It's official: Packers announce signing of WR James Jones, who will wear #89
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Monday, September 7th announced the signing of wide receiver James Jones.Additionally, wide receiver Myles White has been released by the team, and nine players have been signed to the practice squad.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Monday, September 7th announced the signing of wide receiver James Jones.Additionally, wide receiver Myles White has been released by the team, and nine players have been signed to the practice squad.
Reports: Wide receiver James Jones set to sign with Green Bay Packers after release by Giants
GREEN BAY -- Ian Rapoport said on Twitter Sunday, September 5th wide receiver James Jones is signing with the Green Bay Packers.The New York Giants cut Jones this weekend, to reach the 53-man roster limit.FOX6's Tom Pipines says the Packers will announce the signing of Jones on Monday, September 7th, according to multiple reports.James Jones left the Packers in March of 2014 to sign a three-year, $10 million contract with the Oakland Raiders.The Raiders cut Jones this offseason.Jones was a third-round pick by the Packers in 2007, and spent the first seven years of his career in Green Bay.ESPN.com reports the Packers have had their eye on Jones since they lost wide receiver Jordy Nelson to a season-ending knee injury on August 23rd.
GREEN BAY -- Ian Rapoport said on Twitter Sunday, September 5th wide receiver James Jones is signing with the Green Bay Packers.The New York Giants cut Jones this weekend, to reach the 53-man roster limit.FOX6's Tom Pipines says the Packers will announce the signing of Jones on Monday, September 7th, according to multiple reports.James Jones left the Packers in March of 2014 to sign a three-year, $10 million contract with the Oakland Raiders.The Raiders cut Jones this offseason.Jones was a third-round pick by the Packers in 2007, and spent the first seven years of his career in Green Bay.ESPN.com reports the Packers have had their eye on Jones since they lost wide receiver Jordy Nelson to a season-ending knee injury on August 23rd.
Green Bay Packers make final cuts, includes WR Jared Abbrederis and RB Rajion Neal
GREEN BAY -- It was a big day for the Green Bay Packers as they slimmed down their roster to the mandated 53 players on Saturday, September 5th.
GREEN BAY -- It was a big day for the Green Bay Packers as they slimmed down their roster to the mandated 53 players on Saturday, September 5th.
Latest: Tom Brady posts to Facebook about "Deflategate" scandal
BOSTON -- Tom Brady posted a statement on Facebook on Friday night, a day after U.S. District Judge Richard Berman vacated the New England quarterback's four-game suspension in the "Deflategate" scandal.Brady and the defending Super Bowl champion Patriots will open the season at home Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
BOSTON -- Tom Brady posted a statement on Facebook on Friday night, a day after U.S. District Judge Richard Berman vacated the New England quarterback's four-game suspension in the "Deflategate" scandal.Brady and the defending Super Bowl champion Patriots will open the season at home Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Pre-season finale a 38-10 victory for the Packers over the Saints at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY -- It was a clear night and 75 degrees at 6:00 p.m. at Lambeau Field on Thursday, September 3rd as the Packers and Saints kicked off the final pre-season matchup. 73,863 fans were in attendance to watch the pre-season finale, Packers officials say.The Packers are 1-2 in the pre-season -- and the Saints are 0-3.
GREEN BAY -- It was a clear night and 75 degrees at 6:00 p.m. at Lambeau Field on Thursday, September 3rd as the Packers and Saints kicked off the final pre-season matchup. 73,863 fans were in attendance to watch the pre-season finale, Packers officials say.The Packers are 1-2 in the pre-season -- and the Saints are 0-3.
Gridiron partnership: Packers help pay for athletic trainers to be at MPS football games
MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers awarded a $20,000 NFL Matching Grant to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to provide a certified athletic trainer on the sidelines of each football game in the district.
MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers awarded a $20,000 NFL Matching Grant to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to provide a certified athletic trainer on the sidelines of each football game in the district.
Packers WRs Randall Cobb, Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams new spokesmen for Associated Bank
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is no longer the commercial spokesman for Associated Bank.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is no longer the commercial spokesman for Associated Bank.
Packers make roster moves, including release of QB Matt Blanchard ahead of pre-season finale
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have made some roster moves ahead of the team's pre-season finale vs.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have made some roster moves ahead of the team's pre-season finale vs.
Bishop's Charities Game: Packers, Saints square up on the Lambeau Field gridiron on Thursday
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will play the New Orleans Saints on Thursday, September 3rd at Lambeau Field in the final game of the preseason for both teams.According to Packers.com, this will be the ninth meeting between the Packers and Saints in the preseason, with Green Bay leading the series, 6-2.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will play the New Orleans Saints on Thursday, September 3rd at Lambeau Field in the final game of the preseason for both teams.According to Packers.com, this will be the ninth meeting between the Packers and Saints in the preseason, with Green Bay leading the series, 6-2.
"It's an honor; a great experience:" Special Olympics athletes play flag football game on Lambeau Field's turf!
GREEN BAY -- At the Green Bay Packers annual Family Night extravaganza, there were so many special moments.
GREEN BAY -- At the Green Bay Packers annual Family Night extravaganza, there were so many special moments.
Indiana boy, a die-hard Bears fan, names brain tumor 'Aaron Rodgers' "so he can kill it"
ELKHART, Indiana -- A 14-year-old Indiana boy, who happens to be a die-hard Chicago Bears fan, has named his brain tumor "Aaron Rodgers," because he wants to kill it.The idea to name the tumor, "The Elkhart Truth" reports, came from Miguel Reyes' teacher at Concord Junior High School.Peg Kelly, Reyes' teacher, tells the paper the rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears has strengthened their friendship."I said 'You need to name that tumor so we can kill it.' You know what he named it?
ELKHART, Indiana -- A 14-year-old Indiana boy, who happens to be a die-hard Chicago Bears fan, has named his brain tumor "Aaron Rodgers," because he wants to kill it.The idea to name the tumor, "The Elkhart Truth" reports, came from Miguel Reyes' teacher at Concord Junior High School.Peg Kelly, Reyes' teacher, tells the paper the rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears has strengthened their friendship."I said 'You need to name that tumor so we can kill it.' You know what he named it?
Packers alumni, Camp Hometown Heroes team up for fishing tournamen: "We love to give back"
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers legends are a rare breed.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers legends are a rare breed.
Three injured in Packers third pre-season game; but Coach McCarthy says: "We all signed up for four pre-season football games"
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson is out for the season after suffering a knee injury last week as the Packers took on the Pittsburgh Steelers in their second pre-season matchup -- and on Saturday, August 29th, as the Pack took on the Philadelphia Eagles in their pre-season home opener, three more Packers players suffered injuries.The first player who headed to the locker room early in Saturday's matchup was wide receiver Randall Cobb.It was later learned that Cobb had suffered a shoulder injury.Cobb discussed the injury with reporters in a post-game interview."Just caught the ball, and was going down to the ground, and, you know, I had a guy land on top of me, and, you know, I was just jogging off the field at the end of the series and I could feel the pain and I didn't know exactly what it was.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson is out for the season after suffering a knee injury last week as the Packers took on the Pittsburgh Steelers in their second pre-season matchup -- and on Saturday, August 29th, as the Pack took on the Philadelphia Eagles in their pre-season home opener, three more Packers players suffered injuries.The first player who headed to the locker room early in Saturday's matchup was wide receiver Randall Cobb.It was later learned that Cobb had suffered a shoulder injury.Cobb discussed the injury with reporters in a post-game interview."Just caught the ball, and was going down to the ground, and, you know, I had a guy land on top of me, and, you know, I was just jogging off the field at the end of the series and I could feel the pain and I didn't know exactly what it was.
Injuries add up as Packers lose 39-26 to Eagles in third preseason matchup
GREEN BAY — The Packers lost receiver Randall Cobb to a shoulder injury, while Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford threw three touchdowns passes in Philadelphia's 39-26 win over Green Bay on Saturday night.Bradford was 10 of 10 for 121 yards before giving way to backup Mark Sanchez in the second quarter for Philadelphia (3-0).Acquired in the offseason from St.
GREEN BAY — The Packers lost receiver Randall Cobb to a shoulder injury, while Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford threw three touchdowns passes in Philadelphia's 39-26 win over Green Bay on Saturday night.Bradford was 10 of 10 for 121 yards before giving way to backup Mark Sanchez in the second quarter for Philadelphia (3-0).Acquired in the offseason from St.
Pre-season home opener: Packers to face Eagles at Lambeau Field, without WR Jordy Nelson
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are set to return home to take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, August 29th at Lambeau Field.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are set to return home to take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, August 29th at Lambeau Field.
Fans take note: Lambeau Field's Shopko gate has new metal detectors
GREEN BAY — Some football fans heading into Lambeau Field Saturday for the Green Bay Packers first preseason home game this year will encounter newly installed metal detectors.Ticketholders using the Shopko gate will be the first to use the walk-through metal detectors.
GREEN BAY — Some football fans heading into Lambeau Field Saturday for the Green Bay Packers first preseason home game this year will encounter newly installed metal detectors.Ticketholders using the Shopko gate will be the first to use the walk-through metal detectors.
John Underwood, former Packers Executive Committee treasurer & board member dies at 81
GREEN BAY -- John Underwood, a former Packers Executive Committee Treasurer and longtime member of the Board of Directors, died earlier this week at the age of 81.“John was a great supporter of the Packers and an integral member of the Packers family for many years,” said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy. “I don’t think anyone knew the finances of the Packers and the NFL better than John.
GREEN BAY -- John Underwood, a former Packers Executive Committee Treasurer and longtime member of the Board of Directors, died earlier this week at the age of 81.“John was a great supporter of the Packers and an integral member of the Packers family for many years,” said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy. “I don’t think anyone knew the finances of the Packers and the NFL better than John.
Green Bay Packers sign wide receiver James Butler
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have signed WR James Butler.The signing was announced Thursday, August 27th by Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations.Butler, a 6-foot-2, 215-pound rookie, played in 51 games at Louisiana-Lafayette and registered 87 receptions for 1,130 yards (13.0 avg.) and four touchdowns.As a senior, he set career highs in receptions (38) and receiving yards (470).Butler will wear No. 13 for the Packers.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have signed WR James Butler.The signing was announced Thursday, August 27th by Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations.Butler, a 6-foot-2, 215-pound rookie, played in 51 games at Louisiana-Lafayette and registered 87 receptions for 1,130 yards (13.0 avg.) and four touchdowns.As a senior, he set career highs in receptions (38) and receiving yards (470).Butler will wear No. 13 for the Packers.
Packers DE Letroy Guion loses appeal; suspended without pay for first three games of season
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers DE Letroy Guion has been suspended without pay for the first three games of the 2015 regular season, the Packers announced Thursday, August 27th.This, for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.Guion will be eligible to return to the Packers’ active roster on Tuesday, September 29th following the team’s September 28th game against the Kansas City Chiefs.Guion is eligible to participate in all preseason practices and games.ESPN reports Guion completed his appeals hearing Monday on the three-game suspension following his off-season arrest, according to a source, but no ruling was made.The NFL informed Guion of his suspension in late July, shortly before the start of Training Camp.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers DE Letroy Guion has been suspended without pay for the first three games of the 2015 regular season, the Packers announced Thursday, August 27th.This, for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.Guion will be eligible to return to the Packers’ active roster on Tuesday, September 29th following the team’s September 28th game against the Kansas City Chiefs.Guion is eligible to participate in all preseason practices and games.ESPN reports Guion completed his appeals hearing Monday on the three-game suspension following his off-season arrest, according to a source, but no ruling was made.The NFL informed Guion of his suspension in late July, shortly before the start of Training Camp.
Records: Company in Vikings stadium fatality had nine safety violations at its worksites
MINNEAPOLIS -- Records show a subcontractor involved in a fatal accident at the Minnesota Vikings stadium (U.S. Bank Stadium) construction site has received numerous citations for safety violations at its worksites.A Berwald Roofing Co.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Records show a subcontractor involved in a fatal accident at the Minnesota Vikings stadium (U.S. Bank Stadium) construction site has received numerous citations for safety violations at its worksites.A Berwald Roofing Co.