by Bill Scott | Apr 6, 2020
Two Badgers and three Packers landed spots on the NFL 2010’s All-Decade Team which was released on Monday by the NFL and Pro Football Hall of Fame. Former Wisconsin Badger greats J.J. Watt and Joe Thomas were named unanimous selections to the 2010’s...
by Bill Scott | Sep 22, 2017
When Clay Matthews takes the field against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, he’ll have his sights set on becoming the Green Bay Packers all-time franchise sack leader. Matthews has 74 sacks in his career, which started back in 2009. Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (74.5...
by Bill Scott | Aug 31, 2017
The Green Bay Packers will have a little more than a week to get Ahmad Brooks up to speed before facing Seattle in the season opener on Sunday, Sept. 10, at Lambeau Field. The Packers agreed to a deal with veteran outside linebacker on Wednesday, a deal that could pay...
by Bill Scott | Aug 29, 2017
The Green Bay Packers are expected to host free-agent outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks today. The decision to bring in a veteran is a clear sign that the Packers aren’t happy with the current level of production beyond Clay Matthews and Nick Perry. The Packers...
by Bill Scott | Apr 27, 2017
The Green Bay Packers have many needs heading into the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft tonight. Cover corner and a pass rusher top the list. After losing Sam Shields, the Packers struggled in the secondary last season. They also struggled to rush the passer and...
by Bill Scott | Mar 14, 2017
After visits with Buffalo and Pittsburgh, free-agent outside linebacker Jayrone Elliott decided to return to the Green Bay Packers. Elliott has agreed to a one-year deal with the Packers, worth a reported $1.6 million. Elliott had offers from both the Bills and...
by Bill Scott | Mar 6, 2017
After taking some time to reflect on his future, veteran outside linebacker Julius Peppers is planning to play again in 2017. Peppers, who just wrapped up his 15th NFL season with the Green Bay Packers, is the only player in NFL history with 100 sacks and 10 or more...
by Bill Scott | Dec 5, 2016
The Green Bay Packers did enough to pull out their second straight victory and stay within two games of the first place Detroit Lions atop the NFC North Division. They knocked off the Houston Texans 21-13 on a snowy day at Lambeau Field. Aaron Rodgers completed 20 of...
by Bill Scott | Nov 4, 2016
Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews says his hamstring has improved and feels there’s a good chance he will play Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts at Lambeau Field. Matthews took team reps in practice on Thursday. Last Sunday’s game in Atlanta...
by Bill Scott | Sep 26, 2016
After weeks of offensive struggles, the Green Bay Packers came to life on Sunday, beating division foe Detroit 34-27 in the home opener at Lambeau Field. The Lions were missing top defensive players Ziggy Ansah and DeAndre Levy and the Packers showed no mercy, putting...
by Bill Scott | Aug 31, 2016
Green Bay Packers linebackers Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers, along with Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison have been cleared of any wrongdoing by the NFL. The NFL released a statement Wednesday afternoon: The NFL found no credible evidence that...
by Bill Scott | Aug 18, 2016
According to an ESPN report, Green Bay Packers linebackers Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers, along with Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison, have agreed to meet with NFL investigators. The league threatened suspension if the players didn’t agree to...
by Bill Scott | Mar 2, 2016
After taking some time to think about his future, veteran linebacker Julius Peppers told the Detroit Free Press that he plans to return to the Green Bay Packers for the 2016 season. Following the Packers playoff loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Peppers told reporters he...
by Bill Scott | Jan 25, 2016
Green Bay Packers linebacker Julius Peppers has been added to the Pro Bowl roster on Monday. Peppers replaces Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller, who is unable to participate due to advancing to the Super Bowl. This is Peppers ninth trip to the Pro Bowl (2004-06,...
by Bill Scott | Nov 17, 2014
Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles was supposed to be a measuring stick for the Green Bay Packers. Afterall, they had yet to beat a team considered to be a solid playoff contender yet this season. Their test against the Eagles was supposed to give...
by Bill Scott | Oct 8, 2014
Green Bay Packers linebacker Julius Peppers has been named the NFC’s Defensive Player of the Week. Peppers had a 49-yard interception return for a touchdown, a half-sack and three tackles in the Packers’ 42-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings last Thursday...
by Bill Scott | Oct 3, 2014
Minnesota decided not to risk playing Teddy Bridgewater on the slipper turf at Lambeau Field and his replacement, Christian Ponder, had no chance against the Packers. Green Bay scored the games first 42 points and went on to beat Minnesota 42-10 before 78,054 at...
by Bill Scott | Jul 31, 2014
After being picked in the first round of the 2012 by the Green Bay Packers, things went south for outside linebacker Nick Perry. Perry had to deal with injury problems during his first two seasons, which meant he failed to meet the high expectations of a top pick....
by Bill Scott | Jul 30, 2014
The Green Bay Packers return from a mandated off day yesterday and hit the practice field for the fourth time in training camp this morning. Newly signed DE/outside linebacker Julius Peppers is trying to put his playing days in Chicago behind him. Talking with...
by Bill Scott | May 29, 2014
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, and it was a busy day both on and off the field. Clinton-Dix Contract Packers rookie first-round draft pick Ha...
