Green Bay Packers 2014 preseason opponents announced
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers’ preseason schedule is highlighted by a nationally televised contest at Lambeau Field against the Oakland Raiders on Friday, Aug. 22.The preliminary schedule was communicated by the National Football League on Wednesday, April 9th.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers’ preseason schedule is highlighted by a nationally televised contest at Lambeau Field against the Oakland Raiders on Friday, Aug. 22.The preliminary schedule was communicated by the National Football League on Wednesday, April 9th.
Want to work for the Green Bay Packers? Now's your chance!
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers are looking for seasonal employees to assist in the new Packers Pro Shop for the 2014-15 football season.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers are looking for seasonal employees to assist in the new Packers Pro Shop for the 2014-15 football season.
Green Bay Packers launch new Twitter account
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers launched on Monday, April 7th, a new Twitter account, @PackersPromos, which will feature promotions from Packers partners, deals for fans, contests and more.The new account will provide a platform for the team to promote contests and happenings at Lambeau Field to its local and regional fan base.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers launched on Monday, April 7th, a new Twitter account, @PackersPromos, which will feature promotions from Packers partners, deals for fans, contests and more.The new account will provide a platform for the team to promote contests and happenings at Lambeau Field to its local and regional fan base.
Have your photo printed on 80K Packers game tickets
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers, for a second season, are offering fans the chance to have their photo printed on approximately 80,000 game tickets through the “Packers Ticket Takeover Contest.”The contest, which starts Monday, March 31st asks fans to submit a photo on packerseverywhere.com for a chance to have it printed on tickets for a 2014 home game.Fans interested in entering the contest should submit a photo of themselves, their friends or family to www.packerseverywhere.com/ticket-takeover.The website’s contest page also gives entrants the opportunity to view how their photo will look on a ticket template for the game before submission.“We’re thrilled to bring back the Ticket Takeover contest for our fans,” said director of Packers Media Group Joan Malcheski. “Our fans love to show their team spirit, and we received a huge response from them last year.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers, for a second season, are offering fans the chance to have their photo printed on approximately 80,000 game tickets through the “Packers Ticket Takeover Contest.”The contest, which starts Monday, March 31st asks fans to submit a photo on packerseverywhere.com for a chance to have it printed on tickets for a 2014 home game.Fans interested in entering the contest should submit a photo of themselves, their friends or family to www.packerseverywhere.com/ticket-takeover.The website’s contest page also gives entrants the opportunity to view how their photo will look on a ticket template for the game before submission.“We’re thrilled to bring back the Ticket Takeover contest for our fans,” said director of Packers Media Group Joan Malcheski. “Our fans love to show their team spirit, and we received a huge response from them last year.
Donald Driver honors those who give back to their community
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Packers legend Donald Driver is visiting Milwaukee for the weekend, taking time to honor the people and organizations who give back to their communities.The Driven to Achieve Awards, sponsored by the Donald Driver Foundation, will be held Saturday evening, March 29th at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee.Driver met with some of the big winners Friday, and talked about his own efforts to give back.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Packers legend Donald Driver is visiting Milwaukee for the weekend, taking time to honor the people and organizations who give back to their communities.The Driven to Achieve Awards, sponsored by the Donald Driver Foundation, will be held Saturday evening, March 29th at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee.Driver met with some of the big winners Friday, and talked about his own efforts to give back.
Policy change helps Green Bay Packers avoid ticket criticism
GREEN BAY (AP) — National Football League owners have made a post-season ticket policy change that will help the Green Bay Packers avoid the controversy that arose when the team qualified for the playoffs late in the 2013-2014 season.Meeting in Orlando, Fla., owners decided fans should be charged for playoff tickets only after their team makes the post-season and is assigned a home game.
GREEN BAY (AP) — National Football League owners have made a post-season ticket policy change that will help the Green Bay Packers avoid the controversy that arose when the team qualified for the playoffs late in the 2013-2014 season.Meeting in Orlando, Fla., owners decided fans should be charged for playoff tickets only after their team makes the post-season and is assigned a home game.
NFL settles lawsuit with worker injured before 2011 Super Bowl
DALLAS (AP) — The NFL says it has settled a lawsuit with a worker injured by ice and snow that fell from the roof of the Dallas Cowboys' stadium during the week before the 2011 Super Bowl.NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy on Tuesday confirmed the settlement but declined to provide the terms.
DALLAS (AP) — The NFL says it has settled a lawsuit with a worker injured by ice and snow that fell from the roof of the Dallas Cowboys' stadium during the week before the 2011 Super Bowl.NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy on Tuesday confirmed the settlement but declined to provide the terms.
Packers sign D lineman Guion, Starks to return
GREEN BAY -- The Packers have signed defensive tackle Letroy Guion to a one-year contract; Guion is a run stuffer who could help solidify Green Bay's defensive line; he had 21 tackles and one sack (of Aaron Rodgers) for the Vikings last year.Running back James Starks will reportedly re-sign with the Pack.
GREEN BAY -- The Packers have signed defensive tackle Letroy Guion to a one-year contract; Guion is a run stuffer who could help solidify Green Bay's defensive line; he had 21 tackles and one sack (of Aaron Rodgers) for the Vikings last year.Running back James Starks will reportedly re-sign with the Pack.
Green Bay Packers sign DT Letroy Guion
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed DT Letroy Guion.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed DT Letroy Guion.
Julius Peppers agrees to 3-year deal with Packers
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Julius Peppers is switching sides in the NFL’s oldest rivalry.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Julius Peppers is switching sides in the NFL’s oldest rivalry.
Buccaneers sign free agent OL Evan Dietrich-Smith
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Free agent center Evan Dietrich-Smith has agreed to a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Dietrich-Smith spent the past three seasons with the Packers and has started 25 of 61 games he's appeared in at center and guard.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Free agent center Evan Dietrich-Smith has agreed to a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Dietrich-Smith spent the past three seasons with the Packers and has started 25 of 61 games he's appeared in at center and guard.
Mike Neal, Andrew Quarless re-signed by Packers
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have re-signed LB/DE Mike Neal and TE Andrew Quarless.Neal posted career highs in several categories in 2013, appearing in all 16 games with 10 starts and recording 61 tackles (39 solo) and five sacks.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have re-signed LB/DE Mike Neal and TE Andrew Quarless.Neal posted career highs in several categories in 2013, appearing in all 16 games with 10 starts and recording 61 tackles (39 solo) and five sacks.
Packers Pro Shop Tent Sale set for April 26th at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The 21st annual Packers Pro Shop Tent Sale is set for Saturday, April 26, in the Lambeau Field Atrium from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.The sale is taking place earlier than in previous years, due to the construction at Lambeau Field and the work that the Pro Shop team must complete in preparation for the new store, which will open this summer.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The 21st annual Packers Pro Shop Tent Sale is set for Saturday, April 26, in the Lambeau Field Atrium from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.The sale is taking place earlier than in previous years, due to the construction at Lambeau Field and the work that the Pro Shop team must complete in preparation for the new store, which will open this summer.
Packers Super Bowl champ helps in fight against bullying
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He's a beloved Green Bay Packers Super Bowl champ, but many don't know that Gilbert Brown was bullied as a kid."It's a situation where they pick on you, what do you do?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He's a beloved Green Bay Packers Super Bowl champ, but many don't know that Gilbert Brown was bullied as a kid."It's a situation where they pick on you, what do you do?
Student to win trip to announce Packers draft choice
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has announced the Green Bay Packers and Edvest are sponsoring the “Big Apple Giveaway” sweepstakes.
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has announced the Green Bay Packers and Edvest are sponsoring the “Big Apple Giveaway” sweepstakes.
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.