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).
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.