Packers 7th annual Tailgate Tour set for May 15-19
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced plans Wednesday for the seventh annual Tailgate Tour.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced plans Wednesday for the seventh annual Tailgate Tour.
Packers sign free agent Jeff Saturday
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have signed a big-name veteran free agent, 36-year-old Jeff Saturday.The five-time Pro Bowl center had been expected to join his longtime Colts teammate Peyton Manning with the Broncos, but after meeting in Green Bay with coach Mike McCarthy last week, Saturday opted to continue his career with the Packers.Saturday is the same height as recently departed Scott Wells and five pounds lighter, as well as five years older.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have signed a big-name veteran free agent, 36-year-old Jeff Saturday.The five-time Pro Bowl center had been expected to join his longtime Colts teammate Peyton Manning with the Broncos, but after meeting in Green Bay with coach Mike McCarthy last week, Saturday opted to continue his career with the Packers.Saturday is the same height as recently departed Scott Wells and five pounds lighter, as well as five years older.
NFL suspends Saints' head coach for entire season
(CNN) -- In sweeping discipline that one analyst called "historic," New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton was suspended without pay for the entire 2012 season and former Saints defensive coach Gregg Williams was suspended indefinitely in a series of NFL punishments Wednesday for the team's bounty program against opponents.Under the bounties, the team paid bonuses for knocking opposing players out of a game, the NFL said.Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis was suspended without pay for the first eight regular-season games of the 2012 season, the NFL said.
(CNN) -- In sweeping discipline that one analyst called "historic," New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton was suspended without pay for the entire 2012 season and former Saints defensive coach Gregg Williams was suspended indefinitely in a series of NFL punishments Wednesday for the team's bounty program against opponents.Under the bounties, the team paid bonuses for knocking opposing players out of a game, the NFL said.Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis was suspended without pay for the first eight regular-season games of the 2012 season, the NFL said.
Tim Tebow picked up by New York Jets
NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Jets acquired Tim Tebow from the Denver Broncos on Wednesday, bringing the polarizing quarterback to a team that just recently gave starter Mark Sanchez a three-year contract extension.Denver general manager Brian Xanders said the Broncos will receive fourth- and sixth-round draft picks, while New York gets a seventh-rounder -- all in 2012.The trade first was reported by Fox Sports.Tebow, who became expendable when the Broncos signed Peyton Manning to a five-year deal, is expected to complement Sanchez, who received a $40.5 million contract extension, with $20.5 million guaranteed, earlier this month.
NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Jets acquired Tim Tebow from the Denver Broncos on Wednesday, bringing the polarizing quarterback to a team that just recently gave starter Mark Sanchez a three-year contract extension.Denver general manager Brian Xanders said the Broncos will receive fourth- and sixth-round draft picks, while New York gets a seventh-rounder -- all in 2012.The trade first was reported by Fox Sports.Tebow, who became expendable when the Broncos signed Peyton Manning to a five-year deal, is expected to complement Sanchez, who received a $40.5 million contract extension, with $20.5 million guaranteed, earlier this month.
Manning, Broncos seal five-year, $96 million deal
DENVER (AP) -- The big deal is done.
DENVER (AP) -- The big deal is done.
Cornerback Jarrett Bush gets three-year deal with Packers
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Cornerback and special teams ace Jarrett Bush has agreed to a three-year deal to return to the Green Bay Packers, according to his agent.Agent Derrick Fox says Bush agreed to return to the Packers after making free agent visits to Arizona and the New York Jets.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Cornerback and special teams ace Jarrett Bush has agreed to a three-year deal to return to the Green Bay Packers, according to his agent.Agent Derrick Fox says Bush agreed to return to the Packers after making free agent visits to Arizona and the New York Jets.
Peyton Manning ready to join the Denver Broncos
DENVER (AP) -- ESPN is reporting that Peyton Manning is negotiating to join the Denver Broncos.Citing anonymous sources Monday, ESPN said that the four-time MVP has instructed agent Tom Condon to negotiate to complete a deal with Denver.
DENVER (AP) -- ESPN is reporting that Peyton Manning is negotiating to join the Denver Broncos.Citing anonymous sources Monday, ESPN said that the four-time MVP has instructed agent Tom Condon to negotiate to complete a deal with Denver.
QB Matt Flynn reaches agreement with Seahawks
RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Free agent quarterback Matt Flynn has agreed to terms with the Seattle Seahawks on a multiyear deal.The Seahawks are hoping that a one-time backup in Green Bay can again become the new franchise quarterback in the Pacific Northwest.Flynn has been a career backup with the Packers.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Free agent quarterback Matt Flynn has agreed to terms with the Seattle Seahawks on a multiyear deal.The Seahawks are hoping that a one-time backup in Green Bay can again become the new franchise quarterback in the Pacific Northwest.Flynn has been a career backup with the Packers.
Homes moved for new Lambeau Field media parking lot
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have begun clearing the way for the new additions to Lambeau Field.Two houses near the stadium were moved, rather than demolished, to make way for a new parking lot for the media.The Packers sold the rental properties to Devooght House Movers for a total of $6,000.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have begun clearing the way for the new additions to Lambeau Field.Two houses near the stadium were moved, rather than demolished, to make way for a new parking lot for the media.The Packers sold the rental properties to Devooght House Movers for a total of $6,000.
QB Matt Flynn to visit Miami Dolphins
MIAMI (AP) -- Spurned by Peyton Manning, the Miami Dolphins turned Friday to their backup plan -- backup quarterback Matt Flynn.Manning telephoned the Dolphins on Thursday to advise them he would sign elsewhere, and the team began courting free-agent Flynn, two people familiar with the negotiations said.Both people confirmed the developments to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Dolphins haven't commented publicly on their free-agent shopping.Flynn, a backup last season with Green Bay, was scheduled to visit Miami by the weekend after concluding a visit with the Seattle Seahawks.Free-agent Mark Anderson, who had 10 sacks last year as a pass-rush specialist for the New England Patriots, visited the Dolphins on Friday.
MIAMI (AP) -- Spurned by Peyton Manning, the Miami Dolphins turned Friday to their backup plan -- backup quarterback Matt Flynn.Manning telephoned the Dolphins on Thursday to advise them he would sign elsewhere, and the team began courting free-agent Flynn, two people familiar with the negotiations said.Both people confirmed the developments to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Dolphins haven't commented publicly on their free-agent shopping.Flynn, a backup last season with Green Bay, was scheduled to visit Miami by the weekend after concluding a visit with the Seattle Seahawks.Free-agent Mark Anderson, who had 10 sacks last year as a pass-rush specialist for the New England Patriots, visited the Dolphins on Friday.
Packers Defensive End Mike Neal suspended four games
GREEN BAY -- The NFL has suspended Green Bay Packers Defensive End Mike Neal for four games for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances.Packers.com reports Neal will be eligible to return to the Packers’ active roster on the day after the team’s fourth regular-season game of the 2012 season.The league says Neal is eligible to participate in both off-season and preseason practices and games.Neal, a second-round pick in the 2010 NFL draft, has played in nine games over two seasons because of injuries.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
GREEN BAY -- The NFL has suspended Green Bay Packers Defensive End Mike Neal for four games for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances.Packers.com reports Neal will be eligible to return to the Packers’ active roster on the day after the team’s fourth regular-season game of the 2012 season.The league says Neal is eligible to participate in both off-season and preseason practices and games.Neal, a second-round pick in the 2010 NFL draft, has played in nine games over two seasons because of injuries.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
State Senate okays bill to reduce concussions in youth sports
MADISON (AP) -- The state Senate has approved a bill designed to reduce concussions in youth sports.The National Football League has been lobbying states to adopt laws requiring athletes be immediately removed from their activity if they are suffering from a head injury.The bill would require the state and the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association to educate players, coaches and parents about concussions.
MADISON (AP) -- The state Senate has approved a bill designed to reduce concussions in youth sports.The National Football League has been lobbying states to adopt laws requiring athletes be immediately removed from their activity if they are suffering from a head injury.The bill would require the state and the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association to educate players, coaches and parents about concussions.
Case closed in death of Michael Philbin
OSHKOSH -- The case is now closed in the death of former Packers' offensive coordinator Joe Philbin's son, Michael.Michael Philbin's body was recovered from the Fox River on January 9th.Oshkosh detectives say they found no foul play.Toxicology reports show that Michael Philbin had a blood alcohol level of .176 and a positive test for marijuana at the time of his death.
OSHKOSH -- The case is now closed in the death of former Packers' offensive coordinator Joe Philbin's son, Michael.Michael Philbin's body was recovered from the Fox River on January 9th.Oshkosh detectives say they found no foul play.Toxicology reports show that Michael Philbin had a blood alcohol level of .176 and a positive test for marijuana at the time of his death.
Peyton Manning, Colts are parting ways
(CNN) -- A tearful Peyton Manning announced the end of his 14-year career with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday, but said he plans to be playing in the NFL again.In a press conference with Colts owner Jim Irsay, the four-time NFL Most Valuable Player said circumstances had brought his time with the Colts to an end, despite both the wishes of him and Irsay that things could have worked out differently."It wasn't his decision.
(CNN) -- A tearful Peyton Manning announced the end of his 14-year career with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday, but said he plans to be playing in the NFL again.In a press conference with Colts owner Jim Irsay, the four-time NFL Most Valuable Player said circumstances had brought his time with the Colts to an end, despite both the wishes of him and Irsay that things could have worked out differently."It wasn't his decision.
Senate approves Aaron Rodgers Day
MADISON (AP) -- The state Senate has passed a resolution naming a day for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.The resolution designates Dec. 12, 2012, as Aaron Rodgers Day.Rodgers, who wears No. 12, led the Packers to a Super Bowl victory last year and helped them to a 15-2 record this past season.
MADISON (AP) -- The state Senate has passed a resolution naming a day for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.The resolution designates Dec. 12, 2012, as Aaron Rodgers Day.Rodgers, who wears No. 12, led the Packers to a Super Bowl victory last year and helped them to a 15-2 record this past season.
Packers don't tag free agent Flynn
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers did not use the franchise tag on Matt Flynn before Monday's 3pm deadline, which allows the soon-to-be unrestricted free-agent quarterback the ability to leave when the market opens next week.Had the Pack opted to tag Aaron Rodgers' backup, they would have had to pay him over $14 million next season (unless they worked a sign and trade, which is frowned upon by the NFL).Green Bay could still wind up with a compensatory pick for Flynn in 2013.The Packers did not use the franchise tag on any other player.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers did not use the franchise tag on Matt Flynn before Monday's 3pm deadline, which allows the soon-to-be unrestricted free-agent quarterback the ability to leave when the market opens next week.Had the Pack opted to tag Aaron Rodgers' backup, they would have had to pay him over $14 million next season (unless they worked a sign and trade, which is frowned upon by the NFL).Green Bay could still wind up with a compensatory pick for Flynn in 2013.The Packers did not use the franchise tag on any other player.
Wis. lawmakers to honor man behind cheesehead hat
MADISON, (AP) -- Wisconsin lawmakers are getting ready to honor the man who used cheese to create one of the state's most beloved cultural symbols.The state Assembly will vote Tuesday on a joint resolution to honor entrepreneur Ralph Bruno.
MADISON, (AP) -- Wisconsin lawmakers are getting ready to honor the man who used cheese to create one of the state's most beloved cultural symbols.The state Assembly will vote Tuesday on a joint resolution to honor entrepreneur Ralph Bruno.
Packers sold more than 268,000 shares of stock
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Green Bay Packers say they sold more than 268,000 shares in their most recent stock offering, raising $67 million dollars to help fund stadium improvements.The team said Thursday it added more than 250,000 new shareholders in the latest stock sale -- its fifth in team history.About half of the sales were in Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Green Bay Packers say they sold more than 268,000 shares in their most recent stock offering, raising $67 million dollars to help fund stadium improvements.The team said Thursday it added more than 250,000 new shareholders in the latest stock sale -- its fifth in team history.About half of the sales were in Wisconsin.
Business Journal Report (2-28-12)
In business news for Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 -- The Green Bay Packers stock sale ends Wednesday at midnight.
In business news for Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 -- The Green Bay Packers stock sale ends Wednesday at midnight.
Packers' Donald Driver joins 'Dancing with the Stars''
GREEN BAY (AP) -- Green Bay Packers all-time leading receiver Donald Driver joins the cast of the ABC show "Dancing With the Stars.''The four-time Pro Bowl receiver will be part of a celebrity lineup that includes actor Jack Wagner, actress Melissa Gilbert, tennis legend Martina Navratilova and Motown great Gladys Knight.The new cast and their professional dance partners were revealed on ABC's "Good Morning America'' Tuesday.Season 14 of "Dancing With the Stars'' begins Monday, March 19.
GREEN BAY (AP) -- Green Bay Packers all-time leading receiver Donald Driver joins the cast of the ABC show "Dancing With the Stars.''The four-time Pro Bowl receiver will be part of a celebrity lineup that includes actor Jack Wagner, actress Melissa Gilbert, tennis legend Martina Navratilova and Motown great Gladys Knight.The new cast and their professional dance partners were revealed on ABC's "Good Morning America'' Tuesday.Season 14 of "Dancing With the Stars'' begins Monday, March 19.