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 1, 2016
The deadline for NFL teams to use their franchise-and-transition tags is three this (Tuesday) afternoon. Mason Crosby is the only potential Green Bay Packers player to get tagged, as he’s about to enter free agency for the second time in his career. If Crosby...
by Bill Scott | Aug 11, 2015
Green Bay Packers’ linebacker Mike Neal is practicing for the first time this season, finally returning from sports hernia surgery. Neal was removed from the team’s Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday. Neal was limited to individual drills and...
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 26, 2014
The Green Bay Packers will start training camp workouts this morning without four players on the practice field. Linebacker/defensive end Mike Neal and linebacker Nick Perry both failed their physicals and were placed on PUP. It means they suffered injuries while...
by Bill Scott | Mar 29, 2014
After playing in just eight games with the Green Bay Packers last season, free agent DE C.J. Wilson has signed with the Oakland Raiders. Wilson gets a fresh start in Oakland after once playing as a starter in Green Bay. Wilson’s most productive season came in...
by Bill Scott | Mar 13, 2014
The Green Bay Packers officially announced the signing of defensive lineman Mike Neal and tight end Andrew Quarless today. Quarless finished last season as the team’s starter at tight end, once Jermichael Finley went down with a neck injury. Quarless missed the...
by Bill Scott | Mar 13, 2014
When reports started to surface about the Chicago Bears having an interest in Packers outside linebacker Mike Neal, it didn’t take long to find out just where Green Bay stood. The Packers didn’t sign any outside free agents on day 2 of free agency, but...
by Bill Scott | Jan 6, 2014
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...
by Bill Scott | Dec 26, 2013
Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews is listed as “out” for Sunday’s game in Chicago against the Bears. Matthews suffered an injury to the same right thumb that he originally fractured back on Oct. 6. With Matthews out, Mike Neal and Andy...
by Bill Scott | Oct 8, 2013
The Green Bay Packers replaced Nick Perry in the starting lineup at outside linebacker on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Not only did Neal have his best day as a pro (6 tackles, 1 sack), but Perry came off the bench when Clay Matthews went down to add 5 tackles and...
by Bill Scott | Oct 7, 2013
Two weeks ago it was his hamstring, now the Green Bay Packers are hoping Clay Matthews thumb injury won’t force him out of the lineup or possibly even end his season. Matthews suffered a broken thumb on his third-quarter sack of Lions quarterback Matthew...
by Bill Scott | Jul 26, 2013
The Green Bay Packers are on the practice field Friday morning as 2013 Training Camp begins. Last season, injuries were a big story of camp. At times, the Packers were so depleted at some positions, they needed to cut practices short. This year, health was on the...
by Bill Scott | Dec 21, 2012
After three-straight games against NFC North opponents, the Green Bay Packers (10-4) step out of the division and the conference to host the Tennessee Titans (5-9) Sunday at Lambeau Field. A lot of the talk this week has been about the Packers facing a dynamic...
by Bill Scott | Dec 13, 2012
Green Bay Packers Offensive lineman T.J. Lang returned to the practice field on Wednesday and could return to action this Sunday against the Bears. Lang took reps at left guard during practice, which could mean a return to his old position on Sunday. It also likely...
by Bill Scott | Oct 7, 2012
The Green Bay Packers released their game day inactive list this morning. Not in uniform today will be: Jarrett Boykin, Sean Richardson, James Starks, Davon House, Terrell Manning, Mike Daniels and Greg Jennings. DE Mike Neal, who was activated on Saturday, will get...
by Bill Scott | Oct 7, 2012
Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Neal is set to make his return to the lineup today after the Packers activated him from the exempt status list on Saturday afternoon. The Packers made room for Neal by releasing DE Phillip Merling. Neal was eligible to return this...
by Bill Scott | Jun 6, 2012
Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Neal plans to appeal his four-game suspension he received from the NFL on March 13 for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. Neal confirmed on Tuesday that he tested positive for the prescription drug...
by Bill Scott | Mar 14, 2012
For two seasons, Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Neal has had a hard time staying on the field and when he was healthy enough to play, the results were minimal at best. Neal was recently handed a 4-game suspension by the NFL for violating the league’s...
