After more than 56 years, Punt, Pass and Kick is going away
There are undoubtedly many NFL draftees who are products of the Punt, Pass and Kick program.
There are undoubtedly many NFL draftees who are products of the Punt, Pass and Kick program.
Green Bay Packers release RBs Michael, Jackson
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers released running backs Don Jackson and Christine Michael on Monday.Michael played in nine games for the Packers after being claimed off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks last November, including three playoff games.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers released running backs Don Jackson and Christine Michael on Monday.Michael played in nine games for the Packers after being claimed off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks last November, including three playoff games.
Leaky walls, loose panels at Minnesota Vikings' new $1.1B stadium
MINNEAPOLIS — Leaky walls and loose panels at the Minnesota Vikings' new $1.1 billion stadium pose health and safety concerns, according to a stadium official who says fixing the problems are a priority.Zinc panels covering the entire exterior of the building are being tested by engineers and metallurgists, said Rick Evans, executive director of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority.
MINNEAPOLIS — Leaky walls and loose panels at the Minnesota Vikings' new $1.1 billion stadium pose health and safety concerns, according to a stadium official who says fixing the problems are a priority.Zinc panels covering the entire exterior of the building are being tested by engineers and metallurgists, said Rick Evans, executive director of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority.
Jobs: Green Bay Packers are looking for people to work on game days
GREEN BAY -- The Packers are looking for game day employees to assist with Packers home games and events, and provide legendary customer service to all guests at Lambeau Field.Gameday employees are sought for the guest services and security departments to assist at Packers home games and events.
GREEN BAY -- The Packers are looking for game day employees to assist with Packers home games and events, and provide legendary customer service to all guests at Lambeau Field.Gameday employees are sought for the guest services and security departments to assist at Packers home games and events.
Green Bay Packers make their final selections in the NFL Draft
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have made their selections in the 2017 NFL Draft.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have made their selections in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Green Bay Packers get defensive for first 3 picks in NFL Draft
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have selected Auburn defensive tackle Montravius Adams in their third round pick of the NFL Draft Friday, April 28th.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have selected Auburn defensive tackle Montravius Adams in their third round pick of the NFL Draft Friday, April 28th.
Packers deal No. 29 pick, stock up for rest of draft
GREEN BAY — Ted Thompson wanted to make one thing clear to the NFL's other 31 general managers Thursday night: Having already traded the Green Bay Packers' first-round pick to the Cleveland Browns to move back, he's willing to do so again on Day 2 of the draft.
GREEN BAY — Ted Thompson wanted to make one thing clear to the NFL's other 31 general managers Thursday night: Having already traded the Green Bay Packers' first-round pick to the Cleveland Browns to move back, he's willing to do so again on Day 2 of the draft.
NFL draft: Cleveland Browns take DE Myles Garrett with top pick
PHILADELPHIA — No surprise at the top of the NFL draft: Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett was the first choice by the Cleveland Browns.Coming off a 1-15 season, the Browns need help everywhere.
PHILADELPHIA — No surprise at the top of the NFL draft: Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett was the first choice by the Cleveland Browns.Coming off a 1-15 season, the Browns need help everywhere.
Looking to fill hole on OL, Green Bay Packers sign veteran Jahri Evans
MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers have signed veteran offensive lineman Jahri Evans as they look to fill a hole up front left by the departure of free agent-right guard T.J. Lang.Terms of the agreement were not announced Wednesday by general manager Ted Thompson.
MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers have signed veteran offensive lineman Jahri Evans as they look to fill a hole up front left by the departure of free agent-right guard T.J. Lang.Terms of the agreement were not announced Wednesday by general manager Ted Thompson.
Ex-Packers CB Sam Shields fined $500 in marijuana case
GREEN BAY — Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields will pay a $500 fine after pleading no contest to marijuana possession.The 29-year-old Shields changed his plea Monday, April 24th after earlier pleading not guilty.USA Today Network-Wisconsin reports that a charge of possessing drug paraphernalia stemming from the Oct. 19th incident at his Green Bay-area home was dropped.Shields had faced up to six months in jail.A criminal complaint says officers went to Shields' home after he received a package from Colorado, where recreational use of marijuana is legal.
GREEN BAY — Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields will pay a $500 fine after pleading no contest to marijuana possession.The 29-year-old Shields changed his plea Monday, April 24th after earlier pleading not guilty.USA Today Network-Wisconsin reports that a charge of possessing drug paraphernalia stemming from the Oct. 19th incident at his Green Bay-area home was dropped.Shields had faced up to six months in jail.A criminal complaint says officers went to Shields' home after he received a package from Colorado, where recreational use of marijuana is legal.
Green Bay Packers release regular season schedule
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have released the complete schedule for the 2017-18 regular season.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have released the complete schedule for the 2017-18 regular season.
Former linebacker A.J. Hawk retiring with the Packers
GREEN BAY -- Former linebacker A.J. Hawk, who played nine seasons (2006-14) in Green Bay, has informed the club on Tuesday, April 18th of his decision to retire with the Packers.Hawk, who was drafted by Green Bay with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, ranks No. 1 in franchise history (since 1975) with 1,118 career tackles, having surpassed LB John Anderson’s mark (1,020, 1978-89) in the 2013 regular-season finale.
GREEN BAY -- Former linebacker A.J. Hawk, who played nine seasons (2006-14) in Green Bay, has informed the club on Tuesday, April 18th of his decision to retire with the Packers.Hawk, who was drafted by Green Bay with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, ranks No. 1 in franchise history (since 1975) with 1,118 career tackles, having surpassed LB John Anderson’s mark (1,020, 1978-89) in the 2013 regular-season finale.
Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney dies at 84
PITTSBURGH -- Dan Rooney, the powerful and popular Pittsburgh Steelers chairman whose name is attached to the NFL's landmark initiative in minority hiring, died Thursday.
PITTSBURGH -- Dan Rooney, the powerful and popular Pittsburgh Steelers chairman whose name is attached to the NFL's landmark initiative in minority hiring, died Thursday.
Green Bay Packers offer youth football coaching school on June 4th
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Thursday, April 13th that they are set to host the team’s fourth annual “Green Bay Packers Coaching School” at Lambeau Field on June 4th.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Thursday, April 13th that they are set to host the team’s fourth annual “Green Bay Packers Coaching School” at Lambeau Field on June 4th.
Green Bay Packers great Donald Driver to hold a "Thank You Fans" Tour in August
MILWAUKEE -- Packers great Donald Driver will visit fans around Wisconsin from August 10th through the 13th as part of a Thank You Fans Tour, a news release from Lammi Sports Management indicates.Fans, community events, charitable causes, schools and Wisconsin companies can send Driver a request for a tour stop by CLICKING HERE.Driver stated the following in the news release:
MILWAUKEE -- Packers great Donald Driver will visit fans around Wisconsin from August 10th through the 13th as part of a Thank You Fans Tour, a news release from Lammi Sports Management indicates.Fans, community events, charitable causes, schools and Wisconsin companies can send Driver a request for a tour stop by CLICKING HERE.Driver stated the following in the news release:
Green Bay Packers release CB Makinton Dorleant
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, April 11th released CB Makinton Dorleant.The transaction was announced by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.Dorleant, who signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Northern Iowa in May 2016, played in four games as a rookie last season after being activated from injured reserve; designated for return on December 3rd.He sustained an injury in Week 17 at Detroit and was placed on injured reserve on January 5th.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, April 11th released CB Makinton Dorleant.The transaction was announced by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.Dorleant, who signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Northern Iowa in May 2016, played in four games as a rookie last season after being activated from injured reserve; designated for return on December 3rd.He sustained an injury in Week 17 at Detroit and was placed on injured reserve on January 5th.
Green Bay Packers preseason schedule features opener at Lambeau, 3 games against NFC teams
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers' preseason schedule features an opener at Lambeau Field and three games against NFC teams.The preliminary schedule was communicated by the National Football League on Monday, April 10th:
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers' preseason schedule features an opener at Lambeau Field and three games against NFC teams.The preliminary schedule was communicated by the National Football League on Monday, April 10th:
Cast your vote: Packers Ticket Takeover finalists whittled down to final 5
GREEN BAY -- We're down to the final five!
GREEN BAY -- We're down to the final five!
"One more time for Wisconsin:" Former Packers RB Eddie Lacy is hosting a garage sale!
GREEN BAY -- Former Green Bay Packers RB Eddie Lacy is hosting a garage sale -- and all proceeds will benefit charity!
GREEN BAY -- Former Green Bay Packers RB Eddie Lacy is hosting a garage sale -- and all proceeds will benefit charity!
AP source: Cowboys' Tony Romo retiring, replacing Phil Simms at CBS
DALLAS — Tony Romo is retiring and replacing another former quarterback in Phil Simms on the top NFL broadcasting team for CBS after choosing not to chase that elusive Super Bowl with a team other than the Dallas Cowboys.Romo, who will be paired with play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz, considered multiple network offers along with whether he wanted to pursue a Super Bowl elsewhere after losing the starting job in Dallas last season, a person told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
DALLAS — Tony Romo is retiring and replacing another former quarterback in Phil Simms on the top NFL broadcasting team for CBS after choosing not to chase that elusive Super Bowl with a team other than the Dallas Cowboys.Romo, who will be paired with play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz, considered multiple network offers along with whether he wanted to pursue a Super Bowl elsewhere after losing the starting job in Dallas last season, a person told The Associated Press on Tuesday.