Former Packer Flynn signs with New England

Without a team for months, former Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Matt Flynn has signed with the New England Patriots. Flynn will compete for a job as Tom Brady’s backup.  He joins his fifth NFL team.  Besides the Packers, Flynn also spent time in Seattle,...

Packers going with Tolzien to back up Aaron Rodgers

The Green Bay Packers have decided that Scott Tolzien is ready to take over the reigns as the teams backup quarterback behind Aaron Rodgers. Tolzien agreed to terms on a 1-year, $1.35 million deal on Saturday night (first reported by WTMJ-TV’s Lance Allen). ...

Former players heaping praise on UW’s Chryst (AUDIO)

Paul Chryst is returning home.  The University of Wisconsin and Athletic Director Barry Alvarez is hoping he won’t have to hire another head coach during his time in Madison. Alvarez targeted the former Badger assistant coach as his number-one choice to replace...

Packers to go with Flynn as Rodgers backup

After deciding to keep both Matt Flynn and Scott Tolzien on the 53-man roster, Mike McCarthy is going with Flynn as his number-2 quarterback, going with experience in the opener on Thursday night in Seattle. Flynn posted a 2-2 record for the Green Bay Packers last...

Packers reduce roster to 53

The Green Bay Packers released a total of 18 players and placed tackle Aaron Adams, LB Nate Palmer, TE Jake Stoneburner and DT Khyri Thornton on injured reserve. The Packers released S Chris Banjo, WR Kevin Dorsey, LB Jake Doughty, T John Fullington, C Garth Gerhart,...

Tolzien and Flynn both play well in finale

Scott Tolzien and Matt Flynn both tossed a pair of touchdowns as the Green Bay Packers knocked off the Kansas City Chiefs 34-14 in the preseason finale at Lambeau Field. Who wins the right to back up Aaron Rodgers?  And can the Packers afford the luxury of keeping...

Packers must find Aaron Rodgers backup

The Green Bay Packers face the Kansas City Chiefs in the final preseason exhibition at Lambeau Field tonight.  It’ll be the last chance for Matt Flynn and Scott Tolzien to show Mike McCarthy why they deserve to be Aaron Rodgers backup this season. Some believe...

Flynn faces former team tonight

Matt Flynn’s first chance to be a starter in the NFL came with Seattle.  Unfortunately for him, the Seahawks selected Russell Wilson in the draft and the former Badgers quicly wrestled the position away from Flynn. Flynn was then traded to Oakland, but just like...

Packers resign QB Matt Flynn

Matt Flynn cancelled a scheduled visit with the New York Giants on Tuesday and re-signed with the Green Bay Packers. Flynn becomes the seventh unrestricted free agent to re-sign with the Packers.  Flynn will compete for the backup job behind Aaron Rodgers with former...

Packers will go with Flynn or Tolzien in Detroit

When the Green Bay Packers face the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day in Detroit, they’ll do so without Aaron Rodgers.  Head coach Mike McCarthy said Rodgers chances of playing against the Lions would be labeled as “slim to none”.  McCarthy said...

Packers settle for tie, Flynn saves the day!

If anybody in the NFC North wants to win the division title and the playoff spot that goes along with it, they have a strange way of showing it. Not only did the Lions and Bears lose, the Green Bay Packers settled for a 26-26 tie with the Minnesota Vikings. The...

WRN Sports Daily (Video)

The Packers face a big game against the division rival Minnesota Vikings, trying to end a 3-game losing streak.  Bill Scott previews this week’s matchup.

Packers going with Tolzien again this week

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy will go with Scott Tolzien at quarterback again this week while Aaron Rodgers continues to recover from a broken collarbone. McCarthy said Monday that Tolzien would start Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings at...

Packers struggle again, drop 3rd straight in New York

The Green Bay Packers lost the turnover battle again and fell 27-13 to the New York Giants 27-13 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The three-game slide is the first for the Packers since the 2008 season. Making his first professional start, Scott Tolzien threw...

Flynn back in Green Bay, backing up Scott Tolzien (Audio)

Matt Flynn left the Green Bay Packers after the 2011 season as a free agent.  After a couple of strong late season showings with the Packers, Flynn’s stock had raised enough that he decided it was time to cash in. Flynn signed with the Seattle but couldn’t...

Packers sign Flynn for backup help

The Green Bay Packers have added Matt Flynn to their quarterback stable after Seneca Wallace went down in the 1st quarter of Sunday’s game against Philadelphia with a groin injury. Flynn won’t need directions around town.  He was the Packers 7th round pick...

Tolzien to start Sunday at New York

Scott Tolzien played well enough on Sunday to lead Mike McCarthy to quickly announce at his post game press conference that the former Badger would start for the Green Bay Packers at quarterback on Sunday against the New York Giants. For the second straight week, the...

Rodgers confirms collarbone injury

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirmed on his weekly radio show today (ESPN-Milwaukee) that he suffered a broken collarbone.  Rodgers suffered the injury while being sacked in Chicago’s 27-20 win over the Packers in Monday Night Football action at...

Tolzien gets a raise

The Cleveland Browns tried to sign QB Scott Tolzien off of the Green Bay Packers practice squad, but Tolzien passed on a chance to be on a 53-man roster to stay with the Packers. Green Bay has rewarded Tolzien for his loyalty by increasing his salary from $6,000 a...