Packers agree to terms with rookie free agents

The Green Bay Packers announced Monday that they’ve agreed to terms with seven rookie free agents. The list includes former Wisconsin Badger Jon Dietzen.  The Black Creek, Wis. native, played his high school ball at Seymour High School before moving to Madison. ...

NFL Draft starts tonight

The 2021 NFL Draft kicks off in Cleveland on Thursday night (7 p.m. CT) with the opening round.  Rounds 2 & 3 are Friday night with rounds 4-7 wrapping up on Saturday. Armed with 10 selections for the third straight year, the Packers will have some opportunities...

Lewis returning to Packers for 16th season

Marcedes Lewis drew continual praise from Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and now the veteran tight end is returning for another season in Green Bay. The Packers are re-signing the soon-to-be 37-year old, who is known more for his blocking and his leadership, then...

King to return to Packers on a one-year deal

The Green Bay Packers have elected to bring back one of their own free agents, giving veteran corner Kevin King a one-year deal worth $6 million.  The deal was reported by the NFL Network on Tuesday morning. King played in 11 regular season games and two playoff games...

Tramon Williams retiring from the NFL

After 14 seasons in the NFL, 10 of those 14 coming with the Green Bay Packers, defensive back Tramon Williams announced his retirement on his 38th birthday Tuesday. Williams played in 205 career games with 153 starts.  He was originally signed by the Houston Texans as...

Packers tender Tonyan, Sullivan

The Green Bay Packers may have cap issues, but they’re not about to let talented right end Robert Tonyan get away on them. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Packers on Tuesday offered Tonyan a restricted free agent tender, a one-year deal worth...

Packers reach four-year deal with RB Jones

With the deadline to negotiate a deal with their own free agents fast approaching, the Green Bay Packers have reportedly reached agreement with running back Aaron Jones on a four-year deal worth $48 million.  The deal includes a $13 million signing bonus.  ESPN was...

Packers don’t use franchise tag

The Green Bay Packers elected not to put the “Franchise Tag” on running back Aaron Jones, although reports say they’re trying to sign him to a long term contract.  But the deadline to do so is Monday (March 15), otherwise Jones will become an...

Can Packers make a splash in free agency? Aaron Jones?

The Green Bay Packers still have to cut more than $12.5 million just to get under the adjusted $180 million salary cap before the start of the new NFL year, they’ll need to go beyond that if they hope to make any moves in free agency, including bringing back any...

Watt agrees to deal with Arizona

Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt has decided not to championship for less money, agreeing to a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Monday. Several reports say the deal is worth $31 million with $23 million of it guaranteed. A number of...

Packers Among Teams Interested in Watt

The Green Bay Packers are reportedly one of a dozen teams said to be interested in signing former Houston Texans All-Pro J.J. Watt. ESPN.com’s Ed Werder reported “approximately a dozen teams have shown interest.  SI.com’s Bill Huber reported over the...

Houston releases J.J. Watt, Could Packers be next?

Former Wisconsin Badger standout J.J. Watt asked the Houston Texans for his release and it was granted today, ending a 10-year run in Houston. Watt broke the news in a 2-minute video on Twitter Friday morning. “I came here 10 years ago as a kid from Wisconsin...

Pettine joins Bears as Senior Defensive Assistant

After three seasons in Green Bay as the Packers defensive coordinator, Mike Pettine is joining their rivals, the Chicago Bears as a senior defensive assistant. Pettine has 17 seasons of NFL experience, spending time with Baltimore, the New York Jets and Buffalo...

Order is set for 2021 NFL Draft’s opening round

The completion of the NFL season means the first round order for the NFL Draft is set. Jacksonville, following their 1-15 season, holds the number 1 pick, followed by the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins (trade from Houston), Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals...

Packers announce the hiring of Barry, Drayton

The Green Bay Packers made it official on Monday afternoon, announcing the hiring of Joe Barry as the teams new defensive coordinator along with the promotion of Maurice Drayton to special teams coordinator. Barry worked as an assistant coach in the NFL for 19...

Rodgers wins third MVP Award

  Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was the favorite to win the NFL’s MVP award on Saturday, so the announcement was not a surprise.  In fact, the only surprise came when he announced that he got engaged during the season. Rodgers received 44 of...

Report: Packers to add Joe Barry as Defensive Coordinator

After being turned down by University of Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonard on Friday, Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur is turning to Joe Barry as the Packers new Defensive Coordinator.  The deal is expected to be finalized this weekend.  The hiring was...

Woodson elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Charles Woodson became the latest Green Bay Packers star to join the NFL’s Hall of Fame.  Woodson joins the Hall as a first-ballot Hall of selection. As a member of the Packers, Woodson lead the NFL in interceptions in 2009 and 2011.  He was a first-team All-Pro...

Report: Leonhard turns down offer from Packers

  Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard has reportedly turned down an offer to become the next defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers. The Wisconsin State Journal was the first to report Leonhard’s decision.  It was confirmed by...