by Bill Scott | Mar 10, 2021
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...
by Bill Scott | Mar 3, 2021
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...
by Bill Scott | Mar 2, 2021
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...
by Bill Scott | Feb 15, 2021
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...
by Bill Scott | Feb 12, 2021
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...
by Bill Scott | Feb 11, 2021
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...
by Bill Scott | Feb 8, 2021
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...
by Bill Scott | Feb 8, 2021
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...
by Bill Scott | Feb 7, 2021
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...
by Bill Scott | Feb 7, 2021
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...
by Bill Scott | Feb 7, 2021
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...
by Bill Scott | Feb 6, 2021
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...
by Bill Scott | Feb 4, 2021
The 50th Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inc. Induction Banquet, which was first rescheduled from 2020 until April of this year, will be postponed until August 2021, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The August date, which will be finalized once the Packers...
by Bill Scott | Feb 2, 2021
Wisconsin sophomore forward Cole Caufield was named the Big Ten’s number-one star and sophomore forward Dylan Holloway was named the second star by the conference on Tuesday. Caufield led the nation with seven points last week, including four goals in a series...
by Bill Scott | Feb 2, 2021
Wisconsin Badger defensive coordinator Jim Leonard is expected to interview for the vacant Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator position. The Packers are looking for a replacement for Mike Pettine, who they decided not to bring back after his contract...
by Bill Scott | Jan 29, 2021
Just days after head coach Matt LaFleur publicly criticized a defensive play call from Sunday’s NFC Championship game loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Packers decided not to bring Pettine back in 2021. The Bucs scored on a 39-yard touchdown pass on the play...
by Bill Scott | Jan 27, 2021
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur spent the day meeting with his coordinators and word out of 1265 Lombardi is that Shawn Mennenga will not be back for the 2021 season. The Packers struggled on special teams all season. They ranked 29th out of the...
by Bill Scott | Jan 27, 2021
Former Green Bay Packers safety LeRoy Butler’s bid to join the Pro Football Hall of Fame fell short for a second straight year. Butler was a finalist for a second straight season but revealed via Twitter on Wednesday that he once again came up short of the...
by Bill Scott | Jan 25, 2021
After working all season to secure a first round playoff bye and home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs, the Green Bay Packers season came to an end in the NFC Championship game, falling to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-26 on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Tom Brady...
by Bill Scott | Jan 21, 2021
One of the great architects in Green Bay Packers history, Ted Thompson passed away on Wednesday night, just days after his 68th birthday. With Thompson as the teams general manager, the Packers compiled an overall regular season record of 125-82-1. The Packers also...
