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Jimmy Graham Converts in Red Zone in Second Preseason Game
Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham may have lost a step or two from his prime in New Orleans, but he is still a dominant red-zone threat. Graham displayed those skills on Thursday, catching a touchdown pass in the red zone from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. It was Rodgers’ first and only action in preseason […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoAaron Rodgers Makes Brief Preseason Debut
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers made his preseason debut on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played in one series that ended in a touchdown. Rodgers was 2-for-4 passing with 35 yards. His lone touchdown pass was to tight end Jimmy Graham in the red zone. Rodgers hasn’t seen much action in the preseason […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoJimmy Graham Shows Off Red Zone Ability in Practice
Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham has moved past a knee injury scare that kept him out of some practices and has started to show his ability dominate in the red zone. Graham made an impressive one-handed grab on a fade pass for touchdown in the team period on Monday. Despite his own objections, […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoAaron Jones Limited in Practice
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) suited up for practice on Monday for the second consecutive day. However, he did not finish practice and watched the final period from the sidelines. This appears to be a precautionary measure and he is expected to begin practicing in full soon. Jones is suspended the first two […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoMarquez Valdes-Scantling Stands Out in Preseason Game
There were not too many notable performances in the Green Bay Packers first preseason game when they played the Tennessee Titans. However, rookie wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling made a strong case for himself. He caught five passes for 101 yards and a touchdown. This includes a 51 yarder in the third quarter. Valdes-Scantling was the […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoBrett Hundley Gets Nod Over DeShone Kizer
In the first preseason game for the Green Bay Packers, it was the incumbent quarterback Brett Hundley who got the start over the recently acquired Deshone Kizer. The first-string quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, sat out the game as he has done in the past. It was presumed that Kizer, who started as a rookie last year […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoAaron Jones' Absence Continues in Training Camp
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) still shows no signs of participating in practice. Jones is out with what is claimed to be just some tightness in his hamstring, however there appears to be no timetable on his return. Jones is suspended for the first two weeks of the regular season for a […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoJimmy Graham Misses Practice With Injury
Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (knee) missed practice on Tuesday with what appears to be a minor knee injury. He banged his knee in a collision with safety Josh Jones on Monday. He finished out the practice on Monday but did not participate the following day. There aren’t too many details at this […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoDeShone Kizer Faces Competition for Backup Role
Almost two weeks into training camp and Green Bay Packers quarterback Deshone Kizer is still fighting to win the second-string role. Green Bay traded former first round pick, cornerback Damarius Randall, to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for the unpolished passer. It was seen as a move to shore up the quarterback spot after many […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoMason Crosby Comfortable in Camp as He Aims for Bounce-Back Year
Green Bay kicker Mason Crosby had his first perfect day in training camp on Monday, going 8-for-8 on the day. Crosby does not have any competition for the starting kicker spot for the Packers. Although Crosby has performed efficiently over the past few seasons, he hasn’t been a top-10 fantasy kicker since 2014. With quarterback […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoGeronimo Allison Maintains Starting Role
Through almost two weeks of Training Camp, Green Bay wide receiver Geronimo Allison is still in position to see a large amount of snaps in 2018. Allison is technically third on the depth chart, but Green Bay uses three wide receiver sets as much as anybody in the NFL and treats it as their base […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoTy Montgomery Practices Returning Kickoffs
Green Bay running back Ty Montgomery took some reps returning kickoffs in Monday’s practice. Green Bay’s incumbent return man, wide receiver Trevor Davis (hamstring) missed practice. Rookie wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling also took some reps. Montgomery is almost certainly not going to be Green Bay’s return man in 2018. There are more effective options on […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoNo Question Marks Surrounding Davante Adams
There are a lot of unknowns that linger throughout Green Bay’s training camp, but wide receiver Davante Adams is not one of them. It is not yet clear who will be starting in Jordy Nelson spot out wide, whether it be Geronimo Allison, a rookie, or someone else. However, the person who will be on […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoRandall Cobb Returns to Practice
Green Bay wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle) was in pads for Monday’s practice. He sat out Saturday’s annual Family Night practice with an injured ankle. It was reported that the injury was related to a surgery he had for his ankle this offseason. At this point, it seems his absence was merely precautionary after he […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoGreen Bay Left Tackle Leaves Practice on Cart
Green Bay starting left tackle David Bakhtiari (left foot) left Green Bay’s annual Family Night practice on a cart. He appeared to injure his left foot during the practice. At this point it is unknown how serious the injury is. Bakhtiari is crucial for Green Bay’s offense, which has struggled with offensive line injuries recently. […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoRandall Cobb Sits Out Scrimmage with Ankle Injury
Green Bay wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle) did not participate in Green Bay’s annual Family Night practice. Cobb apparently injured it during Friday’s practice. According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, Cobb is on the sidelines and doesn’t appear to be having any issues moving. The injury does not appear to be serious. Cobb had ankle surgery […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoNo Timetable for Aaron Jones to Return
Green Bay running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) has missed the opening of training camp with a hamstring injury. As reported by ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, Mike McCarthy has no time table for his return. McCarthy does hope that Jones is able to return to practice before the preseason ends and Jones’s suspension begins in September. Jones […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoJamaal Williams Getting Majority of First-Team Reps
Through the beginning of training camp, Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams has been getting the majority of the first-team repetitions. Fellow running back Ty Montgomery has been getting most of the reps with the no-huddle offense. It is still too early into camp to start making any projections about snap counts with much […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoAaron Jones Misses Practice with Hamstring Injury
Green Bay running back Aaron Jones missed Saturday’s practice with hamstring tightness. The injury does not seem serious. Jones is suspended for the first two weeks of the regular season, so his Week 1 availability doesn’t particularity matter. Jones is the most talented player running back on Green Bay’s roster. He is the only one […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoRandall Cobb Had Ankle Surgery Six Weeks Ago
Green Bay wide receiver Randall Cobb told reporters on Friday that he underwent ankle surgery six weeks ago to remove a small piece of cartilage. This would explain why he was in a walking boot earlier in the preseason. Despite the surgery, Cobb is participating fully in training camp. He says that he feels great. […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoAaron Rodgers Reports to Training Camp
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers reported to training camp on Wednesday. There had been no indication that he had any intention of holding out. However, it was also expected that Rodgers would have signed a new contract by now. Rodgers still has several years left on his current contract but with big new deals given […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoAaron Jones Suspended for Two Games
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has been suspended for the first two games of the NFL season for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy. Jones was arrested in October of 2017 on a marijuana-related charge. It is unclear what Green Bay’s running back rotation will look like in 2018. Jones and fellow running backs […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoPackers Optimistic New Aaron Rodgers Deal is Imminent
The president of the Green Bay Packers, Mark Murphy, gave an update during a summer event held at Lambeau. He assuaged fears about quarterback Aaron Rodgers' health and reiterated that he is optimistic that the signal caller will sign a new deal soon. The new contract is expected to be the largest ever salary-wise for […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoAaron Jones Focused on Strengthening Lower Body
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones had a roller coaster of a rookie year in 2017. In order to avoid some of the lows, he has reportedly been emphasizing increasing his lower body strength this offseason. In 2017, he demonstrated that he was a more dangerous threat with the ball in his hands than […]
Tyger McGuiggan 6 years agoRandall Cobb Seen Wearing a Walking Boot
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb was spotted by Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel wearing a walking boot on his right foot. Cobb is reportedly dealing with a mild ankle injury and he described the walking boot as temporary. Cobb did participate in organized team activities this offseason but has supposedly been dealing […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoBrett Hundley and DeShone Kizer Inspire Little Hope in Green Bay
The writing appeared to be on the wall for quarterback Brett Hundley when Green Bay traded for Cleveland quarterback Deshone Kizer earlier this offseason. However, through minicamp, neither has shown anything to suggest that Green Bay is solid at the backup quarterback spot. Green Bay had a tremendous amount of confidence in Hundley heading into […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoGreen Bay to Have Running Back by Committee
As reported by ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said in an interview, “The fact of the matter is we’re going to go running back by committee.” Although it does seem odd to make such a pronouncement before training camp has even started, this should come as no surprise. Green Bay’s […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoHa Ha Clinton-Dix Hints at Wanting a New Deal
Green Bay Packers safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix explained his absence from organized team activities on Tuesday by explaining that he was dealing with the death of his grandmother. However, there had been rumors that he has been angling for a new contract. When asked if the death of his grandmother was the only reason he […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoGeronimo Allison Misses Minicamp with Ankle Injury
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison missed Wednesday’s minicamp with an undisclosed ankle injury. The third-year wide receiver is currently slated to be third on Green Bay’s depth chart. Green Bay uses three-wide receiver sets as frequently as any team in the NFL, so he would occupy a lucrative role as one of the […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoTy Montgomery Appears to Maintain Prominent Role
According to ESPN reporter Rob Demovsky, Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery hasn’t lost any ground to fellow running backs Jamaal Williams and Aaron Jones over the course of organized team activities. Montgomery was Green Bay’s featured running back going into the 2017 season before a rib injury and a subsequent wrist injury essentially […]
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