Report: Green Bay Packers hire Brian Gutekunst as new GM
GREEN BAY -- Ian Rapoport, National Insider for NFL Network and NFL.com, tweeted on Sunday, January 7th Green Bay Packers are hiring Brian Gutekunst as their GM.
GREEN BAY -- Ian Rapoport, National Insider for NFL Network and NFL.com, tweeted on Sunday, January 7th Green Bay Packers are hiring Brian Gutekunst as their GM.
Back with the green and gold? ESPN reports Joe Philbin will rejoin Packers staff
GREEN BAY -- Former Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin is expected to rejoin the team's staff, according to a report from ESPN.
GREEN BAY -- Former Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin is expected to rejoin the team's staff, according to a report from ESPN.
AP Source: Lions block Packers from interviewing Austin
DETROIT — The Detroit Lions have denied permission for the Green Bay Packers to interview Teryl Austin about their defensive coordinator position, according to a person familiar with the situation.The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the Lions have not been providing updates on the status of their assistants, said the Cincinnati Bengals have been allowed to interview Austin for a defensive coordinator job, but Green Bay has not been given permission.Austin is currently Detroit's defensive coordinator, but his future is in doubt after the Lions fired coach Jim Caldwell .
DETROIT — The Detroit Lions have denied permission for the Green Bay Packers to interview Teryl Austin about their defensive coordinator position, according to a person familiar with the situation.The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the Lions have not been providing updates on the status of their assistants, said the Cincinnati Bengals have been allowed to interview Austin for a defensive coordinator job, but Green Bay has not been given permission.Austin is currently Detroit's defensive coordinator, but his future is in doubt after the Lions fired coach Jim Caldwell .
Pius XI High School alumnus is Green Bay Packers Fan Hall of Fame finalist
MILWAUKEE -- A Pius XI High School alumnus is chasing a big dream!
MILWAUKEE -- A Pius XI High School alumnus is chasing a big dream!
Jared Abbrederis says it's time to "hang up the cleats," grateful for what life has brought him
MILWAUKEE -- Wide receiver Jared Abbrederis is retiring from the NFL.In a tweet posted on Friday evening, January 5th, Abbrederis said he's had an "amazing journey." From walking on to the Wisconsin Badgers and playing in Big Ten Championships to getting drafted by the Green Bay Packers -- Abbrederis says it was all a dream come true.In his tweet, Abbrederis said, "As fun as the ride has been, my time has come to hang up the cleats and to start the next chapter of my life."
MILWAUKEE -- Wide receiver Jared Abbrederis is retiring from the NFL.In a tweet posted on Friday evening, January 5th, Abbrederis said he's had an "amazing journey." From walking on to the Wisconsin Badgers and playing in Big Ten Championships to getting drafted by the Green Bay Packers -- Abbrederis says it was all a dream come true.In his tweet, Abbrederis said, "As fun as the ride has been, my time has come to hang up the cleats and to start the next chapter of my life."
Staff shakeup part of Coach Mike McCarthy's effort to get Packers back on track 🏈
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy is confirming that Edgar Bennett won't be back as offensive coordinator.McCarthy said at his season-ending news conference Thursday that Bennett may stay with the team in another capacity.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy is confirming that Edgar Bennett won't be back as offensive coordinator.McCarthy said at his season-ending news conference Thursday that Bennett may stay with the team in another capacity.
ESPN report: Edgar Bennett, Alex Van Pelt out as Packers coaches
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are making even more changes according to a report from ESPN's Rob Demovsky.According to a tweet posted on Wednesday evening, January 3rd, Edgar Bennett is out as the Packers' offensive coordinator and Alex Van Pelt it out as the Packers' quarterbacks coach.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are making even more changes according to a report from ESPN's Rob Demovsky.According to a tweet posted on Wednesday evening, January 3rd, Edgar Bennett is out as the Packers' offensive coordinator and Alex Van Pelt it out as the Packers' quarterbacks coach.
Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers raise $106,700 for Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign
GREEN BAY -- Thanks to the efforts and support of Green Bay Packers players, fans and employees throughout the holiday season, $106,700 was donated to the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, Packers officials announced Wednesday, January 3rd.The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay projects that this donation will bring them to their $1.1 million Red Kettle Campaign goal.The amount is a result of donations received during Packers Give Back Day on December 19th, as well as Packers players signing autographs in exchange for donations at the Lambeau Field Atrium throughout the holiday season.Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers matched the donations made during the autograph signings.According to a press release from Packers officials, at Packers Give Back Day, a day designed to allow staff to get out of the office and give back to the Green Bay community, Packers employees rang bells at the Bay Park Square Mall.
GREEN BAY -- Thanks to the efforts and support of Green Bay Packers players, fans and employees throughout the holiday season, $106,700 was donated to the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, Packers officials announced Wednesday, January 3rd.The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay projects that this donation will bring them to their $1.1 million Red Kettle Campaign goal.The amount is a result of donations received during Packers Give Back Day on December 19th, as well as Packers players signing autographs in exchange for donations at the Lambeau Field Atrium throughout the holiday season.Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers matched the donations made during the autograph signings.According to a press release from Packers officials, at Packers Give Back Day, a day designed to allow staff to get out of the office and give back to the Green Bay community, Packers employees rang bells at the Bay Park Square Mall.
New romance? Gossip blogger claims Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is dating race car driver Danica Patrick
GREEN BAY -- Just two days into 2018, there are already new Aaron Rodgers dating rumors.A sports gossip blogger is reporting the Green Bay Packers QB is dating race car driver Danica Patrick.The two were allegedly spotted at Rodgers' favorite restaurant, Chives in Suamico.The gossip blogger did not have any photo proof -- just a report from an onlooker who claims Patrick and Rodgers were all over each other -- kissing, and they couldn't seem to keep their hands off of each other.Rodgers and actress Olivia Munn broke up in April.Patrick and her long-term boyfriend broke up in December.
GREEN BAY -- Just two days into 2018, there are already new Aaron Rodgers dating rumors.A sports gossip blogger is reporting the Green Bay Packers QB is dating race car driver Danica Patrick.The two were allegedly spotted at Rodgers' favorite restaurant, Chives in Suamico.The gossip blogger did not have any photo proof -- just a report from an onlooker who claims Patrick and Rodgers were all over each other -- kissing, and they couldn't seem to keep their hands off of each other.Rodgers and actress Olivia Munn broke up in April.Patrick and her long-term boyfriend broke up in December.
Report: Packers extend Coach Mike McCarthy's contract, to be with team through 2019
GREEN BAY -- A report by ESPN Packers reporter Rob Demovsky indicates Head Coach Mike McCarthy's contract with Green Bay has been extended.
GREEN BAY -- A report by ESPN Packers reporter Rob Demovsky indicates Head Coach Mike McCarthy's contract with Green Bay has been extended.
Family of former Packers' announcer Ted Moore loses nearly everything in house fire
BROWN DEER -- A man was out of work, his wife had surgery, and then their house caught fire.
BROWN DEER -- A man was out of work, his wife had surgery, and then their house caught fire.
Ted Thompson named Packers senior advisor to football operations, search underway for new GM
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers made it official on Tuesday, January 2nd -- Green Bay Packers Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson will transition to a role as senior advisor to football operations.Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy issued a statement posted on Packers.com:
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers made it official on Tuesday, January 2nd -- Green Bay Packers Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson will transition to a role as senior advisor to football operations.Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy issued a statement posted on Packers.com:
Report: Dom Capers is out as Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator
GREEN BAY -- Ian Rapoport, an insider for the NFL Network and NFL.com, reports that long-time defensive coordinator Dom Capers is out.
GREEN BAY -- Ian Rapoport, an insider for the NFL Network and NFL.com, reports that long-time defensive coordinator Dom Capers is out.
Report: Packers GM Ted Thompson "to transition into new role"
GREEN BAY -- Ian Rapoport, National Insider for NFL Network and NFL.com, tweeted on Monday, January 1st Green Bay Packers GM Ted Thompson is expected to transition into a new role within the organization.The team will begin a search for a new GM.
GREEN BAY -- Ian Rapoport, National Insider for NFL Network and NFL.com, tweeted on Monday, January 1st Green Bay Packers GM Ted Thompson is expected to transition into a new role within the organization.The team will begin a search for a new GM.
Green Bay Packers to pick 14th in NFL Draft, home/away opponents set for 2018 🏈
GREEN BAY -- The Packers will be picking 14th in the upcoming NFL Draft -- and the team's 2018 opponents also have been finalized, according to Packers.com.Green Bay finished tied with the Washington Redskins at 7-9 for the 13th/14th draft positions.
GREEN BAY -- The Packers will be picking 14th in the upcoming NFL Draft -- and the team's 2018 opponents also have been finalized, according to Packers.com.Green Bay finished tied with the Washington Redskins at 7-9 for the 13th/14th draft positions.
Documentary celebrates 50th anniversary of Packers/Cowboys Ice Bowl, "the game that will never die"
GREEN BAY -- Fifty years later, Green Bay Packers' fans' excitement over the Ice Bowl, one of the most iconic moments in NFL history has not thawed.
GREEN BAY -- Fifty years later, Green Bay Packers' fans' excitement over the Ice Bowl, one of the most iconic moments in NFL history has not thawed.
Packers fall to Lions 35-11 in final game of season; Stafford throws 3 TD passes
DETROIT -- Matthew Stafford threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions beat the turnover-prone and short-handed Green Bay Packers 35-11 Sunday in a matchup of teams out of the playoff race.The Lions (9-7) finished with a winning record in consecutive seasons for the first time since doing it three years in a row from 1993-95.
DETROIT -- Matthew Stafford threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions beat the turnover-prone and short-handed Green Bay Packers 35-11 Sunday in a matchup of teams out of the playoff race.The Lions (9-7) finished with a winning record in consecutive seasons for the first time since doing it three years in a row from 1993-95.
Packers' defensive coordinator Dom Capers not expected to return next season
GREEN BAY -- The defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers is not expected to return to the Packers for the 2018 season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.According to Schefter, who cites league sources, Dom Capers has been with Green Bay since 2009.
GREEN BAY -- The defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers is not expected to return to the Packers for the 2018 season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.According to Schefter, who cites league sources, Dom Capers has been with Green Bay since 2009.
Packers sign WR Davante Adams to extension, reportedly a 4-year deal worth $58 million 🏈
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have signed wide receiver Davante Adams to a contract extension.Ian Rapoport, a national insider for the NFL Network and NFL.com, reports it is a four-year extension worth $58 million.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have signed wide receiver Davante Adams to a contract extension.Ian Rapoport, a national insider for the NFL Network and NFL.com, reports it is a four-year extension worth $58 million.
NFL changes concussion protocol after incident involving Texans QB Tom Savage
HOUSTON — The NFL and the players' union announced a series of changes Friday to the way potential concussions are handled during games following an ugly incident in which Texans quarterback Tom Savage was allowed to return to the field after a hit left him on the ground, arms shaking.
HOUSTON — The NFL and the players' union announced a series of changes Friday to the way potential concussions are handled during games following an ugly incident in which Texans quarterback Tom Savage was allowed to return to the field after a hit left him on the ground, arms shaking.