Cole Madison

Madison is excited to be back with the Packers

April 24, 2019 By Bill Scott

After being drafted in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, offensive lineman Cole Madison never reported to Training Camp.

Madison told reporters on Tuesday at the Green Bay Packers voluntary minicamp that his absence was necessary to focus on “mental health” without the distraction of football.

“It wasn’t an easy decision,” Madison said. “I love football, but at that point it was my health, and my life was on the line. I had to go help myself before my football career.”

It had been widely reported that Madison’s mental healthy issues had to do with former Washington State quarterback and teammate Tyler Hilinski’s suicide in January of 2018. But Madison said his mental health concerns started before his teammates death.

Madison said he didn’t think about football for much of last year. He didn’t even watch games. [Read more…]

Packers get Madison back after a year away

April 9, 2019 By Bill Scott

Green Bay Packers 2018 5th round draft pick Cole Madison has decided to rejoin the Packers after skipping all of his rookie season for personal reasons.

Madison reportedly was among the large group of players who reported for the team’s first day of the off-season conditioning program.

Madison participated in the off-season program a year ago, but then failed to show for training camp or the remainder of the season.

According to the Athletic, Madison had been deeply affected by the suicide of one of his Washington State teammates and stepped away from the game to deal with it.

Now the question is can Madison, after taking a year off from football, adapt to the pro game. That process starts right now!

Perry, Bulaga to open on PUP

July 26, 2018 By Bill Scott

Nick Perry

According to an ESPN report, Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Nick Perry and right tackle Bryan Bulaga will start training camp on the physically unable to perform list (PUP).

Perry had offseason ankle surgery and didn’t participate in any offseason workouts. It’s not known if Perry had a setback, or if he’s simply following a rehab plan.

Bulaga had ACL surgery last year and wasn’t expected to be ready to go for the start of training camp back then.

Clark calling it quits

Wide receiver Michael Clark was the talk of training camp a year ago. His 6’6 height and ability to go up and get balls, caught the attention of many, after playing just one season of college football at Marshall. Clark appeared in two games last season, catching four passes for 41 yards. [Read more…]

Packers sign six draft picks

May 7, 2018 By Bill Scott

6th round pick Equanimeous St. Brown

One day following the end of the Green Bay Packers rookie minicamp, the team announced the signing of eight players, including six of this years draft picks.

Missouri wide receiver J’Mon Moore is the highest of the draft picks to sign. He was picked in the 4th round.

Fifth round selections Cole Madison (G-Washington State) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (WR-South Florida) signed deals with the Packers. So did sixth round selection Equanimeous St. Brown (WR-Notre Dame) and seventh round selections James Looney (DT-California) and Kendall Donnerson (LB-Southeast Missouri).

The Packers also signed a pair of undrafted free agents today, Greer Martini (LB-Notre Dame) and Ryan Smith (TE-Miami/Ohio).

Both rookie free agent signees participated in the Packers rookie orientation camp this past weekend.