Are Packers General Manager Ted Thompson and Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy anti-quarterback drafters?

Are Packers General Manager Ted Thompson and Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy anti-quarterback drafters?

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers don't need to find a starting quarterback in this year's NFL Draft, but perhaps they will want to look for a youngster to groom behind Aaron Rodgers.Matt Flynn was the last quarterback drafted by the Packers to actually play in the NFL.

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers don't need to find a starting quarterback in this year's NFL Draft, but perhaps they will want to look for a youngster to groom behind Aaron Rodgers.Matt Flynn was the last quarterback drafted by the Packers to actually play in the NFL.

After eight seasons with the Packers, cornerback Tramon Williams signs with the Cleveland Browns

After eight seasons with the Packers, cornerback Tramon Williams signs with the Cleveland Browns

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns plugged two defensive holes opened in free agency Monday, March 16th -- signing cornerback Tramon Williams and agreeing to terms with lineman Randy Starks.Cleveland was in the market for defensive help after versatile cornerback Buster Skrine signed last week with the New York Jets, and outside pass rusher Jabaal Sheard went to New England.Williams, who turned 32 on Monday, spent the past eight seasons with the Green Bay Packers.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns plugged two defensive holes opened in free agency Monday, March 16th -- signing cornerback Tramon Williams and agreeing to terms with lineman Randy Starks.Cleveland was in the market for defensive help after versatile cornerback Buster Skrine signed last week with the New York Jets, and outside pass rusher Jabaal Sheard went to New England.Williams, who turned 32 on Monday, spent the past eight seasons with the Green Bay Packers.

Federal jury orders NFL to pay nearly $76K to fans affected by Super Bowl XLV seating mess

Federal jury orders NFL to pay nearly $76K to fans affected by Super Bowl XLV seating mess

DALLAS (AP) — A federal jury has ordered the NFL to pay nearly $76,000 to fans affected by the 2011 Super Bowl seating mess in Texas.Under Thursday's verdict in Dallas, the NFL must pay the money to some of the seven fans who sued.

DALLAS (AP) — A federal jury has ordered the NFL to pay nearly $76,000 to fans affected by the 2011 Super Bowl seating mess in Texas.Under Thursday's verdict in Dallas, the NFL must pay the money to some of the seven fans who sued.

Good for the entire team: McCarthy says Aaron Rodgers a huge part in his decision to give up play-calling duties

Good for the entire team: McCarthy says Aaron Rodgers a huge part in his decision to give up play-calling duties

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The NFL season doesn't start until September, but it is such a competitive business that the pigskin principles are already hard at work, and that includes Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy.It won't show up in his career record, but this is the time of year that Coach McCarthy does some of his most important work.

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The NFL season doesn't start until September, but it is such a competitive business that the pigskin principles are already hard at work, and that includes Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy.It won't show up in his career record, but this is the time of year that Coach McCarthy does some of his most important work.

Report: OT Bryan Bulaga ready to sign five-year deal with Green Bay Packers

Report: OT Bryan Bulaga ready to sign five-year deal with Green Bay Packers

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Ian Rapoport, an insider for NFL Network and NFL.com, reports that offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga will be back with the Green Bay Packers next season.Rapoport says Bulaga is ready to sign a five-year deal with the Packers worth an average of just under $7 million per year.According to Packers.com, Bulaga has played in 37 games with 33 starts at right tackle in his first three seasons as a pro.

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Ian Rapoport, an insider for NFL Network and NFL.com, reports that offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga will be back with the Green Bay Packers next season.Rapoport says Bulaga is ready to sign a five-year deal with the Packers worth an average of just under $7 million per year.According to Packers.com, Bulaga has played in 37 games with 33 starts at right tackle in his first three seasons as a pro.

Packers keep Randall Cobb, wide receiver signs four-year deal

Packers keep Randall Cobb, wide receiver signs four-year deal

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers and Randall Cobb have agreed to a four-year, $40 million deal, according to ESPN's Adam Shefter.Cobb was to become a free agent on Tuesday.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers and Randall Cobb have agreed to a four-year, $40 million deal, according to ESPN's Adam Shefter.Cobb was to become a free agent on Tuesday.

Packers sign linebacker Josh Francis, first-year player out of West Virginia University

Packers sign linebacker Josh Francis, first-year player out of West Virginia University

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed linebacker Josh Francis.Francis, a 6-foot-0, 238-pound first-year player out of West Virginia University, spent time with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League in 2014 and the Wichita Falls Nighthawks of the Indoor Football League in 2015.

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed linebacker Josh Francis.Francis, a 6-foot-0, 238-pound first-year player out of West Virginia University, spent time with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League in 2014 and the Wichita Falls Nighthawks of the Indoor Football League in 2015.

Wisconsin native, Texas DE J.J. Watt purchases $800K cabin in Summit for off-season training

Wisconsin native, Texas DE J.J. Watt purchases $800K cabin in Summit for off-season training

WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Wisconsin native and Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has purchased a cabin in Summit in Waukesha County, and TMZ Sports has obtained the first picture of it.TMZ Sports reports Watt bought the digs last month as a private getaway for secluded off-season training purposes, describing the home as "really minimalistic" and a way to totally commit to his regimen.The $800,000 home is 4,500 square feet with four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and an elevator.The property is in Summit -- and sits on 35 acres.Word is Watt plans to transform the barn on the property into a home gym.

WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Wisconsin native and Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has purchased a cabin in Summit in Waukesha County, and TMZ Sports has obtained the first picture of it.TMZ Sports reports Watt bought the digs last month as a private getaway for secluded off-season training purposes, describing the home as "really minimalistic" and a way to totally commit to his regimen.The $800,000 home is 4,500 square feet with four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and an elevator.The property is in Summit -- and sits on 35 acres.Word is Watt plans to transform the barn on the property into a home gym.

Bigger is better? Why the Green Bay Packers like size at receiver

Bigger is better? Why the Green Bay Packers like size at receiver

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Whether free agent Randall Cobb winds up returning to the Green Bay Packers or not, don't be surprised if Green Bay looks for some wide receiver talent in the upcoming NFL Draft and a certain kind of wide receiver talent, at that.When Aaron Rodgers surveyed the field during the 2014 season, he had confidence that his receivers could get to where they wanted to go.

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Whether free agent Randall Cobb winds up returning to the Green Bay Packers or not, don't be surprised if Green Bay looks for some wide receiver talent in the upcoming NFL Draft and a certain kind of wide receiver talent, at that.When Aaron Rodgers surveyed the field during the 2014 season, he had confidence that his receivers could get to where they wanted to go.

Jarrett Bush detained, released following incident at California restaurant, bar

Jarrett Bush detained, released following incident at California restaurant, bar

VACAVILLE, Cali. (WITI) -- No charges will be filed against Green Bay Packers cornerback Jarrett Bush -- after an incident at a restaurant and bar in Vacaville, California early on Sunday, March 1st.Police were dispatched to Evelyn's Big Italian Restaurant for a report of a large fight.

VACAVILLE, Cali. (WITI) -- No charges will be filed against Green Bay Packers cornerback Jarrett Bush -- after an incident at a restaurant and bar in Vacaville, California early on Sunday, March 1st.Police were dispatched to Evelyn's Big Italian Restaurant for a report of a large fight.

Be there for Brett: Packers fans invited to Favre's Hall of Fame induction

Be there for Brett: Packers fans invited to Favre's Hall of Fame induction

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame and the Green Bay Packers announced Friday, February 27th there will be additional opportunities for Packers fans to share in the experience of former quarterback Brett Favre’s induction into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame and his number retirement on Saturday, July 18th.A ticketed viewing opportunity will be held inside the seating bowl for fans who would like to be at Lambeau Field to watch the ceremony live on the TundraVision video boards.

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame and the Green Bay Packers announced Friday, February 27th there will be additional opportunities for Packers fans to share in the experience of former quarterback Brett Favre’s induction into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame and his number retirement on Saturday, July 18th.A ticketed viewing opportunity will be held inside the seating bowl for fans who would like to be at Lambeau Field to watch the ceremony live on the TundraVision video boards.

New Jersey man named 17th member of Packers Fan Hall of Fame

New Jersey man named 17th member of Packers Fan Hall of Fame

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- 57-year-old Steve Schumer of Gillette, N.J., was named the 17th member of the Green Bay Packers FAN Hall of Fame Tuesday at Lambeau Field.A lifelong New Jersey resident, Schumer was selected by fans from 10 finalists during a voting period that ran from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31 on Packers.com.

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- 57-year-old Steve Schumer of Gillette, N.J., was named the 17th member of the Green Bay Packers FAN Hall of Fame Tuesday at Lambeau Field.A lifelong New Jersey resident, Schumer was selected by fans from 10 finalists during a voting period that ran from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31 on Packers.com.