Packers WR Jordy Nelson ahead of schedule in recovery from torn ACL
GREEN BAY— When the Green Bay Packers went back to work Monday, April 18th for the official start of the team's offseason workout program, they saw more of wide receiver Jordy Nelson and less of running back Eddie Lacy.Nelson is on the comeback trail following last year's season-ending knee injury.
GREEN BAY— When the Green Bay Packers went back to work Monday, April 18th for the official start of the team's offseason workout program, they saw more of wide receiver Jordy Nelson and less of running back Eddie Lacy.Nelson is on the comeback trail following last year's season-ending knee injury.
Green Bay Packers re-sign Don Barclay, sign LB Lerentee McCray
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have re-signed T/G Don Barclay and signed LB Lerentee McCray, the team announced on Monday, April 18th.According to the Packers, Barclay played in all 16 games last season, starting four contests at right tackle (Weeks 2-4, 13) and one at left tackle (Week 16), and appeared in both postseason games.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have re-signed T/G Don Barclay and signed LB Lerentee McCray, the team announced on Monday, April 18th.According to the Packers, Barclay played in all 16 games last season, starting four contests at right tackle (Weeks 2-4, 13) and one at left tackle (Week 16), and appeared in both postseason games.
Some living in shadow of Lambeau asked to take down Packers, Badgers banners
ASHWAUBENON — Some residents who live in the shadow of Lambeau Field are asking if there's an offseason for being a sports fan.The village of Ashwaubenon is asking the residents to take down their Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers banners that fly from a duplex and an apartment building.Tyler Jozwiak says he and his neighbors were contacted by the village's code enforcement officer to take them down.
ASHWAUBENON — Some residents who live in the shadow of Lambeau Field are asking if there's an offseason for being a sports fan.The village of Ashwaubenon is asking the residents to take down their Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers banners that fly from a duplex and an apartment building.Tyler Jozwiak says he and his neighbors were contacted by the village's code enforcement officer to take them down.
Packers preseason schedule highlighted by appearance in NFL/Hall of Fame Game
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers’ preseason schedule is highlighted by an appearance in the NFL/Hall of Fame Game as part of the 2016 Enshrinement Weekend that will see Packers legend Brett Favre and seven others formally enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.The preliminary schedule was communicated by the National Football League on Thursday, April 7th.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers’ preseason schedule is highlighted by an appearance in the NFL/Hall of Fame Game as part of the 2016 Enshrinement Weekend that will see Packers legend Brett Favre and seven others formally enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.The preliminary schedule was communicated by the National Football League on Thursday, April 7th.
Packers to host 2016 NFL Draft events in Green Bay, Chicago & you're invited
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are set to host two different events to celebrate the 2016 NFL Draft, a pep rally on the first day of the Draft in Chicago, and a party on the third day of the Draft in Green Bay.Both events are free to the public and space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at each location.The pep rally in Chicago will be held at Will’s Northwoods Inn for Round 1 of the Draft, April 28, with a program beginning at 7:30 p.m. A familiar venue for Packers fans, Will’s hosted a Packers Everywhere pep rally during the 2014 season.Packers alumni Gary Ellerson, Mark Chmura, Mark Tauscher and Frank Winters will be present at the rally and will sign autographs.Lambeau Field’s 1919 Kitchen & Tap will host the Draft party April 30, with the restaurant opening at 10 a.m., and a program beginning at 11 a.m. On-air talent from WIXX will be on hand to help host activities during Round 4 and Round 5 of the NFL Draft.Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy will participate in the program at 1919 Kitchen & Tap, along with alumni Jerry Kramer and Dave Robinson, who will sign autographs for fans in the Atrium.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are set to host two different events to celebrate the 2016 NFL Draft, a pep rally on the first day of the Draft in Chicago, and a party on the third day of the Draft in Green Bay.Both events are free to the public and space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at each location.The pep rally in Chicago will be held at Will’s Northwoods Inn for Round 1 of the Draft, April 28, with a program beginning at 7:30 p.m. A familiar venue for Packers fans, Will’s hosted a Packers Everywhere pep rally during the 2014 season.Packers alumni Gary Ellerson, Mark Chmura, Mark Tauscher and Frank Winters will be present at the rally and will sign autographs.Lambeau Field’s 1919 Kitchen & Tap will host the Draft party April 30, with the restaurant opening at 10 a.m., and a program beginning at 11 a.m. On-air talent from WIXX will be on hand to help host activities during Round 4 and Round 5 of the NFL Draft.Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy will participate in the program at 1919 Kitchen & Tap, along with alumni Jerry Kramer and Dave Robinson, who will sign autographs for fans in the Atrium.
Construction now underway for Titletown District project
ASHWAUBENON — Construction has officially started on the Green Bay Packers' Titletown District.The ceremonial turn of a shovel broke ground Tuesday, April 5th for Lodge Kohler, just west of Lambeau Field.The Kohler Co.
ASHWAUBENON — Construction has officially started on the Green Bay Packers' Titletown District.The ceremonial turn of a shovel broke ground Tuesday, April 5th for Lodge Kohler, just west of Lambeau Field.The Kohler Co.
"We’re very excited:" Packers Pro Shop unveils newly designed website
GREEN BAY -- The Packers Pro Shop has unveiled a newly designed website, now live at www.packersproshop.com.The site was designed with fans and customers in mind, aimed at allowing them to browse, purchase and interact with customer service smoothly.The new site’s design also reflects the look and feel of the recently renovated Packers Pro Shop store, incorporating football-themed design elements throughout so fans unable to travel to Lambeau Field can engage in an enjoyable Packers shopping experience from anywhere.“We’re very excited to debut the newly designed Packers Pro Shop website,” said Marisa Schewe, retail operations ecommerce marketing manager. “The new design will give us the opportunity to provide our loyal fans around the world with a faster, easier way to get their Packers gear directly from Lambeau Field.”Shoppers will also notice that the site incorporates fully responsive and mobile-friendly design elements, adapting the website to accommodate the screen size of any device.
GREEN BAY -- The Packers Pro Shop has unveiled a newly designed website, now live at www.packersproshop.com.The site was designed with fans and customers in mind, aimed at allowing them to browse, purchase and interact with customer service smoothly.The new site’s design also reflects the look and feel of the recently renovated Packers Pro Shop store, incorporating football-themed design elements throughout so fans unable to travel to Lambeau Field can engage in an enjoyable Packers shopping experience from anywhere.“We’re very excited to debut the newly designed Packers Pro Shop website,” said Marisa Schewe, retail operations ecommerce marketing manager. “The new design will give us the opportunity to provide our loyal fans around the world with a faster, easier way to get their Packers gear directly from Lambeau Field.”Shoppers will also notice that the site incorporates fully responsive and mobile-friendly design elements, adapting the website to accommodate the screen size of any device.
Mark your calendar: Packers reveal dates for 11th annual "Tailgate Tour"
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced plans on Tuesday, March 29th for the 11th annual ‘Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour,’ set for June 17-21, which will travel throughout Wisconsin to visit with fans and thank them in person for their support.The tour will make stops in Ripon (June 17), Fort Atkinson (June 18), Dodgeville (June 19), Black River Falls (June 20) and Shawano (June 21), with tailgate parties held in each city to support a local non-profit organization.Tour celebrities will include Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy, players Jared Abbrederis, Sam Barrington and Jayrone Elliott, and Packers alumni LeRoy Butler, Robert Brooks and Sean Jones.The tour will take place aboard a customized motor coach emblazoned with the “Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour” logo and the phrase “Touching Down in Your Community.” In addition to the designated locations, tour celebrities will make surprise stops as the schedule allows.The Ripon, Black River Falls and Shawano tailgate parties will welcome the players and alumni arriving at 6 p.m., and festivities will run until 8:30 p.m. The Fort Atkinson tailgate party will be held from 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., and the Dodgeville tailgate party will be held from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. A local non-profit organization will host each party, which will feature food, giveaways, question-and-answer sessions and autographs.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced plans on Tuesday, March 29th for the 11th annual ‘Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour,’ set for June 17-21, which will travel throughout Wisconsin to visit with fans and thank them in person for their support.The tour will make stops in Ripon (June 17), Fort Atkinson (June 18), Dodgeville (June 19), Black River Falls (June 20) and Shawano (June 21), with tailgate parties held in each city to support a local non-profit organization.Tour celebrities will include Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy, players Jared Abbrederis, Sam Barrington and Jayrone Elliott, and Packers alumni LeRoy Butler, Robert Brooks and Sean Jones.The tour will take place aboard a customized motor coach emblazoned with the “Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour” logo and the phrase “Touching Down in Your Community.” In addition to the designated locations, tour celebrities will make surprise stops as the schedule allows.The Ripon, Black River Falls and Shawano tailgate parties will welcome the players and alumni arriving at 6 p.m., and festivities will run until 8:30 p.m. The Fort Atkinson tailgate party will be held from 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., and the Dodgeville tailgate party will be held from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. A local non-profit organization will host each party, which will feature food, giveaways, question-and-answer sessions and autographs.
Plenty of options in NFL Draft for Green Bay Packers, should they choose to address LB position
GREEN BAY -- If the Packers want to address their linebacker position this off-season, they have plenty of possibilities in the draft.
GREEN BAY -- If the Packers want to address their linebacker position this off-season, they have plenty of possibilities in the draft.
Packers dip into free agency to sign TE Jared Cook
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers made a surprise move into free-agency by signing tight end Jared Cook on Monday, March 28th.The Packers rarely dip into the free-agent market, making the deal a significant one for a team with a history of building through the draft and hanging onto its players.A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press the agreement is for one year and worth up to $3.65 million.
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers made a surprise move into free-agency by signing tight end Jared Cook on Monday, March 28th.The Packers rarely dip into the free-agent market, making the deal a significant one for a team with a history of building through the draft and hanging onto its players.A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press the agreement is for one year and worth up to $3.65 million.
One-year trial: NFL owners approve placing ball at 25-yard line after touchbacks, vs. 20
BOCA RATON, Florida — NFL owners have approved as a one-year trial ejecting a player who draws two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties from specific categories.Those categories include throwing a punch at or kicking an opponent; taunting; and using abusive, threatening or insulting language or gestures.Also approved Wednesday as a one-year trial was placing the ball at the 25-yard line after touchbacks on kickoffs instead of the 20.
BOCA RATON, Florida — NFL owners have approved as a one-year trial ejecting a player who draws two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties from specific categories.Those categories include throwing a punch at or kicking an opponent; taunting; and using abusive, threatening or insulting language or gestures.Also approved Wednesday as a one-year trial was placing the ball at the 25-yard line after touchbacks on kickoffs instead of the 20.
Want to see your photo on Green Bay Packers game tickets? Here’s how
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers, for a fourth season, are offering fans the chance to have their photo printed on approximately 80,000 game tickets through the “Packers Ticket Takeover Contest.”The contest, presented by American Family Insurance, invites fans to submit a photo on packerseverywhere.com for a chance to have it printed on tickets for a 2016 home game.Fans interested in entering the contest should submit a photo of themselves, their friends or family to http://packerseverywhere.com/TT-2016.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers, for a fourth season, are offering fans the chance to have their photo printed on approximately 80,000 game tickets through the “Packers Ticket Takeover Contest.”The contest, presented by American Family Insurance, invites fans to submit a photo on packerseverywhere.com for a chance to have it printed on tickets for a 2016 home game.Fans interested in entering the contest should submit a photo of themselves, their friends or family to http://packerseverywhere.com/TT-2016.
Green Bay Packers re-sign running back James Starks
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have re-signed RB James Starks.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have re-signed RB James Starks.
Watch: Donald Driver surprises Driven to Achieve Award Winners in heartwarming video
MILWAUKEE -- Green Bay Packers' all-time leading wide receiver Donald Driver loves a good surprise.
MILWAUKEE -- Green Bay Packers' all-time leading wide receiver Donald Driver loves a good surprise.
NFL.com report: James Starks signs two-year, $6M deal with Packers
GREEN BAY -- NFL.com is reporting that running back James Starks has re-signed with the Green Bay Packers for a two-year, $6 million contract.
GREEN BAY -- NFL.com is reporting that running back James Starks has re-signed with the Green Bay Packers for a two-year, $6 million contract.
NFL Draft: Lots of options for the Green Bay Packers to choose from at tight end
GREEN BAY -- When it comes to the NFL Draft in April, the Green Bay Packers must feel like they are voters in the presidential primaries.
GREEN BAY -- When it comes to the NFL Draft in April, the Green Bay Packers must feel like they are voters in the presidential primaries.
FOX Sports NFL: Green Bay Packers DT B.J. Raji is retiring
GREEN BAY -- FOX Sports NFL is reporting that Green Bay Packers defensive tackle B.J. Raji is retiring.
GREEN BAY -- FOX Sports NFL is reporting that Green Bay Packers defensive tackle B.J. Raji is retiring.
"Glad we have him:" Green Bay Packers high on Hundley
MILWAUKEE -- Since Brett Favre arrived in 1992, the Green Bay Packers have been pretty much set at the most important position in football -- and that's not about to change.
MILWAUKEE -- Since Brett Favre arrived in 1992, the Green Bay Packers have been pretty much set at the most important position in football -- and that's not about to change.
Green Bay Packers have re-signed guard Lane Taylor
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have re-signed guard Lane Taylor.Taylor played in four games for the Packers during the 2015 regular season, which included the first two starts of his career, one at right guard and one at left guard.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have re-signed guard Lane Taylor.Taylor played in four games for the Packers during the 2015 regular season, which included the first two starts of his career, one at right guard and one at left guard.
Mason Crosby, Green Bay Packers agree to a four-year deal
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have reached an agreement to bring back Mason Crosby, keeping the veteran kicker off the free agent market.Crosby's agent Mike McCartney posted on Twitter that Crosby agreed to a four-year deal.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have reached an agreement to bring back Mason Crosby, keeping the veteran kicker off the free agent market.Crosby's agent Mike McCartney posted on Twitter that Crosby agreed to a four-year deal.