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Packers | Nick Perry looking to drop weight Fri May 24, 05:44 PM
Green Bay Packers LB Nick Perry said he would like to drop some weight this offseason so he can do a better job rushing the passer and drop into coverage. Perry is listed as 265 pounds, which is the heaviest among the team's outside linebackers.
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Packers | Nick Perry receive clearance Fri May 24, 05:37 PM
Green Bay Packers LB Nick Perry (wrist) received medical clearance in April to fully participate in offseason workouts and other football activities.
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Packers | Tramon Williams healing Fri May 24, 10:42 AM
Green Bay Packers CB Tramon Williams' (shoulder) nerve damage in his shoulder has drastically healed due to a workout regimen that includes yoga and jump ropes.
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Packers | QB high on Randall Cobb Thu May 23, 03:46 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers said he believes WR Randall Cobb can be a receiver that catches at least 100 catches every season. Wide receivers coach Edgar Bennett said Cobb improved last season but still has things to work on to become more productive.
| Footballguys view: Cobb is an explosive playmaker who can score anytime he touches the ball. He can fly around the field and make big gains off of short passes. Cobb was the 17th best fantasy WR last year and could finish in the top 15 this year. His current ADP is WR9 and he's coming off the board at 3.09. |
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Packers | Johnny Jolly returning Thu May 23, 08:13 AM
Green Bay Packers DE Johnny Jolly is expected to return to the team next week and begin participating in OTAs after completing a court-ordered drug treatment program.
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Packers | Alex Gillett signs Wed May 22, 06:49 PM
The Green Bay Packers signed undrafted free-agent WR Alex Gillett (Eastern Michigan) to an undisclosed deal Wednesday, May 22.
Link to story Packers | JC Tretter breaks ankle Tue May 21, 04:24 PM
Green Bay Packers OL JC Tretter (ankle) broke his ankle during practice Monday, May 20, according to his agent. Tretter is expected to miss six months.
Link to story Packers | Jerel Worthy say he will play in 2013 Tue May 21, 03:41 PM
Green Bay Packers DT Jerel Worthy (knee) said he is going to play again at some point in 2013 after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in Week 17.
| Footballguys view: Worthy is considered a longshot to get on the field this year. He'll likely begin the season on the PUP or IR Designated To Return list. |
Packers | JC Tretter dealing with injury Tue May 21, 02:48 PM
Green Bay Packers OL JC Tretter (undisclosed) is dealing with an injury and will not be available for the rest of organized team activities, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.
Link to story Packers | Jerel Worthy injury update Tue May 21, 01:56 PM
Green Bay Packers DT Jerel Worthy (knee) was wearing a brace over his left knee at organized team activities Tuesday, May 21. Worthy was not participating, and his status for 2013 is unknown.
Link to story Packers | Desmond Bishop confident in abilities Mon May 20, 12:55 PM
Green Bay Packers LB Desmond Bishop (hamstring) said he is completely healthy heading into this season, and that he plans on becoming the league's defensive Most Valuable Player in 2013. Bishop missed all of last season with a torn hamstring.
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Packers | Alex Green rushed back Wed May 15, 08:22 AM
Green Bay Packers RB Alex Green (knee) admitted he rushed back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament to compete for carries in training camp last season. He said it was premature, and by December, his knee was sore and swollen.
| Footballguys view: Green had his shot last year to prove himself as a starting caliber RB but struggled on the field and failed to impress. Now he's third or fourth on the depth chart since the Packers added both Eddie Lacy and Jonathan Franklin in the 2013 NFL draft. |
Packers | Five players signed Mon May 13, 05:56 PM
The Green Bay Packers have signed free-agent CB Brandon E. Smith (Seahawks), and undrafted free-agent FB Jonathan Amosa (Washington), WR Tyrone Walker (Illinois State), LB Donte Savage (New Mexico State) and LB Jarvis Wilson (Prairie View A&M). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The team also released FB Ryan Roberson.
Link to story Packers | Eddie Lacy not worried about toe Mon May 13, 05:40 PM
Green Bay Packers RB Eddie Lacy (toe) said he is not worried about his surgically repaired toe and does not believe it will be a problem. 'It's nothing that I'm thinking about. I'm pretty sure I won't have any problems with it. It's holding up good. The surgery was basically perfect, and now it's about getting back to doing what I know how to do best,' Lacy said.
| Footballguys view: Lacy needs to prove that he can stay healthy at the pro level. Only a 14 game starter in college he comes with a lot of durability questions around his big toe. Lacy is competing with fellow rookie Jonathan Franklin for the starting job in 2013. |
Packers | Eddie Lacy thinks he will fit offense Mon May 13, 05:30 PM
Green Bay Packers RB Eddie Lacy said he believes he will fit in the offense well this season. 'I feel that I can fit into the offense perfectly. They won't have to change anything. I'll be able to go in there and adapt to it. It'll keep defenses guessing,' Lacy said.
| Footballguys view: Lacy is a great fit for the Packers offense, if he can stay healthy. Known as a downhill runner, 64.7 percent of his rushes came between the tackles in 2012. Lacy averaged 7.6 yards per carry on such running plays with about one in every four attempts going for at least 10 yards. |
Packers | B.J. Coleman could push for No. 2 QB job Mon May 13, 03:03 PM
Green Bay Packers QB B.J. Coleman could compete with QB Graham Harrell for the No. 2 quarterback job during offseason workouts and training camp.
| Footballguys view: Coleman has much better arm strength than Harrell does. He also has looked much improved in minicamp this year compared to last. The Packers are known for developing QBs (Mark Brunell, Matt Hasselbeck, Aaron Brooks, Matt Flynn) so dynasty owners need to have Coleman on their radar. |
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Packers | Micah Johnson waivers Mon May 13, 10:07 AM
The Green Bay Packers waived LB Micah Johnson.
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Packers | Coleman showing better command of the offense Sun May 12, 09:15 PM
Packers second-year QB B.J. Coleman is showing better command of the offense this year in rookie minicamp. He'll push veteran Graham Harrell to be the primary backup behind Aaron Rodgers in 2013.
| Footballguys view: Coleman has a stronger arm that Harrell and isn't afraid to challenge a defense vertically. The former Tennessee-Chattanooga (Tennessee transfer) QB knows how to execute play fakes effectively and stays confident after a poor pass. With Green Bay's history of developing young QBs dynasty owners need to monitor his progress. |
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Packers | Five draft picks signed Fri May 10, 08:34 PM
The Green Bay Packers have signed fifth-round draft picks CB Micah Hyde and DE Josh Boyd, and seventh-round draft choices WR Charles Johnson, WR Kevin Dorsey and LB Sam Barrington. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Johnson is a sleeper WR to keep an eye on in deep dynasty leagues. At Grand Valley State Johnson caught 128 passes for 2,229 yards and 31 touchdowns in two seasons. He's got a good size/speed combination He ran a 4.35 40-yard dash at his pro day and measures in at 6'3" 215 pounds. |
Packers | JC Tretter contract details Fri May 10, 05:21 PM
Green Bay Packers OL JC Tretter agreed to a four-year contract that will pay $2.59 million, including a $415,908 bonus.
Packers | Nate Palmer signs Fri May 10, 02:35 PM
The Green Bay Packers signed LB Nate Palmer to a four-year contract Friday, May 10. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story Packers | Agree to terms with David Bakhtiari Fri May 10, 02:21 PM
The Green Bay Packers agreed to terms with OL David Bakhtiari on a four-year contract Friday, May 10. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story Packers | Johnathan Franklin agrees to terms Fri May 10, 01:51 PM
The Green Bay Packers have agreed to terms with fourth-round draft choice RB Johnathan Franklin on a four-year deal worth slightly more than $2.5 million.
| Footballguys view: We love Franklin's natural skill set. He runs bigger than his size and can maneuver through trash at the line of scrimmage. Franklin is a good in space and proved at the Senior Bowl that he had the speed to make the corner if need be. He can also contribute as a receiver out of the backfield. Franklin will compete with fellow rookie RB Eddie Lacy to be the Packers starter in 2013. |
Packers | Johnathan Franklin can take part in workouts Fri May 10, 01:17 PM
Green Bay Packers RB Johnathan Franklin will be able to participate in offseason workouts since he graduated last June.
| Footballguys view: Franklin gets a head start on other rookies around the league that can't participate because their graduating classes aren't out of school yet. We love the fit with the Packers but are concerned how many touches he'll get in a RBBC with fellow rookie Eddie Lacy. |
Packers | Datone Jones close to playing weight Fri May 10, 01:14 PM
Green Bay Packers DE Datone Jones said he currently weighs 285 pounds and expects to play at between 285 pounds and 290 pounds this season.
| Footballguys view: Jones is one of the most exciting rushers to watch this year. He has good first step explosion and can bend around the edge to get after the quarterback. |
Packers | More on Eddie Lacy Fri May 10, 08:18 AM
Updating previous reports, Green Bay Packers RB Eddie Lacy (toe) didn't have toe fusion surgery before his senior year at Alabama. It was a surgery to correct turf toe. Unlike the typical toe fusion surgery - which hardens the toe completely, limiting mobility - only the bone on the tip of Lacy's big toe was fused. 'The joint underneath the toenail was fused to allow the ligament to work better basically,' Alabama's team doctor E. Lyle Cain Jr. said. 'It's something you do to give you a better push-off. His big toe moves just like a normal big toe in terms of motion... If you fused it completely, it'd give you a stiff big toe and you can't push off and that's a big problem. In Eddie's case, he does not have that. His fusion does not affect his big-toe motion.'
| Footballguys view: Durability concerns caused Lacy to fall in the 2013 NFL draft. If healthy Lacy should win the starting job for the Packers. He won't see many stacked defensive fronts as opponents focus on shutting down the Packers high powered passing game. Lacy averaged 4.2 yards per rush before first contact in 2012. He also made it at least five yards past the line of scrimmage without being touched on 35.8 percent of his carries. |
Packers | Franklin a big play RB Thu May 9, 08:17 PM
Packers rookie RB Johnathan Franklin had 30 rushes of 20 yards or longer since the start of the 2011 season. That number is tied with Montee Ball (Broncos) for most in the FBS.
| Footballguys view: The Packers haven't had a 100-yard rusher in 43 consecutive games (2010, Brandon Jackson) but all that should change now that they added Franklin and Eddie Lacy. Franklin plays bigger than his size, can catch out of the backfield, and gets to top speed in a hurry. Lacy and Franklin will compete for the starting job in training camp. |
Packers | Two could compete for safety job Fri May 3, 02:09 PM
The Green Bay Packers may allow FS M.D. Jennings and SS Jerron McMillian to compete for one of the starting safety jobs during training camp.
Link to story Packers | Dezman Moses could compete for starting job Fri May 3, 02:03 PM
Green Bay Packers LB Dezman Moses could push LB Nick Perry for one of the starting outside linebacker jobs during offseason workouts and training camp.
Link to story Packers | Graham Harrell could face competition for No. 2 QB job Fri May 3, 02:03 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Graham Harrell is expected to compete with QB B.J. Coleman and possibly QB Matt Brown for the No. 2 quarterback job this offseason.
| Footballguys view: Harrell is one of the most questionable backups in the league today. He lacks the arm strength and decision making skills to be an effective starter. It's a risk for the Packers to have him as the primary backup behind Aaron Rodgers. Coleman is likely to the biggest threat to challenge Harrell for the backup job. He's got a big arm, can run good play fakes, and loves to challenge defenses vertically. |
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Packers | Jermichael Finley could line up as WR Fri May 3, 01:48 PM
The Green Bay Packers could have TE Jermichael Finley line up in the slot or at wide receiver this season since the team lost Minnesota Vikings WR Greg Jennings this offseason.
| Footballguys view: Finley has lined up outside plenty during his pro career. He's got the size/speed combination to cause matchup problems and could be in line for around 100 targets in 2013. |
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Packers | Shuffle offensive line Fri May 3, 09:07 AM
The Green Bay Packers are undergoing some changes to their offensive line for the 2013 season. In addition to moving OT Bryan Bulaga to left tackle, the coaches have flipped OG T.J. Lang and OG Josh Sitton, moving Lang from left to right guard and Sitton from right to left guard. OT Marshall Newhouse, OT Don Barclay and OT Derek Sherrod will compete for the starting right tackle spot.
Link to story Packers | Bryan Bulaga moving to LT Fri May 3, 08:50 AM
The Green Bay Packers are moving OT Bryan Bulaga to left tackle for the 2013 season.
Link to story Packers | Eddie Lacy ready to go Thu May 2, 09:09 AM
Green Bay Packers RB Eddie Lacy (toe) said he is ready to go and will be 100 percent entering camp. Teams shied away from drafting him early in the draft due to a toe fusion surgery.
| Footballguys view: The Packers haven't had a 100-yard rusher in last 43 regular-season games (more than twice as long as any other active streak in NFL) but they're hoping Lacy can fix that. He's a big back with good footwork, a wicked spin move, and the power to run over defenders instantly. Lacy averaged 7.6 yards per carry between the tackles with about one in every four attempts going for at least 10 yards. That number rose to 8.7 yards per carry when facing seven or fewer in the box. |
Packers | Eddie Lacy not concerned over injuries Thu May 2, 09:09 AM
Green Bay Packers RB Eddie Lacy said his injury history will not be a concern heading into the 2013 season. 'From Day 1,' Lacy said. 'I'm going to be ready to go.'
| Footballguys view: A 14 game starter with durability concerns is an issue and it's the reason why Lacy fell to the second-round of the 2013 NFL draft. If healthy the Packers have a complete RB who can punish opponents. If he's not healthy then they could turn to fellow rookie RB Jonathan Franklin. |
Packers | Al Harris retires Wed May 1, 06:26 PM
Former CB Al Harris has decided to announce his retirement as a member of the Green Bay Packers.
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Packers | Job Gibbs released Mon Apr 29, 05:34 PM
The Green Bay Packers have released OG Joe X. Gibbs.
Link to story Packers | Derek Sherrod making progress Mon Apr 29, 02:40 PM
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said OT Derek Sherrod (leg) is making progress from his broken leg and is counting on Sherrod to be a factor in 2013. Sherrod missed the entire 2012 season because of his leg injury.
Link to story Packers | Another note on Aaron Rodgers Mon Apr 29, 11:11 AM
Updating previous reports, Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers' five-year extension is worth a total of $130.75 million with $54 million guaranteed.
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Packers | More on Aaron Rodgers Mon Apr 29, 11:03 AM
Updating previous reports, Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers will have a $4.5 million base salary in 2013, a $500,000 workout bonus and a $35 million signing bonus. He has $9.5 million in roster bonuses in 2014-2015.
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Packers | RB coach thinks rookie RBs can play every down Sat Apr 27, 05:00 PM
Green Bay Packers running backs coach Alex Van Pelt said he believes RBs Eddie Lacy and Johnathan Franklin can both be three-down backs for the team.
| Footballguys view: Given that James Starks might be on the block and Alex Green gets chipped up, the Packers have to hope one of these guys can fill in at least to help out DuJuan Harris. |
Packers | James Starks available Sat Apr 27, 02:15 PM
The Green Bay Packers have made RB James Starks available in a trade.
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Packers | Johnathan Franklin selected Sat Apr 27, 01:32 PM
The Green Bay Packers have selected UCLA RB Johnathan Franklin with the 125th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: The Packers double dip in the backfield, a clear sign they are committed to keep Aaron Rodgers protected. Franklin had a great senior year and showed he can run between the tackles, play with speed and catch the ball. His pass protection can be improved but he and Eddie Lacy make this a deadly backfield. Franklin will likely see the early down work and Lacy will see more of the short yardage and goal line work. Now it's a matter of determining how many carries the team will commit to the run. The DuJuan Harris train is now parking in the 'out of service' station. |
Packers | Open to trading Desmond Bishopn Sat Apr 27, 12:23 PM
The Green Bay Packers are actively shopping LB Desmond Bishop.
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Packers | Eddie Lacy selected 61st overall Fri Apr 26, 08:29 PM
The Green Bay Packers selected Alabama RB Eddie Lacy with the 61st overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Ted Thompson might not like to draft running backs in the first couple of rounds, but even he couldn't pass up Lacy this deep into the draft. Lacy will be a great fit next to DuJuan Harris and the Packers suddenly have a very good looking backfield, if they can run block. |
Packers | More on Aaron Rodgers' extension Fri Apr 26, 05:07 PM
Updating previous reports, Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers will receive $40 million in the first year of his extension and $62 million in the first three years.
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Packers | Aaron Rodgers contract update Fri Apr 26, 05:06 PM
Updating a previous report, the Green Bay Packers have signed QB Aaron Rodgers to five-year contract extension worth $110 million.
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Packers | Aaron Rodgers receives extension Fri Apr 26, 04:48 PM
The Green Bay Packers have signed QB Aaron Rodgers to a contract extension. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Packers | Datone Jones selected 26th overall Thu Apr 25, 10:59 PM
The Green Bay Packers selected UCLA DE Datone Jones with the 26th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: The Packers ignored the temptation of running back and safety to add a solid pass rusher who finally reached his potential in his last year at UCLA. Jones is a well-coached guy who can seal the edge. |
Packers | Two released Wed Apr 24, 06:15 PM
The Green Bay Packers released RB Brandon Saine and LB D.J. Smith Wednesday, April 24.
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