Carroll says Kaepernick a starter, just not with Seahawks

RENTON, Wash. — Pete Carroll saw Colin Kaepernick's rise as a starting quarterback firsthand and the Seattle Seahawks coach still believes Kaepernick is capable of being a starter.It just won't be in Seattle.Carroll had high praise for Kaepernick on Friday as the Seahawks wrapped up their first week of OTAs.

Released: Green Bay Packers say goodbye to P Jacob Schum

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have released P Jacob Schum, Ted Thompson, executive vice president, general manager and director of football operations announced Thursday, June 1st.In addition to releasing Schum, the Packers signed WR Colby Pearson and RB Jamaal Williams, according to a statement from the Packers, which offered the following stats: DRAFT SIGNING:

Green Bay Packers sign Wisconsin's Vince Biegel

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Wednesday, May 31st that they had signed Vince Biegel, a linebacker who played for the Wisconsin Badgers and grew up in Wisconsin Rapids.Biegel was the 108th pick overall in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Clocked at 110 mph: Packers safety Jermaine Whitehead cited on I-43

Green Bay Packers safety Jermaine Whitehead was pulled over by a Sheboygan County sheriff's deputy this past week for allegedly driving 110 miles an hour in a 70 mile an hour zone.Whitehead was pulled over around 3:30 a.m. on Friday, May 19th on I-43 near Smies Rd.

Tight end Martellus Bennett brings bold personality to the Green Bay Packers

GREEN BAY -- Martellus Bennett, one of the five veteran free agents the Green Bay Packers this year, has a plan for getting to know his new teammates as the players develop chemistry for the coming season.The Packers are the fifth stop for the tight end in his NFL career, having won the Super Bowl with the New England Patriots last season.Bennett says he's made a concerted effort to pick a different table for team breakfasts and lunches each day during the OTAs.

OTAs underway for Green Bay Packers

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have four weeks left in their offseason program, including three weeks of organized team activities, or OTAs which are under way this week.At a news conference Tuesday, May 23rd, head coach Mike McCarthy said a lot of the focus is on the passing game.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers helps high school students get out of final exam

JANESVILLE, Iowa -- Some high school students are thanking Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers for getting them out of their final exam!Their teacher is a die-hard Rodgers fan, and agreed to cancel the sports literature final if Rodgers re-tweeted a student's request.About 20 minutes later, Rodgers reply came in:

ESPN report: Eddie Lacy collects $55K for weighing in below set limit

GREEN BAY -- NFL insider for ESPN Adam Schefter is reporting that Eddie Lacy weighed in at 253 pounds on Monday, May 15th.Schefter says because that's two pounds below the limit the Seattle Seahawks set for Lacy, he is now collecting a cool $55,000.

Report: Packers LB Vince Biegel underwent foot surgery

GREEN BAY -- Two reporters from ESPN are reporting that Green Bay Packers fourth round pick Vince Biegel underwent foot surgery last week.

Life after Lang: Green Bay Packers draft pick, OL Kofi Amichia "ready to go"

GREEN BAY -- It's definitely the off-season for the Green Bay Packers, but officials are already thinking about the fall, and how to keep Aaron Rodgers healthy.Under Coach Mike McCarthy, the Packers take a player vote to elect their playoff captains.

Malachi Dupre says he's "always going to be driven;" Have Packers found another Driver?

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers coaches had their first chance to work with the team's draft choices this past weekend, and they found one player who has been both highly touted and largely overlooked.If the Packers were getting Malachi Dupre out of high school, they would be getting a true blue-chipper.

Just announced: Packers, Bellin Health unveil “Back to Football” events

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers and Bellin Health announced Monday, May 8th  -- they have again partnered to bring fans a series of Back to Football events to kick off the Packers’ 2017 Training Camp.The eighth annual ‘5K Run/Walk at Lambeau Field,’ is set for Saturday, July 22, at 8 a.m.According to a press release, the computer-timed run is highlighted by a neighborhood route that ultimately takes participants into Lambeau Field and around the famed gridiron.

Packers set date for 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders: July 24th at Lambeau

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have set the date for the 2017 "Annual Meeting of Shareholders." It will be held on Monday, July 24th at 11:00 a.m. at Lambeau Field -- rain or shine.According to a news release from the Packers, the formal notice of the Annual Meeting, including proxy materials, will be sent in mid-June.