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.
LB, OL could be Packers targets on day three of NFL draft
GREEN BAY (AP) — After taking a safety and lineman to fortify the defense, the Packers could use Day 3 of the NFL draft to add an inside linebacker.It was one of the positions of need that the team didn't fill during the first two days of the draft.Florida State's Christian Jones or Stanford's Shayne Skov could be possibilities when final day of the draft resumes Saturday.
GREEN BAY (AP) — After taking a safety and lineman to fortify the defense, the Packers could use Day 3 of the NFL draft to add an inside linebacker.It was one of the positions of need that the team didn't fill during the first two days of the draft.Florida State's Christian Jones or Stanford's Shayne Skov could be possibilities when final day of the draft resumes Saturday.
Falcons pick FS Southward in 3rd round
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have selected Wisconsin safety Dez Southward in the third round of the NFL draft.Southward, a full-time starter in 2012-13, was medically excluded from participating in the NFL combine two months ago because of wrist and spine injuries.The fourth pick of the third round Friday, and 68th overall, Southward joins offensive tackle Jake Matthews, the No. 6 overall selection, and second-rounder Ra'Shede Hageman, a defensive end from Minnesota in Atlanta's draft class.The Falcons are revamping the free safety position after five-year starter Thomas DeCoud was released in March.Dwight Lowery, signed last month as a free agent, and Kemal Ishmael, a seventh-round draft pick last year, are the other free safeties listed on Atlanta's roster.___AP NFL websites: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFLCopyright 2014 The Associated Press.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have selected Wisconsin safety Dez Southward in the third round of the NFL draft.Southward, a full-time starter in 2012-13, was medically excluded from participating in the NFL combine two months ago because of wrist and spine injuries.The fourth pick of the third round Friday, and 68th overall, Southward joins offensive tackle Jake Matthews, the No. 6 overall selection, and second-rounder Ra'Shede Hageman, a defensive end from Minnesota in Atlanta's draft class.The Falcons are revamping the free safety position after five-year starter Thomas DeCoud was released in March.Dwight Lowery, signed last month as a free agent, and Kemal Ishmael, a seventh-round draft pick last year, are the other free safeties listed on Atlanta's roster.___AP NFL websites: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFLCopyright 2014 The Associated Press.
49ers add linebacker depth, draft Borland
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers addressed a need at the linebacker spot by selecting Wisconsin's Chris Borland in the third round of the NFL draft Friday night at No. 77.General manager Trent Baalke is protecting himself at the position given All-Pro NaVorro Bowman is recovering from a serious left knee injury sustained in the NFC championship game at Seattle.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers addressed a need at the linebacker spot by selecting Wisconsin's Chris Borland in the third round of the NFL draft Friday night at No. 77.General manager Trent Baalke is protecting himself at the position given All-Pro NaVorro Bowman is recovering from a serious left knee injury sustained in the NFC championship game at Seattle.
Packers take TE Richard Rodgers from Cal
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A guy named Rodgers from California went to the Green Bay Packers in NFL draft.Tight end Richard Rodgers is going to love playing in an offense run by quarterback Aaron Rodgers.They were drafted nine years apart, the quarterback in 2005 in the first round.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A guy named Rodgers from California went to the Green Bay Packers in NFL draft.Tight end Richard Rodgers is going to love playing in an offense run by quarterback Aaron Rodgers.They were drafted nine years apart, the quarterback in 2005 in the first round.
Packers pick Southern Miss DL Thornton in 3rd rd
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers have beefed up their defensive line by drafting Khyri Thortnon, a three-year starter at Southern Mississippi.The 6-foot-3, 304-pound Thornton had 39 tackles in 11 games in 2013.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers have beefed up their defensive line by drafting Khyri Thortnon, a three-year starter at Southern Mississippi.The 6-foot-3, 304-pound Thornton had 39 tackles in 11 games in 2013.
Packers draft WR Davante Adams in 2nd round
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers have taken receiver Davante Adams in the second round of the NFL draft, supplying quarterback Aaron Rodgers with another target in a potent passing game.Adams had 131 catches for 1,718 yards and 24 touchdowns last year in Fresno State's high-octane offense run by quarterback Derek Carr, himself selected in the second round by the Raiders.Adams will join a Packers receiving corps led by Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers have taken receiver Davante Adams in the second round of the NFL draft, supplying quarterback Aaron Rodgers with another target in a potent passing game.Adams had 131 catches for 1,718 yards and 24 touchdowns last year in Fresno State's high-octane offense run by quarterback Derek Carr, himself selected in the second round by the Raiders.Adams will join a Packers receiving corps led by Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb.