Packers legend "Fuzzy" Thurston dies

Packers legend "Fuzzy" Thurston dies

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 1960's legendary Green Bay Packers guard, Fred "Fuzzy" Thurston, passed away on Sunday, December 14th.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 1960's legendary Green Bay Packers guard, Fred "Fuzzy" Thurston, passed away on Sunday, December 14th.

Chris Banjo signed to Packers active roster, Jamari Lattimore placed on injured reserve

Chris Banjo signed to Packers active roster, Jamari Lattimore placed on injured reserve

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed Chris Banjo to the active roster from the practice squad and placed LB Jamari Lattimore on injured reserve.The transactions were announced Saturday by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.Banjo, a 5-foot-10, 207-pound second-year player out of SMU, was originally signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a non-drafted free agent on April 19, 2013.After being waived by the Jaguars in July of 2013, he was signed by Green Bay and went on to appear in all 16 regular season games with one start and the postseason contest as a rookie.Last season he finished second on the team with 10 special teams tackles.In 2014, Banjo was waived by the Packers following training camp and has spent the regular season on Green Bay's practice squad.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed Chris Banjo to the active roster from the practice squad and placed LB Jamari Lattimore on injured reserve.The transactions were announced Saturday by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.Banjo, a 5-foot-10, 207-pound second-year player out of SMU, was originally signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a non-drafted free agent on April 19, 2013.After being waived by the Jaguars in July of 2013, he was signed by Green Bay and went on to appear in all 16 regular season games with one start and the postseason contest as a rookie.Last season he finished second on the team with 10 special teams tackles.In 2014, Banjo was waived by the Packers following training camp and has spent the regular season on Green Bay's practice squad.

Pup's Picks: This week features Packers, Bills...and Bandit!

Pup's Picks: This week features Packers, Bills...and Bandit!

NEW YORK (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers face the Buffalo Bills this Sunday, December 14th after a short week!

NEW YORK (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers face the Buffalo Bills this Sunday, December 14th after a short week!

It's official! Badgers running back, Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon entering NFL draft

It's official! Badgers running back, Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon entering NFL draft

MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin running back and Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon made it official Wednesday, skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft.Unlike the departure of coach Gary Andersen for Oregon State, this move was expected in Madison.Gordon has run for a Big Ten record 2,336 yards going into the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, when the 17th-ranked Badgers will face No. 19 Auburn.When asked on the Dan Patrick radio show Wednesday morning if he was not returning to Wisconsin following the bowl game, Gordon laughed and just said "Yup."Andersen left the school later Wednesday.Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said he thought that "everybody was well aware that Melvin was going to go into the draft," but that Andersen's departure was shocking to the team.

MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin running back and Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon made it official Wednesday, skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft.Unlike the departure of coach Gary Andersen for Oregon State, this move was expected in Madison.Gordon has run for a Big Ten record 2,336 yards going into the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, when the 17th-ranked Badgers will face No. 19 Auburn.When asked on the Dan Patrick radio show Wednesday morning if he was not returning to Wisconsin following the bowl game, Gordon laughed and just said "Yup."Andersen left the school later Wednesday.Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said he thought that "everybody was well aware that Melvin was going to go into the draft," but that Andersen's departure was shocking to the team.

Famed Packers quarterback Bart Starr making slow, steady recovery

Famed Packers quarterback Bart Starr making slow, steady recovery

GREEN BAY (AP) — The son of one of the Green Bay Packers most beloved quarterbacks says his father is making slow, but steady progress after recently suffering two strokes, a heart attack and seizures.Bart Starr Jr.

GREEN BAY (AP) — The son of one of the Green Bay Packers most beloved quarterbacks says his father is making slow, but steady progress after recently suffering two strokes, a heart attack and seizures.Bart Starr Jr.

Packers defeat Atlanta Falcons 43-37 at Lambeau in Monday Night Football matchup

Packers defeat Atlanta Falcons 43-37 at Lambeau in Monday Night Football matchup

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Eddie Lacy ran for a touchdown and caught one of Aaron Rodgers' three TD passes, and the Green Bay Packers built a 24-point lead before holding off the Atlanta Falcons for a 43-37 victory Monday night.The Packers (10-3) earned their fifth consecutive victory to stay a game up on Detroit in the NFC North.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Eddie Lacy ran for a touchdown and caught one of Aaron Rodgers' three TD passes, and the Green Bay Packers built a 24-point lead before holding off the Atlanta Falcons for a 43-37 victory Monday night.The Packers (10-3) earned their fifth consecutive victory to stay a game up on Detroit in the NFC North.

Brett Favre ventures to Green Bay, attends "Chalk Talk" luncheon with Steve Young

Brett Favre ventures to Green Bay, attends "Chalk Talk" luncheon with Steve Young

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre ventured to Green Bay on Monday, December 8th -- and attended a luncheon in Titletown."It's exciting to be back.

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre ventured to Green Bay on Monday, December 8th -- and attended a luncheon in Titletown."It's exciting to be back.

Pup's Picks: Packers, Falcons and Monday Night Football! Who will "Baby" pick?!

Pup's Picks: Packers, Falcons and Monday Night Football! Who will "Baby" pick?!

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers take on the Atlanta Falcons in a Monday Night Football matchup on Monday night, December 8th -- so who will "Baby" pick?!"Baby" is a tiny chihuahua available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society!CLICK HERE to check out all the animals looking for good homes!

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers take on the Atlanta Falcons in a Monday Night Football matchup on Monday night, December 8th -- so who will "Baby" pick?!"Baby" is a tiny chihuahua available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society!CLICK HERE to check out all the animals looking for good homes!

BUY NOW: Tickets available for the Packers-Falcons game at Lambeau Field

BUY NOW: Tickets available for the Packers-Falcons game at Lambeau Field

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Friday, December 5th that tickets are still available for Monday night’s contest between the Packers and Atlanta Falcons.Apparently, the Falcons returned a portion of their allocated tickets for the game.Tickets can be purchased online by going to packers.com/tickets/single-game-tickets.html.

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Friday, December 5th that tickets are still available for Monday night’s contest between the Packers and Atlanta Falcons.Apparently, the Falcons returned a portion of their allocated tickets for the game.Tickets can be purchased online by going to packers.com/tickets/single-game-tickets.html.

Want to see the Packers take on the Falcons at Lambeau Monday night? Some tickets are available!

Want to see the Packers take on the Falcons at Lambeau Monday night? Some tickets are available!

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- A limited number of tickets are available for the Monday night, December 8th contest between the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons, the Packers announced Monday, December 1st.The Falcons returned a portion of their allocated tickets for the game.Tickets can be purchased online by going to packers.com/tickets/single-game-tickets.html.A link to Ticketmaster information is available there, as is information for purchasing tickets over the phone or in person.

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- A limited number of tickets are available for the Monday night, December 8th contest between the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons, the Packers announced Monday, December 1st.The Falcons returned a portion of their allocated tickets for the game.Tickets can be purchased online by going to packers.com/tickets/single-game-tickets.html.A link to Ticketmaster information is available there, as is information for purchasing tickets over the phone or in person.

Aaron Rodgers throws for two touchdowns as Packers fend off Patriots 26-21 in high-profile matchup

Aaron Rodgers throws for two touchdowns as Packers fend off Patriots 26-21 in high-profile matchup

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns, Eddie Lacy powered for key yards in the fourth quarter and the Green Bay Packers fended off the New England Patriots 26-21 Sunday in a high-profile matchup between Super Bowl contenders.Rodgers bested Tom Brady in the first meeting between the star quarterbacks as starters.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns, Eddie Lacy powered for key yards in the fourth quarter and the Green Bay Packers fended off the New England Patriots 26-21 Sunday in a high-profile matchup between Super Bowl contenders.Rodgers bested Tom Brady in the first meeting between the star quarterbacks as starters.

Two division leaders to face off at Lambeau Field Sunday as the Packers take on the Patriots

Two division leaders to face off at Lambeau Field Sunday as the Packers take on the Patriots

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers are back at home this Sunday, November 30th to battle the New England Patriots in a game that will feature two division leaders -- and the only two teams in the NFL to finish with a winning record each of the last five seasons.The Packers are coming off a 24-21 win over the Vikings last Sunday, November 23rd.

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers are back at home this Sunday, November 30th to battle the New England Patriots in a game that will feature two division leaders -- and the only two teams in the NFL to finish with a winning record each of the last five seasons.The Packers are coming off a 24-21 win over the Vikings last Sunday, November 23rd.

"I'm hoping you guys get a kick out of it:" Packers players talk about their role in "Pitch Perfect 2"

"I'm hoping you guys get a kick out of it:" Packers players talk about their role in "Pitch Perfect 2"

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- It's hard to keep up with what the Green Bay Packers do in their spare time -- especially if they don't want you to know, but the news is now out: Five Packers players are in the upcoming movie “Pitch Perfect 2,” set to be released this summer."It's all natural.

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- It's hard to keep up with what the Green Bay Packers do in their spare time -- especially if they don't want you to know, but the news is now out: Five Packers players are in the upcoming movie “Pitch Perfect 2,” set to be released this summer."It's all natural.