, which last year blamed slumping sales on the NFL's handling of player protests, is ending its sponsorship of the league."While the NFL remains an important channel for us, we have determined that there are better ways to reach and activate this audience," CEO Steve Ritchie said a conference call to discuss the company's quarterly earnings.Papa John's has been a league sponsor since 2010.
Papa John's is breaking up with the NFL.The pizza chain, which last year blamed slumping sales on the NFL's handling of player protests, is ending its sponsorship of the league."While the NFL remains an important channel for us, we have determined that there are better ways to reach and activate this audience," CEO Steve Ritchie said a conference call to discuss the company's quarterly earnings.Papa John's has been a league sponsor since 2010.
Packers, Cowboys, Raiders, Bengals get 4 compensatory picks
NEW YORK — The Packers, Cowboys, Raiders and Bengals will each receive four compensatory picks in April's draft.The NFL announced Friday that 32 such selections will be split among 15 teams.
NEW YORK — The Packers, Cowboys, Raiders and Bengals will each receive four compensatory picks in April's draft.The NFL announced Friday that 32 such selections will be split among 15 teams.
Ex-NFL player in custody after gun photo threatens former teammates, school
LOS ANGELES – Former NFL player Jonathan Martin has been taken into custody in connection with a social media post that prompted elite Southern California school Harvard-Westlake to close its two campuses in Studio City and Beverly Crest Friday, a source told the Los Angeles Times.Martin, who graduated from the elite private school a decade ago, posted an image of a shotgun to his verified but private Instagram account, writing "When you're a bully victim & a coward, your(sic) options are suicide or revenge."The post included the hashtags #HarvardWestlake and #MiamiDolphins, his former professional football team.A screenshot of the Instagram story was posted by Twitter user Nick Brown.
LOS ANGELES – Former NFL player Jonathan Martin has been taken into custody in connection with a social media post that prompted elite Southern California school Harvard-Westlake to close its two campuses in Studio City and Beverly Crest Friday, a source told the Los Angeles Times.Martin, who graduated from the elite private school a decade ago, posted an image of a shotgun to his verified but private Instagram account, writing "When you're a bully victim & a coward, your(sic) options are suicide or revenge."The post included the hashtags #HarvardWestlake and #MiamiDolphins, his former professional football team.A screenshot of the Instagram story was posted by Twitter user Nick Brown.
Mark your calendars: Packers announce dates for 13th annual Tailgate Tour
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have announced their plans for the 13th annual "Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour." From April 10 through the 14th, the Tailgate Tour will travel throughout southeastern Wisconsin, eastern Iowa and the Milwaukee area to visit with fans and thank them in person for their support.According to a recent release, tour celebrities will include Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy, players Kenny Clark, Blake Martinez and Ty Montgomery, and Packers alumni Rob Davis, Antonio Freeman and Bubba Franks.“The Packers are looking forward to embarking on the 13th annual Tailgate Tour,” said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy. “We’re excited to visit with fans in Wisconsin and Iowa this year, and we are proud to be supporting outstanding nonprofit organizations during the tour, with the help of our loyal fans.”The tailgate party locations, hosting organizations and ticket information are as follows:
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have announced their plans for the 13th annual "Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour." From April 10 through the 14th, the Tailgate Tour will travel throughout southeastern Wisconsin, eastern Iowa and the Milwaukee area to visit with fans and thank them in person for their support.According to a recent release, tour celebrities will include Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy, players Kenny Clark, Blake Martinez and Ty Montgomery, and Packers alumni Rob Davis, Antonio Freeman and Bubba Franks.“The Packers are looking forward to embarking on the 13th annual Tailgate Tour,” said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy. “We’re excited to visit with fans in Wisconsin and Iowa this year, and we are proud to be supporting outstanding nonprofit organizations during the tour, with the help of our loyal fans.”The tailgate party locations, hosting organizations and ticket information are as follows:
'You're a catch!' Share some love with these Green Bay Packers' Valentines! 💚 💛
MILWAUKEE -- Valentine's Day is Wednesday, Feb. 14, and the Green Bay Packers are celebrating with Packers' themed Valentines!The Valentine's Day cards feature some of your favorite Packers' players with messages like "you're a catch" and "you give me a rush."You can download the cards and send them digitally, or click and print.Here are two examples (via Packers.com):
MILWAUKEE -- Valentine's Day is Wednesday, Feb. 14, and the Green Bay Packers are celebrating with Packers' themed Valentines!The Valentine's Day cards feature some of your favorite Packers' players with messages like "you're a catch" and "you give me a rush."You can download the cards and send them digitally, or click and print.Here are two examples (via Packers.com):
Rangers trade QB-infielder Russell Wilson to Yankees
ARLINGTON, Texas — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been traded — from the Texas Rangers to the New York Yankees.The Rangers selected Wilson in the Triple-A portion of the Rule 5 draft during the winter meetings in December 2013, about two months before he led the Seahawks to a win over Denver in the Super Bowl.On Wednesday, Texas traded Wilson to the Yankees for future considerations.Wilson spent a day in uniform with the Rangers at spring training in Surprise, Arizona, in 2014 without appearing in a game, and made another cameo appearance at camp the following spring.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been traded — from the Texas Rangers to the New York Yankees.The Rangers selected Wilson in the Triple-A portion of the Rule 5 draft during the winter meetings in December 2013, about two months before he led the Seahawks to a win over Denver in the Super Bowl.On Wednesday, Texas traded Wilson to the Yankees for future considerations.Wilson spent a day in uniform with the Rangers at spring training in Surprise, Arizona, in 2014 without appearing in a game, and made another cameo appearance at camp the following spring.