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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).

Bulaga still sidelined by ankle injury

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Bryan Bulaga

The Green Bay Packers returned to the practice field on Monday and will take Tuesday off.  The players returned from their weekend off in pretty good shape.

The only previously injured player that didn’t practice was right tackle Bryan Bulaga, who is still recovering from a sprained right ankle.  Coach Mike McCarthy did say last week that he didn’t have any major concern regarding Bulaga’s availability for the season opener against Seattle this Sunday at Lambeau Field.

Rookie defensive tackle Montravius Adams returned for the first time since undergoing foot surgery the first week of training camp.  Adams took part in individual drills but not team drills and it’s expected to be weeks before he’s ready to play in a game.

Also back on the practice field Monday were linebackers Nick Perry and Clay Matthews, offensive lineman Lucas Patrick and safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix.

Packers release RB’s Michael and Jackson, pick up option on Clinton-Dix

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Packers workout last season at Ray Nitschke Field.

Just two days after drafting three running backs, the Green Bay Packers thinned out their backfield with the release of veteran Christine Michael and Don Jackson. Monday’s move leaves converted wide receiver Ty Montgomery as the only running back currently under contract, and reiterates General Manager Ted Thompson’s assertion over the weekend that Montgomery is “absolutely…our starting running back.”

Michael was claimed off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks during last season, and went on to play nine games for Green Bay. After rushing for 172 yards and one touchdown on 47 carries, the Packers re-signed Michael in March for $800,000. Jackson, an 2016 undrafted free agent, worked his way from the practice squad to the active roster, but was eventually placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury.

What’s left is Montgomery, a second-year back, and three rookie draft picks: BYU’s Jamaal Williams in the fourth round, Aaron Jones of UTEP in the fifth, and Utah State’s Devante Mays in the seventh.

Green Bay also announced Monday they have picked up the fifth-year option on safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. The 2014 draft pick made his first Pro Bowl in 2016 after posting a career-best five interceptions. Clinton-Dix, who has never missed a game and played every defensive snap last season, is scheduled to make $1.5-million in 2017 and $5.9-million in 2018.

AUDIO: Jamaal Williams says his running style resembles former Packer RB Eddie Lacy :27

AUDIO: Ted Thompson explains why Green Bay drafted three running backs :23

Three Packers selected to Pro Bowl

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T.J. Lang

Three members of the Green Bay Packers were selected Tuesday to play in the Pro Bowl by the NFL.

Guard T.J. Lang, safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and quarterback Aaron Rodgers were selected to the squad.  Tackle David Bakhtiari and wide receiver Jordy Nelson were named first alternates.

Other alternates include wide receiver Davante Adams, defensive tackle Mike Daniels and fullback Aaron Ripkowski.

Lang has been selected to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his eight-year career after being named an alternate each of the last two seasons.  He has started 89 games since 2011, the most by a Packers’ offensive player.

Clinton-Dix earns the first selection of his three-year career, becoming the first Green Bay safety to be selected since Nick Collins in 2010.  His career-best five interceptions are tied for No. 2 in the NFL this season and tied for No. 1 among safeties. [Read more…]

Packers keep playoff hopes alive

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Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers

For at least a week, the Green Bay Packers have kept their playoff hopes alive, knocking off the Philadelphia Eagles 27-13 on Monday night at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Aaron Rodgers had one of his best games this season, completing 30 of 39 passes for 313 yards and two touchdowns.  He finished with a passer rating of 116.7, as the Packers ended their four game losing streak.

Rodgers did suffer a hamstring injury during the game but played through the injury.

“I just hurt my hamstring a little  bit,” Rodgers said. “I felt tight in the first half for some reason. I’ll be fine. I tried to run around too much. I played through it and will be good to go next week.” [Read more…]

Inside linebacker is last years Safety

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Mike McCarthy

Mike McCarthy

A year ago, the Green Bay Packers knew they needed to address the safety position.  They were constantly reminded about it during the 2014 Scouting Combine.

Packers coach Mike McCarthy pointed out during this year’s combine that he answered “seven” questions about the Packers’ safety position and compared it to this year, where the questions centered on linebackers.

The Packers went out and drafted Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in the first round.  His acquisition not only improved the position substantially, but Morgan Burnett then went out and had the best season of his career as well. [Read more…]

Lynch & Matthews draw NFL fines from NFC title game

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Clay Matthews

Clay Matthews

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was fined $20,000 by the NFL for an obscene gesture following his 24-yard, go-ahead touchdown with 1 minute and 25 seconds left to play in Seattle’s 28-22 overtime win over the Green Bay Packers.

The incident, which had Lynch grab his crotch with his back turned to the official after the score, wasn’t flagged.

Lynch was also fined $11,050 for grabbing his crotch after a touchdown in December.

Clay Matthews

Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews was also fined $22,050 by the NFL for his blind side hit on Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson.

The hit came on a return after Ha Ha Clinton-Dix intercepted Wilson.

Matthews was flagged on the play, resulting in a 15-yard penalty.

Linsley, Clinton-Dix named All-Rookie

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Corey Linsley

Corey Linsley

Green Bay Packers center Corey Linsley and safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix have been named to the NFL all-rookie team as selected by the Pro Football Writers of America.

Linsley is a fifth-round draft choice and has started every game at center this season.  He beat out a half-dozen other rookie centers and is the first center from Green Bay selected in the 41-year history of the team.

The Packers selected Clinton-Dix in the first round of the NFL draft.  He joined Johnnie Gray (1975), Tom Flynn (1984), George Teach (1993) and Nick Collins (2005) as an all rookie safety from Green Bay.

Former Badger linebacker Chris Borland was also voted to the team.

 

A busy day at Lambeau Field – Finley takes the next step

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A few hundred fans greeted the Green Bay Packers today as they team held its first “Open to the Public” OTA workout on Ray Nitschke Field,

Julius Peppers works during today's OTA

Julius Peppers works during today’s OTA

and it was a busy day both on and off the field.

Clinton-Dix Contract

Packers rookie first-round draft pick Ha Ha Clinton-Dix has reportedly agreed to a contract with the team.  While financial terms weren’t available, it’s likely a four-year deal and could include a club optional fifth year.

Clinton-Dix was taken with the 21st pick in the first round.  Last year’s 21st pick, Cincinnati tight end Tyler Eifert, sighed a four-year deal worth $8.256 million and received a signing bonus worth $4.38 million.

Jermichael Finley

While Jermichael Finley’s locker inside the Green Bay lockerroom still has his name plate above, Finley is an unrestricted free agent and after more tests, has been cleared for football activities.

Finley’s agent, Blake Baratz told ProFootballTalk.com that Finley has a team visit lined up for Friday, but declined to unveil that team. [Read more…]

Packers try to improve their defense, start with a safety (Audio & Video)

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The Green Bay Packers defense lacked playmakers last season.  We saw missed tackles, take/aways were down and there wasn’t a

Safety Coach Darren Perry

Safety Coach Darren Perry

single interception from the safety position.

With the top two playmaking linebackers off the board, the Packers used the 21st pick in the 2014 NFL draft on Alabama safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix.  Jerron McMillian was cut in December and M.D. Jennings was not offered a contract during the off-season.  And starter Morgan Burnett didn’t come close to playing up to his new contract that pays him more than $6-million a season.

The Packers are hoping Clinton-Dix will come in and push to start right away.  They’re also hoping he’ll help boost the play of Burnett.

Safeties coach Darren Perry believes they get a player in Clinton-Dix that can do it all.  One scout said “Ha Ha” isn’t great at any one thing, but he’s pretty solid at everything.

AUDIO: Safety coach Darren Perry believes Clinton-Dix can do it all :17

One thing is certain, the Packers need better play from the safety position this season. [Read more…]