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Packers reportedly releasing Mike Daniels

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Mike Daniels

One day after signing defensive tackle Dean Lowry to a three-year contract extension, the Green Bay Packers are reportedly releasing former Pro Bowler Mike Daniels on the eve of training camp.

The move was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Daniels was set to make $8.5 million this year, including a reported $7.6 million in base salary.

Their was speculation about such a move since the start of the Packers offseason program.  The Packers reportedly tried to trade Daniels but couldn’t work out a deal.

The play of Tyler Lancaster at the end of last season could have played a role in the teams comfort level in releasing Daniels.

Lowry gets contract extension with Packers

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Dean Lowry

The Green Bay Packers have signed defensive lineman Dean Lowry to a three-year contract extension worth a reported $20.3 million.  The deal includes a $6 million signing bonus.

Lowry was entering the final year of his rookie deal and was set to make just over $2 million this season.

The former fourth round draft pick has played in all but one game in his three seasons with the Packers.  The former Northwestern Wildcat has made 19 starts and has missed just one game.

Lowry has seven career sacks, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, one touchdown and six passes defensed.

Packers top pick to start on non-football illness list

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Darnell Savage

Green Bay Packers first-round draft pick, Darnell Savage, will open training camp this week on the non-football illness list.

Savage was the teams 21st overall pick this spring and took part in the teams offseason program.  He’s projected as the starting free safety this season.  ESPN reported that Savage recently had his wisdom teeth removed which prompted the decision.

Packer rookies reported today (Monday).  Veterans will join them on Wednesday with the first official training camp practice set for Thursday morning (10:15 a.m.) on Ray Nitschke Field.  It’ll be the first official training camp practice for new coach Matt LaFleur, who replaced Mike McCarthy after the end of last season.

 

Packers announce 2019 Training Camp schedule

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The Green Bay Packers announced the schedule for their upcoming 2019 Training Camp.  Practices, which start July 25, will take place at Ray Nitschke Field, with their August 2nd Family Night practice to be held at Lambeau Field.

The doors will open at Lambeau Field for Family Night at 5:30 p.m. and the team will be introduced at 7:30 p.m.

The first padded practice is set for July 27th, which is when the real hitting begins.  Times for the Packers August 5th and 6th joint practices with the Houston Texans have yet to be determined.

The Packers will practice a total of 20 times, including Family Night and their joint practices with the Texans.  That’s five more workouts than last year.

The Packers will open the preseason August 8th against Houston at Lambeau Field.  They’ll play on the road the next two weeks, at Baltimore on August 15th and Thursday the 22nd against Oakland in Winnipeg.  They’ll wrap up the preseason on August 29th against Kansas City at Lambeau Field.

The Packers last open to the public practice is August 19th at Ray Nitschke Field.

Jones reports to minicamp but future remains uncertain (AUDIO)

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Josh Jones

Green Bay Packers safety Josh Jones reported to minicamp on Tuesday but stood on the sidelines and watch because of a hamstring injury.

Jones had been a no-show during the rest of the teams offseason program, including OTA’s.  Those sessions were voluntary.  Jones said he spent the last several weeks training in Florida, which is where he injured his hamstring.

Instead of working out with his teammates, Jones said he prefers working with his trainer in Florida, and he wanted to spend more time with family, especially his young daughter.

When asked if Jones wanted to be traded, Jones referred reporters to Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst.

Gutekunst met with reporters following Tuesday’s workout and left the door to a trade open. [Read more…]

Packers add pair of tight ends

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Jace Sternberger

The Green Bay Packers completed the signing of their entire 2019 draft class by coming to terms with their third round pick, tight end Jace Sternberger out of Texas A & M.

Sternberger was the last of the eight-member class to come to terms, signing his deal on the eve of the Packers three-day mandatory minicamp.

Packers add free agent TE

The Packers also claimed free agent tight end Pharoah McKever off of waivers from Jacksonville.  McKever was among a group of tight ends working out for the Packers on June 3.

The 25-year-old McKever started as a wide receiver and defensive end at North Carolina State before moving to tight end.  He caught just one pass for the Wolfpack, an 82-yard touchdown before he moved to Florida International as a graduate transfer.  There, he caught 27 passes for 301 yards and three touchdowns before going undrafted in 2018.

McKever spent time on the practice squads of the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jordy Nelson confirms he will retire as a Green Bay Packer

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Jordy Nelson

Former Green Bay Packer Jordy Nelson has confirmed he’s coming back to the Pack for his last day on the job.

In an interview with WIBW TV in Topeka, Kansas, Nelson confirmed that he was working out the details to sign a one day contract with the Packers for the upcoming season, so he can retire from football as a Green Bay Packer.

He also laid to rest rumors that he might try for a longer contract, says that even if Aaron Rodgers asked him to play again, the answer would be no.

Packers Family Night set for Aug. 2

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The Green Bay Packers announced today that ‘Packers Family Night’ will take place Friday evening, Aug. 2.

The format of this year’s Family Night will once again be a full practice, in order for the team to accomplish its preparation goals for the regular season.

Tickets, priced at $10, will go on sale Tuesday, July 2, at 10 a.m. CT.  Fans can purchase their tickets through Ticketmaster at Ticketmaster.com.  Tickets can also be purchased at the Packers’ ticket office in person.  There will be a limit of 10 tickets per purchase during the first day of ticket sales.

Doors for the event will open at 5:30 p.m., and the team will be introduced on the field at 7:30 p.m.

 

LaFleur tears achilles tendon

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Packers head coach Matt LaFleur

The Green Bay Packers suffered their first big injury, but it wasn’t a player that went down.

NFL Network reported that Packers head coach Matt LaFleur was injured, suffering a torn Achilles tendon while on the basketball court at Lambeau Field.

The 39-year-old LaFleur is reportedly scheduled to have surgery on Sunday.

ESPN.com’s Rob Demovsky cites a source saying team physician Dr. Pat McKenzie advised LaFleur to have the tear repaired as soon as possible.

The Packers still have two more weeks left in their offseason program.  A final week of OTA workouts next week, with the teams mandatory minicamp set for June 11-13.  LaFleur will oversee most of those workouts from a cart.

The players are then off until training camp.  Players are scheduled to report on July 24th and begin practice on the 25th.

Packers legend Bart Starr passes away Sunday

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Bart Starr

Legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr, who guided the organization to five NFL championships, died on Sunday morning in Birmingham, Alabama.

Starr, who played for the Packers from 1956 to 1971, was 85.

Starr’s health had been in decline after suffering a mini-stroke in Madison in 2012.  He suffered another stroke, a heart attack and multiple seizures in 2014, then underwent stem cell treatments in 2015 and 2016.

Starr was drafted in the 17th round in 1956, the 200th overall selection.  He would end up winning the NFL championship at quarterback.  He was named NFL MVP in 1966 by The Associated Press.  Starr led the Packers to victory in Super Bowls I and II and was named the game’s MVP each time and was one of three quarterbacks picked on the NFL’s 1960’s All-Decade Team. [Read more…]