Packers Tailgate Tour kicks off Tuesday, May 15th
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour departs Tuesday morning, May 15th, for a five-day journey across Wisconsin.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour departs Tuesday morning, May 15th, for a five-day journey across Wisconsin.
Packers hold job fair for upcoming season
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are owned by their fans, and next season, they'll be employing some of them to help out on game day.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are owned by their fans, and next season, they'll be employing some of them to help out on game day.
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Packers sign first-round draft pick, LB Nick Perry
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers signed LB Nick Perry on Friday, May 11th.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers signed LB Nick Perry on Friday, May 11th.
Green Bay Packers sign seven draft choices
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers signed seven of their draft choices.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers signed seven of their draft choices.
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Tour to give Packers fans look at team's ties to city of Green Bay
GREEN BAY -- In about a month, Packers fans will be able to take a self-guided tour, called the "Packers Heritage Trail," and get an up close look at the team's ties to the city of Green Bay.
GREEN BAY -- In about a month, Packers fans will be able to take a self-guided tour, called the "Packers Heritage Trail," and get an up close look at the team's ties to the city of Green Bay.
Aaron Rodgers receives proclamation for 12-12-12
GREEN BAY -- Earlier this year, state lawmarkers voted to make 12-12-12 Aaron Rodgers Day in the state.
GREEN BAY -- Earlier this year, state lawmarkers voted to make 12-12-12 Aaron Rodgers Day in the state.
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65-year-old Greendale man bleeds green and gold
GREENDALE -- Many Green Bay Packers fans count on the team to take their minds off the challenges of life.
GREENDALE -- Many Green Bay Packers fans count on the team to take their minds off the challenges of life.
Cabela's to open on property owned by Packers
ASHWAUBENON (AP) -- Outdoor retailer Cabela's will open on a store on property owned by the Green Bay Packers.Packers CEO Mark Murphy said Friday, May 4th Cabela's will build a store near the intersection of Highway 41 and Lombardi Ave.
ASHWAUBENON (AP) -- Outdoor retailer Cabela's will open on a store on property owned by the Green Bay Packers.Packers CEO Mark Murphy said Friday, May 4th Cabela's will build a store near the intersection of Highway 41 and Lombardi Ave.
Coroner to reveal 'manner' of Junior Seau's death
LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- The coroner's finding on "cause and manner" of former NFL linebacker Junior Seau's death could be released Thursday afternoon, May 3rd, but it may be weeks or months before investigators conclude what led up to what they suspect was a suicide.Seau's girlfriend found him unconscious and suffering an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to his chest in a bedroom of his Oceanside, California, home Wednesday morning, May 2nd, police said.
LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- The coroner's finding on "cause and manner" of former NFL linebacker Junior Seau's death could be released Thursday afternoon, May 3rd, but it may be weeks or months before investigators conclude what led up to what they suspect was a suicide.Seau's girlfriend found him unconscious and suffering an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to his chest in a bedroom of his Oceanside, California, home Wednesday morning, May 2nd, police said.
Former NFL star Junior Seau dead at 43
LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- Former NFL linebacker Junior Seau died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday, according to police.
LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- Former NFL linebacker Junior Seau died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday, according to police.
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.