May 21, 2013

You are here: Home / Archives for Aaron Rodgers

Lacy puts toe injury behind him

May 11, 2013 By

Rookie running back Eddie Lacy showed up for the Green Bay Packers rookie orientation camp on Friday, ready to pick up where he left off.

Eddie Lacy

Eddie Lacy

Several teams passed on him in the NFL Draft because of toe surgery nearly a year and a half ago.  As concerning as that might be, Lacy has put that behind him and is excited to be a Green Bay Packer.

16 months ago, Lacy underwent fusion surgery on his right big toe.  He followed that by rushing for 1,322 yards and 17 touchdowns in his redshirt junior year, helping Alabama to a National Championship.

Jones didn’t get drafted until the 2nd round, number-61 overall by the Packers.  He held on that long because of his injury history.  Lacy had knee and pectoral issues last season.  He also had a hamstring injury that prevented him from working out for NFL scouts in April.  But that doesn’t bother Lacy.  He’s more interested in moving forward and consider’s Green Bay the perfect situation for him.

AUDIO: Eddie Lacy says Green Bay is the perfect situation :10 [Read more...]

Filed Under: Green Bay Packers, Sports, Titletown Report Tagged With: , , , ,

Rodgers headed for “The Office”

May 7, 2013 By

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has expressed interest in hosting

Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers

“Saturday Night Live”, but so far, that invitation has not been extended.

So Rodgers will cut his television acting teeth this week on NBC’s Thursday night series “The Office”.  Rodgers will play a judge for a singing competition.

Rodgers recently signed a $110-million contract extension with the Packers.

Filed Under: Green Bay Packers, Sports Tagged With: , ,

Packers still have plenty of cap room

April 30, 2013 By

After Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews signed their blockbuster extensions, the

Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay Packers still have plenty of salary cap space.

Rodgers’ five-year, $110-million extension gives him $54-million in guaranteed money, including a $35-million signing bonus.  Rodgers will also earn $9.5-million roster bonuses in both 2014 and 2015.

The Packers have just over $13.5-million in cap room.  They’ll need somewhere between $5-million and $6-million to sign their draft choices and undrafted free agents.  That gives them roughly $7-million to use on contract extensions for players like B.J. Raji, James Jones and Sam Shields if they wish.  They can also hold on to some cash in the event they would need to sign a player(s) to fill in for any players that might suffer long-term or season ending injuries.

 

Filed Under: Green Bay Packers, Sports Tagged With: , , , , ,

Aaron Rodgers little brother gets his shot in Jacksonville

April 29, 2013 By

Jordan Rodgers was a two-year starter at quarterback at Vanderbilt, leading the

Jordan Rodgers (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt)

Jordan Rodgers (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt)

Commodores to a 14-11 overall record.

Aaron Rodgers little brother will get his first NFL opportunity with the Jacksonville Jaguars.    Jordan Rodgers signed as an undrafted free agent with the Jaguars on Sunday.

As a senior, Rodgers completed 60% of his passes for 2,539 yards, 15 touchdowns and just five interceptions.

Jordan Rodgers passing yardage is the fourth-highest, single season total every by a Commodores quarterback.  He was named the teams MVP.

 

Filed Under: Green Bay Packers, Sports Tagged With: , , ,

Aaron Rodgers gets 5-year $110-million extension

April 26, 2013 By
Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers is officially the highest paid player in the NFL.

The Packers and Rodgers agreed to a reported 5-year $110-million deal that will keep the MVP in Green Bay through the 2019 season.  Rodgers was very thankful for the honor when meeting with reporters this afternoon.

AUDIO: Aaron Rodgers thankful for the extension :37

Rodgers signed a 6-year $60-million deal in 2008 that will be up in 2014.  Green Bay and Rodgers made this happen with 2-years remaining on that deal.  He will get a reported $40-million in 2013.

The deal averages $22-million per season, eclipsing Joe Flacco’s recent contract extension giving him $20.1-million per season.  Rodgers calls being the highest paid player in football humbling…

AUDIO: Rodgers is humbled by the deal :22

“Aaron is a true professional and a special player,” General Manager Ted Thompson said. “He works hard, is humble, and is focused on his actions, on and off the field. He is an excellent teammate and pushes himself and others to be the very best. We are happy to reach an agreement to extend his career with the Packers.”

“An exciting day for our football program,” Head Coach Mike McCarthy said. “Aaron is an excellent illustration of a Green Bay Packer. It is truly a blessing to witness his continued accomplishments, both on and off the field.”

Last week, the Packers gave LB Clay Matthews a 5-year extension worth roughly $65-million.  The two will make up roughly 30% of the teams cap space.

Filed Under: Featured Story, Green Bay Packers, Sports Tagged With: , , , , , , ,
Next Page »