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Matthews will be a game time decision for Packers

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Clay Matthews

Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews didn’t practice on Wednesday and said his playing status will likely be determined just before the game on Sunday night at Pittsburgh.

Matthews said there is a concern that playing could make his groin injury worse.  He didn’t practice on Wednesday and that doesn’t bode well for Matthews availability for the game against the Steelers.

Matthews was hurt in last Sunday’s 23-0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.  If he can’t play, defensive coordinator Dom Capers could go with veteran Ahmad Brooks, who played 27 snaps against Baltimore last week.  Kyler Fackrell also saw more opportunity when Matthews went down and played well.

Even rookie Vince Biegel played 16 snaps last week and should see at least that much this week if Matthews can’t go.

AUDIO: Clay Matthews on his health status for this week :18

 

Packers health is slowly improving

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Don Barclay

The Green Bay Packers don’t have to release their first official injury report of the week until Thursday.  The health of their team has improved slightly in their bye week.

The Packers returned to practice on Tuesday and two starters appear ready to return to action.  Safety Morgan Burnett (hamstring) and left guard Lane Taylor (ankle) practiced with the team.

Taylor’s return could give the Packers their entire starting offensive line back for Monday nights game against the Detroit Lions.  That would be good as quarterback Brett Hundley makes his second start with the team.

The Packers did have a number of defensive players still sidelined by injury.  Inside linebacker Joe Thomas (ankle), outside linebacker Nick Perry (unknown), defensive tackle Quinton Dial (chest), safety Kentrell Brice (ankle) and outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks (back) did not practice on Tuesday.

Barclay signs with Detroit

Veteran guard Don Barclay, who was released by the Packers last week, signed Tuesday with the Detroit Lions.  Barclay rejoins former Packers guard T.J. Lang, who signed a free agent deal with the Lions in the off-season.

 

Burnett ruled out of Packers lineup on Sunday

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The Green Bay Packers will play Sunday’s divisional matchup at Minnesota without starting safety Morgan Burnett.

Burnett suffered a hamstring injury in last week’s win over the Dallas Cowboys and was ruled out on the teams final injury report on Friday.  He’s joined by linebacker Joe Thomas, who is dealing with an ankle injury.

The Packers are expected to turn to Kentrell Brice and rookie Josh Jones to take Burnett’s place in Dom Capers defense.

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix will take over the communication helmet normally worn by Burnett.

It is also possible the Packers could be without rookie corner Kevin King (concussion).  Veteran Davon House is also listed as questionable with the quadriceps injury that has seen him miss two games already this season.  King and linebacker Ahmad Brooks (back) are both listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game.

The Vikings will be without their top receiver Stefon Diggs (groin), quarterback Sam Bradford (knee) and starting guard Nick Easton (calf).

Packers linebacker Perry headed for hand surgery

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Nick Perry & Clay Matthews

For the second time in as many years, Nick Perry is headed for hand surgery.  The Green Bay Packers starting outside linebacker will have the procedure something this week.

Perry missed two games late last season when he needed screws placed into several broken fingers on his left hand.  He returned to the lineup with a club cast and tallied three sacks in the last two games to finish with a career-high 11 for the season.

Packers coach Mike McCarthy wouldn’t say if it’s the same hand or even the same injury and he told the media at his Thursday press conference that a timeline for Perry’s return won’t be established until they get through the surgery.

Perry signed a five-year, $60 million contract during the offseason.  Perry was the 28th overall pick in the 2012 draft and if he doesn’t play in Sunday’s game against the Bengals, it means he won’t play in all 16 regular season games for the sixth straight season.

The Packers do get help with recently acquired Ahmad Brooks, who was cleared from the teams concussion protocol and returned to the practice field on Wednesday.  He sustained the concussion early in the opener against Seattle and is expected to have a larger role this week.

Bulaga’s status for Sunday is still in question

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David Bakhtiari

After missing two days with the flu, Bryan Bulaga returned to work on Friday for the Green Bay Packers as they continue to prepare for Sunday nights game against the Atlanta Falcons at new Mercedes Benz Stadium.

The flu is now behind Bulaga, but his sore right ankle remains.  Bulaga didn’t have full practices this week to determine just where he is with his ankle.  He’s in jeopardy of missing his second straight game after sitting out the opener against Seattle as well.

Bulaga was listed as questionable on the teams injury report on Friday.  So was left tackle David Bakhtiari, who is dealing with a hamstring injury.

Backup tackle Jason Spriggs has been ruled out of Sunday’s game (hamstring) and outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks is doubtful (concussion protocol).

 

Packers defense saves the day in win over Seahawks (AUDIO)

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Mike Daniels with one of his biggest days as a pro.

The game was dominated by defense early, but the Green Bay Packers eventually wore Seattle down and knocked off the Seahawks 17-9 in the season opener at Lambeau Field.

The Packers had a nearly 2-to-1 advantage in time of possession (39:13 to 20:47) as they closed out the victory in the final quarter.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers started show and tossed an interception in the first half, ending a streak of 251 straight passes without one, which was a career high.  Rodgers would finish by completing 28 of 42 for 311 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

His only scoring strike came when the Seahawks were late getting a 12th player off the field and as usual, the Packers took advantage.  Rodgers looked to the sideline, saw the flag come out and then found Jordy Nelson down the middle for a 32 yard scoring strike.

Earlier in the game, Nelson became the fourth receiver in Packers franchise history to reach 500 career receptions.  He joined the elite company of Donald Driver, Sterling Sharpe and James Lofton.  [Read more…]

Packers send Elliott to Cowboys

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Don Barclay headed to injured reserve

The Green Bay Packers finally finalized the signing of free agent outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks and made a handful of other moves as they move into game week.

The Packers claimed outside linebacker Chris Odom off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons and traded outside linebacker Jayrone Elliott to the Dallas Cowboys for a conditional seventh round draft pick in 2018.

To make room for Brooks, the Packers placed offensive lineman Don Barclay on injured reserve with the option of designating him for return after eight weeks of the season.  The move explains the Packers keeping both Justin McCray and Lucas Patrick.  Both players could serve as Corey Linsley’s backup center this week when the Packers open the season at home against Seattle.  The Packers now have five offensive lineman on the roster.

The Packers waived both Taysom Hill and Joe Callahan.  Hill wound up being picked up by New Orleans, while the Packers signed Callahan to their practice squad.  The Packers also released defensive tackle Brian Price.  He was claimed by the Cowboys.

The Packers may not be done yet, but they do return to the practice field Monday afternoon.  Tuesday is an off day with more workouts set for mid-week.

 

Packers add Brooks to help pass rush

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The Green Bay Packers will have a little more than a week to get Ahmad Brooks up to speed before facing Seattle in the season opener on Sunday, Sept. 10, at Lambeau Field.

The Packers agreed to a deal with veteran outside linebacker on Wednesday, a deal that could pay him as much as $5 million.

The 33-year-old Brooks spent the last nine seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and ranks third in franchise history with 51 1/2 sacks.

The Packers entered training camp without Julius Peppers and Datone Jones, who left in free agency.  They were hoping Jayrone Elliott and Kyler Fackrell would step in and take over the lost production.  When it didn’t happen, the Packers had their eyes open for help and the timing of Brooks release from the 49ers couldn’t have been better.

Brooks has had at least five sacks in each of the past eight seasons.  His career high of 8 1/2 came in 2013. [Read more…]

Packers to host free agent Brooks today

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Kyler Fackrell

The Green Bay Packers are expected to host free-agent outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks today.  The decision to bring in a veteran is a clear sign that the Packers aren’t happy with the current level of production beyond Clay Matthews and Nick Perry.

The Packers let Julius Peppers and Datone Jones get away in free agency, ready to give Jayrone Elliott and Kyler Fackrell more of an opportunity.

Through three preseason games, Elliott and Fackrell have combined for five tackles and no sacks.

The Packers haven’t been able to stay healthy as well.  Matthews dropped out early on Saturday with an undisclosed injury and Perry later left with an ankle injury.

Elliott has had to deal with back spasms the last couple of weeks and he had to leave Saturday’s game at Denver early.

The Packers also haven’t been able to get former Badger Vince Biegel on the field.  The fourth round pick hasn’t practiced since rookie orientation in May when he broke a bone in his foot.  After surgery, he’s been rehabbing, trying to get back, but its an injury that requires a tremendous amount of patience.  Biegel is currently on the PUP list and could remain there through the first six weeks of the season.

AUDIO: Kyler Fackrell reacts to the Packers bringing in Ahmad Brooks for a visit :16