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New coach, Rodgers working out compromise in QB’s option to call audibles

June 17, 2019 Rick Solem

Aaron Rodgers is in a position he hasn’t had to deal with in over a decade. After 14 seasons with Mike McCarthy as his coach, the 35-year-old quarterback now has to learn a new system from a new coach. One of those hiccups with Mike LaFleur’s offensive scheme, will apparently be limiting something that Rodgers […]

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Davante Adams embracing new leadership role with Packers

June 12, 2019 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — With Jordy Nelson long gone and Randall Cobb in Dallas, there now is an undisputed leader in the Green Bay Packers wide receivers’ room. Davante Adams spent a portion of the team’s practice Wednesday during mandatory minicamp coaching young wideouts on routes and concepts, a role the sixth-year veteran says […]

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Packers S Josh Jones returns for mandatory minicamp

June 12, 2019 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Safety Josh Jones, who missed all of the voluntary organized team activities, appeared on the practice field with his teammates as the Green Bay Packers opened their mandatory minicamp. Jones, however, did not participate Tuesday. The third-year safety was sidelined with a hamstring injury, said general manager Brian Gutekunst and […]

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Bart Starr remembered at memorial in his native Alabama

June 10, 2019 Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Former NFL quarterbacking great Bart Starr was remembered Sunday at a public memorial event in his native Alabama. An event celebrating Starr’s legacy as a star of professional and college football was held Sunday afternoon at Samford University in suburban Birmingham. Starr’s family also planned a private funeral. The Green Bay […]

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Public service planned for Bart Starr in native Alabama

June 6, 2019 Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A public memorial service is being planned in Alabama for former NFL quarterbacking great Bart Starr. A statement from the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame says an event celebrating Starr’s legacy will be held Sunday afternoon at Samford University in suburban Birmingham. The family also is planning a private funeral. Starr […]

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Packers headed to Winnipeg to play Raiders in preseason but Rodgers itching to play overseas

June 5, 2019 Rick Solem

The Oakland Raiders will take on the Green Bay Packers in an exhibition game in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It will be a Raiders home preseason game and takes place Aug. 22. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he looks forward to leaving the country to play but hopes for another road trip overseas. “I’m excited to get […]

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Packers’ Ted Thompson says he has autonomic disorder

May 8, 2019 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers senior football operations adviser and former general manager Ted Thompson says he has been diagnosed with an autonomic disorder that affects his body’s nerves. Thompson released a statement through the club on Wednesday detailing that his health led him to step down as GM after the 2017 season. He […]

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Clay Matthews reacts hilariously, as Packers give first-round pick his No. 52

April 30, 2019 Rick Solem

The Green Bay Packers aren’t wasting any time moving on from linebacker Clay Matthews and, at least, one person isn’t happy about it. Days after being drafted Number 12 by the Green Bay Packers, Rashan Gary was given the Clay-maker’s old Number 52. Matthews said on Twitter, “The body’s not even cold yet lol.” After […]

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DE Gary gets emotional at No. 12 for Packers, who also traded up to 21st to take Maryland safety

April 25, 2019 Rick Solem

Rashan Gary got emotional when the Green Bay Packers selected the Michigan defensive end at No. 12. The 6-foot-4, 277-pound end is one of the top athletes in this draft, and could play either on the line or linebacker — a slot that’s been left void by the departure of Clay Matthews to the L.A. […]

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While paying respect to past, Packers LaFleur focused on future

April 24, 2019 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Going into his first practice as Packers head coach, Matt LaFleur is trying to downplay the past. At least a little bit. “I wanted to make it about these guys,” LaFleur said following Tuesday’s minicamp practice. “When you come to the Green Bay Packers, obviously, you respect the tradition, the […]