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Shields making progress with Packers

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Mike Pennell

Mike Pennell

Green Bay Packers number-one corner Sam Shields has taken another step in the teams concussion protocol.

Shields isn’t expected to play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, but he is taking part in meetings and making progress according to head coach Mike McCarthy.

Shields hasn’t practiced since week one.

Eddie Lacy / Starks

Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy, who hurt his ankle early in the second half of Sunday’s game against the Giants, practiced on a limited basis.    There’s no word on whether not Lacy will be able to play on Sunday.

Lacy has rushed for 295 yards on 54 carries so far this season, averaging 5.5 yards per carry.

Fellow running back James Starks missed the practice due to an undisclosed injury.

Pennell & Goodson

Mike Pennell and Demetri Goodson are both eligible to play in Sunday’s game [Read more…]

Packers use defense to beat Giants 23-16

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Eddie Lacy

Eddie Lacy

The Green Bay Packers offense is usually the leading factor to their winning ways.  But for most of the first four games this season, it’s the Packers defense that has led the way, including Sunday nights 23-16 win over the New York Giants.

The Packers played without five starters on defense in their win over the Lions and were missing both starting corners.  Sam Shields remains in the concussion protocol and Damarious was scratched from the lineup two hours before kickoff last night with a groin injury.

Quinten Rollins, LaDarius Gunter and Micah Hyde were left to cover the Giants receivers Odell Beckham Jr., Victory Cruz and Sterling Shepherd.  Most thought the game would be a shootout.

Instead, the Packers offense started fast but struggled to maintain any consistency and it was up to the defense to save the day.  That’s exactly what they did, holding Beckham to five catches for 56 yards.  Cruz had one reception and Shepherd had two catches for 14 yards. [Read more…]

Packers look to gain early momentum against Vikings

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U.S. Bank Stadium

U.S. Bank Stadium

The Minnesota Vikings defense was able to contain Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in two games last season.  It helped them capture the NFC North Division title.

The Vikings will try to contain Rodgers once again tonight when the two teams open up the brand new U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Rodgers ability to move around in and out of the pocket last week was a huge factor in the Packers pulling out a road win in Jacksonville last Sunday.

The Packers will be trying to spoil the Vikings first regular season home game in their new stadium.  The Vikings played 32 seasons at the Metrodome and their .615 winning percentage in dome games is the best in the NFL.

The noise at the Metrodome was deafening during that stretch.  It promises to be every bit as loud and perhaps even louder at the Vikings new venue. [Read more…]

Shields enters concussion protocol (AUDIO)

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Quinten Rollins could replace Sam Shields (concussion) this week.

Quinten Rollins could replace Sam Shields (concussion) this week.

Green Bay Packers defensive back Sam Shields has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol and won’t be able to return to the field until team doctors and an independent neurologist clear him.

Shields suffered his second concussion in nine months and fourth dating back to his college days while making a tackle on Jacksonville running back T.J. Yeldon late in Sunday’s game.

Under the NFL’s concussion guidelines, Shields must now pass a series of tests before he can even practice again.

Shields suffered a concussion last season against Dallas on Dec. 13 and missed a total of four games.  He returned for the team’s divisional playoff game at Arizona on Jan. 16. [Read more…]

Packers evaluating Shields for a concussion

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Packers logoGreen Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields left Sunday’s 27-23 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth quarter and was being evaluated for a concussion.

Shields was slow to get up after a collision with Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon.  Shields was eventually able to walk off under his own power, but he didn’t return to the game.

Shields missed the final three regular-season games last season, plus the playoff opener at Washington after suffering a concussion against Dallas on Dec. 13.  He was able  to return for the Packers’ NFC divisional playoff game at Arizona.

If Shields does have a concussion, it will be his fourth dating back to college.

Mike McCarthy is scheduled to meet with reporters this afternoon, but it’s not certain if he’ll update Shields condition at that time.

Bakhtiari expected to return for Packers tonight

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David Bakhtiari

David Bakhtiari

Left tackle David Bakhtiari, who missed three straight games with an ankle injury, is expected to return to the lineup for the Green Bay Packers when they face Arizona in the NFC Divisional Playoffs.

Bakhtiari sat out Friday’s practice, but was listed as probable on the Packers latest injury report.  In his absence, the Packers used Don Barclay, Josh Sitton and J.C. Tretter.  Tretter held his own in last week’s wildcard win at Washington.  Barclay and Sitton struggled previously.

Bakhtiari’s return means the Packers will have all five of their preferred starters in the lineup for the first time in weeks. [Read more…]

Packers wrap up the practice week today

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David Bakhtiari

David Bakhtiari

The Green Bay Packers wrap up the practice week with a short workout today before heading east for Sunday’s wildcard playoff game against the Washington Redskins.

The Packers listed 18 players on their injury report on Friday.  Corner Sam Shields is listed as doubtful with a concussion.

Left tackle David Bakhtiari walked without a limp in the locker room on Friday but offered no comment when asked about his availability for Sunday’s game.  He is listed as questionable on the injury report.

If Bakhtiari can’t play, Mike McCarthy said earlier in the week that Josh Sitton would stay at left guard.  It would appear to leave J.C. Tretter to play left tackle as the most likely replacement.

Masthay sets franchise mark

Punter Tim Masthay finished the regular season with a punting net average of 40.2, which ranked 14th in the NFL, but set a Packers franchise record.

Masthay’s previous best ranking in net average was 17th in 2010.  His previous best net average was 39.0 in 2013.

Goode has surgery

Long snapper Brett Goode underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee on December 28.  His contract expires at the end of the season.  He will be an unrestricted free agent.

His replacement, rookie Rick Lovato, has a two-year minimum deal that runs through 2016.

Montgomery sidelined again

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Ty Montgomery

Ty Montgomery

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Ty Montgomery worked Wednesday but stood on the sidelines on Thursday as the Packers prepared for Sunday’s game against the Raiders in Oakland.

Montomery appears to have re-aggravated his high ankle sprain with the recovery now at two months and growing with his chances of playing Sunday up in the air.

The Packers third-round draft pick out of Stanford got off to a good start, both as a receiver and a kick returner, but an ankle injury on October 18th against the San [Read more…]

Pro Bowl squads picked

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Randall Cobb - UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Randall Cobb – UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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 of next weeks Super bowl.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews and wide receiver Randall Cobb were each selected to Michael Irvin’s team.  Jordy Nelson, Josh Sitton, John Kuhn and Sam Shields were selected by Cris Carter.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers pulled out of the game this weekend because of his calf injury.

 

Santa visits the Packers on Christmas Eve

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Aaron Rodgers playing Santa Claus - Photo/Lane Taylor via Twitter

Aaron Rodgers playing Santa Claus – Photo/Lane Taylor via Twitter

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers showed his appreciation for his offensive lineman and fellow quarterbacks by purchasing 55-inch Samsung curved smart TVs, tablets and Beats headphones for Christmas.

All three were in the lockers of the linemen and quarterbacks when they showed up for work on Wednesday.

Defensive back Sam Shields showed his appreciation for his fellow defensive backs by surprising them with a pair of Ugg boots.

Rodgers offensive linemen have taken care of him throughout the season by providing outstanding protection.  Rodgers has been sacked just 28 times this season.