Sam Shields signs 4-year, $39 million contract with Packers
GREEN BAY (AP) — Sam Shields has agreed to re-sign with the Packers, keeping one of the top free-agent cornerbacks this offseason off the market.Shields' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, confirmed the four-year NFL veteran agreed to a four-year, $39 million deal with a $12.5 million signing bonus.Shields on his Twitter account Saturday posted that "he was happy to be back with my family."Packers QB Aaron Rodgers had this to say on Twitter -- ending his message with "Packer Nation gotta be excited."Undrafted out of Miami in 2010, Shields has emerged to combine with Tramon Williams to provide a solid corner tandem in Green Bay.
GREEN BAY (AP) — Sam Shields has agreed to re-sign with the Packers, keeping one of the top free-agent cornerbacks this offseason off the market.Shields' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, confirmed the four-year NFL veteran agreed to a four-year, $39 million deal with a $12.5 million signing bonus.Shields on his Twitter account Saturday posted that "he was happy to be back with my family."Packers QB Aaron Rodgers had this to say on Twitter -- ending his message with "Packer Nation gotta be excited."Undrafted out of Miami in 2010, Shields has emerged to combine with Tramon Williams to provide a solid corner tandem in Green Bay.
Over 57,000 pounds of food collected in Defeat Hunger Bowl II
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- This January, Wisconsinites teamed up with Green Bay wide receiver James Jones, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin in the Defeat Hunger Bowl to help provide food for people struggling with hunger in eastern Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- This January, Wisconsinites teamed up with Green Bay wide receiver James Jones, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin in the Defeat Hunger Bowl to help provide food for people struggling with hunger in eastern Wisconsin.
Items from Packers HOF going to Neville Museum temporarily
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame has been closed since November, because Lambeau Field is undergoing renovations.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame has been closed since November, because Lambeau Field is undergoing renovations.
Cedarburg woman inducted into Packers Fan Hall of Fame
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Vivian Scherf-Laabs, 80, of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, was named the 16th member of the Green Bay Packers FAN Hall of Fame on Wednesday, February 26th at Lambeau Field.A lifelong Cedarburg resident, Scherf-Laabs was selected by fans from 10 finalists during a voting period that ran from Jan. 1-31.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Vivian Scherf-Laabs, 80, of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, was named the 16th member of the Green Bay Packers FAN Hall of Fame on Wednesday, February 26th at Lambeau Field.A lifelong Cedarburg resident, Scherf-Laabs was selected by fans from 10 finalists during a voting period that ran from Jan. 1-31.
Project Play 60 set for March 15th inside Lambeau Field Atrium
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- “Project Play 60”, the Packers’ event that was formerly known as Project LEAP, is set for Saturday, March 15.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- “Project Play 60”, the Packers’ event that was formerly known as Project LEAP, is set for Saturday, March 15.
Packers release plans for 9th annual Tailgate Tour
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers announced plans on Tuesday, February 18th for the ninth ‘Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour,’ set for April 15-19.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers announced plans on Tuesday, February 18th for the ninth ‘Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour,’ set for April 15-19.
Young Seahawks fan back from Super Bowl after big win
MERTON (WITI) -- A young Seattle Seahawks fan from Merton is back from the Super Bowl, and talking about his experience!Eight-year-old Brayden Ramus, a Make-a-Wish recipient, started out his whirlwind adventure on December 2nd, 2013 by delivering the game ball at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.The family flew to Washington to meet Seahawks quarterback and former Badger Russell Wilson.“To say unbelievable doesn’t even quantify what it was,” said Brayden’s mom, Michelle Ramus. “He had a smile, literally, from ear to ear the whole time.”The young leukemia survivor got to take pictures with Wilson and the entire Seahawks team.
MERTON (WITI) -- A young Seattle Seahawks fan from Merton is back from the Super Bowl, and talking about his experience!Eight-year-old Brayden Ramus, a Make-a-Wish recipient, started out his whirlwind adventure on December 2nd, 2013 by delivering the game ball at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.The family flew to Washington to meet Seahawks quarterback and former Badger Russell Wilson.“To say unbelievable doesn’t even quantify what it was,” said Brayden’s mom, Michelle Ramus. “He had a smile, literally, from ear to ear the whole time.”The young leukemia survivor got to take pictures with Wilson and the entire Seahawks team.
Green Bay Packers to raise ticket prices for 2014 season
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers announced plans for a price increase on stadium bowl tickets for the 2014 season on Monday, February 3rd.Invoices sent to season-ticket holders this week include a brochure from the Packers which outlines the new pricing, discusses next season’s home opponents and updates the Lambeau Field Atrium renovation.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers announced plans for a price increase on stadium bowl tickets for the 2014 season on Monday, February 3rd.Invoices sent to season-ticket holders this week include a brochure from the Packers which outlines the new pricing, discusses next season’s home opponents and updates the Lambeau Field Atrium renovation.
Seattle Seahawks' plane makes unexpected landing in MN
MINNEAPOLIS (WITI) -- The Seattle Seahawks may have won the Super Bowl, but they are having some trouble getting home!The team's plane made an unexpected landing on Monday, February 3rd in Minneapolis.FOX affiliate KMSP says the Minneapolis stop was for a crew change and plane de-icing.The plane has been there for over an hour -- and is expected back in Seattle by 6:30 p.m. Pacific time Monday.
MINNEAPOLIS (WITI) -- The Seattle Seahawks may have won the Super Bowl, but they are having some trouble getting home!The team's plane made an unexpected landing on Monday, February 3rd in Minneapolis.FOX affiliate KMSP says the Minneapolis stop was for a crew change and plane de-icing.The plane has been there for over an hour -- and is expected back in Seattle by 6:30 p.m. Pacific time Monday.
Seahawks dominate Broncos in Super Bowl, 43-8
(CNN) -- The Seattle Seahawks dominated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII on Sunday, February 2nd, playing a suffocating defense to win 43-8.Peyton Manning was named the NFL's MVP at the 2014 NFL Honors Saturday night but then struggled Sunday in the Super Bowl against the Seattle Seahawks.Seattle set a record for quickest score in Super Bowl history when Manning missed the Broncos' snap and the ball ended up in the end zone recovered by Denver's Knowshon Moreno, but the Seahawks picked up two points for the safety, all in 12 seconds.On Seattle's next possession, Steven Hauschka kicked a 31-yard field goal to give the Seahawks a quick 5-0 lead with 10:21 still to go in the first quarter.
(CNN) -- The Seattle Seahawks dominated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII on Sunday, February 2nd, playing a suffocating defense to win 43-8.Peyton Manning was named the NFL's MVP at the 2014 NFL Honors Saturday night but then struggled Sunday in the Super Bowl against the Seattle Seahawks.Seattle set a record for quickest score in Super Bowl history when Manning missed the Broncos' snap and the ball ended up in the end zone recovered by Denver's Knowshon Moreno, but the Seahawks picked up two points for the safety, all in 12 seconds.On Seattle's next possession, Steven Hauschka kicked a 31-yard field goal to give the Seahawks a quick 5-0 lead with 10:21 still to go in the first quarter.
Mark Murphy calls this year's Packers playoff policy a mistake
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy is calling this year's playoff policy a mistake.The team had a hard time selling out their final game against the San Francisco 49ers, and the game could have been blacked out in some areas of the state.Sponsors, including FOX6 News stepped up and purchased the remaining tickets, and there was no blackout.Now, Murphy says the team sent out a survey to ticket holders, and one of the biggest requests was for a "pay as we play" policy.This year, any money Packers fans spent on playoff tickets would have gone toward next year's purchase, instead of being refunded -- and that didn't go over well with the fans.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy is calling this year's playoff policy a mistake.The team had a hard time selling out their final game against the San Francisco 49ers, and the game could have been blacked out in some areas of the state.Sponsors, including FOX6 News stepped up and purchased the remaining tickets, and there was no blackout.Now, Murphy says the team sent out a survey to ticket holders, and one of the biggest requests was for a "pay as we play" policy.This year, any money Packers fans spent on playoff tickets would have gone toward next year's purchase, instead of being refunded -- and that didn't go over well with the fans.
Meet SE Wisconsin's nominees for Packers Fan Hall of Fame
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers honor one fan every year -- they're inducted into the Packers Fan Hall of Fame.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers honor one fan every year -- they're inducted into the Packers Fan Hall of Fame.
Packers, Sargento raise $91,500 for Hunger Task Force, Paul's Pantry
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers and Sargento raised a total of $91,500 during the 2013 season for the “Touchdowns for Charity” program to benefit the Wisconsin Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee County and Paul’s Pantry in Green Bay.During the regular season, Sargento donated $1,000 to the Wisconsin Hunger Task Force and $500 to Paul’s Pantry for each touchdown scored.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers and Sargento raised a total of $91,500 during the 2013 season for the “Touchdowns for Charity” program to benefit the Wisconsin Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee County and Paul’s Pantry in Green Bay.During the regular season, Sargento donated $1,000 to the Wisconsin Hunger Task Force and $500 to Paul’s Pantry for each touchdown scored.
Young boy invited to Super Bowl by Russell Wilson
MERTON (WITI) -- An 8-year-old Wisconsin boy is packing his bags to go to the Super Bowl and he has a former player from the Wisconsin Badgers to thank for the opportunity.Brayden Ramus, a Make-a-Wish recipient from Merton, started out his whirlwind adventure on December 2nd, 2013 by delivering the game ball at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.The family flew to Washington to meet Seahawks quarterback and former Badger Russell Wilson."To say unbelievable doesn't even quantify what it was," said Brayden's mom, Michelle Ramus. "He had a smile, literally, from ear to ear the whole time."The young leukemia survivor got to take pictures with Wilson and the entire Seahawks team.
MERTON (WITI) -- An 8-year-old Wisconsin boy is packing his bags to go to the Super Bowl and he has a former player from the Wisconsin Badgers to thank for the opportunity.Brayden Ramus, a Make-a-Wish recipient from Merton, started out his whirlwind adventure on December 2nd, 2013 by delivering the game ball at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.The family flew to Washington to meet Seahawks quarterback and former Badger Russell Wilson."To say unbelievable doesn't even quantify what it was," said Brayden's mom, Michelle Ramus. "He had a smile, literally, from ear to ear the whole time."The young leukemia survivor got to take pictures with Wilson and the entire Seahawks team.
Racine native plays for Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII
RACINE (WITI) -- One Racine family traditionally throws a Super Bowl party every year, but this time around the family will be celebrating in a big way -- as their loved one is playing for the Seattle Seahawks.27-year-old Racine native Chris Maragos wears #42 and plays safety and special teams for the Seahawks.
RACINE (WITI) -- One Racine family traditionally throws a Super Bowl party every year, but this time around the family will be celebrating in a big way -- as their loved one is playing for the Seattle Seahawks.27-year-old Racine native Chris Maragos wears #42 and plays safety and special teams for the Seahawks.
See the softer side of Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk
NEW YORK (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk is in New York in the days leading up to the Super Bowl.
NEW YORK (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk is in New York in the days leading up to the Super Bowl.
Packers' Brad Jones nominated for NFL's Walter Payton award
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Packers linebacker Brad Jones has been nominated by the Packers for the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Packers linebacker Brad Jones has been nominated by the Packers for the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
Green Bay Packers to open marketing, sales office in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers will open a marketing and corporate sales office in Milwaukee this spring to provide enhanced service to existing partners in the Milwaukee area and also to grow additional partnerships in southeast Wisconsin, Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy announced Tuesday.The new branch of the Packers organization will be located inside MillerCoors headquarters on Highland Avenue.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers will open a marketing and corporate sales office in Milwaukee this spring to provide enhanced service to existing partners in the Milwaukee area and also to grow additional partnerships in southeast Wisconsin, Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy announced Tuesday.The new branch of the Packers organization will be located inside MillerCoors headquarters on Highland Avenue.
Medical College of WI team earns grant to research concussions
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A team from the Medical College of Wisconsin is among about a dozen that will get a grant to research sports impact concussions.GE Healthcare, the NFL and Under Armour have teamed up to award $20 million in grants for concussion studies.A team at the Medical College of Wisconsin has been doing this kind of research for 18 years.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A team from the Medical College of Wisconsin is among about a dozen that will get a grant to research sports impact concussions.GE Healthcare, the NFL and Under Armour have teamed up to award $20 million in grants for concussion studies.A team at the Medical College of Wisconsin has been doing this kind of research for 18 years.
Packers James Jones and the Defeat Hunger Bowl
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Professional athletes have heard from coaches for years that they should only worry about what they can control.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Professional athletes have heard from coaches for years that they should only worry about what they can control.