Packers fans invited to pep rally in Minnesota ahead of matchup vs. Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS -- Packers fans are invited to bring the spirit of Green Bay to Minnesota a day early with a Packers Everywhere pep rally at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17.The festivities will take place at The Pourhouse, located at 10 S. 5th St., Minneapolis.Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy will take part in the pre-gameday excitement by greeting fans and participating in a Q-and-A session with Packers analyst Larry McCarren.

Final: Green Bay Packers win week one with thriller over Jacksonville Jaguars, 27-23

JACKSONVILLE -- The Green Bay Packers and Jacksonville Jaguars squared off in their NFL season opener in north Florida on Sunday, September 11th -- and finished off a thriller of a game with a huge defensive stand -- to win 27-23.The Packers were first to get on the score board.

Packers, Coach McCarthy each make $100K donation to improve police/community relations

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy and the Packers organization announced Thursday, September 8th they have partnered to each make a $100,000 donation to the Green Bay Police Foundation.According to a statement from the Packers, the donations are matching grants, requiring the Green Bay Police Foundation to raise an additional $200,000 in order to secure the donations from McCarthy and the Packers Corporation.The Green Bay Police Foundation, founded in June of this year, is a non-profit organization that promotes excellence in area police departments and helps to improve public safety and partnerships in the community.The donations from McCarthy and the Packers will be directed to support the Foundation’s efforts to build and enhance relationships between the police and the community, according to the Packers.“I’m excited to support the Green Bay Police Foundation and its work to help all the Green Bay communities build those relationships,” McCarthy said. “It’s important so our children can grow, they can invest, and they can project a healthier and safer community.

"Nobody comes into this house without paying the price:" New State Farm ad features Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews

State Farm has released a funny new ad featuring Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, and linebacker Clay Matthews.The ad is titled "Pep Talk" and was posted to YouTube on Thursday, September 8th.State Farm officials provided the following description of the ad: "Aaron can protect his team’s home field.

49ers QB Colin Kaepernick to donate money from jersey sales to charity

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Colin Kaepernick says he will donate all the money he receives from his jersey sales to charity to thank fans for their support during his national anthem protest.Kaepernick announced the move Wednesday on his Instagram account saying he was pleased that his San Francisco 49ers jersey has become the top seller in the NFL since his protest became public.

#GoPackGo: Get creative with your tweets this NFL season using new NFL emojis

MILWAUKEE -- Twitter released on Wednesday, September 7th official hashtags that will allow you to add a team logo to your football tweets this season.There is one for every NFL team.

"People really enjoy it:" Packers fence across from Lambeau features Jordy-themed slogan this year

GREEN BAY -- In Green Bay, on Lombardi Avenue, there's a sign that the NFL regular season is nearly here!The Packers fence, located across from Lambeau Field has always been painted with a special slogan every year.On Labor Day, Monday, September 5th, people gathered to paint the fence green and gold.This year's theme is centered around the return of Jordy Nelson, with the fence reading: "With Jordy, it's better to receive."Organizers of the event said it's a great way to connect with the community."It's been going for quite a while and people really enjoy it.

Packers going with Lane Taylor to replace Josh Sitton on OL

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers are going with Lane Taylor at left guard to replace Josh Sitton after the team's surprising release of the three-time Pro Bowl selection.Taylor, a fourth-year pro, has started two games in his career.

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.

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.

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 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.