"Aiding needy families:" Packers players to sign autographs for donations to Salvation Army

"Aiding needy families:" Packers players to sign autographs for donations to Salvation Army

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers players will again be supporting the Salvation Army this holiday season by signing autographs for fans in exchange for monetary donations.According to a press release, the players will be signing autographs for visitors to the Lambeau Field Atrium on Monday evenings during the holiday season.To help the Salvation Army reach its donation goals for 2017, fans are asked to donate a minimum of $20.Additionally, quarterback Aaron Rodgers has pledged to match each donation made during the autograph signings, which will double the amount the Salvation Army receives during the five signing events, up to $50,000.All proceeds raised go towards aiding needy families, seniors and the homeless in Green Bay.The names of the players participating in each signing will be announced the week prior to each event.The schedule is as follows:

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers players will again be supporting the Salvation Army this holiday season by signing autographs for fans in exchange for monetary donations.According to a press release, the players will be signing autographs for visitors to the Lambeau Field Atrium on Monday evenings during the holiday season.To help the Salvation Army reach its donation goals for 2017, fans are asked to donate a minimum of $20.Additionally, quarterback Aaron Rodgers has pledged to match each donation made during the autograph signings, which will double the amount the Salvation Army receives during the five signing events, up to $50,000.All proceeds raised go towards aiding needy families, seniors and the homeless in Green Bay.The names of the players participating in each signing will be announced the week prior to each event.The schedule is as follows:

Aaron Rodgers stretches it out, seen on practice field for 1st time since collarbone injury

Aaron Rodgers stretches it out, seen on practice field for 1st time since collarbone injury

GREEN BAY -- Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is back on the practice field in Green Bay.Rodgers was seen inside the Hutson Center on Wednesday, November 15th doing some rehab work with the team's trainers.FOX6's Tim Van Vooren said #12 was looking solid, running around and stretching on the turf -- things he said you might not expect a person with a healing collarbone injury to be doing right now.

GREEN BAY -- Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is back on the practice field in Green Bay.Rodgers was seen inside the Hutson Center on Wednesday, November 15th doing some rehab work with the team's trainers.FOX6's Tim Van Vooren said #12 was looking solid, running around and stretching on the turf -- things he said you might not expect a person with a healing collarbone injury to be doing right now.

Papa John's apologizes for criticizing NFL anthem protests

Papa John's apologizes for criticizing NFL anthem protests

Papa John's Pizza apologized Tuesday night for comments made by CEO John Schnatter blaming sluggish pizza sales on NFL players kneeling during the national anthem.The Louisville, Kentucky-based company is a major NFL sponsor and advertiser, and Schnatter said on an earnings call on Nov. 1 that "NFL leadership has hurt Papa John's shareholders" and that the protests "should have been nipped in the bud a year and a half ago."The company tweeted a statement offering to "work with the players and league to find a positive way forward."

Papa John's Pizza apologized Tuesday night for comments made by CEO John Schnatter blaming sluggish pizza sales on NFL players kneeling during the national anthem.The Louisville, Kentucky-based company is a major NFL sponsor and advertiser, and Schnatter said on an earnings call on Nov. 1 that "NFL leadership has hurt Papa John's shareholders" and that the protests "should have been nipped in the bud a year and a half ago."The company tweeted a statement offering to "work with the players and league to find a positive way forward."

Back with the Pack: Green Bay signs long snapper Brett Goode, releases Derek Hart

Back with the Pack: Green Bay signs long snapper Brett Goode, releases Derek Hart

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Tuesday, November 14th that the team has signed long snapper Brett Goode and released long snapper Derek Hart.Goode, 6-foot-1, 255 pounds, is in his 10th season in the NFL.

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Tuesday, November 14th that the team has signed long snapper Brett Goode and released long snapper Derek Hart.Goode, 6-foot-1, 255 pounds, is in his 10th season in the NFL.

"Trying to see the brain better:" Partnership between GE and the NFL results in powerful MRI machine

"Trying to see the brain better:" Partnership between GE and the NFL results in powerful MRI machine

WAUKESHA -- As the saying goes, knowledge is power, and thanks to engineers at GE Healthcare, scientists are about to know more about the human brain than ever before.“That’s the work of hundreds of engineers that’s taken four, almost five years to develop.

WAUKESHA -- As the saying goes, knowledge is power, and thanks to engineers at GE Healthcare, scientists are about to know more about the human brain than ever before.“That’s the work of hundreds of engineers that’s taken four, almost five years to develop.

Hours after losing unborn child, NFL player scores emotional touchdown

Hours after losing unborn child, NFL player scores emotional touchdown

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin dropped to his knees after he scored an 83-yard touchdown during the team's 31-21 win over the New York Giants on Sunday.In an Instagram post, Goodwin revealed that his infant son died early Sunday morning following complications during his wife's pregnancy.Goodwin said his wife, Morgan, had to deliver their son prematurely around 4 a.m. Sunday:

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin dropped to his knees after he scored an 83-yard touchdown during the team's 31-21 win over the New York Giants on Sunday.In an Instagram post, Goodwin revealed that his infant son died early Sunday morning following complications during his wife's pregnancy.Goodwin said his wife, Morgan, had to deliver their son prematurely around 4 a.m. Sunday:

Report: Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones "sidelined 3-6 weeks"

Report: Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones "sidelined 3-6 weeks"

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is reportedly going to be sidelined for three to six weeks with an MCL injury, according to a tweet from NFL Insider for ESPN Adam Schefter.

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is reportedly going to be sidelined for three to six weeks with an MCL injury, according to a tweet from NFL Insider for ESPN Adam Schefter.

1st win without Rodgers: Packers defeat Bears 23-16 at Soldier Field 🏈

1st win without Rodgers: Packers defeat Bears 23-16 at Soldier Field 🏈

CHICAGO -- Brett Hundley threw for 212 yards and a touchdown, Nick Perry had three sacks and the Green Packers beat the Chicago Bears 23-16 to snap a three-game losing streak on Sunday, November 12th.Hundley, starting his third game for an injured Aaron Rodgers, threw a 17-yard touchdown to Davante Adams to make it 23-13 with 5:29 to play, and the Packers (5-4) hung on to beat the Bears (3-6) for the eighth time in nine games.Chicago's Mitchell Trubisky threw for a career-high 297 yards.

CHICAGO -- Brett Hundley threw for 212 yards and a touchdown, Nick Perry had three sacks and the Green Packers beat the Chicago Bears 23-16 to snap a three-game losing streak on Sunday, November 12th.Hundley, starting his third game for an injured Aaron Rodgers, threw a 17-yard touchdown to Davante Adams to make it 23-13 with 5:29 to play, and the Packers (5-4) hung on to beat the Bears (3-6) for the eighth time in nine games.Chicago's Mitchell Trubisky threw for a career-high 297 yards.

NFL expects Goodell contract extension to be finalized soon

NFL expects Goodell contract extension to be finalized soon

NEW YORK — The NFL expects a five-year contract extension with Commissioner Roger Goodell to be finalized soon, despite a threatened lawsuit by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart said Thursday that "our expectation is this will be wrapped up soon, but we can't project an actual date."The extension would carry through 2024.

NEW YORK — The NFL expects a five-year contract extension with Commissioner Roger Goodell to be finalized soon, despite a threatened lawsuit by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart said Thursday that "our expectation is this will be wrapped up soon, but we can't project an actual date."The extension would carry through 2024.

Green Bay Packers release tight end Martellus Bennett

Green Bay Packers release tight end Martellus Bennett

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have waived Martellus Bennett, bringing the tight end's short tenure at Lambeau Field to a surprising end.General manager Ted Thompson announced the move on Wednesday after practice.The Packers cited a "failure to disclose a physical condition" for making the move.

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have waived Martellus Bennett, bringing the tight end's short tenure at Lambeau Field to a surprising end.General manager Ted Thompson announced the move on Wednesday after practice.The Packers cited a "failure to disclose a physical condition" for making the move.

"How satisfied are you?" Packers' weekly survey asks new questions after 3 straight losses

"How satisfied are you?" Packers' weekly survey asks new questions after 3 straight losses

GREEN BAY -- After three straight losses, a survey sent weekly to Green Bay Packers' season ticket holders is asking some new questions.Usually, in the weekly survey, season ticket holders are asked questions about their gameday experience.Below are the questions being asked after the Packers' 30-17 loss to the Detroit Lions Monday night, November 6th at Lambeau Field:

GREEN BAY -- After three straight losses, a survey sent weekly to Green Bay Packers' season ticket holders is asking some new questions.Usually, in the weekly survey, season ticket holders are asked questions about their gameday experience.Below are the questions being asked after the Packers' 30-17 loss to the Detroit Lions Monday night, November 6th at Lambeau Field:

Packers get starting OL back with G Lane Taylor active

Packers get starting OL back with G Lane Taylor active

GREEN BAY — Packers left guard Lane Taylor is active for the Monday night game against Detroit, allowing the Packers to play their entire starting offensive line for just the second time this season.Taylor is back after missing a game with an ankle injury.Cornerbacks Damarious Randall (hamstring/illness) and Kevin King (back) are also active for the Packers against the Lions' potent passing game.

GREEN BAY — Packers left guard Lane Taylor is active for the Monday night game against Detroit, allowing the Packers to play their entire starting offensive line for just the second time this season.Taylor is back after missing a game with an ankle injury.Cornerbacks Damarious Randall (hamstring/illness) and Kevin King (back) are also active for the Packers against the Lions' potent passing game.

Packers, Lions meet on the gridiron for the 176th time Monday night at Lambeau Field

Packers, Lions meet on the gridiron for the 176th time Monday night at Lambeau Field

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers hope to get back to their winning ways when the team hosts the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on Monday evening, November 6th.According to Packers.com, Green Bay has won three consecutive games on Monday Night Football, including a 27-13 win over Philadelphia last season.

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers hope to get back to their winning ways when the team hosts the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on Monday evening, November 6th.According to Packers.com, Green Bay has won three consecutive games on Monday Night Football, including a 27-13 win over Philadelphia last season.

Lions OT Robinson out, WR Golladay doubtful against Packers

Lions OT Robinson out, WR Golladay doubtful against Packers

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have ruled out offensive tackle Greg Robinson against the Green Bay Packers.Robinson was unable to practice this week because of an ankle injury after missing the previous game.The Lions (3-4) will likely be replaced Robinson at left tackle with Brian Mihalik at Green Bay (4-3) on Monday night .Detroit's Kenny Golladay is listed as doubtful to play against the Packers because of a lingering hamstring injury.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have ruled out offensive tackle Greg Robinson against the Green Bay Packers.Robinson was unable to practice this week because of an ankle injury after missing the previous game.The Lions (3-4) will likely be replaced Robinson at left tackle with Brian Mihalik at Green Bay (4-3) on Monday night .Detroit's Kenny Golladay is listed as doubtful to play against the Packers because of a lingering hamstring injury.