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After eight years in Green Bay, Randall Cobb headed to Dallas

March 19, 2019 Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free-agent receiver Randall Cobb. Cobb spent the first eight years of his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers, though he was limited to nine games last season because of a hamstring injury and a concussion. Along with the […]

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Rams sign Clay Matthews to 2-year deal

March 19, 2019 Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Linebacker Clay Matthews agreed to a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday, returning to his native Southern California after a decade with the Green Bay Packers. The 32-year-old Matthews set the Packers franchise record with 83½ sacks over his 10 seasons in Green Bay. The former USC star […]

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Cobb to Dallas, Clay to LA

March 19, 2019 Rick Solem

After losing longtime fan favorite Jordy Nelson last year, the Green Bay Packers said goodbye to two more Tuesday. After 10 years in Green Bay, Clay Matthews signed with the L.A. Rams and could make as much as $16.75 million over two years. Randall Cobb, after eight seasons with the Packers, signed a one-year, $5 […]

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Packers go on free agency spree, spending $183 million on contracts

March 13, 2019 Associated Press

After missing the playoffs in back-to-back years, the Green Bay Packers are spending big in free agency to try to get back the postseason. The Packers agreed to $183 million worth of contracts Tuesday with edge rusher Za’Darius Smith, linebacker Preston Smith, safety Adrian Amos and offensive lineman Billy Turner. The signings should improve a […]

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NFL At 100: Free agency has been a boon to NFL

March 13, 2019 Associated Press

DENVER (AP) — The National Football League’s annual free agency frenzy officially begins Wednesday, just 39 days after Tom Brady won another Super Bowl and 44 days before Commissioner Roger Goodell takes the stage in Nashville to announce the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. Le’Veon Bell, Nick Foles, C.J. Mosley and Landon […]

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SPORTS NEWS

Free Agency-Packers Capsule

March 11, 2019 Associated Press

GREEN BAY PACKERS (6-9-1) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LB Clay Matthews, WR Randall Cobb, DT Muhammad Wilkerson, LB Jake Ryan, CB Bashaud Breeland, CB Davon House, TE Lance Kendricks, TE Marcedes Lewis, T Byron Bell, S Eddie Pleasant, FB Dan Vitale. RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR Geronimo Allison, S Kentrell Brice, S Ibraheim Campbell. NEEDS: Most obvious […]

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Ex-Packers coach Mike McCarthy accused of berating prep refs

February 28, 2019 Associated Press

PULASKI, Wis. (AP) — Former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy has been accused of confronting and berating referees after a loss by his stepson’s high school basketball team. The Pulaski School District says McCarthy followed the officials as they left a game Tuesday. Pulaski High School defeated Notre Dame Academy by a point, ending […]

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Packers GM noncommittal about Cobb and Matthews next year; Jimmy Graham likely back

February 27, 2019 Rick Solem

NFL free agency starts March 13. Whether Randall Cobb or Clay Matthews is back with the Green Bay Packers is still up in the air. Packers GM Brian Gutenkunst wouldn’t say one way or another if either would be back. That was made evidently more clear when the GM did, however, indicate tight end Jimmy […]

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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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Chicago Bears halt pregame perk, ending Packers fan’s suit

February 5, 2019 Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears have ended a pregame perk that prompted a federal lawsuit by a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan who wanted to wear the Wisconsin team’s green and gold apparel to warmups at Soldier Field. Bears attorney Paul Greenwalt told The Chicago Tribune that the team is eliminating the program that allows season […]