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Packers open “Rookie Orientation Camp” on Friday

May 10, 2012 By

The Green Bay Packers open their “Rookie Orientation Camp” on Friday in Green bay.  The Packers could have all eight of their draft picks under contract by the time they hit the field.

The new Collective Bargaining Agreement has made everything quite simple with no room for any negotiating.  Even the length of the new deals is set.  1st round picks must sign 4-year deals with an option for a fifth year.  All other draft picks must sign 4-year deals.

The Packers will have just over $4.8-million to spend on their 8 draft picks this year.

 

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Manitowoc native Don Davey is saddened by Seau’s death (AUDIO)

May 8, 2012 By

Manitowoc native and former Pro Football player Don Davey called the recent

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suicide of retired NFL linebacker Junior Seau “a tremendous loss.”  Davey, who played with the Green Bay Packers and Jacksonville Jaguars, met Seau last year. 

Davey and Seau were elected ambassadors and flag-bearers for the Jaguars & Chargers at the NFL kickoff weekend, when the Packers played host to New Orleans at Lambeau Field.

AUDIO: Don Davey on the late Junior Seau :12

Because Junior Seau had such a successful transition from football to a business career, we asked Davey if Seau’s death could’ve been concussion-related? [Read more...]

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Vikings release former Packer kicker Longwell

May 8, 2012 By

After selecting Georgia kicker Blair Walsh in the sixth round of the NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings released 16-year veteran kicker Ryan Longwell.

The 37-year old Longwell had three seasons and $7-million left on a four-year contract he signed last summer.  That deal included a $3.5-million signing bonus.  Longwell was scheduled to make $1.75-million in salary this coming season.

Longwell played the first 9-years of his career with the Packers.  He currently ranks 13th in NFL history and 4th among active kickers with 1,687 points.

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Majkowski joins concussion lawsuit

May 7, 2012 By

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Don Majkowski has joined a lawsuit involving more than 100 former NFL players that claims the NFL did not properly protect them from concussions.

Majkowski played six seasons and 68 games with the Packers from 1987 to 1992.  He also played two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and two with the Detroit Lions.

Majkowski joins several former Packers that are also plaintiffs in the lawsuits.  (Leroy Butler, Mark Chmura, Santana Dotson, MacArthur Lane, Tootie Robbins, Dorsey Levins and Tiger Greene).

The number of players that have filed concussion-related lawsuits is nearing 1,800.

 

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Grant considering offer from Detroit

May 4, 2012 By

Free agent running back Ryan Grant is considering a contract offer from the

Ryan Grant

Detroit Lions.

The 29-year-old Grant, rushed for more than 4,000 yards and scoring 25 touchdowns rushing in his career with the Green Bay Packers.  He had back-to-back 1,200 yard seasons in 2008 and 2009.

Grant is expected to Detroit on Sunday and visit with the Lions on Monday.

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