Jennings reaches 5-year, $47.5 million deal with Minnesota Vikings
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Minnesota Vikings have reached a five-year deal with free agent wide receiver Greg Jennings worth a reported $47.5 million with $18 million guaranteed.Jennings is following the footsteps of Brett Favre, Darren Sharper and Ryan Longwell in going to the Vikings after playing for the Packers.Jennings has been with the Green Bay Packers for his 7 year career.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Minnesota Vikings have reached a five-year deal with free agent wide receiver Greg Jennings worth a reported $47.5 million with $18 million guaranteed.Jennings is following the footsteps of Brett Favre, Darren Sharper and Ryan Longwell in going to the Vikings after playing for the Packers.Jennings has been with the Green Bay Packers for his 7 year career.
New York pushes NFL on discrimination due to sexual orientation
(CNN) -- New York's attorney general wrote NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday, urging him to firmly state that potential players won't be discriminated against because of their sexual orientation.The letter from Eric Schneiderman comes after a few prospective players said that during last month's scouting combine in Indianapolis, one or more NFL teams asked them questions about their relationships with women.The remarks spurred a debate over whether NFL clubs were inquiring into players' sexual preferences and whether gay people would be discriminated against by the 32 teams."Equal protection under the law is an essential issue for employers, employees and prospective job applicants," Schneiderman wrote to Goodell. "For that reason, I ask that the league clarify its position by issuing a public statement that any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sexual orientation by league teams or their employees or agents against potential recruits or players constitutes a violation of state, local and, in some cases, contractual law, and will not be tolerated."In February, Nick Kasa, who played tight end at the University of Colorado, told CNN that during the combine he was asked: "Do you have a girlfriend?
(CNN) -- New York's attorney general wrote NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday, urging him to firmly state that potential players won't be discriminated against because of their sexual orientation.The letter from Eric Schneiderman comes after a few prospective players said that during last month's scouting combine in Indianapolis, one or more NFL teams asked them questions about their relationships with women.The remarks spurred a debate over whether NFL clubs were inquiring into players' sexual preferences and whether gay people would be discriminated against by the 32 teams."Equal protection under the law is an essential issue for employers, employees and prospective job applicants," Schneiderman wrote to Goodell. "For that reason, I ask that the league clarify its position by issuing a public statement that any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sexual orientation by league teams or their employees or agents against potential recruits or players constitutes a violation of state, local and, in some cases, contractual law, and will not be tolerated."In February, Nick Kasa, who played tight end at the University of Colorado, told CNN that during the combine he was asked: "Do you have a girlfriend?
Not Even Steven, Jackson Goes to Atlanta
GREEN BAY -- Free agent running back Steven Jackson will play at Lambeau Field next season, but only once.
GREEN BAY -- Free agent running back Steven Jackson will play at Lambeau Field next season, but only once.
Lambeau Field construction project update
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Construction crews have turned their focus indoors at Lambeau field.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Construction crews have turned their focus indoors at Lambeau field.
NFL, GE, Under Armour team up to fight head injuries
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The National Football League is partnering with General Electric and equipment maker Under Armour in a $60 million, four-year effort to reduce the threat of head injuries.The partnership, announced Monday, aims to speed diagnosis and improve treatment of damage from concussions.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The National Football League is partnering with General Electric and equipment maker Under Armour in a $60 million, four-year effort to reduce the threat of head injuries.The partnership, announced Monday, aims to speed diagnosis and improve treatment of damage from concussions.
Changes likely for Green Bay Packers defensive unit this season
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- If you are only as good as your last game, the Green Bay Packers defense can't feel very good.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- If you are only as good as your last game, the Green Bay Packers defense can't feel very good.
Four young Packers fans have artwork on display at Hall of Fame
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Four young Packers fans now have their creativity on display at the Packers Hall of Fame.The Hall of Fame announced its winners Tuesday, March 5th of the 4th annual Packers Art Contest.It celebrates National Youth Art Month.Christy Braun from Sturgeon Bay and Blake Robbins from Dalton won from Wisconsin.The pieces were judged by art students from Saint Norbert College based on creativity, originality and overall impression.More than 500 entries were submitted this year.{*SOTFULL*}<<*S/Kristen :00-:14 >> <KRISTEN SAYS 45-58: "We got a lot of Donald Driver entries, we always get a lot of Donalds, a lot of Aaron Rodgers, a lot of Clay Matthews, but the pieces were just great, many many kids from all over the state as well as out of state contributed this year.">{MORE VO @ :15 }{***MICHELLE***}In addition to having their artwork on display, the winners also receive passes to the Hall of Fame and a 100-dollar gift card to the Pro shop.They also receive a certificate of recognition, signed by Packers President Mark Murphy.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Four young Packers fans now have their creativity on display at the Packers Hall of Fame.The Hall of Fame announced its winners Tuesday, March 5th of the 4th annual Packers Art Contest.It celebrates National Youth Art Month.Christy Braun from Sturgeon Bay and Blake Robbins from Dalton won from Wisconsin.The pieces were judged by art students from Saint Norbert College based on creativity, originality and overall impression.More than 500 entries were submitted this year.{*SOTFULL*}<<*S/Kristen :00-:14 >> <KRISTEN SAYS 45-58: "We got a lot of Donald Driver entries, we always get a lot of Donalds, a lot of Aaron Rodgers, a lot of Clay Matthews, but the pieces were just great, many many kids from all over the state as well as out of state contributed this year.">{MORE VO @ :15 }{***MICHELLE***}In addition to having their artwork on display, the winners also receive passes to the Hall of Fame and a 100-dollar gift card to the Pro shop.They also receive a certificate of recognition, signed by Packers President Mark Murphy.
Beyond the Game: Kenny Stills at NFL combine
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- When the Green Bay Packers play football this fall, Aaron Rodgers will be throwing a lot of passes.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- When the Green Bay Packers play football this fall, Aaron Rodgers will be throwing a lot of passes.
Feds seize over $17 million in fake NFL goods, Super Bowl tickets
(CNN) -- Score one for the feds.
(CNN) -- Score one for the feds.
Scout's Honor: NFL Combine
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- The NFL Scouting Combine is underway in Indianapolis and every NFL team is probing, measuring, evaluating and interviewing prospective draftees.
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- The NFL Scouting Combine is underway in Indianapolis and every NFL team is probing, measuring, evaluating and interviewing prospective draftees.
Packers raising ticket prices for 2013 NFL season
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers announced plans on Tuesday, February 19th for a price increase on stadium bowl tickets for the 2013 season.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers announced plans on Tuesday, February 19th for a price increase on stadium bowl tickets for the 2013 season.
Packers release center Jeff Saturday
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers released center Jeff Saturday on Monday, February 18th.Saturday, who signed with the Packers as an unrestricted free agent in March 2012 after playing 13 seasons (1999-2011) with the Indianapolis Colts, started 14 games for Green Bay this past season and was named to his sixth career Pro Bowl.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers released center Jeff Saturday on Monday, February 18th.Saturday, who signed with the Packers as an unrestricted free agent in March 2012 after playing 13 seasons (1999-2011) with the Indianapolis Colts, started 14 games for Green Bay this past season and was named to his sixth career Pro Bowl.
Packers release defensive back Charles Woodson
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers released DB Charles Woodson on Friday, February 15th.Woodson, who signed with the Packers as an unrestricted free agent in 2006 after playing eight seasons (1998-2005) for the Oakland Raiders, started all 100 games he played in for Green Bay during his seven seasons (2006-12) with the club.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers released DB Charles Woodson on Friday, February 15th.Woodson, who signed with the Packers as an unrestricted free agent in 2006 after playing eight seasons (1998-2005) for the Oakland Raiders, started all 100 games he played in for Green Bay during his seven seasons (2006-12) with the club.
Green Bay Packers Foundation awards $450K in annual grants
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers Foundation has awarded $450,000 to 145 civic and charitable groups throughout the state of Wisconsin in its annual distribution of grants, Charlie Lieb, chairman of the Foundation committee, announced Tuesday, February 12th.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers Foundation has awarded $450,000 to 145 civic and charitable groups throughout the state of Wisconsin in its annual distribution of grants, Charlie Lieb, chairman of the Foundation committee, announced Tuesday, February 12th.
PICTURES: View & submit pictures of you with Donald Driver
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers' Donald Driver is hanging up the cleats for good.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers' Donald Driver is hanging up the cleats for good.
UW-Green Bay, Packers cheerleader standing up to Bears bullies
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- A former UW-Green Bay and Packers cheerleader is standing up to some Bears fans.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- A former UW-Green Bay and Packers cheerleader is standing up to some Bears fans.
Fans flock to Lambeau Field to hear Donald Driver's retirement remarks
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Donald Driver, the Green Bay Packers’ all-time leading receiver in receptions and yards and a member of the Super Bowl XLV championship team, formally announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, February 6th.Fans flocked to Lambeau Field to see Donald Driver, and hear his retirement remarks.Kevin O'Brien was among the masses outside Lambeau Field, where he waited Wednesday morning to get into Driver's official retirement celebration."Charity, man.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Donald Driver, the Green Bay Packers’ all-time leading receiver in receptions and yards and a member of the Super Bowl XLV championship team, formally announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, February 6th.Fans flocked to Lambeau Field to see Donald Driver, and hear his retirement remarks.Kevin O'Brien was among the masses outside Lambeau Field, where he waited Wednesday morning to get into Driver's official retirement celebration."Charity, man.
PICTURES: Donald Driver retirement celebration
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Thousands are gathered at the Lambeau Field Atrium on Wednesday, February 6th to honor Donald Driver as he retires as a member of the Green Bay Packers.Take a look at some of the pictures from the event just below.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Thousands are gathered at the Lambeau Field Atrium on Wednesday, February 6th to honor Donald Driver as he retires as a member of the Green Bay Packers.Take a look at some of the pictures from the event just below.
Packers prepare Lambeau Atrium for Driver celebration
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers prepared the Lambeau Field Atrium on Tuesday afternoon, February 5th for a massive celebration in honor of Donald Driver.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers prepared the Lambeau Field Atrium on Tuesday afternoon, February 5th for a massive celebration in honor of Donald Driver.
Ravens win Super Bowl XLVII over 49ers, 34-31
(CNN) -- The Baltimore Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans on Sunday.
(CNN) -- The Baltimore Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans on Sunday.