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Over the last few months, the Green Bay Packers’ offseason has been clouded by persistent talk surrounding star quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ contract situation. It remains an underlying discussion that has only grown louder the longer he has gone without a new extension in place. This includes a report stating Rodgers is demanding an opt-out clause in […]

During this past weekend, Green Bay Packers star linebacker Clay Matthews had a bit of a scare after he suffered a broken nose during a celebrity softball game in Kansas City after taking a softball hit at him. Since the incident, Matthews has voiced much optimism about the situation that has quieted down any uneasiness with […]

For the Green Bay Packers to get back into contention for a Super Bowl, the defense is going to need to be better, which is why they decided to let go of Dom Capers this NFL offseason, and bring in former Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine. The defense gave up too many big plays […]

Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews suffered a broken nose after taking a line drive to the face as a pitcher in a charity softball game over the weekend. Per Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, Packers head coach Mike McCarthy says Matthews will undergo surgery sometime in the middle of this week to […]

During the offseason, most NFL teams don’t want players doing things that could potentially leave their players injured. When it comes to a charity softball game, it’s low-impact enough that most teams are okay with players participating in it. Unfortunately, Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews showed that there is still some risk involved as […]

The Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers are still in the midst of negotiations on a new contract which will likely make him the highest-paid player in the entire league and is expected to get done by the start of the season. One of the biggest facets of that new deal that is being discussed […]

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy understands what’s going on around him. The Pack have been filling holes with veterans rather than undrafted free agents—the strategy the majority of teams take during this specific time of the offseason. Though he’s not the general manager of the organization, he sees this new strategy developing and […]

After sitting out all last week’s organized team activities, Green Bay Packers safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix remains a no-show during this week’s OTAs, per Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Clinton-Dix has not told the team why he’s sitting out, although his contract situation is most likely his reason for doing so. He’s entering […]

The Green Bay Packers capped their eventful offseason with the signing of former Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis. It was a move that not even Lewis thought was going to happen. Prior to his signing, the veteran had not really planned on signing with Green Bay. However, according to the Packer Report, that all changed when he […]

The Green Bay Packers used a second-round pick to draft cornerback Quinten Rollins in 2015. But after suffering a torn Achilles which prematurely ended his year in 2017 coupled with the Packers stocking up on corners this offseason, he suddenly finds himself in danger of not making the team this season. Rollins realizes that this […]

The Green Bay Packers underwent some big changes to their coaching staff this offseason, particularly on the offensive side of the ball. They’ve brought in former offensive coordinator Joe Philbin to reprise that role and also added Jim Hostler to be the passing game coordinator for head coach Mike McCarthy. But despite McCarthy’s previous comments […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback DeShone Kizer’s career has gotten off to a rough start, to say the least. Fortunately, he now finds himself in an environment where he can truly develop his skill set behind quarterback Aaron Rodgers. It is not unusual for player’s of Rodgers’ caliber to take it easy in this portion of organized team […]

The Green Bay Packers made some major changes to their offense this offseason. It appears they were not finished looking for ways to bolster their personnel during organized team activities. Following an eventful offseason, former Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis found himself as a free agent. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, he has found a […]

With veteran wide receiver Jordy Nelson now catching passes from Derek Carr on the West Coast with the Oakland Raiders, the Green Bay Packers and superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers need to adjust. Fortunately, the Packers have a talented wideout in Davante Adams that’s willing and waiting to fill the void left by Rodgers’ favorite target […]

For the first time in his career, Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers is set to enter the season with some questions concerning his health. He is coming off a campaign that was limited by a broken collarbone that forced him to miss much of the year. Despite all of that, Rodgers voiced on […]

Since the Jacksonville Jaguars made the decision to part ways with veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis after 12 seasons, there has been little talk about his next landing spot to continue his NFL career. It appears that he could be nearing a possible new home in the league as Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal […]

The Green Bay Packers spent most of free agency fortifying the offense around quarterback Aaron Rodgers. As a result, the defense received little attention throughout the offseason. The Packers managed to somewhat address this issue through the 2018 NFL Draft. However, linebacker Clay Matthews feels Green Bay is a bit thin on the edge going […]

The Green Bay Packers made a bigger splash than usual during free agency this offseason. By far their biggest name signing was tight end Jimmy Graham, who arrives after spending the past three years with the Seattle Seahawks. Graham hasn’t spent all that much time with his new team yet, but he’s already impressed Packers […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers doesn’t expect the team to sign free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant, according to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky. Rodgers’ comments come in response to former Dallas Cowboys tight end and new ESPN Monday Football Analyst Jason Witten saying he thinks Bryant will end up in Gren Bay. Rodgers believes that it […]

One of the biggest headlines of the offseason was the Green BayPackers’ decision to part ways with wide receiver Jordy Nelson. Fortunately, he was quickly able to find a new home with the Oakland Raiders. It is not unusual for players to use a surprising move like this one as added motivation moving forward. However, according […]

Despite the physicality of the NFL, there are a number of star quarterbacks who continue to flourish in their veteran years. As a result, playing well into their forties has not become too far-fetched. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is hoping to become one of them. According to Aaron Nagler of PackersNews.com, Rodgers is motivated by the possibility […]

Despite his short rookie year, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson established himself as one of the most promising young players in the NFL. Even Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has confirmed as much going into the 2018 NFL season. Watson’s playmaking ability has drawn comparisons to the likes of Rodgers. The Packers’ star gunslinger praised […]

It is no secret that the Green Bay Packers endured a disappointing year. Their campaign essentially ended when quarterback Aaron Rodgers went down for the bulk of the year. However, there are many who believe Rodgers is poised for quite a comeback. He was recently pegged by ESPN as the favorite to win the NFL’s […]

The Green Bay Packers recently parted ways with superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ favorite target in veteran wide receiver Jordy Nelson. This move was unexpected with Randall Cobb thought to be the odd man out in Green Bay, but regardless of the move the team still has one of the better receiving corps in the NFL […]

Through his first 13 seasons in the league (10 as the starter) with the Green Bay Packers, star quarterback Aaron Rodgers have been the centerpiece of the puzzle for the franchise for much of that time. His long-term future with the organization has once again become a topic of discussion with the contract extension talks […]

The Green Bay Packers are coming off a disappointing end to the 2017 campaign. As a result, they have undergone some major changes this offseason. Most of their rebuild thus far has been through the 2018 NFL Draft. They managed to lock down one of their new picks in cornerback Jaire Alexander. General manager Brian Gutekunst […]

Since being traded to the Green Bay Packers earlier this offseason, head coach Mike McCarthy has continued to speak quite highly of new addition quarterback DeShone Kizer. Although his time with the Cleveland Browns had quickly flamed out, the Packers look to present a unique opportunity for Kizer in this next chapter of his career. […]

It has been over a month since the Dallas Cowboys parted ways with veteran wide receiver Dez Bryant. Although Bryant has been available on the open market all this time, the three-time Pro Bowler has yet to find a new home in the NFL. Recently retired tight end Jason Witten chimed in on his former […]

It is no secret that the Green Bay Packers have undergone some major changes this offseason on offense. Perhaps the biggest move was their decision to part ways with wide receiver Jordy Nelson. Fortunately, the Packers have a few eager rookies hoping to fill the void. According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, former Missouri wide receiver J’Mon Moore […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is widely expected to become the highest-paid player in NFL history when he signs his next contract. But it’s still unknown how much he’ll be making and when he will sign his new deal. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network gave his educated guesses to both questions recently. According to […]

Tramon Williams is a veteran cornerback in the league, and he has been a part of a few different defensive schemes. He played under Dom Capers with the Green Bay Packers from 2007 to 2014. He then went to the Cleveland Browns and the Arizona Cardinals before coming back to the Packers this NFL offseason. […]

The Green Bay Packers added another quarterback to the roster when they acquired DeShone Kizer from the Cleveland Browns in the deal that sent Damarious Randall the other way. Kizer will compete with Brett Hundley for the main backup spot behind Aaron Rodgers for the upcoming season. However, Packers head coach Mike McCarthy sees star […]

The Green Bay Packers released second-year punter Justin Vogel after they took JK Scott in the fifth round of last week’s NFL Draft. According to Rob Demorsky of ESPN, Vogel actually asked for his release knowing he would enter the camp as the big underdog to make the team. I'm told Vogel asked for his release […]

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst was on PFT Live on Thursday morning and talked about a variety of topics. One of the most hard-hit topics was about Aaron Rodgers and the new contract that has been rumored for a while. According to Gutenkunst, he believes a new deal will be done soon. “Both sides […]

The Green Bay Packers lost starting right tackle Bryan Bulaga to a torn ACL last season. And after Bulaga reportedly declined to take a pay cut, there were fears that his time in Green Bay was soon coming to an end. However, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has moved to quash any lingering speculation about […]

The Green Bay Packers underwent some major changes on offense this offseason. As a result, it seems they tried to alleviate the damage through the 2018 NFL Draft. The Packers took three wide receivers in the later rounds of the draft. According to Mike Spofford of the team’s website, head coach Mike McCarthy felt it was important to […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is now finished. Pack your bags and get out of Dallas. Although Day 3 is usually the least eventful, there were still some very good players on the board when the Carolina Panthers kicked off the fourth round. Here are the 10 best selections from the draft’s final day: 10. Da’Shawn […]

When a team gives up two first-round picks in the NFL Draft to select a player, they have to think that team thinks the player has star potential, especially when that player is not a quarterback. Saints traded this year’s 1 and next year’s 1 and a fifth-round pick to Green Bay for Packers’ first-round […]

After trading down from the 14th overall pick to 27th, the Green Bay Packers trade up for the Seattle Seahawks’ 18th overall pick to select Louisville cornerback Jaire Alexander. The Packers gave up a third-round pick in the deal, as well as the 27th overall selection. In return, they got the 18th pick as well […]