Nothing much has changed with Packers ground attack

The Green Bay Packers ground attack will likely come around at some point this season, but it’s pretty clear that they’re not good enough to run through the San Francisco 49ers defense. The 49ers knocked off the Packers 34-28, winning their 3rd-in-a-row...

Benson to visit with Packers today

One day away from the 2013 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers plan to meet with running back Cedric Benson. The Packers want to see how Benson’s foot injury has healed and see where he’s at in terms of playing next season. Benson is a unrestricted free agent...

Benson out for the season

The Green Bay Packers had hoped Cedric Benson would be able to return to the lineup late in the season after suffering a Lisfranc injury at Indianapolis.  But the Packers are going to have to make their postseason push without Benson. Packers coach Mike McCarthy...

Sherrod on the shelf for the rest of the season

The Green Bay Packers won’t get any help on their offensive line from former 1st round draft pick Derek Sherrod.  The Packers retained Sherrod on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, which means he’s out for the season. Packers coach Mike...

Benson may need surgery

Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson was injured on October 7th in the Indianapolis Colts game and placed on temporary injured reserve.  Under the rules of the newly created injured list, Benson could have returned to practice this week and been eligible to...

Packer’s run game looks to get stronger

Packer Nation held their breath when Green Bay Packer running back Cedric Benson went down in the week five match-up against the Indianapolis Colts. News didn’t get  any better when he was assigned to temporary injured reserve and would miss eight weeks. Fast...

More balance in the Packers offense could help

Despite being the reigning NFL MVP, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers can’t do it all alone.  Guard T.J. Lang says everything starts with an effective run game which will relieve pressure on Rodgers. AUDIO: Lang on how run game pressures Rodgers :16...

Benson expected to miss considerable time

The Green Bay Packers may be playing running back by committee for awhile. Alex Green got the work when Cedric Benson left Sunday’s game against the Colts with a foot injury.  Brandon Saine and James Starks are also waiting for their opportunity. Mike McCarthy...

Packers’ finally get their offense rolling

It may have taken one of the worst defenses in the NFL through three weeks, but the Green Bay Packers appeared to get their offense back on track and they needed every bit of it, beating the New Orleans Saints 28-27 at Lambeau Field on Sunday. Aaron Rodgers passed for...

The difference a year makes: Packers v Saints

The Green Bay Packers (1-2) and the New Orleans Saints (0-3) are two NFC powerhouses that are off to slow starts this season. In what could be a make or break game for either team’s playoff dreams, the Packers face a dangerous Saints team on Sunday afternoon at...

Packers ready their run game for the Chicago Bears

Thursday presents an opportunity for the Green Bay Packers to avenge last week’s loss by taking on a fierce rival in the Chicago Bears.  With such a short week to prepare, major fixes will not be a concern for the team according to center Jeff Saturday.  He says the...

Packers face Bengals tonight

Running back Cedric Benson, who played the last four seasons in Cincinnati, returns to face his old team tonight.  Benson gets his first game action as a member of the Green Bay Packers.  AUDIO: Cedric Benson wants to play well tonight :20 The Packers want to see what...

Benson could be looking at opening day start

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said running back James Starks could still miss at least a couple more weeks, which could give the starting tailback job to start the season to veteran Cedric Benson. Benson worked in full pads for the first time on Sunday and...

Benson settles on Packers in 2012

The Green Bay Packers added some help at running back, signing veteran Cedric Benson to a 1-year veteran minimum contract on Monday. Benson said he had a couple of teams interested in his services for the season, but he picked the Packers. AUDIO: Cedric Benson on what...

Benson unlikely to play Thursday night

The Green Bay Packers were negotiating with the agent for running back Cedric Benson throughout the weekend, but didn’t reach a deal until Sunday afternoon. That means Benson won’t hit the practice field until today.  Based on the CBA, he’ll have to...

Packers sign RB Benson

It’s been discussed for some time and the discussion heated up over the last two days regarding veteran running back Cedric Benson signing with the Green Bay Packers.  The Packers finally made it happen, announcing the signing of Benson to a contract late this...