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Pack might need to shift draft priority for help on offense

April 18, 2019 Associated Press

As long as they’ve had Aaron Rodgers at the helm, the Green Bay Packers have largely used the top of the draft for help on defense. This might be the year for the Packers to shift priorities, with one of the NFL’s all-time great quarterbacks now at age 35. Coming off a second straight absence […]

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New deal with Seahawks makes Wilson highest-paid NFL player

April 16, 2019 Associated Press

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — With one 15-second video clip posted on social media shortly after midnight and five simple words, Russell Wilson put to rest any questions about his long-term future. No more speculation about Wilson wanting to play elsewhere. No more rumblings of a bigger market for Wilson to call home. “Seattle, we have […]

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Packers have had a soap opera of an offseason

April 11, 2019 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — New Packers coach Matt LaFleur had a long to-do list even before his players arrived for the start of offseason workouts this week. The drama that started in Green Bay with the December firing of coach Mike McCarthy has bubbled into the spring, with McCarthy ripping the front office for […]

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A Jordy Nelson-Packers comeback? Make the call Rodgers!

April 3, 2019 Rick Solem

He just retired but one phone call and Jordy Nelson could be back with the Green Bay Packers. Nelson, on the Dan Patrick show — 9-11 a.m. weekdays on WKTY 96.7 FM / 580 AM or on the WKTY app — and said all he needs is a little help from his friend. Patrick asked, […]

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QB coach brings familiar face for Rodgers on Packers’ staff

February 19, 2019 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — When Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers gets ready for his 15th season, he’ll be working with a new coach and offensive coordinator. Plus, for the first time in his career, he’ll be directing a new offense. At least there will be a constant for the 35-year-old quarterback: the return […]

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Lions shut out Packers; Rodgers suffers concussion

December 30, 2018 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater lined up for a field goal but seemed a little antsy, gesturing with his arms like a quarterback calling for a shotgun snap. It turns out that was exactly what it was. Prater’s 8-yard pass on a fake field-goal try was a high and a little wobbly, […]

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Packers’ Davante Adams has club receiving records in sight

December 21, 2018 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — At some point soon, Davante Adams will reach out to an old friend, someone who instilled the kind of good habits that have helped make the Green Bay Packers star one of the best receivers in the NFL. Adams might even break a record held by his buddy and former […]

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Protecting Rodgers at a premium when Packers face Bears

December 13, 2018 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers right tackle Jason Spriggs saw no need to keep going on and on about Bears linebacker Khalil Mack. There’s plenty of film to watch. The rest of that Chicago defense is pretty good, too. Now Green Bay must face the NFC’s top-ranked unit on the road on Sunday, a […]

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Packers get first win under Philbin, beat struggling Falcons at Lambeau

December 10, 2018 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A tough week for the Green Bay Packers ended with a sorely needed win that relied on a familiar formula. They beat a warm-weather team on a chilly afternoon at Lambeau Field by building a big lead and winning the turnover margin. Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes and set […]

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December dud: Falcons and Packers try to avoid losing years

December 6, 2018 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — How fortunes have changed in less than two years for the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers. The participants in the NFC title game in January 2017 are floundering this season. The Packers have already fired head coach Mike McCarthy. Falcons owner Arthur Blank reaffirmed support for his coach, Dan […]