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Linebacker Clay Matthews signed with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday, marking the end of his 10-year tenure with the Green Bay Packers. Following Matthews’ signing, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst took to Instagram to thank him for his spectacular run in Green Bay: https://www.instagram.com/p/BvPIfpJhbFa/ Matthews is coming off a 2018 campaign in which he […]

Wide receiver Randall Cobb signed with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, marking the end of his eight-year tenure with the Green Bay Packers. On Wednesday, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst took to Instagram to thank Cobb for his service with the franchise. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvPJ8Z-BIBp/ Cobb is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played […]

Longtime Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews is now officially a member of the Los Angeles Rams. The former Packers pass rusher previously spent his entire NFL career in green and yellow, while Matthews has since joined the upstart Rams after 10 seasons in the NFC North. Formally announcing the news on Tuesday evening, Matthews […]

This Tuesday, the Dallas Cowboys made its first big move in free agency by signing Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb to a one-year, $5 million deal. Cobb, a former second-round pick taken by Green Bay in 2011, is one of the most dependable receivers in the business when he’s healthy. Dallas seized its […]

The Dallas Cowboys have done their best to provide quarterback Dak Prescott with as many weapons as possible moving forward. It appears former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb can now be added to the mix. The Packers finally parted ways with Cobb this offseason after years of speculation. According to ESPN NFL Insider […]

The Green Bay Packers landed safety Adrian Amos in free agency last week, and Amos was appreciative of the Packers’ aggressive approach in signing him. “I guess in NFL terms, that’s how you show who wants you,” Amos said, according to Jim Owczarski of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “People can say they want you and […]

The Green Bay Packers are in an interesting spot heading into the 2019 season. Last season was a disaster by all accounts and resulted in the firing of longtime coach Mike McCarthy. Aaron Rodgers appeared disinterested at times, and the team hired 39-year-old Matt LaFleur to be their new coach in an attempt to spark […]

Newly signed Chicago Bears safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix isn’t waiting until the tail of his career to go ring chasing. The former Green Bay Packer signed a one-year deal with the Bears in hopes of getting that pesky Super Bowl win out of the way while he’s still young. “You see so many guys get […]

The Green Bay Packers have been active early on in the 2019 NFL offseason while the heralded NFC North franchise has continued to be linked to several free agents still on the open market. After already inking a few notable defenders, the Packers have most recently been linked to a possible reunion with former Oakland […]

The Green Bay Packers drafted a long-haired linebacker out of USC with the 26th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. This player turned out to be one of the most feared defensive players of this generation. Clay Matthews has been terrorizing quarterbacks for a decade now, and he just finished the last year of his […]

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones had a very impressive season in 2018, rushing for 728 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging a league-leading 5.5 yards per carry. In addition, he hauled in 26 receptions for 206 yards and a score. Pro Football Focus has posted a graphic to show just how much Jones […]

With the Dallas Cowboys losing Cole Beasley they are on the market for another wide receiver and it looks like that guy might be Randall Cobb. The Cowboys are hosting free-agent wide receiver Randall Cobb at The Star today, according to a source. With the departure of Cole Beasley, the Cowboys are looking for help […]

The Green Bay Packers decided to look within the AFC North to find their next free safety. The Packers signed Adrian Amos from the Chicago Bears at the beginning of free agency. The Amos signing wasn’t the only free agent Green Bay signed—as they also added Za’Darius Smith and Preston Smith to their defense. All […]

If you were hoping for a reunion between Jordy Nelson and the Green Bay Packers, you should probably temper your expectations. Per Brian Jones of 247 Sports, it is unlikely the Packers will sign Nelson, citing that the main reason Green Bay originally cut him last year was due to the fact that he would […]

The Green Bay Packers broke from the long-term status quo this week, making a splash in free agency like few times in franchise history. Pass-rusher Preston Smith and safety Adrian Amos were two of the Packers’ most significant acquisitions, and the team gave Cheeseheads across the globe a glimpse of what’s to come on the […]

The best defense in the NFL from 2018 may just have gotte even better, as strong safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix signed a one-year deal worth $3.5 million on Thursday. The news came as a quite a shock to the other teams looking to sign the former Pro Bowl selection considering the relatively low price that […]

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix was considered to be one of the top safeties available in free agency. Now that he has signed with the Chicago Bears on a one-year, $3.5 million deal, he’ll have the opportunity to thrive in one of the top defensive units in the NFL. In his time four and half years with […]

The Green Bay Packers have already been far more active in free agency than normal. Less than a week into the player movement period, the green and gold have already added four starters, three of whom garnered the type of salary reserved for true impact players. Clearly, the Packers have operated with a sense of […]

There once was a time when Jimmy Graham, currently of the Green Bay Packers, was widely regarded as the best tight end in all of football. As a third-round pick from the 2010 NFL Draft, Graham wasn’t immediately projected to become a superstar given his draft spot in relation to the overall scarcity of talent […]

The Indianapolis Colts entered the 2019 offseason with over $100 million in cap space, more than any other team in the league. After signing wide receiver Devin Funchess to a one-year deal worth up to $13 million, the Colts are turning to look at their secondary and they may be hoping to pair former Green […]

The Green Bay Packers have been one of the most aggressive teams in the NFL in free agency. A couple of years ago, that statement would’ve been shocking. But it’s true, as the Packers have been one of the biggest spenders out there. They’ve signed big name players like Za’Darius Smith, Billy Turner, Preston Smith, […]

The Green Bay Packers have a solid offense with the 2019 season approaching, but a familiar face may be destined to return for next season. Wide receiver Jordy Nelson was released by the Oakland Raiders officially on Thursday after just one season. Aaron Rodgers was openly disgruntled after Nelson was released by the team during […]

Brian Gutenkunst’s inaugural year as the Green Bay Packers general manager didn’t really work out as well as he had planned. The Packers finished with a losing record and missed the playoffs for the second-consecutive season in 2018, which forced his hand to move on from long-time head coach Mike McCarthy mid-season. On January earlier […]

Well, this is one easy way to get your fans excited about a new signing. The Green Bay Packers wasted little time in introducing their fans to Za’Darius Smith with a hype video on Twitter. Coming 🔜 to the green & gold.@TheRealZSmith #GoPackGo https://t.co/2VtdtBwxDQ — Green Bay Packers (@packers) March 14, 2019 Adding Za’Darius Smith […]

The Green Bay Packers have re-signed tight end Marcedes Lewis on a one-year deal, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Lewis is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played all 16 games and caught just three passes for 39 yards. The 34-year-old, who played his collegiate football at UCLA, was originally selected […]

The 2018 season was a disappointment for the Green Bay Packers, but it’s not like any Aaron Rodgers-led team is that far away from contention in any given season. Yes, the Packers have a handful of holes to fill this season. They’d be smart to find a pass-rusher or two through the draft and free […]

The Green Bay Packers’ overhaul of the safety position continues. According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, the team has elected against placing a tender on three-year pro Kentrell Brice, making him an unrestricted free agent. The Packers did not tender S Kentrell Brice, a source said. The restricted free agent will now become a free agent […]

The Green Bay Packers have tendered wide receiver Geronimo Allison on a one-year deal, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports. Allison is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played just five games due to a concussion and a groin injury, the latter of which landed him on the injured reserve […]

Red flags and alerts concerning character issues are at an all time high in the NFL. Simple lapses in judgment are costing current and future NFL players millions of dollars. Future NFL players must undergo the scrutiny of intense background checks from NFL teams with general mangers making the final decisions on these players. Green […]

The NFL is a business first and foremost. Teams, owners, executives, and coaches certainly understand that reality, and players have grown increasingly wary of it of late while making their financial security the utmost priority. Adrian Amos is the latest player to go that route, apparently, after the former Chicago Bears safety agreed to a […]

The Green Bay Packers knew heading into the offseason that they needed to attack a few of their needs. They didn’t waste any time doing so by signing three free agents who address positions of need. During the legal tampering period, the Packers have come to terms with Adrian Amos, Za’Darius Smith, and Preston Smith. […]

Mark Ingram has suddenly become one of the most sought after free agent running backs on the market. Just a day after it became apparent he wouldn’t be returning to the New Orleans Saints, the veteran rusher is being courted by the Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, and Green Bay Packers, according to ESPN’s Jenna Laine. […]

Jawaan Taylor may have to start making green his color, as the newest reports suggest that the Green Bay Packers may have significant interest in him in the 2019 NFL draft. One name to watch for the Packers at 12 is Florida OT Jawaan Taylor. Met with Green Bay at the combine. Played RT for […]

Le’Veon Bell seems to know where his football career will continue. Before the superstar running back announces his decision, though, it’s become apparent one marquee team that seemed a good fit for his services on the surface doesn’t have the salary-cap capital to sign him. According to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the […]

A bit of bad news for now-former Green Bay Packers pass rusher Nick Perry, as the word has come out that he’s now been released. The Packers have told former first-round pick Nick Perry that he will be released, a source told ESPN. — Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) March 12, 2019 Perry — who was once […]

The Green Bay Packers are continuing their free-agent shopping spree, agreeing to terms with offensive lineman Billy Turner, according to Tom Silverstein of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. This marks the fourth significant signing for the Packers, as they also agreed to sign pass rusher Za’Darius Smith, safety Adrian Amos, and linebacker Preston Smith prior to […]

The Green Bay Packers are making a concerted effort to address their defense this offseason, with their latest addition coming in the form of pass rusher Preston Smith, as first reported by Rob Demovsky of ESPN. According to Josina Anderson of ESPN, the deal is four years and worth $52 million, with $16 million of […]

Adrian Amos won’t be staying with the Chicago Bears, but he won’t be leaving the NFC North. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the safety has agreed to sign with the Green Bay Packers in the Packers’ attempt to revamp their defense. This marks the second big defensive addition for Green Bay after also […]

The Green Bay Packers are expected to sign pass rusher Za’Darius Smith, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport adds that the Packers attempted to trade for Smith a few years ago, so, obviously, they have been interested in him for quite some time. Smith spent the 2018 campaign with the Baltimore Ravens, playing […]