'Energy in the building is significant:' Packers rookies, veterans come together on 1st day of OTAs
GREEN BAY -- Tuesday, May 22 marked the first day as a full squad for the Green Bay Packers' first OTA of the season, bringing rookies and veterans together.They brought a lot of energy on the field.Mike McCarthy was back, Aaron Rodgers was back, Mike Daniels was back -- you can go down the list of familiar names, but there's a lot different in Green Bay this year as well, including new players and coaches.
GREEN BAY -- Tuesday, May 22 marked the first day as a full squad for the Green Bay Packers' first OTA of the season, bringing rookies and veterans together.They brought a lot of energy on the field.Mike McCarthy was back, Aaron Rodgers was back, Mike Daniels was back -- you can go down the list of familiar names, but there's a lot different in Green Bay this year as well, including new players and coaches.
Brett Favre says he went to rehab 3 times to fight addictions
GREEN BAY — Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre says he made three trips to rehabilitation centers during his career to fight his dependence on painkillers and alcohol.Favre told Sports Illustrated he took as many as 14 Vicodin at one time during the 1995 season in Green Bay.
GREEN BAY — Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre says he made three trips to rehabilitation centers during his career to fight his dependence on painkillers and alcohol.Favre told Sports Illustrated he took as many as 14 Vicodin at one time during the 1995 season in Green Bay.
'This is why I smile:' Donald Driver visits school that won Goodwill Industries Pack’er Up Donation Challenge
PEWAUKEE -- Red and black are usually the colors of the Pewaukee School District, but on Monday, May 21, they were replaced with a sea of green and gold.Green Bay Packers' Hall of Famer Donald Driver was the special guest at an assembly celebrating Pewaukee Lake Elementary School.
PEWAUKEE -- Red and black are usually the colors of the Pewaukee School District, but on Monday, May 21, they were replaced with a sea of green and gold.Green Bay Packers' Hall of Famer Donald Driver was the special guest at an assembly celebrating Pewaukee Lake Elementary School.
Green Bay Packers sign 2nd-round pick Josh Jackson
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers have signed second-round draft pick Josh Jackson from Iowa.Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst announced the cornerback's signing on Thursday.Jackson was taken with the 45th overall pick in last month's draft, and his signing comes two days after the Packers signed first-round pick Jaire Alexander, a cornerback from Louisville.The 6-foot, 196-pound Jackson led the country with eight interceptions as a senior for the Hawkeyes, returning two for touchdowns.He and Alexander are expected to improve a Green Bay secondary that allowed 30 touchdown passes last season, tied for the second-highest total of any team.
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers have signed second-round draft pick Josh Jackson from Iowa.Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst announced the cornerback's signing on Thursday.Jackson was taken with the 45th overall pick in last month's draft, and his signing comes two days after the Packers signed first-round pick Jaire Alexander, a cornerback from Louisville.The 6-foot, 196-pound Jackson led the country with eight interceptions as a senior for the Hawkeyes, returning two for touchdowns.He and Alexander are expected to improve a Green Bay secondary that allowed 30 touchdown passes last season, tied for the second-highest total of any team.
Packers, Kwik Trip officials announce Kwik Trip Gate at Lambeau, 'official coffee of the Packers'
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers and Kwik Trip announced Tuesday, May 15 they have expanded and enhanced their partnership significantly to include the sponsorship of the stadium’s northwest gate.According to a news release, the Kwik Trip Gate will serve as an entry point to Lambeau Field on gamedays and a prominent link between the stadium and Titletown.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers and Kwik Trip announced Tuesday, May 15 they have expanded and enhanced their partnership significantly to include the sponsorship of the stadium’s northwest gate.According to a news release, the Kwik Trip Gate will serve as an entry point to Lambeau Field on gamedays and a prominent link between the stadium and Titletown.
Green Bay Packers sign 1st round draft pick, CB Jaire Alexander
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have signed first round draft pick Jaire Alexander, a cornerback from Louisville.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have signed first round draft pick Jaire Alexander, a cornerback from Louisville.
Packers great LeRoy Butler surprises girlfriend with proposal in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Former Green Bay Packers' safety LeRoy Butler popped the question in Milwaukee Saturday night, May 12.He surprised his significant other, Genesis Jordan, in a room full of family and friends at Mo's...A Place for Steaks -- and got down on one knee.
MILWAUKEE -- Former Green Bay Packers' safety LeRoy Butler popped the question in Milwaukee Saturday night, May 12.He surprised his significant other, Genesis Jordan, in a room full of family and friends at Mo's...A Place for Steaks -- and got down on one knee.
After 13 years in the NFL, former Packers' player becomes part owner of CBD oil producer: 'It kept helping'
GREEN BAY -- Cullen Jenkins was part of the defense that helped the Green Bay Packers win Super Bowl 45.
GREEN BAY -- Cullen Jenkins was part of the defense that helped the Green Bay Packers win Super Bowl 45.
Packers' Hunter Bradley is 1st and only long snapper selected in 2018 NFL Draft
GREEN BAY -- The NFL Draft is full of stories of athletes conquering barriers to get selected, but one Packers' draft pick's story is especially unique, mostly because of the position he plays.Hunter Bradley, the 239th player selected in the 2018 NFL Draft is the first and only long snapper selected."Being a long snapper, that's not really something, other than this, obviously, it's a great opportunity and a blessing to be drafted by a great organization like this, but for the most part, being in the media is not a good thing if you're a long snapper, so this is obviously the biggest that I've had," said Bradley.Bradley endured a series of knee injuries while playing tight end earlier in his football career, so he transitioned to long snapper.
GREEN BAY -- The NFL Draft is full of stories of athletes conquering barriers to get selected, but one Packers' draft pick's story is especially unique, mostly because of the position he plays.Hunter Bradley, the 239th player selected in the 2018 NFL Draft is the first and only long snapper selected."Being a long snapper, that's not really something, other than this, obviously, it's a great opportunity and a blessing to be drafted by a great organization like this, but for the most part, being in the media is not a good thing if you're a long snapper, so this is obviously the biggest that I've had," said Bradley.Bradley endured a series of knee injuries while playing tight end earlier in his football career, so he transitioned to long snapper.
Green Bay Packers sign 14 rookie free agents
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced Friday, May 5 that the team has signed 14 rookie free agents.UNDRAFTED FREE AGENT SIGNINGS:
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced Friday, May 5 that the team has signed 14 rookie free agents.UNDRAFTED FREE AGENT SIGNINGS:
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.