Kuhn to retire as a Packer

Former Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn will retire as a Packer. The longtime fan favorite played nine of his 12 seasons for the Packers, starting with the 2007 season.  Kuhn played his first season (2006) with the Pittsburgh Steelers.  He finished with the last...

Kuhn signs deal with the Saints

John Kuhn spent nine seasons as a fan favorite in Green Bay, but he didn’t get a new contract with the Packers after the organization decided to go with second year fullback Aaron Ripkowski. The three-time Pro Bowl fullback signed a deal with the New Orleans...

Packers Open OTA workouts to the public today

Green Bay Packers fans can get their first peek at the 2016-17 Green Bay Packers with the start of organized team activities (OTA’s) today. The last month has been all about weight lifting, conditioning, diet and meetings.  Today, players and coaches will...

Wilson grabs Offensive MVP Award in Pro Bowl

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson tossed three first-half touchdown passes to lead Team Irvin to a 49-27 win over Team Rice in the NFL’s Pro Bowl game on Sunday in Hawaii. The former Badger was the first player picked in the all-star game’s...

Rodgers pulls out of Pro Bowl game

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has pulled out of the NFL’s Pro Bowl game, citing an undisclosed injury on Wednesday.  Rodgers will be replaced by Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. Rodgers was on the Packers’ injury report with a right...

Packers fire pair of assistant coaches today (Update)

The Green Bay Packers fired running backs coach Sam Gash and tight ends coach Jerry Fontenot today. Fontenot was a part of Mike McCarthy’s original staff and has been with the team for ten seasons. Fontenot helped develop tight end Richard Rodgers who caught 58...

Kuhn likely headed for Pro Bowl

Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn is apparently heading to his third Pro Bowl.  Oakland fullback Marcel Reece has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy and Kuhn is the first alternate at the fullback position....

Packers grind out a victory over 49ers

The Green Bay Packers joined Atlanta and Carolina as the N-F-C’s only unbeaten teams after grinding out a 17-3 victory at San Francisco on Sunday. Aaron Rodgers passed for 224 yards and a touchdown and John Kuhn rushed for a one-yard touchdown, but the Packers...

Packers resign FB Kuhn, match offer sheet for Sean Richardson

Green Bay Packers fullback and fan favorite John Kuhn is back for a 9th season in Green Bay.  Kuhn has reached a deal with the Packers on a one-year deal at the NFL veteran minimum of $870,000.  The deal also includes workout and Pro Bowl bonuses. Kuhn bulked up last...

Pro Bowl squads picked

NFL Hall of Famers Cris Carter and Michael Irvin chose sides on Wednesday night for Sunday’s NFL Pro Bowl game. The NFL scrapped its NFC vs. AFC format and went to the current system a year ago.  The game is being played in Glendale, Arizona, which is the site...

Rodgers, Kuhn are all-pro: Packers notes

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and fullback John Kuhn made the Associated Press All-Pro team.  Wide receiver Jordy Nelson and guard Josh Sitton were selected to the second team. Wolf promoted Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson has promoted...

Five Packers selected to the Pro Bowl

The Green Bay Packers had five of its players named to the Pro Bowl today.  Seven more players were additionally named alternates. John Kuhn was selected to his second career Pro Bowl (2011).  Kuhn has appeared in every game for the Packers this season.  It’s...

Kuhn set to return to Green Bay

The Green Bay Packers have re-signed veteran fullback John Kuhn to a one year deal.  It’s expected to be worth just over $1-million. Kuhn turns 32 in September and outside of Aaron Rodgers, he is the longest tenured offensive player on the roster for next...

McCarthy discusses plans for upcoming season

At the NFL owners meetings on Tuesday, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy revealed the Packers plan to move tackle Bryan Bulaga back to right tackle, allowing David Bakhtiari, who is entering his second NFL season, to stay on the left side. McCarthy also told...

Jones not sure where his future is

James Jones isn’t sure where his football future will take him, but he plans to spend a month or more decompressing with his family before he starts getting back into the football swing of things. Jones will be an unrestricted free agent and it’s uncertain...

Packers study officials, leave no stone unturned

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy puts his team through more than just football meetings and drills as they prepare for their weekly opponent.  The coach has people inside the organization studying the game officials that work each game and their tendencies....

Three Packers voted to NFC Pro Bowl squad

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

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...

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...

Rodgers gets pie in the face

The Green Bay Packers are 1-day from the end of training camp.  They’ll practice at 11am tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. Just another ho-hum day at Lambeau Field, until Aaron Rodgers was nailed by teammate John Kuhn with a shaving cream pie. Rodgers was about...