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Packers officially release C Jeff Saturday

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The Green Bay Packers released C Jeff Saturday today.

Saturday, who signed with the Packers as an unrestricted free agent in March 2012 after playing 13 seasons (1999-2011) with the Indianapolis

Jeff Saturday

Jeff Saturday

Colts, started 14 games for Green Bay this past season and was named to his sixth career Pro Bowl.  He also earned Pro Bowl recognition with the Colts in 2005-07 and 2009-10.  He was twice named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press (2005-2007).

Saturday has played in 2011 games with 202 starts during his career.  He has started all 16 regular-season contests in 10 of his 14 seasons.

The move immediately clears $3.75-million in salary cap space.

Saturday is expected to sign a one-day contract with the Indianapolis Colts and retire as a member of that franchise, where he spent the first 13 years of his NFL career.

Saturday announced his retirement shortly before the Pro Bowl but has yet to file retirement papers with the NFL.  The Packers originally signed Saturday as an unrestricted free agent to replace Scott Wells who left for St. Louis in free agency.

The Packers now are about $20 million under the 2013 salary cap.

Packers coaching staff leads NFC to a record performance

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Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy and the rest of his staff were part of Pro Bowl history Sunday.  They led the NFC to a record 62-points as they picked up a 62-35 win over the AFC in Honolulu.

Two Packer players represented the team; C Jeff Saturday and G Josh Sitton.  Sitton got the nod thanks to the San Francisco 49ers making it to the Super Bowl as he replaced Mike Iupati.  It was Sitton’s first Pro Bowl appearance.  QB Aaron Rodgers and LB Clay Matthews were each named to the game but did not play due to injury.

Saturday was involved in one of the more memorable moments of the game.  For one play, he went on the field with the AFC offense to snap the ball to longtime Colt’s teammate Peyton Manning.  The two played together for 13-seasons in Indianapolis.  Saturday announced earlier in the week that he would be retiring after the game, his 6th Pro Bowl in 14 NFL Seasons.

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Packers’ Sitton headed for Pro Bowl this week

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With San Francisco winning the NFC Championship, 28-24 over Atlanta on Sunday,

Josh Sitton

Josh Sitton

guard Mike Iupati won’t be playing in this week’s NFL Pro Bowl game, opening the door for first alternate Josh Sitton of the Green Bay Packers.

Sitton is playing in his first Pro Bowl.

Teammates Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews have already bailed because of injury.  Rodgers and Matthews both suffered knee injuries in their last games.

Sitton will be joined by Jeff Saturday who was voted in as a backup.

The Packers coaching staff will also be taking part in the Pro Bowl.  They’re all expected to be in Hawaii today.

Three Packers voted to NFC Pro Bowl squad

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Three Green Bay Packers players have been selected to the NFC Pro Bowl squad.

Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers was voted as the NFC starter at quarterback.  It’s his third Pro Bowl selection.

AUDIO: Aaron Rodgers on 2012-13 Pro Bowl selection :10

Linebacker Clay Matthews has been selected to his fourth Pro Bowl.  He’s in as a reserve.  And the surprise selection comes with the naming of veteran center Jeff Saturday to the squad.  It’s Saturday’s 6th Pro Bowl selection and it comes one week after he was benched in favor of Evan Dietrich-Smith at Center. 

Kick returner Randall Cobb and guard Josh Sitton were named first alternates. 

Additional alternates include fullback John Kuhn, cornerback Tramon Williams, defensive tackle B.J. Raji and safety Charles Woodson.

Dietrich-Smith to start at center on Sunday

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Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy announced today that Evan Dietrich-Smith would start at center against the

Evan Dietrich-Smith

Tennessee Titans on Sunday. 

Pro Bowl center Jeff Saturday didn’t practice Wednesday or Thursday because of a neck injury but he said he is healthy enough to play on Sunday.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has praised Dietrich-Smith in the past as the Packers center of the future. 

If Dietrich-Smith performs well, the move will likely be permanent.

Saturday signed with the Packers last off-season, a 2-year deal worth $7.75 million.  He was excited about finishing his career with a winner, helping Green Bay get to the Super Bowl in New Orleans.  The Packers may still get there, but it would appear that Saturday will be a part of it.

On the Packers injury report today, Charles Woodson, Tom Crabtree, Jordy Nelson, James Starks and C.J. Wilson have all been ruled out.  Alex Green, Greg Van Roten and Jerel Worthy are all listed as questionable.  Randall Cobb, T.J. Lang, Aaron Rodgers, Jeff Saturday and Erik Walden are all listed as probable.

 

Packers ready their run game for the Chicago Bears

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Josh Sitton looks to create opportunities on the ground for Cedric Benson this Thursday

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 need to execute better in order to get a win tonight.

One major execution the Packers must improve on is their running game.  Anyone who saw week one’s game can agree that the Packers need to do a better job running the ball. [Read more…]

Cuts are looming for Packers players while Coleman impresses

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Week three of the Green Bay Packers pre-season is being treated like a regular game week.  According to Coach Mike McCarthy, the first team will play the opening half against the Bengals.

B.J. Coleman in practice

B.J. Coleman of the Packers practices

AUDIO: Mike McCarthy on game plan for Cincinnati :22This week’s preparation seems familiar to many returning players, but is new to rookies and even some veterans. Packer center Jeff Saturday is in his 14th season and has over 185 NFL games started, but even he is experiencing the Packer’s game-week preparation for the first time.

Audio: Saturday describes “game week” as a Packer :15

This pre-season game is also the last major opportunity for players to impress coaches on the big stage before the first round of mandated cuts occurs.  The NFL requires teams to cut their rosters down to 75 players by Monday afternoon.  However, there are two full pad practices for bubble players to make sure they impress coaches before the deadline on Monday. [Read more…]

Packers veterans get some time off

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Sunday night’s training camp workout was a showcase opportunity for some of

Graham Harrell

the younger players on the Green Bay Packers roster.

A handful of veterans were given the night off which allowed players like Graham Harrell and wide receiver Diondre Borel to get some more legitimate reps.

AUDIO: Mike McCarthy said it was great work for the younger players :19

Aaron Rodgers, Donald Driver, Ryan Pickett, Jarrett Bush, Jeff Saturday, Charles Woodson, Anthony Hargrove, A.J. Hawk and Greg Jennings were all off.  Jennings would have missed anyway because of a concussion.  John Kuhn could have taken the day off, but given the fact that he just returned to practice, he decided to work anyway.

 

Saturday reportedly met with Packers on Monday

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The Green Bay Packers are in the market for a center after losing free agent

Scott Wells

Scott Wells to the St. Louis Rams. 

ESPN.com reported that the Packers and Tennessee Titans both contacted Colts free agent Jeff Saturday to set up a visit. 

ProFootballTalk.com reported that Saturday took his visit with the Packers yesterday. 

The 37-year-old Saturday is a five-time Pro Bowler and a two-time all-pro selection. 

Saturday may also draw interest from Denver, now that Peyton Manning is on the verge of signing there.

If the Packers don’t sign a free agent, incumbant Evan Dietrich-Smith would be the leading candidate on the current roster to get a shot at the job.  The Packers also like practice squad player Genus Sampson and could look for a replacement in the draft as well.