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.

Gearing up for the NFL Draft: Team representatives, prospects, media take it all in at 2015 NFL Combine

Gearing up for the NFL Draft: Team representatives, prospects, media take it all in at 2015 NFL Combine

INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- This time of year, NFL football teams are trying to figure out which college players can become successful professional players, but those teams have come to believe that prospects have to talk the talk as well as walk the walk.More than 1,000 credentialed media members and more than 300 prospects, along with representatives from 32 teams converged on Indianapolis in their quest to achieve their NFL dreams.

INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- This time of year, NFL football teams are trying to figure out which college players can become successful professional players, but those teams have come to believe that prospects have to talk the talk as well as walk the walk.More than 1,000 credentialed media members and more than 300 prospects, along with representatives from 32 teams converged on Indianapolis in their quest to achieve their NFL dreams.

After six seasons in Titletown, Green Bay Packers release linebacker Brad Jones

After six seasons in Titletown, Green Bay Packers release linebacker Brad Jones

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have released linebacker Brad Jones.Jones joined the Packers in 2009 as a seventh-round selection in the NFL Draft out of the University of Colorado.

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have released linebacker Brad Jones.Jones joined the Packers in 2009 as a seventh-round selection in the NFL Draft out of the University of Colorado.

Packers TE Brandon Bostick announces on Twitter he's been released from the team

Packers TE Brandon Bostick announces on Twitter he's been released from the team

GREEN BAY(WITI) -- Green Bay Packers tight end Brandon Bostick announced on Twitter on Monday, February 16th he has been released by the team.Bostick posted the following message on Twitter on Monday afternoon:

GREEN BAY(WITI) -- Green Bay Packers tight end Brandon Bostick announced on Twitter on Monday, February 16th he has been released by the team.Bostick posted the following message on Twitter on Monday afternoon:

Sitting in the stadium bowl at Lambeau Field will cost you more in 2015

Sitting in the stadium bowl at Lambeau Field will cost you more in 2015

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers announced plans on Friday, February 13th for a price increase on stadium bowl tickets for the 2015 season.

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers announced plans on Friday, February 13th for a price increase on stadium bowl tickets for the 2015 season.

Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy won't be doing the play calling next season

Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy won't be doing the play calling next season

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy has juggled his coaching staff and he's made a major decision about play calling duties for next season.The Packers announced a flurry of coaching staff promotions and hiring on Thursday, February 12th -- highlighted by Ron Zook moving up to special teams coordinator, Edgar Bennett moving up to offensive coordinator and from that position, Tom Clements moving up to associate head coach.

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy has juggled his coaching staff and he's made a major decision about play calling duties for next season.The Packers announced a flurry of coaching staff promotions and hiring on Thursday, February 12th -- highlighted by Ron Zook moving up to special teams coordinator, Edgar Bennett moving up to offensive coordinator and from that position, Tom Clements moving up to associate head coach.

Man charged with stealing $46,000 in Green Bay Packers ticket scam

Man charged with stealing $46,000 in Green Bay Packers ticket scam

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (AP) — A 37-year-old Marshfield man is charged with 15 counts of theft after authorities say he took more than $46,000 from 15 Wood County residents in a Green Bay Packers ticket scam.The Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune Media reports Patrick Blachut was charged Friday.The criminal complaint says Blachut approached 15 people in September and offered to sell them Packers tickets.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (AP) — A 37-year-old Marshfield man is charged with 15 counts of theft after authorities say he took more than $46,000 from 15 Wood County residents in a Green Bay Packers ticket scam.The Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune Media reports Patrick Blachut was charged Friday.The criminal complaint says Blachut approached 15 people in September and offered to sell them Packers tickets.

ARRESTED: Police find $190K, marijuana, handgun in Packers DT Letroy Guion's vehicle

ARRESTED: Police find $190K, marijuana, handgun in Packers DT Letroy Guion's vehicle

STARKE, FLORIDA (WITI/AP) -- Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Letroy Guion was arrested following a traffic stop that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd in his hometown of Starke, Florida.

STARKE, FLORIDA (WITI/AP) -- Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Letroy Guion was arrested following a traffic stop that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd in his hometown of Starke, Florida.