Majority of fans don't lock arms for anthem; Rodgers stands by request saying, "Beauty is, it's a free country"
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers asked fans to join them in locking arms during the national anthem ahead of Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers asked fans to join them in locking arms during the national anthem ahead of Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears.
Packers WR Davante Adams says he's at home after hit
GREEN BAY — Packers receiver Davante Adams tweeted Friday that he was at home and "feeling great" a day after taking a frightening hit from Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan.
GREEN BAY — Packers receiver Davante Adams tweeted Friday that he was at home and "feeling great" a day after taking a frightening hit from Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan.
Injury-riddled Packers beat mistake-prone Bears 35-14
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers keep finding ways to win despite more key injuries.The Chicago Bears never recovered from a miserable start by quarterback Mike Glennon.Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes, and the injury-riddled Packers converted three turnovers into scores in an eventful 35-14 victory over the mistake-prone Chicago Bears on Thursday night.
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers keep finding ways to win despite more key injuries.The Chicago Bears never recovered from a miserable start by quarterback Mike Glennon.Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes, and the injury-riddled Packers converted three turnovers into scores in an eventful 35-14 victory over the mistake-prone Chicago Bears on Thursday night.
Packers' RB Ty Montgomery knocked out of Bears game
GREEN BAY — Packers starting running back Ty Montgomery has been knocked out of the game against the Chicago Bears with a chest injury.Montgomery had five carries for 28 yards on the opening series of the game before leaving with about 10 minutes left in the first quarter.He was replaced by rookie Jamaal Williams, who limped off midway through the second quarter with a knee injury but remained on the sideline.
GREEN BAY — Packers starting running back Ty Montgomery has been knocked out of the game against the Chicago Bears with a chest injury.Montgomery had five carries for 28 yards on the opening series of the game before leaving with about 10 minutes left in the first quarter.He was replaced by rookie Jamaal Williams, who limped off midway through the second quarter with a knee injury but remained on the sideline.
Packers' David Bakhtiari, Bryan Bulaga will miss Bears game
GREEN BAY — Packers offensive tackles David Bakhtiari and Bryan Bulaga will miss Green Bay's game Thursday night against the Chicago Bears.The Packers will dig deep on the depth chart at the tackle positions with their top three backups already on injured reserve.For Chicago, defensive end Akiem Hicks is active after being a late addition to the injury report for a foot injury.
GREEN BAY — Packers offensive tackles David Bakhtiari and Bryan Bulaga will miss Green Bay's game Thursday night against the Chicago Bears.The Packers will dig deep on the depth chart at the tackle positions with their top three backups already on injured reserve.For Chicago, defensive end Akiem Hicks is active after being a late addition to the injury report for a foot injury.
#PackersTicketHunt: Rodgers gives tickets to Green Bay police officers for Packers vs. Bears game
GREEN BAY -- This season, Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has been hiding tickets in secret places for fans to find them ahead of each game.
GREEN BAY -- This season, Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has been hiding tickets in secret places for fans to find them ahead of each game.
NFL: Message being lost in political firestorm over anthem
NEW YORK — The NFL says the message players and teams are trying to express is being lost in a political firestorm.The issues have been "overtaken by political forces," NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart said Thursday, referring to President Trump's criticism of the league, team owners and players for kneeling during the national anthem.More than 200 players either knelt or used other means as expressions of unity last weekend.
NEW YORK — The NFL says the message players and teams are trying to express is being lost in a political firestorm.The issues have been "overtaken by political forces," NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart said Thursday, referring to President Trump's criticism of the league, team owners and players for kneeling during the national anthem.More than 200 players either knelt or used other means as expressions of unity last weekend.
Extra officers will be on field for Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears game
GREEN BAY — Green Bay police say they'll have more officers on the field than usual during a planned show of unity before the Green Bay Packers game at Lambeau Field.The Packers say players, coaches and staff will link arms during the national anthem before Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears — and the team is hoping fans will do the same.WBAY -TV reports the police department says more officers will be assigned to protect people on the field in case anyone in the crowd throws an object, or to stop anyone who tries to get on the field.
GREEN BAY — Green Bay police say they'll have more officers on the field than usual during a planned show of unity before the Green Bay Packers game at Lambeau Field.The Packers say players, coaches and staff will link arms during the national anthem before Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears — and the team is hoping fans will do the same.WBAY -TV reports the police department says more officers will be assigned to protect people on the field in case anyone in the crowd throws an object, or to stop anyone who tries to get on the field.
Green Bay Packers players say team, coaches, staff will lock arms
GREEN BAY — Players, coaches and staff from the Green Bay Packers will lock arms during the national anthem before Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears, and they are asking fans to do the same in what they say will be a "moment of unification."Players released a statement on Tuesday night.
GREEN BAY — Players, coaches and staff from the Green Bay Packers will lock arms during the national anthem before Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears, and they are asking fans to do the same in what they say will be a "moment of unification."Players released a statement on Tuesday night.
"How do legends form?" Local author writes about Green Bay Packers rich history
GREEN BAY -- History is so much apart of the story of the Green Bay Packers.
GREEN BAY -- History is so much apart of the story of the Green Bay Packers.
Packers legend Jerry Kramer stops in Greenfield to celebrate Ice Bowl anniversary
GREENFIELD -- The Green Bay Packers celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Ice Bowl, with a bottle of red!Packers legend Jerry Kramer was in Greenfield Wednesday, September 27th at the Pick 'N Save on 76th.Kramer took photos with fans and even autographed a few bottles of wine.PHOTO GALLERYPick 'N Save is selling the Packers 50th Ice Bowl anniversary wine.Kramer was part of the team that beat the Dallas Cowboys in that freezing national championship back in 1967.
GREENFIELD -- The Green Bay Packers celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Ice Bowl, with a bottle of red!Packers legend Jerry Kramer was in Greenfield Wednesday, September 27th at the Pick 'N Save on 76th.Kramer took photos with fans and even autographed a few bottles of wine.PHOTO GALLERYPick 'N Save is selling the Packers 50th Ice Bowl anniversary wine.Kramer was part of the team that beat the Dallas Cowboys in that freezing national championship back in 1967.
"It's tough:" NFL anthem protests spark conflicting views among war veterans
MILWAUKEE -- Green Bay Packers players are asking fans in the stands during Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears to link arms along with the team during the national anthem -- Head Coach Mike McCarthy supports the decision and will join in.
MILWAUKEE -- Green Bay Packers players are asking fans in the stands during Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears to link arms along with the team during the national anthem -- Head Coach Mike McCarthy supports the decision and will join in.
The longest NFL underdog streaks over the last 20 years
The Browns were road favorites at the Indianapolis Colts last weekend – a first for the franchise in almost three full seasons.
The Browns were road favorites at the Indianapolis Colts last weekend – a first for the franchise in almost three full seasons.
Widow of 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle tells NFL players to 'get off their knees'
The widow of "American Sniper" Chris Kyle is speaking out in opposition to the NFL, claiming the recent protests have focused on "division."Taya Kyle took to Facebook on Tuesday, saying the sport that had once united people of different races, religions and political beliefs is now dividing the country.
The widow of "American Sniper" Chris Kyle is speaking out in opposition to the NFL, claiming the recent protests have focused on "division."Taya Kyle took to Facebook on Tuesday, saying the sport that had once united people of different races, religions and political beliefs is now dividing the country.
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy says he "will lock arms with players"
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy told reporters on Wednesday, September 27th that he was proud of his players -- and he "will lock arms" with them.The Packers tweeted on Wednesday that McCarthy said the players "put a lot of time, energy & thought into it."
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy told reporters on Wednesday, September 27th that he was proud of his players -- and he "will lock arms" with them.The Packers tweeted on Wednesday that McCarthy said the players "put a lot of time, energy & thought into it."
Pres. Donald Trump says protests will hurt NFL business
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump says football players can protest during a game "but they cannot do it during the national anthem."Pres.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump says football players can protest during a game "but they cannot do it during the national anthem."Pres.
NFL opts not to react to President Trump's anthem kneel 'rule' tweet
WASHINGTON — No matter what challenges his administration faces, President Donald Trump is keeping up his running commentary on the NFL — tweeting Tuesday about the football league's TV ratings and suggesting it bar players from kneeling during the national anthem.The NFL, for its part, was not all that eager to continue the back-and-forth with President Trump."He's exercising his freedom to speak," league spokesman Joe Lockhart said on a conference call with reporters, "and I'm exercising my freedom not to react."Asked about the possibility of the NFL punishing players or league employees for actions during the pregame anthems, Lockhart said: "I will leave the hypotheticals and the speculation to others.
WASHINGTON — No matter what challenges his administration faces, President Donald Trump is keeping up his running commentary on the NFL — tweeting Tuesday about the football league's TV ratings and suggesting it bar players from kneeling during the national anthem.The NFL, for its part, was not all that eager to continue the back-and-forth with President Trump."He's exercising his freedom to speak," league spokesman Joe Lockhart said on a conference call with reporters, "and I'm exercising my freedom not to react."Asked about the possibility of the NFL punishing players or league employees for actions during the pregame anthems, Lockhart said: "I will leave the hypotheticals and the speculation to others.
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is asking fans to link arms before the Bears game
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is asking football fans to link arms at Lambeau Field before the game against the Chicago Bears, according to ESPN writer Rob Demovsky.In a tweet posted on Tuesday, September 26th, Rodgers said, "This is about equality.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is asking football fans to link arms at Lambeau Field before the game against the Chicago Bears, according to ESPN writer Rob Demovsky.In a tweet posted on Tuesday, September 26th, Rodgers said, "This is about equality.
"Equality in this country:" Packers WR Jordy Nelson weighs in on recent protests in the NFL
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson is weighing in on the recent protests involving the national anthem.Nelson spoke exclusively with FOX6's Kaitlin Sharkey in Green Bay on Tuesday, September 26th.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson is weighing in on the recent protests involving the national anthem.Nelson spoke exclusively with FOX6's Kaitlin Sharkey in Green Bay on Tuesday, September 26th.
Nielsen: Football ratings off 11 percent this year
NEW YORK — Through three weeks, viewership for national telecasts of NFL games is down 11 percent this season compared to 2016, the Nielsen company said on Tuesday.Nielsen said the games averaged 17.63 million viewers for the first three weeks of last season, and have dipped to 15.77 million this year.
NEW YORK — Through three weeks, viewership for national telecasts of NFL games is down 11 percent this season compared to 2016, the Nielsen company said on Tuesday.Nielsen said the games averaged 17.63 million viewers for the first three weeks of last season, and have dipped to 15.77 million this year.