Clay Matthews is newest Chunky soup "Mama's Boy"
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Campbell Soup Company has selected Clay Matthews, Green Bay Packers linebacker and Super Bowl XLV champion, as Chunky soup’s newest “Mama’s Boy” for the 2013 NFL season.This year’s “Mama’s Boy” TV commercials will feature Matthews along with teammates Casey Heyward and John Kuhn in three unique ads.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Campbell Soup Company has selected Clay Matthews, Green Bay Packers linebacker and Super Bowl XLV champion, as Chunky soup’s newest “Mama’s Boy” for the 2013 NFL season.This year’s “Mama’s Boy” TV commercials will feature Matthews along with teammates Casey Heyward and John Kuhn in three unique ads.
Green Bay Packers sign quarterback Seneca Wallace
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed QB Seneca Wallace, released QB B.J. Coleman, and signed six players to the practice squad.Wallace, a 5-foot-11, 205-pound 10th-year player out of Iowa State, was drafted by Seattle in the fourth round (No. 110 overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed QB Seneca Wallace, released QB B.J. Coleman, and signed six players to the practice squad.Wallace, a 5-foot-11, 205-pound 10th-year player out of Iowa State, was drafted by Seattle in the fourth round (No. 110 overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft.
Packers sign T Aaron Adams and RB Michael Hill
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed T Aaron Adams and RB Michael Hill to the practice squad.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed T Aaron Adams and RB Michael Hill to the practice squad.
Packers form Practice Squad
GREEN BAY -- After the Packers cut center Patrick Lewis-they hoped to sneak him onto their practice squad.The Cleveland Browns spoiled that plan by claiming the undrafted rookie from Texas A & M.As of Sunday night, the practice squad included former Badgers and 49ers quarterback Scott Tolzien, wide receivers Myles White and Charles Johnson, tight end Jake Stoneburner, and cornerback James Nixon.
GREEN BAY -- After the Packers cut center Patrick Lewis-they hoped to sneak him onto their practice squad.The Cleveland Browns spoiled that plan by claiming the undrafted rookie from Texas A & M.As of Sunday night, the practice squad included former Badgers and 49ers quarterback Scott Tolzien, wide receivers Myles White and Charles Johnson, tight end Jake Stoneburner, and cornerback James Nixon.
Packers trim roster to 53
GREEN BAY (WITI)-- Packers General Manager, Ted Thompson, announced Saturday the releasing of 22 players.They go as followed:FB Jonathan AmosaT Andrew DatkoS David FultonC Garth GerhartRB Alex GreenT Kevin HughesWR Charles JohnsonC Patrick LewisLB Terrell ManningCB Loyce MeansDT Jordan MillerLB Dezman MosesTE Matthew MulliganCB James NixonS Chaz PowellLB Donte SavageCB Brandon SmithTE Jake StoneburnerWR Tyrone WalkerWR Myles WhiteTE D.J. WilliamsQB Vince Young
GREEN BAY (WITI)-- Packers General Manager, Ted Thompson, announced Saturday the releasing of 22 players.They go as followed:FB Jonathan AmosaT Andrew DatkoS David FultonC Garth GerhartRB Alex GreenT Kevin HughesWR Charles JohnsonC Patrick LewisLB Terrell ManningCB Loyce MeansDT Jordan MillerLB Dezman MosesTE Matthew MulliganCB James NixonS Chaz PowellLB Donte SavageCB Brandon SmithTE Jake StoneburnerWR Tyrone WalkerWR Myles WhiteTE D.J. WilliamsQB Vince Young
Packers release backup quarterback Vince Young
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Vince Young will not be the Green Bay Packers' backup quarterback.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Vince Young will not be the Green Bay Packers' backup quarterback.
Packers give fans chance to win tickets for Oct. 6th game
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers are offering fans the chance to win tickets, VIP sideline passes and more through the Packers Season Kickoff Contest.The contest, which started on Friday, August 30th, is open to all legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States, and can be entered by CLICKING HERE.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers are offering fans the chance to win tickets, VIP sideline passes and more through the Packers Season Kickoff Contest.The contest, which started on Friday, August 30th, is open to all legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States, and can be entered by CLICKING HERE.
Kansas City Chiefs defeat Packers in final preseason game, 30-8
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers were on the road Thursday, August 29th for the team's last preseason matchup -- taking on the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers were on the road Thursday, August 29th for the team's last preseason matchup -- taking on the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
NFL and ex-players reach deal in concussion lawsuit
(CNN) -- The National Football League has reached a "historic" settlement with thousands of retired players who accused the league of deliberately concealing the dangers of head trauma, the case's mediator said Thursday.The deal calls for the NFL to pay $765 million to fund medical exams, concussion-related compensation, medical research for retired NFL players and their families and litigation expenses, according to a court document filed in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia.The agreement still needs to be approved by the judge assigned to the case, which involved more than 4,500 former players."It's been a struggle to get to this point, but today I will say I'm very proud that the NFL has decided to stand up for all the former players who are suffering from brain injuries," said Kevin Turner, a former running back for the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots, during a teleconference."Today is so important for those who are ...
(CNN) -- The National Football League has reached a "historic" settlement with thousands of retired players who accused the league of deliberately concealing the dangers of head trauma, the case's mediator said Thursday.The deal calls for the NFL to pay $765 million to fund medical exams, concussion-related compensation, medical research for retired NFL players and their families and litigation expenses, according to a court document filed in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia.The agreement still needs to be approved by the judge assigned to the case, which involved more than 4,500 former players."It's been a struggle to get to this point, but today I will say I'm very proud that the NFL has decided to stand up for all the former players who are suffering from brain injuries," said Kevin Turner, a former running back for the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots, during a teleconference."Today is so important for those who are ...
Green Bay Packers begin to make roster moves
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers placed four players on injured reserve, four players on reserve/physically unable to perform, and released kicker Zach Ramirez on Tuesday, August 27th.The Packers placed tackle Bryan Bulaga, wide receiver Kevin Dorsey, running back DuJuan Harris and linebacker Jarvis Reed on injured reserve.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers placed four players on injured reserve, four players on reserve/physically unable to perform, and released kicker Zach Ramirez on Tuesday, August 27th.The Packers placed tackle Bryan Bulaga, wide receiver Kevin Dorsey, running back DuJuan Harris and linebacker Jarvis Reed on injured reserve.
Kicker Giorgio Tavecchio released by the Packers
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers released kicker Giorgio Tavecchio on Monday, August 26th.Tavecchio was signed by the Packers as a free agent on March 26, 2013.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers released kicker Giorgio Tavecchio on Monday, August 26th.Tavecchio was signed by the Packers as a free agent on March 26, 2013.
Green Bay Packers sign K Zach Ramirez, release six players
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed K Zach Ramirez and released WR Alex Gillett, QB Graham Harrell, WR Omarius Hines, RB Angelo Pease, DT Gilbert Peña and WR Justin Wilson.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed K Zach Ramirez and released WR Alex Gillett, QB Graham Harrell, WR Omarius Hines, RB Angelo Pease, DT Gilbert Peña and WR Justin Wilson.
Packers grounded by Seahawks at Lambeau Field, 17-10
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Aaron Rodgers played just one series, and the Seattle Seahawks were able to overcome 14 penalties for a loss of 182 yards in their ugly, 17-10 win over the Packers (1-2) Friday night at Lambeau Field.Rodgers went 4 of 7 for 41 yards, leading the team to a 38-yard field goal by Mason Crosby.The first team offense has yet to score a touchdown in the preseason, but coach Mike McCarthy was determined to look at as many players as possible in the 3rd of 4 preseason games.The Packers first team defense was solid, intercepting Russell Wilson twice.Vince Young, making a bid for the backup quarterback spot, was 6-of-7 passing for 41 yards and Green Bay's lone touchdown, a 1-yard pass to fullback Jonathan Amosa.Eddie Lacy and DuJuan Harris combined for 11 carries and a minus 3 yards rushing against the stout Seahawks defense.Harris suffered a knee injury, which was not believed to be serious.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Aaron Rodgers played just one series, and the Seattle Seahawks were able to overcome 14 penalties for a loss of 182 yards in their ugly, 17-10 win over the Packers (1-2) Friday night at Lambeau Field.Rodgers went 4 of 7 for 41 yards, leading the team to a 38-yard field goal by Mason Crosby.The first team offense has yet to score a touchdown in the preseason, but coach Mike McCarthy was determined to look at as many players as possible in the 3rd of 4 preseason games.The Packers first team defense was solid, intercepting Russell Wilson twice.Vince Young, making a bid for the backup quarterback spot, was 6-of-7 passing for 41 yards and Green Bay's lone touchdown, a 1-yard pass to fullback Jonathan Amosa.Eddie Lacy and DuJuan Harris combined for 11 carries and a minus 3 yards rushing against the stout Seahawks defense.Harris suffered a knee injury, which was not believed to be serious.
Packers to release Graham Harrell
GREEN BAY (WITI)-- Reports are saying the Green Bay Packers will release quarterback Graham Harrell.Harrell's last chance to prove himself as Aaron Rodger's back up Friday night against the Seattle Seahawks did not go as planned.
GREEN BAY (WITI)-- Reports are saying the Green Bay Packers will release quarterback Graham Harrell.Harrell's last chance to prove himself as Aaron Rodger's back up Friday night against the Seattle Seahawks did not go as planned.
Green Bay Packers to face Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers host the Seattle Seahawks in Week Three of preseason play at Lambeau Field on Friday night, August 23rd.Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.The teams last met on September 24th, 2012 at CenturyLink Field, in that now infamous game during which Seattle faced a 4th-and-10 from the Green Bay 24 with eight seconds remaining in the game.Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson threw a pass into the end zone.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers host the Seattle Seahawks in Week Three of preseason play at Lambeau Field on Friday night, August 23rd.Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.The teams last met on September 24th, 2012 at CenturyLink Field, in that now infamous game during which Seattle faced a 4th-and-10 from the Green Bay 24 with eight seconds remaining in the game.Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson threw a pass into the end zone.
DOT issues travel advisory for Packers-Seahawks game
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region in Green Bay is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Friday, August 23 for the Green Bay Packers / Seattle Seahawks football game that the road construction season continues on most major roads in northeast Wisconsin.The good news for fans is they should not encounter any significant traffic impacts due to construction as they head to the game.WisDOT strongly recommends motorists allow themselves additional time to reach their destinations.Here is a list of the major roads in northeast Wisconsin most Packers fans will be traveling as they head for the game and the road conditions they should anticipate:US 41
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region in Green Bay is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Friday, August 23 for the Green Bay Packers / Seattle Seahawks football game that the road construction season continues on most major roads in northeast Wisconsin.The good news for fans is they should not encounter any significant traffic impacts due to construction as they head to the game.WisDOT strongly recommends motorists allow themselves additional time to reach their destinations.Here is a list of the major roads in northeast Wisconsin most Packers fans will be traveling as they head for the game and the road conditions they should anticipate:US 41
Packers remind ticket holders of NFL safety policy
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- As fans are preparing for Friday night’s matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, the Packers are reminding Gold Package game attendees that enhanced safety measures, implemented by the NFL this season, limit the type and size of bags and stadium seats that can be carried into Lambeau Field.As was previously announced, no bags or purses will be allowed inside Lambeau Field unless they are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and are no larger than 12” by 6” by 12”.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- As fans are preparing for Friday night’s matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, the Packers are reminding Gold Package game attendees that enhanced safety measures, implemented by the NFL this season, limit the type and size of bags and stadium seats that can be carried into Lambeau Field.As was previously announced, no bags or purses will be allowed inside Lambeau Field unless they are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and are no larger than 12” by 6” by 12”.
Dorsey Levens latest project is documentary on concussions
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Not much was expected of Dorsey Levens when the Green Bay Packers picked the running back in the fifth round of the 1994 NFL Draft.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Not much was expected of Dorsey Levens when the Green Bay Packers picked the running back in the fifth round of the 1994 NFL Draft.
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Packers to take on Rams in second preseason game
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers will travel to St.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers will travel to St.