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Packers bringing Lewis back for another season

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Marcedes Lewis caught only three passes for 39 yards in 16 games last season, but the Green Bay Packers thought enough about his blocking that they decided to bring him back for another season.

Lewis was only targeted four times, catching three of them.

Lewis is familiar with new Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.  Hackett called plays for two seasons in Jacksonville in 2016 and 2017 and Lewis caught 44 passes for 487 yards and six touchdowns during that time.

Restricted free agent wide receiver Geronimo Allison will also return in 2019 after the Packers tendered him the original-round offer of $2.025 million.  Other teams can offer a contract to Allison, but the Packers would have the opportunity to match it.  If they don’t, they would not be compensated for the loss.

Allison finished last season on injured reserve after recovering from a torn abductor muscle.

The Packers elected not to tender a contract offer to free agent safety Kentrell Brice and neglected to make an offer to free agent Bashaud Breeland.

Packers make more roster moves on Tuesday

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The Green Bay Packers made more roster moves on Tuesday, signing CB Will Redmond to the active roster from the practice squad.  They released safety Jermaine Whitehead and placed WR Geronimo Allison on injured reserve.

Redmond was signed to the Packers’ practice squad on Sept. 11.  He was originally selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round (No. 68 overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State.  Redmond spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve with a knee injury and the first eight games of 2017 with an ankle injury.  He was released by the 49ers on Oct. 31, 2017, and signed by the Kansas City Chiefs to the practice squad on Nov. 9, 2017, where he spent the rest of the season.

The Packers also added LB Brady Sheldon to the practice squad to take Redmond’s place.

Whitehead played in 19 games with two starts for the Packers in 2016 and appeared to be high on Mike Pettine’s list.  But despite being used a large percentage of the time on defense over the last few games, his head slap of a Patriots player that led to his ejection may have been his downfall.

Allison underwent groin surgery this week and must now spent eight weeks on injured reserve.  He would be eligible to return the first week of the playoffs, if the Packers get there.  Allison suffered the injury in practice last Thursday.

Packers health changes in one weekend

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Bryan Bulaga hopes to be ready by Sunday.

A week ago, the Green Bay Packers had all 53 players on their roster available to face the Los Angeles Rams.  It’s as healthy as they’ve been during the middle of a season in recent memory.  That all changed after a trip to New England.

Wide receiver Geronimo Allison saw core injury specialist William Meyers in Philadelphia and could be facing surgery, which would force him to miss at least 3-4 weeks.

Defensive back Kevin King suffered a hamstring injury against the Patriots.  Coach Mike McCarthy said King will be “hard pressed” to play Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.

Linebacker Blake Martinez and safety Kentrell Brice are both dealing with ankle sprains and right tackle Bryan Bulaga is dealing with a knee injury.  The Packers feel Bulaga dodged anything series and will be given the week to determine his playing status for Sunday.

Packers add safety

The Packers claimed safety Ibraheim Campbell off waivers from the New York Jets on Monday.

The Cleveland Browns drafted Campbell out of Northwestern in the fourth round of the 2015 draft.  He played under Mike Pettine with the Browns and wound up starting 11 games over three seasons.  After being cut by the Browns in 2017, Campbell spent time with Houston, Dallas and the New York Jets.

 

Packers miss chances, settle for OT tie with Vikings

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Aaron Rodgers in action against the Minnesota Vikings.

As expected, Aaron Rodgers played against rival Minnesota on Sunday, sporting a rather large brace on his sore left knee.  But Rodgers presence wasn’t enough to lead the Green Bay Packers to victory, settling for a 29-29 overtime tie at Lambeau Field on Sunday.

Vikings rookie kicker Daniel Carlson missed three field goals on the day, including two in overtime that would have won the game for Minnesota.  Carlson missed from 49 yards and then again from 35 yards out as time expired.

Kirk Cousins hit Adam Thielen for a 22-yard touchdown with just 31-seconds left in the fourth quarter, followed by a successful two-point conversion to tie the game at 29.

Cousins finished the game 35-48 for 425 yards, four touchdowns and one interception.

Aaron Rodgers went 30 for 42 for 281 yards and a touchdown pass to Davante Adams.  But Rodgers also fumbled on a run-pass option, then took a sack on the very next play that pushed the Packers out of field goal range. [Read more…]

Packers steal a win with another impressive performance by Rodgers

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Aaron Rodgers File Photo – UPI/Bill Greenblatt

The Green Bay Packers did little right in the first half and went into the locker room at halftime trailing the Chicago Bears 17-0.  Chicago would increase that lead to 20-0 early in the third quarter, but it’s what happened just before the start of the second half that is key.

Aaron Rodgers went down with a knee injury in the first half and was carted off to the locker room.   There it was determined that Rodgers injury, which caused him considerable pain, couldn’t get any worse.  So Rodgers walked and then jogged back onto the field for the second half, declaring himself fit to play in the second half.

“This is what we’re paid to do,” Rodgers said.  “We’re paid to deal with injuries and play through them.  That’s what everybody’s doing and will be doing throughout the season.  That’s the measure of a teammate, is what are you willing to put on the line? [Read more…]

Packers fall to Chiefs in preseason finale, focus now on roster

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Tim Boyle – File Photo

The Green Bay Packers dropped their preseason finale to the Kansas City Chiefs 33-21 on Thursday night, bring an end to the preseason.

DeShone Kizer was picked off early as the Packers fell behind 7-0, but on the next drive, Kizer found Geronimo Allison with a 31-yard touchdown pass to even the score.  Kizer finished his night after just one quarter, going 5-for-7 for 57 yards with a touchdown pass and an interception.

Tim Boyle took over and played the final three quarters.  He led the Packers on a 13-play, 78-yard scoring drive.  Boyle capped that drive with a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Robert Tonyan.

Aaron Jones, who most sit the first two games of the regular season on a suspension, rushed for a touchdown and the Packers led 21-17 at halftime.  But the only scoring in the second half came from the Chiefs.  Boyle was picked off twice.

Right tackle Bryan Bulaga returned to the lineup for the Packers, his first playing action since suffering a ACL injury last season.  Bulaga said he felt good and says he’s ready to start the regular season against the Chicago Bears a week from Sunday night.

Receiver/returner  Trevor Davis also returned from a hamstring injury and nearly returned a kickoff for a touchdown.

The Packers finished the exhibition season with a 2-2 record and now turn their attention to finalizing their 53-man roster by 3 p.m. Saturday.  They can announced a 10-player practice squad on Sunday.

 

Packers rebound to beat Bengals in OT (AUDIO)

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Jordy Nelson

The Cincinnati Bengals jumped out to a 21-7 lead and led 21-14 after three-quarters, but the Green Bay Packers engineered a fourth quarter comeback to pull out a 27-24 victory in overtime on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

The Bengals registered six quarterback sacks in the first half, yet rushed just four defensive lineman most of the game.  It didn’t help that the Packers continued to play without starting left tackle David Bakhtiari (hamstring) and while Bryan Bulaga (ankle) returned to action at right tackle, he left the game in the second half.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers passed for 313 yards and three touchdowns, but he also threw his third interception in three games, which was returned 75-yards for a touchdown by Cincinnati’s William Jackson.  It was just his second career pick-6 and the first since Dec. 7, 2009.

The Bengals came to Lambeau Field looking for their first touchdown and their first win of the season.  They took care of the touchdown early and they nearly pulled off the upset for their first win, instead falling to 0-3. [Read more…]

Packers make roster moves, prepare for Atlanta

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La Darius Gunter – released by the Packers on Tuesday.

The Green Bay Packers released defensive back LaDarius Gunter on Tuesday, making room for wide receiver Geronimo Allison, who served his one-game suspension last week.

Gunter rescued the Packers last season when Sam Shields was lost early with a concussion.  But he struggled in the playoffs against two of the game’s top receivers, Dez Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) and Julio Jones (Atlanta Falcons).

The Packers have also reportedly released defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois.  ESPN.com’s Rob Demovsky reported this morning that the Packers promoted guard/tackle Adam Pankey to the teams roster.

Gunter originally made the Packers roster as an undrafted rookie out of Miami in 2015.  Despite a lack of speed, Gunter got the job done in the Packers secondary.  But Damarious Randall and Quinten Rollins are healthy this year and Gunter fell out of the rotation.

Ricky Jean Francois signed with the Packers in the offseason but may have been expendable after the Packers signed Quinton Dial.  With only one practice under his belt, Dial wasn’t active for last Sunday’s game against Seattle.  But Dial should be ready to go this week when the Packers face the Falcons in Atlanta.

Packers WR Allison suspended one game

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Geronimo Allison in training camp practice last season.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison has been suspended one game without pay for violating the NFL substance-abuse policy.

Allison was charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession in December after he was pulled over for speeding on I-43 near Francis Creek.  He reached a settlement in the case and will pay $330.50 and perform community service.  The charge was amended to an ordinance violation.

The Packers will open the 2017 season against the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 10.  Allison, who can participate in all preseason practices and games, can then return to the active roster on September 11.

Allison likely lines up in the fourth spot at receiver, behind Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb and Davante Adams.  He started the 2016 season on the practice squad and moved to the 53-man roster in October and finished the season with 12 catches for 202 yards and a pair of touchdowns.  He then had five catches for 65 yards in the playoffs.

The Packers report to training camp next Wednesday with the first practice set for Thursday, July 27.

 

Packers have some injury concerns heading to Atlanta

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Davante Adams

As it turns out, wide receiver Jordy Nelson isn’t the only injury concern for the Green Bay Packers as they get ready to face the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game on Sunday.

Nelson is considered a longshot to play with broken ribs and Davante Adams’ status is also in question after he suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of the win over the Cowboys last Sunday.

Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Adams isn’t expected to practice until late in the week, probably not until Saturday.

Adams caught five passes for 76 yards against the Cowboys after setting career highs with 75 catches for 997 yards and 12 touchdowns for the season. [Read more…]