Packers will enter NFL Draft with nine selections

It is no secret that Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson takes pride in collecting draft picks. More than a month out from the April 30-May 2 NFL Draft in Chicago, the Packers have been awarded two additional compensatory picks. The sixth-round selections,...

Packers confirm firings of defensive staff

The Green Bay Packers have confirmed reports that six assistant coaches, have been released by head coach Mike McCarthy.  The firings include Defensive Coordinator Bob Sanders, Defensive Ends Coach Carl Hairston, Defensive Tackles Coach Robert Nunn, Secondary...

Report says Packers fire Sanders

Mike McCarthy is looking for a new defensive coordinator in Green Bay.  According to the NationalFootballPost.com , McCarthy fired defensive coordinator Bob Sanders, after the Packers finished 20th in yards allowed and 22nd in points allowed this...

McCarthy reveals little in year-end presser

Green Bay Packers Mike McCarthy revealed little during his more than half-hour year end press conference at Lambeau Field on Wednesday morning.  When asked if he's confident the team made the right decision at quarterback, McCarthy said, "Yes, I think...

Rison arrested in San Antonio

Retired NFL receiver Andre Rison was arrested and cited for public intoxication after an early-morning disturbance at a San Antonio hotel.  The former five-time Pro Bowl player was arrested shortly after 2am Monday.  Police were called to the hotel after...

Moss drawing interest from St. Louis

No coaching announcements out of Green Bay yet, but defensive coordinator Bob Sanders and special teams coach Mike Stock are the most likely to lose their jobs.  Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is expected to have a number of qualified defensive coaches to pick...

Marinelli fired in Detroit

Less than 24 hours after losing 31-21 to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, Rod Marinelli has been fired as the head coach of the Detroit Lions.  Marinelli's Detroit Lions just capped off an 0-16 season to become the worst team in NFL history.  The...

Packers to pick 9th in NFL Draft

The Green Bay Packers 6-10 finish has landed them the 9th pick in the April NFL Draft.  It's just the fourth time the Packers have had a top 10 selection since 1990.  In 1992, they selected Terrell Buckley at No. 5 overall; 2001 when they selected Jamal...

Packers find yet another way to lose

The Green Bay Packers once again appeared to dominate an opponent, then squandered a 14-3 halftime lead and fell to the Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime.  After the Packers had Mason Crosby's (pictured) 38-yard game winning attempt blocked, the...

Packers put two on NFC Pro Bowl team

Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins and defensive back Charles Woodson were named to the 2009 NFC Pro Bowl squad on Wednesday.  Both players were named as starters to the team.  It's Collins first Pro Bowl selection.  He's tied for the NFC...

Freeman, Levens headed for Packers Hall of Fame

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inc. announced today that it will induct former wide receiver Antonio Freeman and former running back Dorsey Levens at the 39th Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, to be held the evening of July 18, 2009....

Pro Bowl selections announced today

The 2008-09 Pro Bowl selections will be unveiled later this afternoon.  Despite a 5-9 record, at least two Packers should have legitimate chances, DB Charles Woodson and WR Greg Jennings.  Safety Nick Collins and DE Aaron Kampman could also receive...

Jolly has trial date set

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Johnny Jolly appeared in front of a judge in Houston on Tuesday.  Jolly is facing felony drug charges after his arrest July 8th outside a Houston nightclub.  Trial has been set for March 27th.  Jolly is charged with...

Tauscher is done for the season

The Green Bay Packers have lost right tackle Mark Tauscher for the final three games of the season.  Tauscher suffered a torn ACL in his knee and will have season ending surgery in the next week. Tauscher is in the final year of his contract with the Packers and...

Packers sign Punter for the stretch drive

After releasing Derrick Frost on Monday, the Green Bay Packers signed his replacement today (Wednesday), Jeremy Kapinos.  Kapinos was a Ray Guy Award finalist at Penn State in 2007 and beat out three other punters that were trying out for the job in Green...

Packers clinging to playoff hope

The Green Bay Packers may look like they're dead in the water, but believe it or not, there's still a chance at the post-season for the green & gold.  Now, the tricky part.  The Packers, who have dropped 4 of their last 5 games, including...

Packers release punter Frost

The Green Bay Packers have released punter Derrick Frost, placed linebacker Nick Barnett and DE Kenny Pettway on injured reserve with knee injuries and signed DT Alfred Malone and CB Joe Porter from the practice squad.