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Packers | Davante Adams tore it up in close Wed Apr 21, 12:01 AM
Green Bay Packers WR Davante Adams led the league with 13 receiving touchdowns inside the 10 in 2020, according to Pro Football Focus.
| Footballguys view: Adams is a favorite target for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, so these numbers are no surprise. Regardless of the playmakers the Packers could add in the draft, expect this type of ration near pay dirt to continue for Green Bay's dynamic duo. |
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Packers | Aaron Rodgers made a living on deep throws in 2020 Mon Apr 19, 07:13 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers threw for a league-high 1,242 yards on passes that traveled at least 20 yards, according to Pro Football Focus.
| Footballguys view: That's what Rodgers does, and he'll continue to do so in 2021. The play-action passing the Packers implement open things up down the field and Rodgers has no hesitation when it comes to attacking a defense. |
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Packers | Aaron Rodgers talks GB future Sat Apr 3, 02:39 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers reiterated recently that he remains uncertain about his future with the franchise. 'So far, (the Packers have) definitely been my team,' Rodgers told ESPN in a video interview posted Friday, April 2. 'I said last year I didn't know if that was actually possible to be able to finish (my career with Green Bay). I still feel like that's kind of where we're at. I don't that a lot of that is in my hands, but ... we'll kind of see as we go. Like I said last year, these things are just out of my control. The team has obviously the power to do what they want. My job is just to play as well as I can. I think there may have been ideas about what certain things meant last year; I just focus on my play.'
| Footballguys view: Rodgers was motivated last year when the Packers selected QB Jordan Love in the first round. Love was not close to pushing for even the backup job and will continue to develop behind Rodgers. With Rodgers showing no signs of slowing down, the Packers will have a tough decision as the future Hall of Famer is signed through 2023. |
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Packers | Will Redmond back with GB Fri Apr 2, 06:06 PM
Free-agent S Will Redmond (Packers) re-signed with the Green Bay Packers Friday, April 2. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Packers | Tyler Lancaster back to GB Tue Mar 30, 09:26 AM
Free-agent LB Tyler Lancaster (Packers) agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Green Bay Packers Tuesday, March 30.
Link to story Packers | Joe Fortunato returning to Green Bay Wed Mar 24, 04:50 PM
Free-agent LS Joe Fortunato signed an undisclosed contract to remain with the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday, March 24.
Link to story Packers | Green Bay keeping Marcedes Lewis around Wed Mar 24, 04:42 PM
Free-agent TE Marcedes Lewis (Packers) reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $8 million - including $4 million guaranteed - to remain with the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday, March 24.
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Packers | Kevin King re-ups with Packers Tue Mar 23, 11:27 AM
Free-agent CB Kevin King (Packers) agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal with the Green Bay Packers Tuesday, March 23.
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Packers | GB looking to rework Aaron Rodgers' deal Mon Mar 22, 03:47 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is talking with the team about possibly restructuring his contract in order to create some salary cap space with the team.
| Footballguys view: According to OverTheCap.com the Packers are currently about $40,000 over the salary cap. They'll have to move some money around just to sign the rookie class. That means reworking deals and perhaps Rodgers will be one of the players to do that. |
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Packers | Randy Ramsey signs tender Thu Mar 18, 06:16 PM
Green Bay Packers LB Randy Ramsey signed his one-year tender offer Thursday, March 18. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Packers | Tyler Lancaster won't receive tender Tue Mar 16, 07:42 PM
Green Bay Packers impending free-agent DT Tyler Lancaster won't be tendered as a restricted free agent, according to a source Tuesday, March 16.
Link to story Packers | Green Bay keeping Chandon Sullivan Tue Mar 16, 01:25 PM
Green Bay Packers restricted free agent CB Chandon Sullivan received the right-of-first-refusal tender from the team Tuesday, March 16.
Link to story Packers | Robert Tonyan receives RFA tender Tue Mar 16, 01:15 PM
Green Bay Packers restricted free-agent TE Robert Tonyan was tendered at the second-round level Tuesday, March 16. The tender is expected to be worth $3.384 million.
| Footballguys view: Tonyan has emerged as a dangerous weapon and has earned the trust of QB Aaron Rodgers. With a second-round tender other teams can still offer Tonyan a contract but if he's signed away the Packers would get a second-round pick in return. With that tender, we think it protects the Packers from getting Tonyan stolen away in free agency. |
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Packers | Malik Taylor receives tender Mon Mar 15, 05:20 PM
Green Bay Packers exclusive rights free-agent WR Malik Taylor received a tender offer Monday, March 15, according to a source.
Link to story Packers | Raven Greene will not be tendered Mon Mar 15, 01:43 PM
Green Bay Packers restricted free-agent S Raven Greene will not receive a tender offer this offseason, which makes him an unrestricted free agent, according to a source.
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Packers | Green Bay could pursue T.Y. Hilton Sun Mar 14, 09:31 PM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent WR T.Y. Hilton 'could be in play' for the Green Bay Packers if he hits free agency, according to Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: The Packers need more weapons at the wide receiver position other than Davante Adams. Hilton is not the player he used to be but when healthy he's still got the speed to attack the defense. We're not expecting his market to be that hot, so perhaps a team like Green Bay could get him for a bargain price. |
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Packers | Aaron Jones staying with Packers Sun Mar 14, 04:13 PM
Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Packers Sunday, March 14, worth $48 million. The deal includes a $13 million signing bonus.
| Footballguys view: The Packers with a move that will shock some. Jones was supposed to hit the open market but the Packers decided to make him an offer that was good enough for him to stick around. He'll be the lead back once again with second-year pro A.J. Dillon working into the rotation. |
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Packers | Green Bay wants to keep Aaron Jones Sun Mar 14, 02:23 PM
Green Bay Packers impending free-agent RB Aaron Jones is a player the Packers want to re-sign, but one of the issues appears to be the Packers are not willing to pay Jones like one of the top running backs in the NFL, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
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Packers | Billy Turner restructures contract Sat Mar 13, 12:27 PM
Green Bay Packers OL Billy Turner on Saturday, March 13, had his contract restructured, converting a roster bonus and some of his 2021 base salary into a signing bonus to help the team with the salary cap.
Link to story Packers | John Lovett let go Fri Mar 12, 05:16 PM
Green Bay Packers FB John Lovett was waived Friday, March 12, with a failed physical designation.
| Footballguys view: Lovett is listed as a fullback but he's a converted quarterback who the Chiefs thought could make a Taysom Hill-like transition. He went to the Packers for a bit after his time in Kansas City was done and might get another shot with a different team as a do-everything type of player. |
Packers | No tender for Tim Boyle Fri Mar 12, 03:41 PM
Green Bay Packers restricted free-agent QB Tim Boyle will not receive a tender offer this offseason.
| Footballguys view: Some thought the Packers would have played Boyle ahead of 2020 first-round pick Jordan Love if something happened to Aaron Rodgers last year. They must not think much of him, or expect the rest of the league to go after him. He should at worst land somewhere as a QB3. |
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Packers | Green Bay still wants Aaron Jones Tue Mar 9, 08:20 PM
Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones is still in talks with the team regarding a long-term contract, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport Tuesday, March 9. Rapoport reports the Packers believe Jones 'is part of their future.'
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Packers | Aaron Jones avoids tag Tue Mar 9, 04:06 PM
Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones did not receive the franchise tag designation Tuesday, March 9, and is set to become a free agent.
| Footballguys view: Jones is unlikely to return as he should have a red-hot market for his services. The Packers are likely to lose Jamaal Williams to free agency as well. That leaves 2020 second-round pick A.J. Dillon as their lead back for 2021. |
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Packers | Devin Funchess takes pay cut Tue Mar 9, 09:17 AM
Green Bay Packers WR Devin Funchess accepted roughly a $750,000 pay cut Tuesday, March 9, to stay with the Packers.
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Packers | Montravius Adams not expected back Mon Mar 8, 03:02 PM
Green Bay Packers impending free-agent DE Montravius Adams is not expected to re-sign with the Packers this offseason.
Link to storyMontravius Adams player page
Packers | Robert Tonyan likely to get middle tender Mon Mar 8, 02:27 PM
Green Bay Packers restricted free-agent TE Robert Tonyan likely will receive the second-round tender offer this offseason.
| Footballguys view: Tonyan burst onto the scene in 2020 and became a favorite target of QB Aaron Rodgers. The Packers don't want to let him get away and that's why they'll likely use a second-round tender. That means a team can try to sign him away but if he leaves the Packers would get a second-round pick. |
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Packers | Allen Lazard to be tendered Mon Mar 8, 02:21 PM
Green Bay Packers exclusive rights free-agent WR Allen Lazard will receive a tender offer this offseason.
Link to story Packers | Unknown if Devin Funchess will play in 2021 Tue Mar 2, 08:25 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Devin Funchess hasn't shared his intentions for the 2021 season with the team after opting out of the 2020 campaign, according to offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett Tuesday, March 2. He remains under contract.
| Footballguys view: Funchess has a cap hit of $2.3 million in 2021 with $1 million left in dead money. It's interesting the team hasn't heard from him yet, so who knows what's going to happen. Even if he plays, Funchess won't bring much to the table for the Packers. |
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Packers | Aaron Jones could get franchise tag Tue Mar 2, 06:17 PM
Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones will receive the franchise tag for the 2021 season, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst, if it's what's best for the team. Gutekunst says there are 'usually better ways to avoid it.'
| Footballguys view: The team may not be able to come to an agreement with Jones before the start of the new league year in two weeks. That means the tag could be put in place which would give them a one-year deal with the veteran running back, but most importantly it would give them more time to work out a contract. Any tagged player has until mid-July to get something done. Expect Jones to have plenty of interest (Dolphins?) if the Packers let him hit the open market. |
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Packers | Robert Tonyan a reliable target Thu Feb 25, 09:48 PM
Green Bay Packers TE Robert Tonyan was the only tight end to have 50 or more receptions without a drop in 2020.
| Footballguys view: Tonyan has become a favorite of QB Aaron Rodgers ...largely because he is so reliable. Expect that connection to continue in 2021, and Tonyan is a TE1 for Fantasy GMs. |
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Packers | Corey Linsley expecting new team Thu Feb 25, 01:37 PM
Green Bay Packers C Corey Linsley, an unrestricted free agent this offseason, said in a recent Sirius XM NFL interview that he expects to be playing for a new team next season. 'We're not closing the door for anything,' Linsley said. 'Obviously we'd never do that for any team, especially the Packers, but yeah it definitely feels weird. It looks like all signs are pointing towards snapping the ball somewhere else next year.'
Link to story Packers | Corey Linsley may not return Wed Feb 24, 04:47 PM
Green Bay Packers impending free-agent C Corey Linsley has not talked with the Packers about a new contract this offseason and is expected to sign with another team during free agency, according to a source.
Link to story Packers | Jamaal Williams hopes to re-sign Mon Feb 22, 03:30 PM
Green Bay Packers impending free-agent RB Jamaal Williams said he hopes to re-sign with the Packers this offseason but is ready to test the free-agent market if he does not return.
| Footballguys view: Williams has plenty of power to his game and he can work well as a receiver out of the backfield. The Packers have him and Aaron Jones set to hit free agency, but they have A.J. Dillon to take over in the backfield if one or both do not return. |
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Packers | Marquez Valdes-Scantling to receive raise Mon Feb 22, 02:29 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling will have his 2021 salary increase to $2.183 million because of the proven performance escalator.
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Packers | Aaron Rodgers likely to rework deal Sun Feb 21, 01:04 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers likely will be asked to restructure his contract this offseason so the team can create some salary cap space.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers is coming off a career-high 48 touchdown passes in 2020 but he can't win a championship by himself. The team needs help on both sides of the ball and Rodgers could help them out with a reworked deal. He's on the books for around $37.5 million in 2021 and there is around $31.5 million remaining in dead money. We'll see if the two sides can work something out before free agency starts on March 17th. |
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Packers | Failed physical for Christian Kirksey Fri Feb 19, 05:39 PM
Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers LB Christian Kirksey was officially released Friday, Feb. 19, with a failed physical designation.
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Packers | Christian Kirksey, Ricky Wagner cut Fri Feb 19, 04:04 PM
Green Bay Packers LB Christian Kirksey and OT Ricky Wagner were released Friday, Feb. 19.
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Packers | Jaire Alexander fared well in single coverage in 2020 Mon Feb 15, 11:47 PM
Green Bay Packers CB Jaire Alexander forced 14 incompletions in single coverage in 2020, tied for the most in the league per Pro Football Focus.
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Packers | Green Bay interested in J.J. Watt Sun Feb 14, 03:53 PM
Free-agent DE J.J. Watt (Texans) has received interest from the Green Bay Packers, according to a source.
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Packers | David Bakhtiari reworks deal for cap space Sat Feb 13, 06:04 PM
Green Bay Packers OT David Bakhtiari restructured his contract to give the team roughly $8.3 million in cap space. A roster bonus topping $11 million was converted into a signing bonus and was spread out over the duration of the contract.
Link to story Packers | Marcedes Lewis would like to return Wed Feb 10, 04:12 PM
Green Bay Packers impending free-agent TE Marcedes Lewis said he has no plans to retire and would like to re-sign with the Packers this offseason.
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Packers | Aaron Rodgers nabs third MVP Sat Feb 6, 11:07 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers was named The Associated Press Most Valuable Player Saturday, Feb. 6, for the third time in his career.
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Packers | Davante Adams could receive extension Sat Feb 6, 07:42 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Davante Adams is a candidate for a contract extension this offseason because the team can reduce his 2021 salary cap number with a new contract.
| Footballguys view: Adams has a cap hit of $16.7 million in 2021 with $3.6 million remaining in dead money. His current salary ranks 14th in the NFL in average annual salary. Adams could be in line to get an extension that pays him $25 million or more annually. |
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Packers | AJ Dillon could start in 2021 Sat Feb 6, 07:38 PM
Green Bay Packers RB AJ Dillon could be the starting running back for the Packers next season if impending free-agent RBs Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams are not re-signed this offseason.
| Footballguys view: That's why the team made Dillon a second-round pick out of Boston College in the 2020 NFL draft. Dillon came on later in the season, showcasing what he could do as a lead back with his 124-yard, two-touchdown game against the Titans in Week 16. We'll see how much of a market that Jones and Williams get this offseason. |
Packers | Tim Boyle may not return Sat Feb 6, 07:29 PM
Green Bay Packers restricted free-agent QB Tim Boyle may not return to the team next season unless he is willing to accept a minimum salary contract during the offseason, in the opinion of PackersWire's Zach Kruse.
| Footballguys view: Boyle was the backup to Aaron Rodgers all season long in 2020, as first-round pick Jordan Love was not ready to be one snap away. If Boyle moves on, then Love will have to be ready for that big responsibility. We'll see what kind of tender Boyle gets from the Packers. |
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Packers | Two emerge as frontrunners for DC job in GB Fri Feb 5, 08:02 PM
University of Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard will reportedly be hired as the new defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers if he wants the job, according to sources via Tom Silverstein of Packers News. However, other sources believe Los Angeles Rams safeties coach Ejiro Evero is still 'firmly in the hunt' as well.
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Packers | GB to interview several Wed Feb 3, 09:53 AM
New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen, Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, Cleveland Browns defensive line coach Chris Kiffin, Philadelphia Eagles defensive line coach Matt Burke and Green Bay Packers defensive backs coach Jerry Gray will interview with the Packers for their defensive coordinator spot this week.
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Packers | David Bakhtiari may be ready for opener Mon Feb 1, 09:43 PM
Green Bay Packers OT David Bakhtiari (knee) may be ready for the start of the 2021 season, but the team will not rush him back on the field, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst.
Link to story Packers | Green Bay moves on from three Mon Feb 1, 05:35 PM
Green Bay Packers practice-squad DT Brian Price, WR Seth Roberts and DB Tramon Williams had their contracts expire Monday, Feb. 1.
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Packers | Matt LaFleur may not call plays in 2021? Mon Feb 1, 03:46 PM
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is open to giving up his duties as a play-caller to offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett if it is for 'the benefit of the team.' As of Monday, Feb. 1, however, LaFleur doesn't see that happening.'Our process, I think, is very, very efficient on offense. And Nathaniel heads that up. But in regards to (if that will) happen, that's something that I think we'll continue to talk about over the course of this offseason. ... That's just how much confidence I have in our offensive staff, that whether it's myself or Hackett calling the plays, I don't see it being any different,' LaFleur said during his Monday press conference.
| Footballguys view: Hackett could take over play-calling duties and the Packers wouldn't miss a beat. This is a news story for the summer but really wouldn't change the structure of the offense much. |
