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Clay Matthews Breaks Nose in Charity Softball Game
Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews broke his nose in a charity softball game on Saturday. He was hit by a line drive in the face while he was pitching. In 2017, Matthews returned to his role as an outside pass rusher, where he was only moderately effective. The former All Pro is part of […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoAaron Rodgers Seeks Measures Beyond Pay Increase
The Green Bay Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers are currently in the middle of a contract negotiation that will likely make Rodgers one of the highest paid players in football. According to reports by Mike Garofolo, Rodgers is also seeking additional player control. Rodgers is currently under contract for the next two seasons. At $22 […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoMarcedes Lewis Signs with Green Bay
Veteran free-agent tight end Marcedes Lewis was signed by the Green Bay Packers. Lewis had spent the previous 12 years of his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was cut by Jacksonville this offseason after catching 24 passes for 318 yards and five touchdowns in 2017. This is the second tight end that Green Bay […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoGeronimo Allison Projects as Third Wide Receiver in Green Bay
Recent commentary by Rob Demovsky suggests that wide receiver Geronimo Allison is still projected to be third on the depth chart in Green Bay. Allison came into the league two years ago as an undrafted free agent. He has only had limited opportunities so far, but after fellow wide receiver Jordy Nelson was cut this […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoSpeculation Continues About Dez Bryant Signing in Green Bay
Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network confirmed that there had been some discussion within Green Bay about signing free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant. The recently retired Jason Witten had previously made a prediction that Bryant would wind up signing in Green Bay and the report from Rapoport suggests that he may not be far off. […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoPackers Think Highly of DeShone Kizer
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy praised the newly acquired quarterback DeShone Kizer, saying that he felt Kizer would have been a first-round pick in this year’s NFL draft. Green Bay acquired Kizer from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for former first-round cornerback Damarius Randall. It is unclear if McCarthy felt that Kizer is […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoPackers Expect New Aaron Rodgers Deal Soon
On Thursday, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said that he expects a new contract with quarterback Aaron Rodgers to get done soon. Gutekunst said that both sides were actively working on it. Gutekunst also said that one reason there has been a delay in reaching a new deal is that both sides are […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoPackers Release Joe Callahan
The Green Bay Packers released quarterback Joe Callahan on Monday. Callahan was signed as an undrafted free agent two years ago. He had served as Green Bay’s third-string quarterback for each of the last two seasons. Callahan had previously played for Wesley College, a Division 3 school, before making a surprise push to make an […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoMartavis Bryant Traded to Raiders
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded wide receiver Martavis Bryant to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a third-round pick. Bryant had fallen out of favor in Pittsburgh in 2017 and rumors were flying that he was being shopped around. Bryant had flashed early in his career but was suspended for all of 2016 for violating the […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoGreen Bay a Candidate to Trade Up in First Round
Despite some big signings in free agency, the Green Bay Packers still have some very significant holes to fill on their roster. With a league-high 12 draft picks in the 2018 draft, there has been some chatter that Green Bay may use some of that draft capital to move up from No. 14 to grab […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoGreen Bay Retains Michael Clark and Geronimo Allison
The Green Bay Packers signed nine players on Tuesday that they had tendered as exclusive-rights free agents. Notable among those players are wide receivers Geronimo Allison and Michael Clark. With the departure of long-time Packer Jordy Nelson, there are tentatively a number of targets in Green Bay open for another wide receiver to grab. Allison […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoAaron Rodgers Discontent Over Personnel Role Complicates Extension
At several points this offseason, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has hinted that he has been unhappy that he has not been included in discussions related to certain personnel decisions. Chief amongst those instances were Green Bay’s decision to move on from quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt as well as Rodgers’ close friend, wide […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoGreen Bay Invested in Ty Montgomery at Running Back
Despite speculation that he may return to playing wide receiver, all indications are pointing to Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery remaining at the running back position. After Green Bay cut wide receiver Jordy Nelson, the speculation about Montgomery heated up, but according to ESPN reporter Rob Demovsky, both Montgomery and head coach Mike McCarthy […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoChicago Matches Green Bay’s Offer Sheet for Kyle Fuller
Late on Friday, cornerback Kyle Fuller, who had been assigned the transition tag by Chicago, signed an offer sheet with the Green Bay Packers. Chicago quickly matched the offer and will retain Fuller on a long-term deal that will make Fuller one of the highest paid cornerbacks in the league. The deal is for four […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoGreen Bay and Oakland Show Interest in Rashaan Melvin
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, both the Green Bay Packers and the Oakland Raiders have expressed interest in free-agent cornerback Rashaan Melvin. Melvin played for Indianapolis for the last two seasons and is one of the many standout cornerbacks who became free agents this offseason. After a flurry of deals announced recently, he is […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoGreen Bay is Releasing Jordy Nelson
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Green Bay Packers are releasing veteran wide receiver Jordy Nelson. This move comes shortly after a report that Green Bay intends to sign free-agent tight end Jimmy Graham. Green Bay will save over $11 million on the salary cap for 2018 be releasing Nelson. Nelson was one of […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoPackers Intend to Sign Jimmy Graham
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Green Bay Packers intend to sign free-agent tight end Jimmy Graham to a three-year deal. Graham had several Pro Bowl years with New Orleans at the start of his career but has largely disappointed through three injury-plagued years with the Seattle Seahawks. A Graham signing would fill one […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoPackers Seem Interested in Sammy Watkins
On Monday, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network speculated that Green Bay will be one of the teams that will show interest in free-agent wide receiver Sammy Watkins. Rapoport also mentioned Chicago, Jacksonville or a return to the Los Angeles Rams as possible destinations for Watkins. Buffalo made a big trade to move up and […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoGreen Bay Rumored to be Possible Landing Spot for Allen Robinson
On NFL Network on Monday, Ian Rapoport speculated that the Green Bay Packers could be a potential suitor for free-agent wide receiver Allen Robinson. Robinson, along with free-agent wideout Sammy Watkins, is considered the top wide receiver on the market. Robinson had previously played for Jacksonville, where he had some standout years despite inconsistent quarterback play. […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoPackers Have Reportedly Shown Interest in Jimmy Graham
According to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, the Green Bay Packers have reached out to free-agent tight end Jimmy Graham. Green Bay is in need of new tight end after the departure of Martellus Bennett last year. Graham was a repeat Pro Bowler early in his career with the New Orleans Saints and was […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoPackers Trade Damarious Randall for Backup Quarterback
Ian Rapoport has reported that the Green Bay Packers have traded cornerback Damarious Randall for Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer. Kizer was a second-round draft pick of the Browns in 2017 who started 15 games last year. His play was very disappointing, throwing 22 interceptions with only 11 touchdowns. An athletic, physical and competitive player, […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoMuhammad Wilkerson to Visit Green Bay
Former New York Jet defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson is set to visit Green Bay on Wednesday. Wilkerson was officially released by New York on Monday. While his play has still been fairly solid, it did not merit the $16.75 million he would have received next year. Wilkerson looks like he may be interested in reuniting […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoAaron Jones Pleads No Contest to Pot-Related Charge
Green Bay running back Aaron Jones pleaded no contest to a marijuana-related charge that resulted from a traffic stop last year. Jones had been pulled over for speeding when the officer smelled marijuana. Jones admitted to smoking some earlier in the day, but no drugs were found on his possession. He later went to a […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoGreen Bay Hopes to Sign Aaron Rodgers to New Deal Quickly
Green Bay’s new general manager Brian Gutekunst expressed that he would like to sign quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a new deal sooner rather than later. When asked if he hopes to sign Rodgers before quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Drew Brees sign their next deals Gutekunst laughed and said, “That would be nice”. When Rodgers signed […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoTy Montgomery May Move Back to Wide Receiver
Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery may be moving back to wide receiver. Montgomery played receiver in college and started his NFL career at the position before transitioning to running back in 2016 following a rash of injuries at the position. Montgomery has been effective at running back, but his durability has been problematic, […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoAaron Rodgers Recovery Proceeding Well
In an interview with Packers.com reporter Mike Spofford, Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers (shoulder) indicated that his recovery has been progressing well. He emphasized that he will have no limitations when he returns to training camp in April. Rodgers broke his collarbone in Week 6, effectively ending his season. His injury turned Green Bay from […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoMike McCarthy Wants Packers to Get Back to Basics on Offense
In a press conference on Wednesday, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said that the offense is taking a “back to basics approach.” He thinks new offensive coordinator Joe Philbin will implement this effectively due to his great ability as a teacher. Philbin had previously served as offensive coordinator in Green Bay from 2007-2011. […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoPackers Hire Frank Cignetti as Quarterbacks Coach
According to Tom Silverstein, the Green Bay Packers have hired Frank Cignetti to be the new quarterbacks coach. Cignetti was most recently the quarterbacks coach for the Giants and had previously worked with Green Bay head coach Mike McCarthy in stints in Pittsburgh and New Orleans. It is unclear how Cignetti will perform in the […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoGreen Bay to Hire Mike Pettine to be Defensive Coordinator
As reported by Rob Demovsky, the Green Bay Packers will hire former Cleveland head coach Mike Pettine as its defensive coordinator. Pettine will be taking over the role from the recently fired Dom Capers. Pettine had a short and uninspiring run in Cleveland that was cut short in an arguably unfair manner. Previously, he had […]
Tyger McGuiggan 7 years agoClay Matthews Undergoes Knee Procedure
As reported by Rob Demovsky, Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (knee) underwent a procedure that was described as a “clean-up” for his knee shortly after Green Bay’s season ended. Matthews returned to his role as an outside rusher this year on a full-time basis. It was in that role that he finished second in […]
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