Packers sign rookie free agent LB Shaun Lewis
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers signed rookie free agent linebacker Shaun Lewis.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers signed rookie free agent linebacker Shaun Lewis.
Packers are offering fans the chance to win a custom jersey
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Packers are offering fans the chance to win a custom jersey from the Packers Pro Shop and other prizes in celebration of Father’s Day.Now through Saturday, June 14, fans can sign up for the sweepstakes by visiting http://pckrs.com/dads.One first prize winner will receive a custom “#1 Dad” Green Bay Packers jersey and a $50 Packers Pro Shop gift card.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Packers are offering fans the chance to win a custom jersey from the Packers Pro Shop and other prizes in celebration of Father’s Day.Now through Saturday, June 14, fans can sign up for the sweepstakes by visiting http://pckrs.com/dads.One first prize winner will receive a custom “#1 Dad” Green Bay Packers jersey and a $50 Packers Pro Shop gift card.
"It's about the children:" McCarthy hosts golf tournament to benefit Children's Hospital in Madison
MADISON (WITI) -- In a mere three months, Mike McCarthy will be leading the Green Bay Packers into the opening game of the NFL season at Seattle.
MADISON (WITI) -- In a mere three months, Mike McCarthy will be leading the Green Bay Packers into the opening game of the NFL season at Seattle.
Torch is passed: Jordy Nelson hosts Packers "Celebrity Softball Game"
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- It's a Green Bay Packers tradition that goes back decades.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- It's a Green Bay Packers tradition that goes back decades.
As Packers continue to build on Lambeau Field, houses are being demolished
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- As the Green Bay Packers continue to build on to the stadium, the team is doing the opposite with some area houses.A block of houses, south of the stadium, started coming down Thursday, June 5th.“Well my first thought was 'well, there goes the neighborhood,'” said Stephen Hermann of Ashwaubenon.Neighbors near Lambeau Field watched the demolitions Thursday.They're wondering whether their home could someday meet the same fate as the ones on Barberry Lane.“It worries us a little bit, but it is what it is,” said Hermann.Hermann rents a home on Ridge Road, just around the corner from the homes being demolished.“We’re surrounded by houses and when it’s all said and done, it’s going to be pretty much fields,” said Hermann.Fields that will be used for parking.In all, twelve houses will be demolished during the next few weeks.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- As the Green Bay Packers continue to build on to the stadium, the team is doing the opposite with some area houses.A block of houses, south of the stadium, started coming down Thursday, June 5th.“Well my first thought was 'well, there goes the neighborhood,'” said Stephen Hermann of Ashwaubenon.Neighbors near Lambeau Field watched the demolitions Thursday.They're wondering whether their home could someday meet the same fate as the ones on Barberry Lane.“It worries us a little bit, but it is what it is,” said Hermann.Hermann rents a home on Ridge Road, just around the corner from the homes being demolished.“We’re surrounded by houses and when it’s all said and done, it’s going to be pretty much fields,” said Hermann.Fields that will be used for parking.In all, twelve houses will be demolished during the next few weeks.
Described as "a genetic freak," Julius Peppers to "spice up" Packers defense
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The last few seasons, the Green Bay Packers have had plenty of offense, but not quite enough defense to last long in the NFL playoffs.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The last few seasons, the Green Bay Packers have had plenty of offense, but not quite enough defense to last long in the NFL playoffs.
Packers to host youth football camp for students at Muskego Elementary School
MUSKEGO (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers will host a Youth Football Outreach Camp on Tuesday, June 3, for students at Muskego Elementary School in Muskego, Wis.
MUSKEGO (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers will host a Youth Football Outreach Camp on Tuesday, June 3, for students at Muskego Elementary School in Muskego, Wis.
Packers hope Peppers packs punch on defense
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers are hoping prized offseason acquisition Julius Peppers can pack a punch on the pass rush.Peppers has impressed his new teammates in offseason workouts.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers are hoping prized offseason acquisition Julius Peppers can pack a punch on the pass rush.Peppers has impressed his new teammates in offseason workouts.
Packers and their fans back together again, as team participates in OTAs
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Fans spilled into the stands at Ray Nitschke Field.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Fans spilled into the stands at Ray Nitschke Field.
Giving back: Former Packers receiver helps make holidays brighter for military families
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On this Memorial Day -- as we recognize those who have given so much for the country, we go back a few months.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On this Memorial Day -- as we recognize those who have given so much for the country, we go back a few months.
Just announced: Packers, Bellin Health unveil "Back to Football" events
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers and Bellin Health announced on Friday, May 23rd -- they have again partnered to bring fans a series of Back to Football events to kick off the Packers’ 2014 Training Camp.The fifth annual ‘5K Run/Walk at Lambeau Field,’ is set for Saturday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m.The computer-timed run is highlighted by a neighborhood route that ultimately takes participants into Lambeau Field and around the famed gridiron.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers and Bellin Health announced on Friday, May 23rd -- they have again partnered to bring fans a series of Back to Football events to kick off the Packers’ 2014 Training Camp.The fifth annual ‘5K Run/Walk at Lambeau Field,’ is set for Saturday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m.The computer-timed run is highlighted by a neighborhood route that ultimately takes participants into Lambeau Field and around the famed gridiron.
Brrrrrr! Super Bowl in 2018 to be held in Minneapolis
ATLANTA (AP) — Minneapolis has been awarded the 2018 Super Bowl by NFL owners.The owners rewarded the Vikings for arranging to build a new stadium on the site of the old Metrodome by choosing Minneapolis over New Orleans and Indianapolis.The big game will be staged in the Twin Cities for the second time.
ATLANTA (AP) — Minneapolis has been awarded the 2018 Super Bowl by NFL owners.The owners rewarded the Vikings for arranging to build a new stadium on the site of the old Metrodome by choosing Minneapolis over New Orleans and Indianapolis.The big game will be staged in the Twin Cities for the second time.
Packers sign four, including 3rd-rounder Thornton
GREEN BAY (AP) — The Green Bay Packers signed defensive end Khyri Thornton, their third-round draft pick, and a trio of undrafted free agents in safety Charles Clay, tight end Colt Lyerla and defensive end Luther Robinson.The Packers also released tight end Raymond Webber on Monday.Thornton had 39 tackles in 11 games last season with Southern Mississippi.
GREEN BAY (AP) — The Green Bay Packers signed defensive end Khyri Thornton, their third-round draft pick, and a trio of undrafted free agents in safety Charles Clay, tight end Colt Lyerla and defensive end Luther Robinson.The Packers also released tight end Raymond Webber on Monday.Thornton had 39 tackles in 11 games last season with Southern Mississippi.
Who are they? Meet the Packers 2014 NFL draft class
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers opened a two-day rookie mini-camp on Friday, May 16th.Green Bay finished 25th in the league last year in total defense.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers opened a two-day rookie mini-camp on Friday, May 16th.Green Bay finished 25th in the league last year in total defense.
Sales tax sunset: Lambeau Field tax to end by end of 2015
GREEN BAY (AP) — The Brown County sales tax that has helped fund Lambeau Field improvements will end by the end of 2015.Patrick Webb, executive director of the Green Bay/Brown County Professional Football Stadium District, provided the Brown County Board of Supervisors' Executive Committee with an update Monday evening.He said the 0.5 percent sales tax will expire no later than the end of 2015 and possibly as soon as Sept. 30, 2015.The district was set up by state law after Brown County voters in fall of 2000 approved a plan to fund improvements to Lambeau Field with the 0.5 percent sales tax.The tax produces about $20 million annually.
GREEN BAY (AP) — The Brown County sales tax that has helped fund Lambeau Field improvements will end by the end of 2015.Patrick Webb, executive director of the Green Bay/Brown County Professional Football Stadium District, provided the Brown County Board of Supervisors' Executive Committee with an update Monday evening.He said the 0.5 percent sales tax will expire no later than the end of 2015 and possibly as soon as Sept. 30, 2015.The district was set up by state law after Brown County voters in fall of 2000 approved a plan to fund improvements to Lambeau Field with the 0.5 percent sales tax.The tax produces about $20 million annually.
Rookie of the Year: Eddie Lacy to be honored at Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inc.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inc.
Roster moves: Green Bay Packers sign 12 free agents
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers signed 12 rookie free agents and released LB Chase Thomas.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers signed 12 rookie free agents and released LB Chase Thomas.
Packers: Wisconsinite Jared Abbrederis joins the pack
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Wide receiver Jared Abbrederis may be giving up his Badger's jersey but he's still calling Wisconsin home because the Packers drafted him at No. 176th in the fifth-round.According to Packers.com Abbrederis won the Burlsworth Trophy in 2013 as the nation’s top player who began his career as a walk-on.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Wide receiver Jared Abbrederis may be giving up his Badger's jersey but he's still calling Wisconsin home because the Packers drafted him at No. 176th in the fifth-round.According to Packers.com Abbrederis won the Burlsworth Trophy in 2013 as the nation’s top player who began his career as a walk-on.
Pats address O-line, running game in 4th round
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots drafted 6-foot-4, 300-pound Florida State center Bryan Stork with their first pick (105th overall) in the fourth round of the NFL draft Saturday.Stork was the winner of the 2013 Rimington Award as the nation's top center.The Pats tabbed Wisconsin running back James White (5-9, 204) with their second fourth-round pick (130th overall).
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots drafted 6-foot-4, 300-pound Florida State center Bryan Stork with their first pick (105th overall) in the fourth round of the NFL draft Saturday.Stork was the winner of the 2013 Rimington Award as the nation's top center.The Pats tabbed Wisconsin running back James White (5-9, 204) with their second fourth-round pick (130th overall).
Packers draft linebacker Bradford in 4th round
GREEN BAY (AP) — The Green Bay Packers went defensive with their draft pick Saturday, selecting Arizona State linebacker Carl Bradford at No. 121 in the fourth round.Bradford started 28 games in three seasons for the Sun Devils.
GREEN BAY (AP) — The Green Bay Packers went defensive with their draft pick Saturday, selecting Arizona State linebacker Carl Bradford at No. 121 in the fourth round.Bradford started 28 games in three seasons for the Sun Devils.