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.
"I think I definitely belong in this league:" Up-and-coming Green Bay native battles all-time franchise leader for spot on Packers
GREEN BAY -- One of the most spirited roster battles in Green Bay this summer is taking place at a position that doesn't get a whole lot of attention.
GREEN BAY -- One of the most spirited roster battles in Green Bay this summer is taking place at a position that doesn't get a whole lot of attention.
4 plaintiffs move to dismiss class action lawsuit filed after Packers/Colts Hall of Fame game canceled
CANTON, Ohio -- Four plaintiffs who filed a class action lawsuit against the National Football League, the National Football Museum Inc.
CANTON, Ohio -- Four plaintiffs who filed a class action lawsuit against the National Football League, the National Football Museum Inc.
Drone that flew over Lambeau Field during Packers vs. Raiders game confiscated by authorities
GREEN BAY — A drone that flew over Lambeau Field during the Green Bay Packers game last week has been confiscated in a federal investigation.Officials say it's against the law to fly a drone over the stadium because of the potential for danger.
GREEN BAY — A drone that flew over Lambeau Field during the Green Bay Packers game last week has been confiscated in a federal investigation.Officials say it's against the law to fly a drone over the stadium because of the potential for danger.
Packers WR Jordy Nelson on the practice field for first time after season-ending injury: "Excited to be back"
GREEN BAY -- Jordy Nelson's return to practice was greeted with big cheers as the Green Bay Packers got one of their big playmakers back.At least for a little bit of practice.Nelson, who missed all of last season with a knee injury, was limited to individual drills Monday, August 22nd and primarily ran routes on air and caught passes from Aaron Rodgers and rookie backups Joe Callahan and Marquise Williams.
GREEN BAY -- Jordy Nelson's return to practice was greeted with big cheers as the Green Bay Packers got one of their big playmakers back.At least for a little bit of practice.Nelson, who missed all of last season with a knee injury, was limited to individual drills Monday, August 22nd and primarily ran routes on air and caught passes from Aaron Rodgers and rookie backups Joe Callahan and Marquise Williams.
"Workin' Out with Sasquatch:" Packers' Clay Matthews appears in new ads for Jack Link's Jerky
GREEN BAY -- He's a favorite among Green Bay Packers fans, and linebacker Clay Matthews appears in new ads for Jack Link's Jerky!Matthews is joined in this ad campaign by New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.In the series of ads, the two take part in 80s workouts -- showing "everything you need to do to build a beastly physique while fueling those sweet moves with a protein-packed snack." The two are trained by Sasquatch in the ads, titled "Workin' Out with Sasquatch."According to a statement from Jack Link's officials, the ads hit all the major muscle groups.One spot, titled "Bench," shows Clay Matthews following Sasquatch's lead to pike press and swat at insects before having a full body snack-out with Jack Link's Jerky.Another spot, titled "Musclefulness," shows Odell Beckham Jr.
GREEN BAY -- He's a favorite among Green Bay Packers fans, and linebacker Clay Matthews appears in new ads for Jack Link's Jerky!Matthews is joined in this ad campaign by New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.In the series of ads, the two take part in 80s workouts -- showing "everything you need to do to build a beastly physique while fueling those sweet moves with a protein-packed snack." The two are trained by Sasquatch in the ads, titled "Workin' Out with Sasquatch."According to a statement from Jack Link's officials, the ads hit all the major muscle groups.One spot, titled "Bench," shows Clay Matthews following Sasquatch's lead to pike press and swat at insects before having a full body snack-out with Jack Link's Jerky.Another spot, titled "Musclefulness," shows Odell Beckham Jr.
Packers WR Jordy Nelson expected to be back on the practice field Monday
GREEN BAY -- There is big news out of Titletown -- Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson will take to the practice field for the first time in a year on Monday, August 22nd.Head coach Mike McCarthy has been non-committal as to whether Nelson will get snaps in Friday night's exhibition game at San Francisco.
GREEN BAY -- There is big news out of Titletown -- Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson will take to the practice field for the first time in a year on Monday, August 22nd.Head coach Mike McCarthy has been non-committal as to whether Nelson will get snaps in Friday night's exhibition game at San Francisco.
Eddie Lacy helps power Packers past Raiders 20-12
GREEN BAY — Eddie Lacy's powerful running early on helped propel the Green Bay Packers to a 20-12 win over the Oakland Raiders on Thursday night.
GREEN BAY — Eddie Lacy's powerful running early on helped propel the Green Bay Packers to a 20-12 win over the Oakland Raiders on Thursday night.
Packers, Raiders square off at Lambeau Field in Bishop's Charities Game
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will take on the Oakland Raiders on Thursday, August 18th at Lambeau Field.Thursday's game is the Bishop’s Charities Game.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will take on the Oakland Raiders on Thursday, August 18th at Lambeau Field.Thursday's game is the Bishop’s Charities Game.
No rebate checks for Green Bay property owners
GREEN BAY — Green Bay's mayor cast the tie-breaking vote that killed a plan to give $2 million in excess stadium tax money to property owners.The City Council voted early Wednesday to direct the money to public projects, including streets, parks and sewers.Alderman John Vander Leest proposed a rebate check for property owners.
GREEN BAY — Green Bay's mayor cast the tie-breaking vote that killed a plan to give $2 million in excess stadium tax money to property owners.The City Council voted early Wednesday to direct the money to public projects, including streets, parks and sewers.Alderman John Vander Leest proposed a rebate check for property owners.
Going to the Packers game Thursday? Be aware of construction issues
GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Thursday, August 18, for the Green Bay Packer/Oakland Raiders preseason football game that I-41 and adjacent roadways from Oneida Street north to Lineville Road in Brown County are under construction.Officials say Thursday’s game will have a significant impact on traffic operations due to the combination of gameday traffic and commuter traffic.
GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Thursday, August 18, for the Green Bay Packer/Oakland Raiders preseason football game that I-41 and adjacent roadways from Oneida Street north to Lineville Road in Brown County are under construction.Officials say Thursday’s game will have a significant impact on traffic operations due to the combination of gameday traffic and commuter traffic.
"Wouldn't miss it:" Fans excited to see Packers play in first preseason game
GREEN BAY -- Let there be football -- take two!
GREEN BAY -- Let there be football -- take two!
Packers kick off preseason with win against Browns
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers beat the Cleveland Browns 17-11 as they went head to head in the first preseason game at Lambeau Field on Friday evening, August 12th.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers beat the Cleveland Browns 17-11 as they went head to head in the first preseason game at Lambeau Field on Friday evening, August 12th.