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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"Hail Mary" brat, Poutine, "Pig Skin" baked potato among the new food items at Lambeau this season
GREEN BAY -- It wasn't just the roster getting shaken up at Lambeau Field ahead of the Green Bay Packers first regular season game on Sunday, September 11th at Jacksonville.
GREEN BAY -- It wasn't just the roster getting shaken up at Lambeau Field ahead of the Green Bay Packers first regular season game on Sunday, September 11th at Jacksonville.
"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.
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 announce Jordy Nelson's a "full go" for Sunday's matchup in Jacksonville
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson will play on Sunday, September 11th in the Packers' first regular season matchup vs.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson will play on Sunday, September 11th in the Packers' first regular season matchup vs.
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.
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.
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.