Four players suspended in NFL bounty scandal
(CNN) -- Four past or present New Orleans Saints players were suspended Wednesday, May 1st by the National Football League for their roles in the "bountygate" scandal involving bonuses for trying to hurt opponents.
(CNN) -- Four past or present New Orleans Saints players were suspended Wednesday, May 1st by the National Football League for their roles in the "bountygate" scandal involving bonuses for trying to hurt opponents.
Packers load up on defense in NFL draft
GREEN BAY (AP) -- After giving up way too many big plays last year, the Green Bay Packers wanted their defense to get deeper, faster and better at tackling.General manager Ted Thompson kept busy Saturday, April 28th, taking Iowa defensive lineman Mike Daniels and Maine safety Jerron McMillian with a pair of compensatory picks at the end of the fourth round, then traded up to take North Carolina State linebacker Terrell Manning in the fifth round.
GREEN BAY (AP) -- After giving up way too many big plays last year, the Green Bay Packers wanted their defense to get deeper, faster and better at tackling.General manager Ted Thompson kept busy Saturday, April 28th, taking Iowa defensive lineman Mike Daniels and Maine safety Jerron McMillian with a pair of compensatory picks at the end of the fourth round, then traded up to take North Carolina State linebacker Terrell Manning in the fifth round.
Packers trade up twice, nab DT Worthy, CB Hayward
GREEN BAY (AP)-- The Green Bay Packers didn't pay much mind to their defense in the NFL draft a year ago, and those decisions may have contributed to their defensive struggles last season.Packers general manager Ted Thompson made up for that in a bigway in the first two days of this year's draft.After taking USC outside linebacker Nick Perry in Thursday's first round, Thompson traded up twice Friday to take two more defensive players: Michigan State defensive lineman Jerel Worthy and Vanderbilt cornerback Casey Hayward.Aware of his conservative reputation, Thompson joked about his big moves. "I've gone crazy,'' Thompson said.Thompson said he didn't go into the draft fixated on defensiveplayers, but it ended up being a big two days for Packers defensivecoordinator Dom Capers.
GREEN BAY (AP)-- The Green Bay Packers didn't pay much mind to their defense in the NFL draft a year ago, and those decisions may have contributed to their defensive struggles last season.Packers general manager Ted Thompson made up for that in a bigway in the first two days of this year's draft.After taking USC outside linebacker Nick Perry in Thursday's first round, Thompson traded up twice Friday to take two more defensive players: Michigan State defensive lineman Jerel Worthy and Vanderbilt cornerback Casey Hayward.Aware of his conservative reputation, Thompson joked about his big moves. "I've gone crazy,'' Thompson said.Thompson said he didn't go into the draft fixated on defensiveplayers, but it ended up being a big two days for Packers defensivecoordinator Dom Capers.
Packers pick USC LB Nick Perry in first round of draft
GREEN BAY (AP) -- The Green Bay Packers moved to boost their pass rush in the first round of the NFL draft, taking USC's Nick Perry with the No. 28 overall pick Thursday night.At 6-2 and 271 pounds, Perry likely projects as an outside linebacker in the Packers' 3-4 scheme.
GREEN BAY (AP) -- The Green Bay Packers moved to boost their pass rush in the first round of the NFL draft, taking USC's Nick Perry with the No. 28 overall pick Thursday night.At 6-2 and 271 pounds, Perry likely projects as an outside linebacker in the Packers' 3-4 scheme.
Local football Star Zeitler drafted by Bengals
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Waukesha native Kevin Zeitler, the former Wisconsin Lutheran H.S. and Wisconsin Badgers All-American was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 27th pick of the NFL draft on Thursday night, April 26th in New York.Zeitler, a versatile offensive lineman, went one pick before the Packers chose USC defensive lineman/linebacker Nick Perry.Ironically, both players are represented by Joe Panos -- another former area high school star who played offensive line for the Badgers, and in the NFL.
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Waukesha native Kevin Zeitler, the former Wisconsin Lutheran H.S. and Wisconsin Badgers All-American was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 27th pick of the NFL draft on Thursday night, April 26th in New York.Zeitler, a versatile offensive lineman, went one pick before the Packers chose USC defensive lineman/linebacker Nick Perry.Ironically, both players are represented by Joe Panos -- another former area high school star who played offensive line for the Badgers, and in the NFL.
Packers to host NFL draft party at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will hosting a 2012 NFL Draft Party at Curly’s Pub located in Lambeau Field Thursday evening, April 26th.The event will feature appearances by Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy, General Manager Ted Thompson, Head Coach Mike McCarthy, tackle Bryan Bulaga, and fullback John Kuhn.The party is free to the public and space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with activities beginning at 6 p.m.More information can be found online at packers.com.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will hosting a 2012 NFL Draft Party at Curly’s Pub located in Lambeau Field Thursday evening, April 26th.The event will feature appearances by Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy, General Manager Ted Thompson, Head Coach Mike McCarthy, tackle Bryan Bulaga, and fullback John Kuhn.The party is free to the public and space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with activities beginning at 6 p.m.More information can be found online at packers.com.
Green Bay Packers release safety Nick Collins
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers released safety Nick Collins Wednesday, April 25th.Collins was selected by the Packers with the first of two second-round selections (No. 51 overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers released safety Nick Collins Wednesday, April 25th.Collins was selected by the Packers with the first of two second-round selections (No. 51 overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft.
Group gets sneak peek into construction at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will be playing in a different looking Lambeau Field this season.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will be playing in a different looking Lambeau Field this season.
Aaron Rodgers featured in a new Milwaukee Brewers commercial
MILWAUKEE -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is featured in a new Milwaukee Brewers commercial with Ryan Braun, Jonathan Lucroy and Yovani Gallardo.
MILWAUKEE -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is featured in a new Milwaukee Brewers commercial with Ryan Braun, Jonathan Lucroy and Yovani Gallardo.
$143 million construction project in full swing at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY -- The $143 million construction and renovation project at Lambeau Field is in full swing, and as the stadium continues to grow, people are starting to notice some of the big changes.
GREEN BAY -- The $143 million construction and renovation project at Lambeau Field is in full swing, and as the stadium continues to grow, people are starting to notice some of the big changes.
Packers Annual Shareholders Meeting planned for July 24th
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are holding their annual shareholders meeting on July 24th at 9:30 a.m. at Lambeau Field.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are holding their annual shareholders meeting on July 24th at 9:30 a.m. at Lambeau Field.
Packers' Ted Thompson preparing for NFL Draft
GREEN BAY -- On Thursday, April 26th, the Green Bay Packers will add a dozen players in the NFL draft.
GREEN BAY -- On Thursday, April 26th, the Green Bay Packers will add a dozen players in the NFL draft.
Green Bay Packers release tackle Chad Clifton
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packersreleased tackle Chad Clifton Monday.Clifton was selected by the Packers in the second round (No. 44 overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packersreleased tackle Chad Clifton Monday.Clifton was selected by the Packers in the second round (No. 44 overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft.
Packers re-sign linebacker Erik Walden
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers re-signed LB Erik Walden Monday.In 2011, Walden appeared in all 16 contests and made a career-high 15 starts.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers re-signed LB Erik Walden Monday.In 2011, Walden appeared in all 16 contests and made a career-high 15 starts.
Packers Hall of Famer Gilbert Brown says he was bullied
MILWAUKEE -- "Bully" is a documentary hailed as one that should be seen by teens, tweens, educators and others.
MILWAUKEE -- "Bully" is a documentary hailed as one that should be seen by teens, tweens, educators and others.
NFL puts pressure on Minnesota to build new stadium for Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS -- The NFL has a tough message for Minnesota lawmakers: Build a new stadium to replace the aging Metrodome or you could lose the Vikings.It's a story that's familiar to people in southeast Wisconsin.
MINNEAPOLIS -- The NFL has a tough message for Minnesota lawmakers: Build a new stadium to replace the aging Metrodome or you could lose the Vikings.It's a story that's familiar to people in southeast Wisconsin.
BLOG: Green Bay Packers Schedule Summary
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers already knew who they would be playing where in the upcoming NFL season, and now they know when.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers already knew who they would be playing where in the upcoming NFL season, and now they know when.
NFL releases Green Bay Packers schedule for 2012 season
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will start the 2012 regular season at home against two NFC teams, the San Francisco 49ers and then the Chicago Bears.Here's the breakout...Preseason
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will start the 2012 regular season at home against two NFC teams, the San Francisco 49ers and then the Chicago Bears.Here's the breakout...Preseason
Open tryouts held for Green Bay Chill lingerie football team
MILWAUKEE -- Fans of lingerie football are going to have to wait until next year after the Lingerie Football League canceled this year's games because they're moving the season from fall to spring and summer.Green Bay Packers' Hall of Famer Gilbert Brown - affectionately known as "The Gravedigger" has a passion for football that endures to this day.
MILWAUKEE -- Fans of lingerie football are going to have to wait until next year after the Lingerie Football League canceled this year's games because they're moving the season from fall to spring and summer.Green Bay Packers' Hall of Famer Gilbert Brown - affectionately known as "The Gravedigger" has a passion for football that endures to this day.
Blair Kiel, former Packers QB, dies at 50
COLUMBUS, Ind. (AP) -- Blair Kiel, the former Notre Dame quarterback and punter who played for Tampa Bay, Indianapolis and Green Bay in the NFL, died Sunday.
COLUMBUS, Ind. (AP) -- Blair Kiel, the former Notre Dame quarterback and punter who played for Tampa Bay, Indianapolis and Green Bay in the NFL, died Sunday.