AP source: Cowboys' Jason Witten retiring, heading to ESPN
FRISCO, Texas — Jason Witten never even hinted that his 15th season with the Dallas Cowboys would be the tight end's last, suggesting as recently as two weeks ago he intended to return.An offer from ESPN was too good to pass up.A person with knowledge of the decision said Witten informed Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on Thursday that he is retiring, choosing a role as lead analyst on "Monday Night Football" over standing alone as the longest-tenured player in the storied history of the franchise.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision hasn't been announced.
FRISCO, Texas — Jason Witten never even hinted that his 15th season with the Dallas Cowboys would be the tight end's last, suggesting as recently as two weeks ago he intended to return.An offer from ESPN was too good to pass up.A person with knowledge of the decision said Witten informed Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on Thursday that he is retiring, choosing a role as lead analyst on "Monday Night Football" over standing alone as the longest-tenured player in the storied history of the franchise.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision hasn't been announced.
Alabama authorities find body of man possibly killed in retaliation for slaying of former Packers player
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama authorities say they've found the body of a man believed to have been killed in retaliation for the slaying of a former Green Bay Packers player.Sheriff's officials tell area media 21-year-old Darryl Thomas appears to have been killed in retribution for the shooting death of former Packers defensive lineman Carlos Gray.Thomas' body was found dumped along a road near Birmingham on Tuesday afternoon.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama authorities say they've found the body of a man believed to have been killed in retaliation for the slaying of a former Green Bay Packers player.Sheriff's officials tell area media 21-year-old Darryl Thomas appears to have been killed in retribution for the shooting death of former Packers defensive lineman Carlos Gray.Thomas' body was found dumped along a road near Birmingham on Tuesday afternoon.
Former Green Bay Packers player shot to death in Alabama
PINSON, Ala. — Authorities say a former Green Bay Packers player has been found shot to death in his home in Alabama.The Jefferson County Coroner's Office says former Packers defensive lineman Carlos Gray was found shortly before 10 p.m. Monday near Birmingham, Alabama.
PINSON, Ala. — Authorities say a former Green Bay Packers player has been found shot to death in his home in Alabama.The Jefferson County Coroner's Office says former Packers defensive lineman Carlos Gray was found shortly before 10 p.m. Monday near Birmingham, Alabama.
Packers release QB Joe Callahan
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Monday, April 30 announced the release of QB Joe Callahan.General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transaction.Callahan was originally signed by Green Bay as an undrafted rookie out of Wesley College on May 6, 2016, and spent parts of the last two years on the Packers’ practice squad and roster, appearing in one game during the 2017 season.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Monday, April 30 announced the release of QB Joe Callahan.General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transaction.Callahan was originally signed by Green Bay as an undrafted rookie out of Wesley College on May 6, 2016, and spent parts of the last two years on the Packers’ practice squad and roster, appearing in one game during the 2017 season.
Legion of Griffins: 1-handed LB joins twin on Seahawks
RENTON, Wash. — Shaquem Griffin had walked away from his cellphone, on his way to use the restroom, when it buzzed.
RENTON, Wash. — Shaquem Griffin had walked away from his cellphone, on his way to use the restroom, when it buzzed.
NFL Draft Day 3: Green Bay Packers make picks in round 4, 5, 6 and 7
GREEN BAY — To get back to the playoffs, the Green Bay Packers' defense needs to improve against the pass.Adding three tall receivers to the offense for quarterback Aaron Rodgers can't hurt either.The two-time NFL MVP got help in the passing game on the third day of the NFL draft after the Packers prioritized pass defense in the early rounds.They took Louisville's Jaire Alexander in the first round and Iowa's Josh Jackson, who led the nation with eight interceptions last year, in the second.
GREEN BAY — To get back to the playoffs, the Green Bay Packers' defense needs to improve against the pass.Adding three tall receivers to the offense for quarterback Aaron Rodgers can't hurt either.The two-time NFL MVP got help in the passing game on the third day of the NFL draft after the Packers prioritized pass defense in the early rounds.They took Louisville's Jaire Alexander in the first round and Iowa's Josh Jackson, who led the nation with eight interceptions last year, in the second.
Shaquem Griffin, linebacker with 1 hand, drafted by Seahawks
ARLINGTON, Texas — Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is known for taking chances on players.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is known for taking chances on players.
NFL Draft Rounds 2 & 3: Packers select CB Josh Jackson, LB Oren Burks
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers selected cornerback Josh Jackson with the 45th overall pick and Oren Burks from Vanderbilt with the 88th overall pick in the third round of the NFL Draft.
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers selected cornerback Josh Jackson with the 45th overall pick and Oren Burks from Vanderbilt with the 88th overall pick in the third round of the NFL Draft.
NFL renews Thursday night deal with Amazon
The NFL has renewed an exclusive partnership with Amazon Prime Video for digital streaming of Thursday night games during 2018 and 2019 seasons.Amazon will stream the 11 Thursday night games broadcast by FOX this season.
The NFL has renewed an exclusive partnership with Amazon Prime Video for digital streaming of Thursday night games during 2018 and 2019 seasons.Amazon will stream the 11 Thursday night games broadcast by FOX this season.
'Did you pack the explosives?' No charges for Packers' WR Trevor Davis for false airport bomb threat
LOS ANGELES — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Trevor Davis is not being charged after falsely claiming to have explosives while checking in for a flight at Los Angeles International Airport this month.Los Angeles City Attorney Office spokesman Frank Mateljan said Thursday that Davis appeared at an informal hearing and was given an opportunity to explain what happened.
LOS ANGELES — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Trevor Davis is not being charged after falsely claiming to have explosives while checking in for a flight at Los Angeles International Airport this month.Los Angeles City Attorney Office spokesman Frank Mateljan said Thursday that Davis appeared at an informal hearing and was given an opportunity to explain what happened.
NFL Draft Round 1: Packers take Louisville CB Jaire Alexander at No. 18
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Green Bay Packers have selected Louisville cornerback Jaire Alexander with the 18th overall pick of the NFL draft, hoping he is the playmaker they desperately need after another subpar year on defense.
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Green Bay Packers have selected Louisville cornerback Jaire Alexander with the 18th overall pick of the NFL draft, hoping he is the playmaker they desperately need after another subpar year on defense.
'I'm always one to listen:' Ahead of draft, Packers' GM responds to report QB Aaron Rodgers is frustrated
GREEN BAY -- Thirteen years ago Monday, April 23, Green Bay Packers' history was made when Aaron Rodgers came to the organization.
GREEN BAY -- Thirteen years ago Monday, April 23, Green Bay Packers' history was made when Aaron Rodgers came to the organization.
Touchdown Bucks! Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers buys into NBA team
MILWAUKEE -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has joined the ownership group of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks as a limited partner.The Bucks made the announcement Friday night between the first and second quarters of Game 3 of their Eastern Conference playoff series against the Boston Celtics.
MILWAUKEE -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has joined the ownership group of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks as a limited partner.The Bucks made the announcement Friday night between the first and second quarters of Game 3 of their Eastern Conference playoff series against the Boston Celtics.
Child abuse charge dismissed against former Packers RB Ahman Green
GREEN BAY — Former Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green avoided jail time under a plea agreement that included dismissal of a felony child abuse charge.The 41-year-old Green on Thursday entered an Alford plea of no contest to criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.
GREEN BAY — Former Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green avoided jail time under a plea agreement that included dismissal of a felony child abuse charge.The 41-year-old Green on Thursday entered an Alford plea of no contest to criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.
Official schedule: Packers open season at home vs. Bears on Sept. 9
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, April 19 revealed the team's 2018 football schedule.Sun., Sept. 9 vs.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, April 19 revealed the team's 2018 football schedule.Sun., Sept. 9 vs.
'Can't wait:' Former Packers' WR Donald Driver to host charity softball game Aug. 5
GRAND CHUTE -- Back by popular demand, former Green Bay Packers' WR Donald Driver will return to Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium for another charity softball game!
GRAND CHUTE -- Back by popular demand, former Green Bay Packers' WR Donald Driver will return to Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium for another charity softball game!
'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.