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The Green Bay Packers are seeking receivers to step up and fill-in alongside Devante Adams. There are a lot of impressive candidates to do; with Geronimo Allison, Equanimous St. Brown, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and J’Mon Moore chief among them. Left tackle David Bakhtiari offers another name to throw in the mix, Trevor Davis. Bakhtiari joined “The […]

Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari typically has no trouble with pass-rushers. He is widely regarded as one of the league’s best offensive linemen, in both the run game and the pass. But the revamped Packer defense is giving him some trouble, particularly new signee Za’Darius Smith. Bakhtiari was beaten twice in individual drills […]

The Houston Texans are set to get well-acquainted with the Green Bay Packers in the week leading up to the 2019 NFL Preseason opener. It seems quarterback Deshaun Watson has already gotten a head start on observing his counterpart in Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers. There is plenty for Watson to take away from a quarterback […]

The Green Bay Packers found a strong run game in Aaron Jones last season. In just 12 games he racked up 728 yards (5.5 yards per carry) and eight touchdowns. However, injuries are slowing him down in training camp so far. Jones missed his second straight practice on Thursday with hamstring tightness. Aaron Jones (hamstring […]

The Green Bay Packers have undergone some changes this offseason including Matt LaFleur at head coach. There has been a ton of criticism coming in Aaron Rodgers’ direction, but he is still playing at a high level. In a recent tweet, PFF released some new numbers that show just how dominant Aaron Rodgers has been. […]

Matt LaFleur has been head coach of the Green Bay Packers for six months and is yet to even coach a preseason game for the club, and yet, there has already been some drama between LaFleur and Aaron Rodgers. Well, I use the term “drama” lightly, as really, all that has gone on is Rodgers […]

It doesn’t matter when you’re drafted; it matters how you perform when cleats hit the gridiron. That’s all too true for Green Bay Packers cornerback Ka’Dar Hollman, who was taken in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. So far, he’s playing above his draft status. Hollman caught the eye of Packers head coach […]

The Green Bay Packers are heading into 2019 with a whole lot of uncertainty at wide receiver behind Davante Adams, so you can understand why Aaron Rodgers would strongly favor Adams as his primary target. That has been the story in training camp, as Rodgers has looked for Adams more than his other wideouts, and […]

The Green Bay Packers have been without one of their offensive playmakers during training camp. For the fourth-straight practice, running back Jamaal Williams has been inactive due to a lingering hamstring injury, as reported on by The Athletic‘s Matt Schneidman, via Twitter. Fellow running back Aaron Jones joined Williams with a hamstring issue himself. However, […]

The Green Bay Packers have added an extra linebacker to compete in training camp. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, via Twitter, the team was rewarded linebacker Markus Jones off of waivers. He last played for the Baltimore Ravens and was recently waived. Via the freelancing Dov Kleiman, through Twitter, the Packers waived defensive back […]

The Green Bay Packers have aspirations of defensive dominance in 2019. That’s all too apparent considering their bevy of additions, including Preston Smith, Adrian Amos, Za’Darius Smith, Rashan Gary, and Darnell Savage Jr. Smith, in particular, has been dominating in training camp. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Tom Silverstein, Smith won all three of […]

NFL training camps can get lively, and not just with football. With playing time, roster spots, and a future in football in-store, adrenaline and testosterone can take over in frustrating times, often leading to fights. In Green Bay, that’s just what happened, as Packers safety Josh Jones got in a tussle in practice, according to […]

Many high-profile players have already been traded this offseason, and the 2019 NFL trade deadline isn’t until midseason. Here are 10 others who could find themselves on new teams this fall. 10. Karl Joseph, SS, Oakland Raiders The 14th overall pick in 2016, Joseph was marginalized by head coach Jon Gruden last season, starting only […]

CLUTCH Summary: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has already had a career that guarantees him a spot in the Hall of Fame.  It’s safe to have any conversations that start with: Aaron Rodgers GOAT. Looking back at his NFL career, Rodgers has so many memorable moments that it can fill a museum.  Green Bay […]

The Green Bay Packers have activated rookie safety Darnell Savage from the non-football illness list, per Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. Savage has been sidelined since having his wisdom teeth pulled just before the start of training camp. The 22-year-old, who played his collegiate football at the University of Maryland, was selected by the […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield had a sensational first season, setting the rookie record for touchdown passes with 27 despite playing in only 13.5 games. His gunslinger mentality and fiery demeanor have led to comparisons to Hall of Fame Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre, even from the legend himself. Here are five ways in […]

Former Baltimore Ravens pass rusher Za’Darius Smith is now a member of the Green Bay Packers. Not only is Smith currently gearing up to disrupt opposing offenses for Green Bay, but he is already wreaking havoc against his Packers teammates, chiefly Pro Bowl offensive tackle David Bakhtiari. With Smith repeatedly beating Bakhtiari, at least one […]

The Green Bay Packers have had a tumultuous offseason, but Josh Jones thinks the team is ready to move on. An explosive article detailing the decaying relationship between Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy sent shockwaves through the organization, and the team is looking forward to getting back to football. Jones, Green Bay’s second-round pick in […]

DeShone Kizer spent the 2018 campaign as Aaron Rodgers’ backup for the Green Bay Packers, and 2019 will represent more of the same for him, but even though he isn’t starting, he still needs to develop a routine and some consistency. “There’s some work to do but I think I’m starting to really lock in […]

After being selected at No. 12 overall in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers, pass rusher Rashan Gary hasn’t taken any days off. That’s easily indicated by an endless supply of Instagram workout montages. It appears, his hard work in honing his physique has paid off. Gary, who measures in at 6-foot-4, […]

The Green Bay Packers’ offseason has been all about improving the defense. From free agency signings, draft picks, and cuts, Cheeseheads are expecting a better result than last year’s hit-or-miss unit underlined with promise. Part of improvement doesn’t come with just new players; it’s also returning ones. One player that has shown improvement is third-year […]

Green Bay Packers rookie defensive lineman Rashan Gary is certainly one of the more interesting first-year players in the NFL, as he is one of the rookies with the most boom-or-bust potential. Thus far, Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine is loving what he has seen from Gary. “You love his effort,” said Pettine, according to […]

It’s only a few days into practice but Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur is already throwing his praise towards wide receiver Jake Kumerow. Kumerow had a great sideline catch on Sunday and after practice, LaFleur talked about how trustworthy and reliable the former DIII standout has been. Matt LaFleur on Jake Kumerow, who had […]

Rashan Gary is in the middle of his first NFL training camp with the Green Bay Packers and he is already catching the eye of his head coach. Just a few practices into training camp, Matt LaFleur is already liking what he sees from his young pass rushing threat. Lily Zhao of WFRV shared a […]

There is a new regime for the Green Bay Packers with Matt LaFleur taking the reins at head coach. LaFleur seems to be excited to coach the Packers’ featured running back, Aaron Jones. LaFleur, the Packers’ new head coach, spoke to the media about Jones and expressed what the running back does well. All in […]

The Green Bay Packers are in unfamiliar territory. They have missed the playoffs in the past two seasons. Some have been quick to criticize Aaron Rodgers and how the quarterback has handled his business. Earlier this offseason, the Packers announced they were hiring Matt LaFleur to replace Mike McCarthy after McCarthy spent 13 seasons with […]

The Green Bay Packers overhauled their defense this offseason, and part of that overhaul included drafting Michigan defensive lineman Rashan Gary. Considered by many to be boom-or-bust type of pick, Gary seems to already be doing all he can to ensure he falls into the former category, as he has trimmed his body fat down […]

This is the second-to-last top 10 list before the final 10 players are revealed. If you haven’t checked out the previous players, here they are. NFL’s Top 100 Players: 100-91 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 90-81 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 80-71 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 70-61 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 60-51 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 50-41 […]

Mike Daniels quickly developed into an emotional leader for the Green Bay Packers’ defense. In wake of Green Bay releasing the veteran defensive tackle earlier this week, though, it certainly seems like he has every intention of making his former team pay. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, a whopping 14 teams showed interest in […]

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is entering his third year in the NFL, and in each of his first two seasons, he suffered knee injuries that limited him to 12 games both times. As a result, some people may be overlooking Jones heading into 2019, and the halfback certainly feels that is the […]

The NFL is always full of great young talent, and this year is no different. Here are seven players who could break out and become legitimate NFL stars in 2019. 7. Nick Chubb, RB, Cleveland Browns The New York Giants’ Saquon Barkley had a fantastic rookie season, but so did Chubb; he just didn’t get […]

The Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver group isn’t anything to write home about. Davante Adams is a superstar, but behind him the others won’t be turning any heads. If it wasn’t for Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, they’d be viewed in an even worse light. This is where Marquez Valdes-Scantling comes into play. Certain talent that […]

The release of veteran pass rusher Mike Daniels is something that has caused a serious shift in the dynamic of the Green Bay Packers’ defense. In his seven seasons with Green Bay, he put together 29 sacks from the interior of the defensive line and earned a 2017 Pro Bowl selection. But now as he […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is excited about where the offense is right now but also knows there is still plenty of room for growth. Rodgers has been asking coach Matt LaFleur a lot of questions to make sure they are on the same page, and that has been helping their relationship. Rodgers knows […]

The Green Bay Packers had an open roster spot after the team released Mike Daniels on Thursday and with that spot they signed running back Corey Grant, according to Universal Sports Management. @CoreyGranttt has agreed to terms with the @packers — UniversalSportsMgmt (@UniSportsMgmt) July 26, 2019 With Grant now on the team, the roster sits […]

The Green Bay Packers hired Matt LaFleur to replace Mike McCarthy who coached the team for 13 seasons. With the Packers beginning their training camp, LaFleur has some high-praise for Packers fans. After the Packers first training camp practice this year, LaFleur was asked if his first training camp practice as a head coach felt […]

The Green Bay Packers missed the playoffs in 2018, marking the second consecutive season they failed to advance – the first time that’s happened since the mid-2000s. They finally fired longtime head coach Mike McCarthy, replacing him with a rookie coach who has no prior head-coaching experience. Green Bay let stalwart linebacker Clay Matthews III […]

The Green Bay Packers have a few young wide receivers on their team who could become key contributors. Among them, Marquez Valdes-Scantling is ready to make a leap forward in 2019. Former Packers receiver James Jones spoke to Aaron Rodgers and Rodgers spoke highly of Valdes-Scantling. Rodgers is impressed with Valdes-Scantling’s progression this offseason. “I […]

The Green Bay Packers made a pretty shocking move this week when the released star defensive lineman Mike Daniels. Although he didn’t exactly put up big numbers last year, his impact goes far beyond the stat sheet. However, it appears the Packers felt it was time for a change. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was just as […]