Chicago Bears end 11-year run with kicker Robbie Gould; upgrade O-line with Sitton signing
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Bears released Robbie Gould, ending an 11-year run with the most accurate kicker in franchise history, and upgraded their offensive line by signing three-time Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton to a three-year deal Sunday night.With Gould gone and Sitton in place, the Bears figure to have a different look when they open the season against Houston on Sept. 11.Gould had quite a run in Chicago after going undrafted out of Penn State in 2005.
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Bears released Robbie Gould, ending an 11-year run with the most accurate kicker in franchise history, and upgraded their offensive line by signing three-time Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton to a three-year deal Sunday night.With Gould gone and Sitton in place, the Bears figure to have a different look when they open the season against Houston on Sept. 11.Gould had quite a run in Chicago after going undrafted out of Penn State in 2005.
Packers make moves; sign long snapper, claim running back from Vikings
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Monday, September 5th that they signed LS Brett Goode, claimed RB Jhurell Pressley off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings, placed CB Makinton Dorleant on injured reserve and released RB Brandon Burks.Signed to the practice squad were WR Geronimo Allison, LB Carl Bradford, LB Beniquez Brown, LB Reggie Gilbert, RB Don Jackson, G Blake Muir, G Lucas Patrick, DT Brian Price, WR Herb Waters and S Jermaine Whitehead.Goode, 6-foot-1, 255 pounds, is entering his ninth season in the NFL.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Monday, September 5th that they signed LS Brett Goode, claimed RB Jhurell Pressley off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings, placed CB Makinton Dorleant on injured reserve and released RB Brandon Burks.Signed to the practice squad were WR Geronimo Allison, LB Carl Bradford, LB Beniquez Brown, LB Reggie Gilbert, RB Don Jackson, G Blake Muir, G Lucas Patrick, DT Brian Price, WR Herb Waters and S Jermaine Whitehead.Goode, 6-foot-1, 255 pounds, is entering his ninth season in the NFL.
Reports: Chicago Bears sign former Packers left guard Josh Sitton
GREEN BAY -- The season opener for the Green Bay Packers is Sunday, September 11th at Jacksonville.
GREEN BAY -- The season opener for the Green Bay Packers is Sunday, September 11th at Jacksonville.
Packers slim down roster to 53-man limit
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers stunned many by cutting three-time Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton on Saturday, September 3rd.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers stunned many by cutting three-time Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton on Saturday, September 3rd.
Green Bay Packers release 3-time Pro Bowler Josh Sitton
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have released three-time Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton, according to packers.com.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have released three-time Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton, according to packers.com.
Preseason in the books: Packers fall to Chiefs 17-7
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rookie quarterback Joe Callahan capped a strong preseason by throwing for 143 yards and a touchdown as the Green Bay Packers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 17-7 in their preseason finale Thursday night.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rookie quarterback Joe Callahan capped a strong preseason by throwing for 143 yards and a touchdown as the Green Bay Packers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 17-7 in their preseason finale Thursday night.
Final preseason matchup: Green Bay Packers face Chiefs in Kansas City Thursday night
KANSAS CITY -- The Green Bay Packers face the Chiefs in Kansas City on Thursday night, September 1st in their final preseason game.
KANSAS CITY -- The Green Bay Packers face the Chiefs in Kansas City on Thursday night, September 1st in their final preseason game.
Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater vows to attack rehab from knee injury
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is vowing to come back from the freak knee injury that has knocked him out for the season.Bridgewater's first public remarks since he went down in practice Tuesday came in a statement through the team on Thursday.
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is vowing to come back from the freak knee injury that has knocked him out for the season.Bridgewater's first public remarks since he went down in practice Tuesday came in a statement through the team on Thursday.
New Brett Favre exhibit at Packers Hall of Fame at Lambeau now officially open!
GREEN BAY -- The new Brett Favre exhibit at the Packers Hall of Fame at Lambeau Field is now officially open!The Green Bay Packers and Packers Hall of Fame hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a new Brett Favre exhibit on Wednesday morning, August 31st at Lambeau Field.The ribbon cutting ceremony included remarks from Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy and Packers Hall of Fame Inc.
GREEN BAY -- The new Brett Favre exhibit at the Packers Hall of Fame at Lambeau Field is now officially open!The Green Bay Packers and Packers Hall of Fame hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a new Brett Favre exhibit on Wednesday morning, August 31st at Lambeau Field.The ribbon cutting ceremony included remarks from Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy and Packers Hall of Fame Inc.
Veterans defend Colin Kaepernick on Twitter: #VeteransForKaepernick
SAN FRANCISCO — Slammed as unpatriotic and disrespectful, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has taken heat for refusing to stand during the national anthem.Kaepernick was criticized as being insulting to those who made sacrifices for the country.
SAN FRANCISCO — Slammed as unpatriotic and disrespectful, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has taken heat for refusing to stand during the national anthem.Kaepernick was criticized as being insulting to those who made sacrifices for the country.
NFL clears Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers, Pittsburgh's James Harrison following investigation into PED allegations
GREEN BAY -- The NFL has cleared Packers players Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers, and Pittsburgh's James Harrison following an investigation into PED allegations, according to a statement posted at NFL.com.
GREEN BAY -- The NFL has cleared Packers players Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers, and Pittsburgh's James Harrison following an investigation into PED allegations, according to a statement posted at NFL.com.
Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater suffers significant knee injury during practice
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a significant knee injury in practice on Tuesday, August 30th.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a significant knee injury in practice on Tuesday, August 30th.
Packers need to cut 7 players by the end of Tuesday, get roster to 75
GREEN BAY -- With 82 players on the roster right now, the Green Bay Packers will have to make seven more moves to get down to the NFL-mandated 75-player roster limit by Tuesday's deadline.
GREEN BAY -- With 82 players on the roster right now, the Green Bay Packers will have to make seven more moves to get down to the NFL-mandated 75-player roster limit by Tuesday's deadline.
Green Bay Packers release punter Tim Masthay
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers claimed P Jacob Schum off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and released P Tim Masthay, according to Packers.com.The transactions were announced Tuesday, August 30th by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.According to the Packers, Schum, a 5-foot-10, 211-pound, second-year player out of the University at Buffalo, played in all 16 games for the Buccaneers last season, averaging 41.9 yards per punt (38.0 net average) on 56 attempts with 15 landing inside the 20-yard line and a long of 60 yards.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers claimed P Jacob Schum off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and released P Tim Masthay, according to Packers.com.The transactions were announced Tuesday, August 30th by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.According to the Packers, Schum, a 5-foot-10, 211-pound, second-year player out of the University at Buffalo, played in all 16 games for the Buccaneers last season, averaging 41.9 yards per punt (38.0 net average) on 56 attempts with 15 landing inside the 20-yard line and a long of 60 yards.
Trimming the roster: Green Bay Packers release 6 players, including punter Peter Mortell
GREEN BAY -- After breaking his hand in Training Camp, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jeff Janis returned to the field Monday, August 29th wearing a protective club on his injured hand.
GREEN BAY -- After breaking his hand in Training Camp, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jeff Janis returned to the field Monday, August 29th wearing a protective club on his injured hand.
Packers to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Brett Favre exhibit at Packers Hall of Fame
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers and Packers Hall of Fame will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a new Brett Favre exhibit on Wednesday, August 31st at Lambeau Field.The event is scheduled for 9:00 a.m.According to a statement from Packers officials, the ribbon cutting ceremony will include remarks from Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy and Packers Hall of Fame Inc.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers and Packers Hall of Fame will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a new Brett Favre exhibit on Wednesday, August 31st at Lambeau Field.The event is scheduled for 9:00 a.m.According to a statement from Packers officials, the ribbon cutting ceremony will include remarks from Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy and Packers Hall of Fame Inc.
Packers beat 49ers; QB Aaron Rodgers throws TD in first preseason action
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers got his first taste of preseason football.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers got his first taste of preseason football.
On the road: Packers travel to California to take on San Francisco 49ers in third preseason game
SANTA CLARA, California -- The Green Bay Packers will take on the San Francisco 49ers Friday, August 26th at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California -- the green and gold's third preseason game.Kickoff is set for 9:00 p.m. CT.According to Packers.com, this will be the first preseason matchup between the two teams since 2008.Friday night's game will be the Packers' second time playing at Levi's Stadium.
SANTA CLARA, California -- The Green Bay Packers will take on the San Francisco 49ers Friday, August 26th at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California -- the green and gold's third preseason game.Kickoff is set for 9:00 p.m. CT.According to Packers.com, this will be the first preseason matchup between the two teams since 2008.Friday night's game will be the Packers' second time playing at Levi's Stadium.
Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers meet with NFL investigators regarding doping allegations
GREEN BAY -- Two Green Bay Packers players spoke with NFL investigators Wednesday, August 24th regarding doping allegations.Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers were named in an Al Jazeera network report on performance-enhancing drug use back in December of 2015.Both have denied the allegations, but both faced suspension by the league if they didn't agree to meet with investigators.
GREEN BAY -- Two Green Bay Packers players spoke with NFL investigators Wednesday, August 24th regarding doping allegations.Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers were named in an Al Jazeera network report on performance-enhancing drug use back in December of 2015.Both have denied the allegations, but both faced suspension by the league if they didn't agree to meet with investigators.
Cousins Subs, Green Bay Packers launch 3-year partnership
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers and Cousins Subs have agreed to a three-year partnership.The Menomonee Falls-based sub shop last partnered with the Packers nearly 20 years ago.As part of the deal, Cousins is inviting fans to enter a contest to win two tickets in a VIP section at Lambeau Field.It will feature leather recliners and catering from Cousins.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers and Cousins Subs have agreed to a three-year partnership.The Menomonee Falls-based sub shop last partnered with the Packers nearly 20 years ago.As part of the deal, Cousins is inviting fans to enter a contest to win two tickets in a VIP section at Lambeau Field.It will feature leather recliners and catering from Cousins.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.