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Green Bay PackersPackers GM Brian Gutekunst releases statement after Jordy Nelson retires

Former Green Bay Packers star wide receiver Jordy Nelson announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. Packers GM Brian Gutekunst wasted little time in releasing a statement congratulating Nelson on an incredible career, via the Packers’ Instagram page. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvhNIHOhI0j/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Nelson spent 10 seasons in the NFL – nine of them with the Green Bay […]

Green Bay PackersPackers GM Brian Gutekunst thanks Clay Matthews for his 10 seasons with Green Bay

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 […]

Green Bay PackersGreen Bay Packers GM claims team is always in 'win-now mode'

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 […]

Green Bay PackersPackers GM doesn't rule out re-signing Clay Matthews

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 […]

Green Bay PackersPackers GM Brian Gutekunst impressed with what he heard about Matt LaFleur

Incoming Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has several fans on the team, and the latest one is none other than the team’s GM, Brian Gutekunst. The longtime team general manager said that he was able to give LaFleur the job mostly because he heard nothing but good things about him. “Most of that was just […]

NFLPackers GM Brian Gutekunst comments on hiring of Matt LaFleur

The Green Bay Packers have just ushered in a new era in the storied franchise’s history, following the hiring of Matt LaFleur as the team’s head coach. The hire is the first big move of Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst since Green Bay saw its 2018 NFL season end in Week 17, and he does […]

Green Bay PackersPackers GM Brian Gutekunst says preseason finale 'critical step' for DeShone Kizer

Most teams do not have much riding on the NFL preseason finale this week. However, that does not seem to be the case for Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst when it comes to quarterbacks DeShone Kizer and Tim Boyle. The Packers have made some pretty notable moves under center as of late. According to Josh […]

Green Bay PackersPackers GM Brian Gutekunst surprised not to have power to fire head coach

The Green Bay Packers knew they needed to make some changes this offseason so they decided to move on from Ted Thompson while hiring Brian Gutekunst as their new general manager. Gutekunst has the power over the player personnel decisions, but there is one thing he won’t be deciding on: if Mike McCarthy should be […]

Green Bay PackersPackers GM expects new Aaron Rodgers contract to be done soon

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 […]

NFLPackers GM Brian Gutekunst expects Bryan Bulaga to stay in Green Bay

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 […]

NFLPackers don't want to lose Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, or Clay Matthews

New Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has some decisions to make regarding a trio of Packers veterans, namely wide receivers Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb, as well as linebacker Clay Matthews. All three are signed to big deals, and the Packers might have to sacrifice at least one of them in order to […]

Green Bay PackersPackers not worried about Kevin King's shoulder long-term

It has now been six weeks since Green Bay Packers rookie cornerback Kevin King had surgery to repair a nagging labrum injury in his left shoulder. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst expects the team’s No. 33 overall pick to make a full recovery. According to an article written on Thursday by Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal […]

Green Bay PackersPackers GM Brian Gutekunst says team will be 'more aggressive' in NFL free agency

On Monday, the Green Bay Packers officially introduced Brian Gutekunst as their 10th general manager in their prolific team history as the successor to Ted Thompson. According to the Packers’ official team website, Green Bay also promoted Russ Ball as the new executive vice president and director of football operations for the 2018-19 season and […]

Green Bay PackersPackers stay in-house by hiring Brian Gutekunst as their new general manager

The Green Bay Packers have finally filled their vacancy for their general manager position with the promotion of Brian Gutekunst, according to Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network. The #Packers are hiring Brian Gutekunst as their GM. Finalizing a deal now, per @TomPelissero and me. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 7, 2018 Gutekunst will reportedly […]

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