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    Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Neal during training camp in August 2012. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Neal surprised to line up at linebacker

    The Green Bay Packers have always been interested in finding different ways to utilize players in Dom Capers’ 3-4 defense.

    • May 21, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers rookie offensive lineman J.C. Tretter during rookie orientation camp earlier this month. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Rookie lineman Tretter reportedly breaks ankle

    NFL teams aren’t required to provide injury reports during the offseason, so Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy was purposefully vague about the injury that kept rookie offensive lineman J.C. Tretter off the field at Tuesday’s OTA practice.

    • May 21, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields during training camp in 2012. File/Press-Gazette Media

    McCarthy on Shields: 'I wish Sam was here'

    Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy would like to see cornerback Sam Shields participating in the organized team activities.

    • May 21, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jeremy Ross drops the ball on a second-quarter punt return against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC divisional playoff game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco on Jan 12, 2013. File/USA Today Sports

    Ross wants to win return job

    Jeremy Ross said it took him one day to get over the muffed punt that cost the Green Bay Packers a touchdown in the NFC divisional playoff game in San Francisco in January.

    • May 21, 2013
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    Nixon finds his footing on defense

    James Nixon was bound for the UFL when the call finally came in.

    • May 20, 2013
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    Oklahoma State offensive lineman Lane Taylor, right, and coach Mike Gundy before the Senior Day game against Texas Tech at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., on Nov. 17, 2012. File/Getty Images

    Taylor gets top bonus among undrafted rookies

    The Green Bay Packers thought enough of Oklahoma State offensive lineman Lane Taylor to make him their highest-paid college free agent this offseason.

    • May 17, 2013
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    Defensive end Nate Palmer, right, now with the Green Bay Packers, had a big impact at Illinois State. Illinois State University photo

    Palmer leaves one-of-a-kind legacy at Illinois State

    Nate Palmer’s play, a mix of natural athleticism and football intelligence, translated into a positive first impression when he visited the Green Bay Packers.

    • May 17, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Mailbag: Please don't question McCarthy's job status

    I want to follow up on a question that Press-Gazette Media reporter Rob Demovsky received during his PackersNews.com reader chat on Wednesday.

    • May 16, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Mailbag: Why does Mason Crosby still have a job?

    It’s telling that the Green Bay Packers brought in some competition for Crosby for the first time since his rookie training camp in 2007.

    • May 15, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers running back Alex Green talks to reporters at Lambeau Field before leaving on the team's Tailgate Tour on Tuesday morning. Weston Hodkiewicz/Press-Gazette Media

    Healthy Green welcomes competition from rookie RBs

    Looking back on a relatively quiet 2012 season, Green Bay Packers running back Alex Green admits he never was truly at 100 percent after undergoing reconstructive knee surgery.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers receiver Randall Cobb talks to reporters outside Lambeau Field before boarding a bus for the team's Tailgate Tour on Tuesday morning. Scott Venci/Press-Gazette Media

    Cobb ready for bigger role on offense

    Randall Cobb’s ascent to the top of the Green Bay Packers’ depth chart last season couldn’t have come at a better time with Greg Jennings and Jordy Nelson each battling injury, and Donald Driver showing his age.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Heading out from Lambeau Field on the Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour on Tuesday morning were, from left, former Packers players Frank Winters and Aaron Taylor, running back Alex Green, cornerback Jarrett Bush, former Packers player Santana Dotson, wide receiver Randall Cobb, and Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy. H. Marc Larson/Press-Gazette Media

    Murphy: I could see Favre taking part in Tailgate Tour

    Every year since Brett Favre’s messy divorce from the Green Bay Packers in 2008, team president Mark Murphy has fielded all the questions from inquisitive fans.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Packers announce five signings; cut Roberson

    For the second consecutive year, the Packers signed five tryout players out of last weekend's rookie orientation camp.

    • May 13, 2013
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    Packers sign tryout LB Savage

    The Packers have signed New Mexico State linebacker Donte Savage after taking part in the team's rookie orientation camp on a tryout basis this past weekend.

    • May 13, 2013
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    Packers' Family Night scrimmage set for Aug. 3

    The Green Bay Packers’ 13th-annual 'Family Night' intrasquad scrimmage will take place Saturday, Aug. 3. Tickets for the event are $10 and go on sale June 24 at 9 a.m.

    • May 13, 2013
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    Packers release LB Micah Johnson

    The Green Bay Packers have released linebacker Micah Johnson in a move designed to clear additional space for tryout signings, a league source told Press-Gazette Media on Monday morning.

    • May 13, 2013
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    Packers begin signing tryout players

    The Packers have started the process of signing tryout players following this weekend’s rookie orientation camp.

    • May 12, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Brown during rookie orientation camp practice in the Don Hutson Center on Friday. H. Marc Larson/Press-Gazette Media

    McCarthy hopes to take 4 QBs into camp

    Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy says he’s content to proceed with four quarterbacks on the 90-man roster.

    • May 12, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers tackle Bryan Bulaga is looking at a switch to the left side, as is guard Josh Sitton. File/Press-Gazette Media

    McCarthy looks to improve line by moving Bulaga, Sitton

    The Green Bay Packers made an MVP-sized commitment to their future with the recent $110-million extension they doled out to Aaron Rodgers. Now, the team is taking steps to protect its investment.

    • May 12, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy during rookie orientation camp practice in the Don Hutson Center on Friday. H. Marc Larson/Press-Gazette Media

    McCarthy talks offensive line shift, rookie camp and Jolly

    Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media on Sunday to conclude the team’s weekend rookie orientation. Here are some highlights of his news conference.

    • May 12, 2013
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    Texas A&M center Patrick Lewis (61) prepares to snap the ball against Texas in a 2011 game in College Station, Texas. He's an undrafted rookie free agent with the Green Bay Packers. File/Getty Images

    Lewis takes lessons learned from Manziel into NFL

    One season after snapping balls to Johnny Manziel, college football’s best player, Patrick Lewis signed on to join the Green Bay Packers’ offensive line.

    • May 11, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers tackle J.C. Tretter during rookie orientation camp practice in the Don Hutson Center on Friday. H. Marc Larson/Press-Gazette Media

    Tretter opens at RT but still could move inside

    J.C. Tretter, one of the Green Bay Packers’ two fourth-round draft picks on the offensive line this year, is playing right tackle at their rookie minicamp but still could end up an interior offensive lineman.

    • May 11, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers offensive linemen Andrew Datko, left, and David Bakhtiari during rookie orientation camp practice in the Don Hutson Center on Friday. Datko, a tackle last season, is working at guard. H. Marc Larson/Press-Gazette Media

    Healthy Datko working at guard

    With his left shoulder back at full strength for months now, Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Andrew Datko is working at left guard rather than his usual position of tackle at this weekend’s rookie minicamp.

    • May 11, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers running back Angelo Pease played for Kansas State in the Fiesta Bowl last January. File/Getty Images

    Undrafted RB Pease catches McCarthy's eye

    Of the 57 rookie or first-year players taking part in this weekend’s rookie orientation, one individual in particular stood out to Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy on Friday.

    • May 11, 2013
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    Highlights of Mike McCarthy's news conference

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media following the first day of rookie orientation on Friday. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • May 10, 2013
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    Packers sign 9 of 11 draft picks, 9 rookie free agents

    As the Green Bay Packers opened rookie orientation camp on Friday afternoon, they announced the signing of nine of their 11 draft picks and nine undrafted rookie free agents.

    • May 10, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers kicker Giorgio Tavecchio was in training camp with the San Francisco 49ers last season. File/Getty Images

    'Cordial' competition begins between Crosby, Tavecchio

    Taking a moment to briefly glance around the Green Bay Packers’ auxiliary locker room, Giorgio Tavecchio looks back at his locker and smiles.

    • May 10, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy, who starred at Alabama, shrugs off concerns about toe surgery he had more than a year ago. File/Getty Images

    Lacy unfazed by questions about his durability

    Eddie Lacy understands the toe-fusion surgery he had before his junior year at Alabama scared away a few potential NFL suitors. All that matters these days is the Green Bay Packers weren’t among them.

    • May 10, 2013
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    Running back Johnathan Franklin graduated from UCLA last June, so he's eligible to take part in the Green Bay Packers' OTAs and minicamp. File/Getty Images

    Franklin signs, says he's eligible for OTAs, minicamp

    The agent for fourth-round draft pick Johnathan Franklin said his client has signed with the Green Bay Packers.

    • May 10, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers rookie defensive end Datone Jones speaks to reporters in the team's locker room at Lambeau Field on Friday morning. Mike Vandermause/Press-Gazette Media

    Datone Jones gets emotional at sight of Lambeau Field

    First-round draft choice Datone Jones arrived in Green Bay for the Packers' rookie orientation camp and said he got emotional when he caught his first glimpse of Lambeau Field.

    • May 10, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers linebacker Sam Barrington, who played at South Florida. File/Getty Images

    Packers reach deals with Barrington, Palmer

    The Green Bay Packers have agreed to terms on a four-year rookie contract with linebacker Sam Barrington, a seventh-round pick, according to a league source.

    • May 10, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson Woodson told the NFL Network on Thursday he’s open to playing for any team that’ll have him. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media

    Woodson still hasn't heard from Packers

    After more than two months of inactivity, Charles Woodson has lowered his asking price for any potential NFL suitors.

    • May 9, 2013
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    Datone Jones Copyright Don Liebig/ASUCLA Photography

    Jones eligible for offseason work, UCLA teammate Franklin not

    One of the Packers' top draft picks, Johnathan Franklin, has to miss all of the Packers’ remaining offseason work except this weekend’s mandatory minicamp because of the NFL’s graduation-related rules.

    • May 7, 2013
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    The first time Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers wore their blue and gold throwback uniforms, Dec. 5, 2010 vs. San Francisco, they went on to win the Super Bowl. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Packers donning throwback uniforms vs. Browns

    The blue and gold is coming back to Lambeau Field.

    • May 6, 2013
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    Coach Q&A: UCLA's McClure, Compton coach on Jones

    UCLA defensive line coach Angus McClure and former Compton (Calif) High School coach Calvin Bryant chatted with Press-Gazette Media this past week about new Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Datone Jones, the 26th-pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.

    • May 5, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson speaks Tuesday during the 2012 shareholders meeting at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Packers shareholders meeting set for July 24

    The Packers will hold their annual shareholders meeting on July 24 at 11 a.m. inside Lambeau Field.

    • May 3, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Bryan Bulaga.

    Packers move Bulaga, Sitton to left side 'to protect QB's blindside'

    Bryan Bulaga and Josh Sitton are the Packers’ two best offensive linemen.

    • May 3, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers cornerback Al Harris returns an interception for a touchdown in overtime with Seattle Seahawks receiver Alex Bannister pursuit during the Jan. 4, 2004, NFC wild-card playoff game at Lambeau Field. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Al Harris will retire as a Packer

    Al Harris, who played cornerback in Green Bay from 2003 to 2009, said he will retire as a Packer.

    • May 1, 2013
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    Packers have 5th-best odds of winning Super Bowl

    If you believe the Las Vegas oddsmakers, the Packers have the fifth-best odds of winning the Super Bowl this coming season.

    • Apr. 30, 2013
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    OTA, minicamp practice schedule announced

    The Green Bay Packers announced the remainder of their offseason schedule on Monday with five of the team’s offseason practices being open to the public, weather permitting.

    • Apr. 29, 2013
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    Practice-squad G Joe Gibbs released

    The Green Bay Packers cleared more room on their roster on Monday with the release of first-year guard Joe Gibbs.

    • Apr. 29, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers talks to reporters in the team's locker room at Lambeau Field after his contract extension was announced Friday. Lukas Keapproth/Press-Gazette Media

    Rodgers' contract extension includes $35M signing bonus

    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ contract extension contained a $35 million signing bonus and will pay him $130.75 million if he fulfills the entire deal.

    • Apr. 29, 2013
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    Alabama's Eddie Lacy breaks the tackle of Notre Dame's Matthias Farley on his way to scoring a touchdown in the BCS National Championship game on Jan. 7. File/Getty Images

    Injury concerns scared Steelers away from Lacy

    The Packers felt good enough about Eddie Lacy's long injury history to take him in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday.

    • Apr. 28, 2013
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    Running list of Packers undrafted rookie signings (Updated)

    Here’s a running list of undrafted rookies the Packers have signed.

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    McCarthy reacts to Packers' draft

    Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media following the conclusion of Saturday’s NFL draft.

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    South Florida linebacker Sam Barrington. File/Getty Images

    Video: Packers close out draft with USF LB Barrington

    The Green Bay Packers used their final pick in the seventh round (No. 232) on South Florida linebacker Sam Barrington.

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    Thompson pleased with Packers' haul

    Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson spoke after the conclusion of the NFL draft on Saturday.

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    Maryland receiver Kevin Dorsey, center, against Miami on Sept. 5, 2011 in College Park, Md. File/Getty Images

    Video: Packers take 2 receivers in 7th round

    The Green Bay Packers added a pair of wide receivers with their first two seventh-round draft picks in Grand Valley State's Charles Johnson and Maryland's Kevin Dorsey.

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers defensive line coach Mike Trgovac, right. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Trgovac talks about Jones, Boyd, defensive line

    Green Bay Packers defensive line coach Mike Trgovac spoke to the media after the selection of Mississippi State's Josh Boyd and UCLA's Datone Jones.

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    Illinois State's Nate Palmer, who'll be an outside linebacker with the Green Bay Packers. Illinois State University photo

    Packers take Illinois State LB Nate Palmer in 6th round

    The Green Bay Packers are taking another crack at turning a small-college defensive end into an outside linebacker in the pros with the sixth-round selection of Illinois State’s Nate Palmer.

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    UCLA running back Johnathan Franklin, left, carries the ball against Oregon State on Sept. 22, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif. File/Getty Images

    Packers trade up in 4th round for UCLA's Franklin

    The Green Bay Packers’ backfield has officially been renovated. A day after drafting Alabama’s Eddie Lacy in the second round, the Packers traded back into the fourth round to take UCLA running back Johnathan Franklin with the 125th pick.

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers cornerbacks coach Joe Whitt. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Hyde on getting drafted, October arrest, punt returns

    New Green Bay Packers cornerback Micah Hyde and cornerbacks coach Joe Whitt talked about Hyde's fifth-round selection on Saturday.

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    Mississippi State's Josh Boyd, left, sacks Wake Forest quarterback Tanner Price during the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn., on De . 30, 2011. File/Getty Images

    Video: Packers use compensatory pick on DT Josh Boyd

    The Green Bay Packers used their compensatory fifth-round pick to address their defensive line with Mississippi State’s Josh Boyd.

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    Iowa cornerback Micah Hyde, right, tackles Northwestern's Venric Mark on Oct. 27, 2012, at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. File/Getty Images

    Video: Packers draft Big Ten defensive back of year

    The Green Bay Packers made their first move to bolster their secondary with the selection of Iowa cornerback Micah Hyde with the 159th selection in the fifth round.

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    New Green Bay Packers running back Johnathan Franklin starred at UCLA. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Franklin excited to join UCLA teammate in Green Bay

    New Green Bay Packers running back Johnathan Franklin spoke to the media after his selection in the fourth round.

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers running back coach Alex Van Pelt. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Van Pelt on drafting Lacy, Franklin

    Green Bay Packers running back coach Alex Van Pelt spoke to the media after the selection of UCLA’s Johnathan Franklin in the fourth round.

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers offensive line coach James Campen. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Bakhtiari, Campen on 4th-round selections

    Green Bay Packers fourth-round pick David Bakhtiari and offensive line coach James Campen discuss Saturday's 4th-round selections:

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    Cornell offensive lineman J.C. Tretter. Cornell Athletic Communications

    Video: Packers add another OL in Cornell's Tretter

    The Green Bay Packers went back-to-back with offensive linemen in the fourth round, taking Cornell’s J.C. Tretter with the 122nd pick on Saturday.

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    Colorado lineman David Bakhtiari, left, blocks against UCLA in a game last September. File/Getty Images

    Packers take Colorado T Bakhtiari with 109th pick

    The Green Bay Packers used the first of two fourth-round picks on Colorado tackle David Bakhtiari (109th overall).

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers linebacker Desmond Bishop missed all of last season because of a torn hamstring sustained in the team’s first preseason game. File/US Presswire

    Report: Packers shopping LB Desmond Bishop

    The Green Bay Packers are actively shopping inside linebacker Desmond Bishop, according to a report from NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah.

    • Apr. 27, 2013
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    Thompson's thoughts on Day 2 of NFL Draft

    Ted Thompson spoke to the media following the conclusion of the second day of the NFL Draft on Friday. Here are some highlights from that interview:

    • Apr. 26, 2013
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    Lacy looks to complement Packers' passing game

    New Packers running back Eddie Lacy spoke to the media after the Packers selected him with the 61st overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.

    • Apr. 26, 2013
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    Packers not concerned about Lacy's durability

    Packers director of college scouting Brian Gutekunst spoke to the media after the team selected running back Eddie Lacy 61st overall.

    • Apr. 26, 2013
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    Eddie Lacy rushed for 1,322 yards and 17 touchdowns for the national champion Alabama Crimson Tide. File/Getty Images

    RB Lacy falls to the Packers

    The Green Bay Packers finally got their running back.

    • Apr. 26, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers smiles as he talks to the media about his contract extension in the team's locker room at Lambeau Field on Friday. Lukas Keapproth/Press-Gazette Media

    Rodgers signs 5-year, $110M contract extension

    Aaron Rodgers’ contract extension is finished. The Green Bay Packers announced Friday that they’ve signed their quarterback to what is reportedly a five-year, $110 million extension.

    • Apr. 26, 2013
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    Transcript of Aaron Rodgers' news conference

    Aaron Rodgers spoke to the media after signing a five-year, $110-million extension with the Packers. Here are some highlights from that interview:

    • Apr. 26, 2013
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    Wisconsin running back Montee Ball works out during the 2013 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis in February. File/Getty Images

    Packers' 2nd-round possibilities: UW's Ball, perhaps?

    The Green Bay Packers selected at their greatest need in the first round of the NFL draft. So now what?

    • Apr. 26, 2013
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    Mailbag: Not everyone likes Packers' 1st-round choice

    Not everyone is enamored with the Packers’ selection of defensive lineman Datone Jones in the first round of the draft. Some wish the Packers had taken Alabama running back Eddie Lacy with the No. 26 overall pick.

    • Apr. 26, 2013
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    Packers' 1st-round pick gets favorable reviews

    The reaction to the Packers’ selection of UCLA defensive lineman Datone Jones in the first round of the draft last night has been very favorable, based on a sampling of comments from football experts around the country:

    • Apr. 26, 2013
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    Capers on Jones: He'll be able to give us rush inside

    Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers spoke with the media after the Packers drafted UCLA defensive end Datone Jones with the 26th pick.

    • Apr. 26, 2013
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    Highlights of Datone Jones News Conference

    New Packers defensive end Datone Jones spoke with the Green Bay media after being selected as the 26th overall pick of the first round on Thursday:

    • Apr. 25, 2013
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    Thompson on Jones: "He adds a lot of versatility to group"

    Ted Thompson spoke to the media following the Packers’ selection of defensive end Datone Jones

    • Apr. 25, 2013
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    Former Green Bay Packers linebacker D.J. Smith has signed with the San Diego Chargers. He was waived by the Packers on Wednesday. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Smith catches on with Chargers

    Less than 24 hours after the Green Bay Packers announced that they had waived D.J. Smith, the third-year inside linebacker has caught on with the San Diego Chargers.

    • Apr. 25, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers linebacker D.J. Smith is carted off the field during the Oct. 14, 2012, game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium in Houston. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette

    Packers' Smith surprised by release

    D.J. Smith started the first six games of the season for the Packers last year.

    • Apr. 24, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers running back Brandon Saine (33) is assisted by head trainer Pepper Burruss after getting injured during an Oct. 14 game at Reliant Stadium in Houston. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette

    Packers cut RB Saine, put Benson through tests

    The Packers didn't want to wait to see if running back Brandon Saine could come back from his knee injury.

    • Apr. 24, 2013
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    Report: Benson coming to Green Bay Wednesday

    Are the Packers interested in bringing back running back Cedric Benson?

    • Apr. 23, 2013
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    The Packers put a second-round tender on cornerback Sam Shields, which is worth $2.023 million this season, but Shields hasn't signed the tender. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Packers will retain Shields

    Restricted free agent cornerback Sam Shields will return to the Packers.

    • Apr. 19, 2013
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    Tirico: 'There's nothing like game in Green Bay'

    ESPN Monday Night Football play by play announcer Mike Tirico has a soft spot in his heart for Green Bay. On Thursday the NFL released its 2013 schedule, and in an ESPN press release Tirico said Green Bay is one of his favorite destinations for covering a game.

    • Apr. 19, 2013
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    Sam Shields and the Green Bay Packers will get another crack at the San Francisco 49ers, who defeated the Packers in the 2012 opener and ousted them from the playoffs later in the season. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Packers announce 2013 schedule

    Here's the full Packers schedule:

    • Apr. 18, 2013
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    After flirting with the Packers, McLendon re-signs with Steelers

    Less than 24 hours after he visited the Packers, restricted free agent nose tackle Steve McLendon re-signed with his old team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, today.

    • Apr. 18, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson talks to the media about the upcoming NFL draft at Lambeau Field on Thursday. Lukas Keapproth/Press Gazette Media

    Thompson on NFL draft: 'You want to do right'

    Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson conducted his pre-draft news conference on Wednesday. Here are some highlights from the session.

    • Apr. 18, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Matthews' signing bonus: $20.5 million

    The contract extension that Pro Bowl linebacker Clay Matthews signed Thursday with the Green Bay Packers included a $20.5 million signing bonus as part of the $69.77 million extension that runs through the 2018 season.

    • Apr. 18, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby. File/Press-Gazette media

    Packers pre-draft position report: Specialists

    Once again this year, Packers beat writer Rob Demovsky will provide a pre-draft breakdown of the Packers’ roster at each position heading into the April 25-27 NFL draft. Today he wraps up the series with special teams.

    • Apr. 18, 2013
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    Grateful Matthews said he was intent on staying with Packers

    Packers linebacker Clay Matthews met with the media this afternoon in the locker room to talk about his new contract. Here are some of the highlights:

    • Apr. 17, 2013
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    Packers visit with Steelers RFA NT McLendon

    Like most years, the Green Bay Packers have been among the NFL’s quietest shoppers in free agency this offseason.

    • Apr. 17, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Matthews signs extension with Packers

    After weeks of speculation, the Green Bay Packers have finally locked up outside linebacker Clay Matthews.

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    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Packers pre-draft position report: Quarterbacks

    Once again this year, Packers beat writer Rob Demovsky will provide a pre-draft breakdown of the Packers’ roster at each position heading into the April 25-27 NFL draft. Today, he looks at quarterbacks

    • Apr. 17, 2013
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    Ourlads' mock Packers picks

    The Ourlads' scouting service doesn’t get the national publicity that ESPN and SI.com can give their draft experts, but it’s well respected in scouting circles.

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    NFL schedule to be released Thursday

    The 2013 NFL schedule will be released Thursday night, the league announced on its website this morning.

    • Apr. 16, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Packers pre-draft position report: Tight ends

    Once again this year, Packers beat writer Rob Demovsky will provide a pre-draft breakdown of the Packers’ roster at each position heading into the April 25-27 NFL draft.

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    Packers pre-draft position report: Receivers

    Once again this year, Packers beat writer Rob Demovsky will provide a pre-draft breakdown of the Packers’ roster at each position heading into the April 25-27 NFL draft.

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    Packers add another street free agent

    The Green Bay Packers continue to test the market with little-known free agents and Monday's addition of former Fuman wide receiver Sederrik Cunningham is no exception.

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    Wisconsin center Travis Frederick, left, was a first-team all-Big Ten selection. File/Wisconsin State Journal

    UW's Frederick rated higher than Alabama's Jones

    Alabama’s Barrett Jones was one of the best known lineman in college football last year, but Wisconsin’s Travis Frederick might be the better NFL center prospect of the two.

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    Report: NFL still finalizing 2013 schedule

    Those expecting an on-time delivery of the 2013 NFL regular-season schedule will have to wait.

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    DuJuan Harris averaged 4.6 yards per carry in limited regular-season work after being promoted from the practice squad on Dec. 1. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Packers pre-draft position report: Running backs

    Once again this year, Packers beat writer Rob Demovsky will provide a pre-draft breakdown of the Packers’ roster at each position heading into the April 25-27 NFL draft.

    • Apr. 14, 2013
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    Favre says reconciliation with Packers will happen

    Brett Favre didn’t say when, but he says he and the Green Bay Packers will get back together again.

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    Marshall Newhouse started every game at left tackle in 2012, giving up 12 sacks. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Packers pre-draft position report: Offensive line

    Once again this year, Packers beat writer Rob Demovsky will provide a pre-draft breakdown of the Packers’ roster at each position heading into the April 25-27 NFL draft.

    • Apr. 13, 2013
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    Dietrich-Smith signs restricted tender

    It’s often been alluded to this offseason that the Green Bay Packers will enter next season with Evan Dietrich-Smith as their starting center.

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    Tavecchio excited for his second chance

    Giorgio Tavecchio will be the first to admit he was star struck. After all, he was kicking against David Akers.

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    LSU's Mathieu admits to extensive pot smoking

    Teams in search of a nickel cornerback and punt returner have to be looking hard at LSU’s Tyrann Mathieu, so it was more than newsworthy when USA Today reported today that Mathieu has told NFL teams he tested positive for marijuana more than 10 times while at college.

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    The Packers think Tramon Williams can get back to his 2010 level, when he was one of the league’s top cover corners. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Packers pre-draft position report: Defensive backs

    Once again this year, Packers beat writer Rob Demovsky will provide a pre-draft breakdown of the Packers’ roster at each position heading into the April 25-27 NFL draft.

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    Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Hawk on Rodgers: 'He’s going to get a billion dollars, probably'

    A.J. Hawk knows what everyone else does. Whether that day is today, tomorrow or sometime before the 2013 season, the Green Bay Packers are going to make Aaron Rodgers the highest-paid player in NFL history.

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    Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk took a pay cut of $7.25 million over the next three years to return. File/PackersNews.com

    Packers pre-draft position report: Linebackers

    Despite a wealth of depth at the inside positions, question marks remain at the linebacker position for the Packers.

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    Former Alabama running back Eddie Lacy does the 40-yard dash during Alabama's second pro day for NFL scouts on Thursday in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Vasha Hunt/AL.com/AP

    RB Lacy runs 4.58, 4.62 40-yard dashes

    Alabama halfback Eddie Lacy finally was able to run for scouts today, and in a workout on the Alabama campus ran the 40 in 4.58 and 4.62 seconds.

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    This week's mock draft update

    Here’s this week’s look at the Green Bay Packers’ pick at No. 26 overall in updated mock drafts by three draft experts:

    • Apr. 10, 2013
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    Defensive tackle B.J. Raji's second half of last season was as good as any prolonged stretch in his four-year career. File/PackersNews.com

    Packers pre-draft position report: Defensive line

    Once again this year, Packers beat writer Rob Demovsky will provide a pre-draft breakdown of the Packers’ roster at each position heading into the April 25-27 NFL draft.

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    Packers make Mulligan signing official

    The Packers made official today what was reported over the weekend: they signed veteran tight end Matthew Mulligan.

    • Apr. 9, 2013
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    Cornerback Loyce Means (44) with the Buffalo Bills during training camp in 2011. Now he getting a chance with the Green Bay Packers. File/Getty Images

    Means kept his faith in journey back to NFL

    It had been more than a year since Loyce Means had played his last professional football game, but he had faith another opportunity would present itself.

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    Britain's Lawrence Okoye competes in the men's discus throw qualifications at the 2012 Olympic Games in London on Aug. 6, 2012. File/AFP/Getty Images

    British discus thrower stands out at super combine

    The British world-class discus thrower who is giving the NFL a shot this year just might get drafted.

    • Apr. 8, 2013
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    St. Louis Rams tight end Matthew Mulligan (82) heads upfield against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 30, 2012. File/Getty Images

    Ex-Rams TE Mulligan agrees to 1-year deal

    The Green Bay Packers have agreed to a one-year deal with former St. Louis Rams tight end Matthew Mulligan, his agent Kristen Kuliga confirmed Sunday.

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    Georgia OLB Jones not called for medical re-check

    The medical concerns about one of the top pass-rushing prospects in this year’s draft appear to have diminished this offseason.

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    There seems to be little to no interest in former Green Bay Packers defensive back Charles Woodson, who's 36. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Woodson faces quiet market; his wait continues

    Charles Woodson understands the reality of being a 15-year veteran in today’s NFL. The market for a 36-year-old defensive back coming off his second broken collarbone in three years isn’t tremendous.

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    Time with Packers, LSU taught Flynn patience

    Matt Flynn is back to square one and the former Green Bay Packers quarterback is OK with that.

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    Packers get rematch with Seahawks in preseason

    The Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks will follow up their controversial encounter from the 2012 season with a nationally broadcast preseason game at Lambeau Field on Friday, Aug. 23, on CBS at 7 p.m.

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    Mock-drafting the Packers' first round

    Over the next three weeks we’ll periodically look at the mock drafts of some national draft experts.

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    Packers sixth in salary-cap room with $17.8 million

    The Green Bay Packers have made little noise this offseason, but quietly have positioned themselves to absorb record-contract extensions for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and linebacker Clay Matthews.

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    Deals for Matthews, Rodgers could come together (updated)

    Maybe linebacker Clay Matthews and quarterback Aaron Rodgers will get their contract extensions with the Packers done at the same time.

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    Chance encounter led to Means' arrival in Green Bay

    More than a year had passed since his last professional football game, but Loyce Means never lost hope.

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    Chiefs reportedly bringing in Zombo

    Frank Zombo has found a new home with some familiar surroundings.

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    NFL draft invitees include Hunt, Watson

    One way to get a read on what appear to be bubble prospects between the first and second rounds of the NFL draft is to see who the league invites to New York City for the first day of the draft.

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    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, right, today shrugged off the loss of receivers Greg Jennings and Donald Driver, saying Jordy Nelson, James Jones and Randall Cobb "were our 1, 2, 3 options." Jones is at left. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Rodgers offers little news about his contract

    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers offered little insight into his contract negotiations during an appearance on 102.9 FM in Milwaukee.

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    Buffalo Bills cornerback Loyce Means (44) breaks up a pass intended for Craig Davis during training camp at St. John Fisher College in Pittsford, N.Y., in August 2011. Means has signed with the Green Bay Packers as a free agent. File/Getty Images

    Packers sign street free-agent cornerback

    As NFL free agency rages, the Green Bay Packers continue to test the waters with street free agents, signing cornerback Loyce Means, who most recently played in the CFL.

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    Chart of NFL scouting combine averages for last 5 years

    Here's a chart you might want to keep handy when you're looking at the test results for players in this year's draft.

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    British discus thrower giving NFL a shot

    If you’re looking for a long-shot, out-of-the-box player in this year’s rookie class, keep an eye on Lawrence Okoye.

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    Aaron Rodgers against the San Francisco 49ers in January. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Report: Packers, Rodgers 'only' $2M apart

    When you’re talking about a salary in the $20-million-per-year range, a difference of $2 million doesn’t seem overly significant.

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    Romo's contract unlikely to impact Rodgers' negotiation

    It’s unlikely to impact the negotiations between the Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but another quarterback did a blockbuster deal today.

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    Jordan Rodgers likely late-round pick or undrafted free agent

    Aaron Rodgers’ brother didn’t get invited to the NFL scouting combine, but he’ll get a shot to make an NFL team as a late-round draft pick or undrafted rookie.

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    Purdue DL could be late first-round pick

    If the Packers select a defensive lineman with their first pick in April’s draft, at No. 26 overall, one of the players who might be on their radar is Purdue’s Kawann Short.

    • Mar. 28, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers against the San Francisco 49ers Jan. 12, 2013, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif.

    Progress on Rodgers' contract likely made within the last week

    A week ago, all the important players in the negotiations to get Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers a new contract were in the same location.

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    Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk works on ball-handling drills during 2012 minicamp last June at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon. H. Marc Larson/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Packers minicamp June 4 through 6

    The Packers' mandatory minicamp will run from Tuesday, June 4 through Thursday, June 6.

    • Mar. 27, 2013
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    No guaranteed money for Tavecchio

    The Packers paid no money up front to give Giorgio Tavecchio a chance to win their kicking job.

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    This 2007 file photo shows then Packers running back Ryan Grant stiff-arming then-Oakland Raiders safety Michael Huff at Lambeau Field. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Safety Michael Huff signs with Baltimore Ravens

    Michael Huff won't be visiting the Packers after all.

    • Mar. 27, 2013
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    Mike Vandermause's take on Jermichael Finley

    Press-Gazette sports editor Mike Vandermause offers his take on the Packers' decision to hold onto tight end Jermichael Finley and his $8.25 million price tag for the 2013 season.

    • Mar. 26, 2013
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    Report: free agent S Huff to visit Packers

    The Packers are bringing in safety Michael Huff for a free-agent visit, according to a report by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

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    Packers add Tavecchio to kicking competition

    The Green Bay Packers' kicking competition has officially begun.

    • Mar. 25, 2013
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    NFL schedule could be released April 16

    According to an NFL Network TV listing (http://on.nfl.com/14k4eX0), the NFL schedule will be released on Tuesday, April 16.

    • Mar. 25, 2013
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    No changes on Finley contract, gets $3 million bonus Tuesday

    Jermichael Finley said on Twitter Monday afternoon that he’ll remain with the Packers this season, and a source confirmed that the Packers tight end didn’t take a pay cut or have his contract changed in any way by the 3 p.m. deadline.

    • Mar. 25, 2013
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    Jones' contract surpasses Hawk's

    Brad Jones’ new contract makes him higher paid than A.J. Hawk and the team’s second-highest paid inside linebacker, behind Desmond Bishop.

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    Packers Tailgate Tour set for May 14-18

    The 8th Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour is scheduled May 14-18, the Packers announced this morning.

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    Brad Jones signs for 3 years, $11.75M

    The Green Bay Packers re-signed linebacker Brad Jones to a three-year, $11.75 million contract, according to Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times.

    • Mar. 22, 2013
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    Inside LB Brad Jones started 10 games last season and had 102 tackles, including two sacks, and six passes defended. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Packers re-sign Brad Jones

    The Packers announced they've re-signed inside linebacker Brad Jones.

    • Mar. 21, 2013
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    NFL, Packers' draft order set

    The NFL released the full order for this year's draft's selection, and here's where the Packers' eight picks will fall (they have their own pick in each round plus a compensatory pick in the fifth round:

    • Mar. 21, 2013
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    Brad Jones visited the Tennessee Titans last week but left without signing a contract. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    LB Brad Jones visits Packers' offices

    Linebacker Brad Jones was at the Green Bay Packers’ offices on Wednesday afternoon, a sign that he might be returning to the team.

    • Mar. 20, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Crosby could face some competition during camp

    For the first time since his rookie season, Packers kicker Mason Crosby probably will have some competition in training camp.

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    The Green Bay Packers are looking for more from left guard T.J. Lang, left, and left tackle Marshall Newhouse, right. File/Press-Gazette Media

    McCarthy wants offensive line's left side to improve

    The Green Bay Packers plan to focus on improving the left side of their offensive line.

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    Green Bay Packers running back DuJuan Harris. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Harris will get a chance to start at RB

    After missing out on free-agent running back Steven Jackson, the Packers plan to give young DuJuan Harris a shot at the starting job this season.

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    "Crown of helmet" rule passes; Tuck rule eliminated

    PHOENIX — After much discussion over three days at the NFL annual meetings, the owners approved the rule proposal that will make it illegal for a runner to lead into a defender with the crown of his helmet outside the tackle box.

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    Jennings: It'll be all business on return to Lambeau

    Greg Jennings isn’t feeling nostalgic about returning to Lambeau Field this season as a member of the Minnesota Vikings.

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    'Crown of helmet' rule gets a lot of debate at owners' meetings

    Of the rule changes being discussed at the NFL annual meetings, the one getting the most debate is proposal No. 6: Contact with the crown of the helmet.

    • Mar. 19, 2013
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    Colts not scared off by Walden's playoff struggles

    PHOENIX — Yes, Chuck Pagano watched the tape of the outside linebacker Erik Walden from the Packers’ loss to the 49ers in the NFC divisional playoff game, when quarterback Colin Kaepernick rushed for 181 yards and in the process made most of the Packers defensive players, Walden chief among them, look foolish.

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    Brett Favre last played for the Green Bay Packers in 2007. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Murphy: Packers getting closer to honoring Favre

    This will either infuriate Green Bay Packers fans or make them happy: Team president Mark Murphy believes the team is closer to honoring former quarterback Brett Favre by retiring his number.

    • Mar. 18, 2013
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    Packers get 1 compensatory pick

    A year after getting four compensatory picks, the Green Bay Packers received just one in this year's draft.

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    Green Bay Packers linebacker Frank Zombo. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Zombo's future with Packers in question

    Outside linebacker Frank Zombo's injury issues leave his future with the Green Bay Packers in question.

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    Hawk's pay cut: $7.25M over 3 years

    PHOENIX -- The Packers cut linebacker A.J. Hawk’s 2013 pay by nearly $2 million when he agreed to renegotiate his contract last week.

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    Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers throws against the San Francisco 49ers Jan. 12, 2013, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. Dan Powers/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Rodgers, Matthews contract talks top Packers' priority list

    The busiest member of the Packers contingent here at the NFL annual meetings is probably Russ Ball. The Packers vice president of player finance has the difficult job of trying to negotiate contract extensions for two of the team’s biggest stars, quarterback Aaron Rodgers and outside linebacker Clay Matthews.

    • Mar. 18, 2013
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    Jennings says Packers didn't make "good strong offer"

    Former Packers receiver Greg Jennings, who signed a five-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings over the weekend for an average of around $9.5 million per year, said on the Jim Rome radio show today he has no hard feelings toward the Packers.

    • Mar. 18, 2013
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    Center Jeff Saturday (63) blocks against B.J. Raji (90) during June 5, 2012, organized team activities at Ray Nitschke Field. Jim Matthews/Press-Gazette

    McCarthy aims to remove confusion from offseason program

    At one point during an organized team activity practice last spring, veteran center Jeff Saturday turned to a group of reporters who were observing the Green Bay Packers practice and asked: “Does that look like contact to you guys?”

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    Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy and receiver Greg Jennings. File/Press-Gazette Media

    McCarthy didn't want to see Jennings go to rival

    That the Minnesota Vikings were the main suitors for Greg Jennings played no part in the Green Bay Packers' counter-offer to the free-agent receiver.

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    Green Bay Packers defensive end Johnny Jolly in a game from December 2008. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Thompson, McCarthy: No decision yet on Jolly

    Reinstated defensive end Johnny Jolly still has several hurdles to clear before the Green Bay Packers will make a decision on his future.

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    Tight end Tom Crabtree.

    Crabtree looking forward to opportunity with Bucs

    Tom Crabtree ended up surprised and feeling bittersweet about leaving the Green Bay Packers.

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    Tom Crabtree

    Crabtree signs with Buccaneers

    When the Packers decided not to tender tight end Tom Crabtree as a restricted free agent earlier this week, they knew there was the possibility they could lose him.

    • Mar. 15, 2013
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    Receiver Greg Jennings is going from the Green Bay Packers to the Minnesota Vikings. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Report: Jennings signs with Vikings

    The Green Bay Packers have lost receiver Greg Jennings, but they will still see plenty of him.

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    Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Hawk takes pay cut to stay with Packers

    Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk has agreed to a restructure the remaining three years of his contract.

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    Green Bay Packers linebacker Brad Jones against the Tennessee Titans last December. He's visiting them as a free agent today. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    LB Brad Jones visits Titans

    Free-agent linebacker Brad Jones is visiting the Tennessee Titans today.

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    Green Bay Packers linebacker Frank Zombo against the Miami Dolphins in a 2010 game at Lambeau Field. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Zombo may not be in Packers' plans

    The Green Bay Packers haven’t shown much interest in bringing back outside linebacker Frank Zombo, a restricted free agent.

    • Mar. 15, 2013
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    James Jones surprised Jennings still on the market

    Count Packers receiver James Jones among those who are surprised receiver Greg Jennings is still on the market.

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    Greg Jennings is talking to the Minnesota Vikings, one of the Green Bay Packers' NFC North rivals. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Vikings make pitch to Jennings at dinner

    Though the Minnesota Vikings waited a couple days into free agency to bring in Greg Jennings for a visit, probably to see whether his initial contract price had dropped, they appear to be making a strong personal pitch that they want him.

    • Mar. 14, 2013
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    Running back Steven Jackson, right, reportedly will sign with the Atlanta Falcons. File/AP

    Report: Jackson to sign with Falcons

    Free-agent running back Steven Jackson is signing with the Atlanta Falcons, and not the Green Bay Packers, according to a report by ESPN.

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    Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings looks to break a tackle during an NFC Wildcard Playoff game at Lambeau Field Jan. 5. /Dan Powers/The Post-Crescent

    Report: Jennings to visit Vikings

    The market for free-agent receiver Greg Jennings is finally heating up.

    • Mar. 14, 2013
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    NFL proposes elimination of Tuck Rule

    One of the most controversial rules in recent NFL history may go by the wayside.

    • Mar. 14, 2013
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    Steven Jackson of the Rams is a possible target if the Packers hope to add a running back by the trade deadline. /Getty Images

    Jackson, Packers talk heats up

    The rumors are rampant about the Packers possibly signing running back Steven Jackson, though up to now nothing has been confirmed by anyone in the media.

    • Mar. 13, 2013
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    Greg Jennings. (Genevieve Ross/AP)

    Source: Jennings could return to Packers

    Greg Jennings' tenure with the Packers might not be over just yet. An NFL source said the Packers remained in the mix for Jennings, who became an unrestricted free agent at 3 p.m. today.

    • Mar. 12, 2013
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    Packers never offered contract to Canty

    The Packers never offered defensive lineman Chris Canty a contract because of medical concerns, a source said.

    • Mar. 12, 2013
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    Packers slash Jolly's salary

    The Packers still haven’t said whether they plan to give reinstated defensive end Johnny Jolly another shot, but perhaps an indication of that came when he agreed to restructure his contract.

    • Mar. 12, 2013
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    Erik Walden, (Gannett Wisconsin Media photo by Dan Powers)

    Colts sign former Packers OLB Erik Walden

    Outside linebacker Erik Walden is the first of the Packers' free agents to find a new home.

    • Mar. 12, 2013
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    Packers don't tender restricted free agents Francois, Zombo, Crabtree

    The Packers have decided not to offer a restricted free agent tender to backup linebacker Robert Francois, but his agent remained hopeful that his client will return to the team.

    • Mar. 12, 2013
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    Source: Packers put second-round tender on CB Shields

    A day after rolling the dice by putting the lowest restricted free agent tender on center Evan Dietrich-Smith, the Packers took no such risk with cornerback Sam Shields.

    • Mar. 12, 2013
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    Center Evan Dietrich- Smith. (H. Marc Larson/ Gannett Wisconsin Media)

    Dietrich-Smith gets low tender, Shields could get second-rounder

    To save salary cap space, the Packers are taking a calculated risk by offering center Evan Dietrich-Smith the lowest restricted free agent tender.

    • Mar. 11, 2013
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    Defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins, who played for the Green Bay Packers from 2004 to 2010, is staying in the NFC East. He's signed with the New York Giants. File/Getty Images

    Jenkins signs with Giants

    Cullen Jenkins will not be reuniting with the Green Bay Packers. The defensive lineman, who was cut by the Philadelphia Eagles last month, has signed a three-year contract with the New York Giants.

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    Cullen Jenkins. (Post-Crescent photo by Dan Powers)

    Jenkins open to return to Packers

    The agent for Cullen Jenkins said his client is more than open to a return to the Packers. Jenkins, who had 29 sacks for the Packers as primarily an inside rusher from 2004-10, is available after the Philadelphia Eagles cut him late last month.

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    Tramon Williams. (Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media)

    Williams: Shoulder still recovering from '11 nerve injury

    Tramon Williams says his shoulder injury from 2011 still bothered him enough in 2012 that he had to play more off-coverage than he’d prefer.

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    hris Canty answers questions during a media availability on Feb. 2, 2012, in Indianapolis. Eric gray/AP File photo

    Canty's agent unsure if Packers will talk contract today

    Chris Canty’s agent said he’s not necessarily expecting a contract offer from the Packers before his client finishes his visit to Green Bay today.

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    Packers announce hiring Dotson as scout

    The Packers made it official today when they announced they’ve hired Alonzo Dotson as a college scout.

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    Ball runs better 40 at UW's Pro Day

    University of Wisconsin halfback Montee Ball might have undone some of the damage from his slow 40-yard dash time at the NFL scouting combine.

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    Report: Packers getting ready to take care of Rodgers

    It's just a matter of time before the Packers get around to giving quarterback Aaron Rodgers the new contract he deserves. The only question is how much time.

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    Polian weighs in on Rodgers' contract, Jennings' future

    ESPN NFL analyst and former Indianapolis Colts General Manager Bill Polian answered questions about NFL free agency Tuesday on a media conference call. Here were his responses to questions about Aaron Rodgers and Greg Jennings:

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    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and center Jeff Saturday during the 2012 season. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Saturday: Rodgers' new deal will be sweeter than Flacco's contract

    Jeff Saturday, who played center for the Green Bay Packers last season and recently announced his retirement, said the new contract signed by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is good news for the Packers' Aaron Rodgers.

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    Greg Jennings. (Gannett Wisconsin media file photo)

    Report: Packers won't tag Jennings

    The Packers will not use their franchise tag on receiver Greg Jennings, according to a report on Foxsports.com. The deadline for using the franchise tag is 3 p.m. today. The tag would have cost the Packers $10.54 million in salary cap room.

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    Canty to visit Packers on Wednesday

    Defensive end Chris Canty will visit the Packers next Wednesday and Thursday, agent Brad Blank confirmed today.

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    Greg Jennings. (Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media)

    Report: Jennings looking for $12 million a year

    The latest report on Greg Jennings’ hopes for free agency in effect says he wants to be the third-highest paid receiver in the NFL at an average of $12 million a season.

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    Green Bay Packers linebacker Robert Francois celebrates a tackle against the Houston Texans during an Oct. 14 game at Reliant Stadium in Houston. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette

    Tender or not, Francois wants to play for Packers

    Robert Francois is more than open to returning to the Packers even if the team doesn’t him the lowest restricted free agent tender, which is looking more and more likely.

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    Joe Flacco. (Gene Puskar/AP)

    Franchise, transition salaries set

    NFL.com has reported the franchise and transition tag salaries for this year. These are for the non-exclusive tag, which means the team can match any offer its franchise player signs or receive two first-round draft picks as compensation. The exact amount for the exclusive-tag figures won’t be determined until April and are based on the average of the top five salary cap figures at that position for 2013.

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    Jermichael Finley. (Dan Powers/ Post-Crescent Media)

    Finley says he won't take pay cut

    Jermichael Finley says that if Packers insist on him taking a pay cut to remain with the team, they’ll have to cut him.

    • Feb. 28, 2013
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    Cullen Jenkins. (Post-Crescent photo by Dan Powers)

    Jenkins to visit Giants

    Former Packers defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins will visit the New York Giants on Friday, according to a report in the New York Daily News.

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    Safeties put up good performance at scouting combine

    Though there’s no top-10 type safety and maybe only one who will be drafted in the first round this year, this year’s class has a strong group of prospects with good size (210 pounds ore more) and decent athletic ability, as measured by the testing at the scouting combine at that position. Not all players did all tests, and some did none or only one.

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    Johnny Jolly. File/Press-Gazette Media

    NFL reinstates Jolly

    The NFL has reinstated Packers defensive lineman Johnny Jolly after suspending him indefinitely in 2010 for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.

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    Packers hire Dotson nephew as new scout

    The Packers have hired the nephew of former defensive lineman Santana Dotson as an area college scout.

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    SMU's Hunt has best DL workout at combine

    In a story over the weekend we looked at the defensive linemen who probably get drafted in the first three rounds. The defensive linemen have worked out – not all of them participated – and here’s how some of those players fared.

    • Feb. 26, 2013
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    Arkansas tight end Chris Gragg runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis on Saturday. Dave Martin/AP

    D.J. Williams' guidance sets Gragg's course for NFL

    Any time Green Bay Packers tight end D.J. Williams returned to Fayetteville, Ark., the past two years, Chris Gragg made sure he carved out the time to meet with the former Arkansas star.

    • Feb. 26, 2013
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    Extra point: It would be a mistake to release Finley

    Rumors of tight end Jermichael Finley’s departure from the Green Bay Packers appear to be greatly exaggerated.

    • Feb. 25, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers defensive end Cullen Jenkins, right, tries to wrap up Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Brian Griese during a game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., in September 2008. Jenkins was injured on the play. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Should Packers bring Jenkins back?

    Would the Green Bay Packers, who have some holes to fill on their defensive line, be interested in bringing Cullen Jenkins back? Never say never in the NFL, but don’t count on it.

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    The Green Bay Packers have been searching for a safety ever since Nick Collins was hurt while tackling Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Steward in September 2011. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Packers still searching to replace Collins

    The Green Bay Packers still haven’t found a difference-maker on the back end of their defense quite like safety Nick Collins.

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    Louisiana Tech offensive lineman Jordan Mills runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. His cousin is Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams. Dave Martin/AP

    Mills hopes to follow cousin Tramon Williams' path to NFL

    Before he was an all-conference offensive tackle at Louisiana Tech, Jordan Mills was just your standard 6- or 7-year-old wanting to hang with the big kids. One was his cousin, Tramon Williams.

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    Iowa State's A.J. Klein. left, tackles Rutgers' Jawan Jamison during the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Dec. 30, 2011, in New York. File/Getty Images

    Kimberly's Klein maintains his underdog mentality

    Iowa State linebacker A.J. Klein, who starred at Kimberly, is neither the biggest nor the strongest linebacker at the NFL combine, but still is ready to make an impact.

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    Minnesota quarterback Marqueis Gray runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. Michael Conroy/AP

    Wilson’s rise is no shock to Minnesota’s Gray

    As Marqueis Gray hobbled through his senior year at the University of Minnesota, he kept tabs on what Seattle quarterback and former Big Ten rival Russell Wilson was doing in the NFL.

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    Taylor unlikely to work out at Wisconsin Pro Day

    It doesn’t appear Mike Taylor will be ready in time to work out during Wisconsin’s Pro Day on March 6 after undergoing sports hernia surgery last month.

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    Dom Capers. (Wisconsin Gannett Media/H. Marc Larson)

    McCarthy confirms Capers will be back next season

    INDIANAPOLIS -- Mike McCarthy confirmed what has been obvious since his season-ending press conference: He’s retaining Dom Capers as his defensive coordinator.

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    Wisconsin running back Montee Ball holds the NCAA record for career touchdowns (83) and rushing touchdowns (77). File/AP

    Could Ball be the Packers' every-down answer?

    The past year came with no shortage of challenges for Wisconsin senior running back Montee Ball.

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    Barbre's combine record falls in 40-yard dash

    Allen Barbre never lived up to hype, but the fact still remained he ran the fastest 40-yard dash time for an offensive linemen in NFL combine history in 2007.

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    Te'o saga has NFL teams scouring social media

    The recent saga of Manti Te’o highlights one of the many reasons NFL teams are performing their due diligence in fact-checking potential selections prior to April’s draft.

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    Inexperience, size add to Marquardt's intrigue

    Pat Marquardt played college basketball at the University of Washington, so it only stood to reason her son, Luke, would follow in those footsteps.

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    Manti Te’o. (Michael Conroy/AP)

    Controversial LB Te'o has spoken with Packers

    In easily the largest media huddle in NFL scouting combine history, Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o confirmed he’s talked with the Green Bay Packers.

    • Feb. 23, 2013
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    McCarthy wants Cobb off special teams

    Randall Cobb’s time as the Green Bay Packers’ primary returner may be drawing to a close.

    • Feb. 22, 2013
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    Ashwaubenon's Mike Taylor won't work out at combine

    INDIANAPOLIS – Mike Taylor’s on-field audition for NFL teams will have to wait.

    • Feb. 22, 2013
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    Worthy in jeopardy of missing training camp

    The torn anterior cruciate ligament in Jerel Worthy’s left knee could cost the Green Bay Packers’ defensive lineman his second professional training camp.

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    Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy answers a question during a news conference at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. Michael Conroy/AP

    McCarthy: We want players who add to Packers' culture

    Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said “we’re looking for good football players who add to the culture of the Packers" at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis on Friday afternoon.

    • Feb. 22, 2013
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    Packers' scouting department making big turnover

    INDIANAPOLIS – In three years, Ted Thompson’s top tier of personnel advisers has completely turned over.

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    Thompson believes Packers are healing, not too young

    The injury bug bit the Green Bay Packers heavily last season, but Ted Thompson is expecting those wounds to heal before the 2013 campaign.

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    Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis in February 2011. File/Getty Images

    Thompson: Always seeking players with the 'it factor'

    Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson spoke to the media on Friday morning at the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

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    NFL seeks full disclosure for positive tests

    INDIANAPOLIS – As the NFL and its players association remain at an impasse about the state of testing for human growth hormone, the league’s mounting frustration is becoming evident.

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    New Kansas City Chiefs general manager John Dorsey speaks at an NFL football news conference Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

    'Ultimate grinder' Dorsey begins rebuilding in Kansas City

    INDIANAPOLIS – As John Dorsey prepares for his first scouting combine as an NFL general manager, John Schneider recalled one of his favorite memories of his former colleague with the Green Bay Packers.

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    Packers' tentative 2013 draft picks

    The NFL released its tentative order for April's NFL Draft of which the Green Bay Packers currently have seven selections.

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    Wisconsin's Frederick mum on interest in Packers

    INDIANAPOLIS – Travis Frederick leaned on a plethora of former teammates, coaches and family when making the decision about declaring early for the NFL Draft.

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    Seahawks' Schneider on the Hail Mary

    INDIANAPOLIS – John Schneider said he and Ted Thompson still haven’t talked about the play.

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    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Flynn against the Oakland Raiders Aug. 30, 2012, in Seattle. AP photo

    NFL scouting combine: Seahawks maintain they have room for Flynn

    INDIANAPOLIS – John Schneider is open to any conversation, but the Seattle Seahawks general manager remained adamant on Thursday he isn’t shopping former Packers quarterback Matt Flynn.

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    Green Bay Packers receiver James Jones lunges into the end zone for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans at Lambeau Field on Dec. 23, 2012. File/Getty Images

    Jones believes he's ready to be No. 1 receiver

    With Greg Jennings bound for free agency and Donald Driver retired, veteran wide receiver James Jones feels he’s ready to take on a greater role in the Green Bay Packers’ offense.

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    NFL adds new intelligence test at scouting combine

    The NFL has added a new aptitude test to augment the Wonderlic intelligence test for prospects at this week’s scouting combine.

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    Packers' RFA tenders could cost about $5 million

    The Packers’ restricted free-agent tenders could take up about a little more than $5 million in salary cap room, based on the best guess of the offers general manager Ted Thompson will make.

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    Green Bay Packers receiver Greg Jennings. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Don't expect Packers to use franchise tag on Jennings

    Beginning today, NFL teams can extend franchise tags to one unrestricted free agent. But don’t expect the Green Bay Packers to make a move on receiver Greg Jennings.

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    Green Bay Packers center Evan Dietrich-Smith (62) is one of five restricted free agents on the team. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Ranking the Packers' restricted free agents

    Here is a ranking of the Green Bay Packers’ five restricted free agents, based on their value in Green Bay.

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    Green Bay Packers' Charles Woodson breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis during the  NFC divisional playoff game Jan. 12 in San Francisco. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Agent: Packers didn't ask Woodson about pay cut

    The agent for Charles Woodson said that as far as he knows, the Packers didn’t discuss reducing Charles Woodson’s contract before deciding to release him today.

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    Packers confirm Woodson release, thank him

    The Packers have confirmed they cut defensive back Charles Woodson after his seven years with the team.

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    Woodson's interception totals soared with Packers

    Charles Woodson earned four Pro Bowl berths during his eight-year career in Oakland, but it wasn't until he signed as a free agent with the Packers in 2006 that his interception statistics took off.

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    Woodson's production ranks among best in NFL history

    In seven seasons with the Packers, Charles Woodson had a highly productive career. Here are some of his career highlights:

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    Packers cornerback Charles Woodson reacts after sacking San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith this past season.

    Woodson's Packers career may be over

    Indications are that the Packers intend to release veteran defensive back Charles Woodson.

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    At left is the Vikings' old Norseman logo. At right is the enhanced version.

    Stop the presses: Vikings trot out enhanced logo

    Let’s take a spin around the NFC North and see what’s happening:

    • Feb. 14, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings carries the ball after making a reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

    Jennings ranked top free agent receiver on market

    Maybe Packers receiver Greg Jennings, who will become an unrestricted free agent on March 12, will get a big payday after all. Some reports this offseason have downplayed Jennings' value on the open market, but if ProFootballFocus.com is correct, Jennings could be the most valuable receiver available

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    Green Bay Packers receiver Greg Jennings looks on from the sideline during training camp practice at Ray Nitschke Field in August 2012. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Jennings: I'd consider Vikings, Dolphins

    Green Bay Packers receiver Greg Jennings, who will become an unrestricted free agent next month, said Wednesday he wouldn't rule out playing for either the Minnesota Vikings or Miami Dolphins.

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    The Green Bay Packers' Randall Cobb is upended on a kickoff return during the second half of the NFC divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Should Cobb stay on special teams?

    Should the Green Bay Packers switch their dynamic receiver Randall Cobb into offense-only mode?

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    Revis deal intriguing but seems unlikely

    One recent report has mentioned the Packers as a dark-horse trade candidate for New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis, and a subsequent opinion piece argued that general manager Ted Thompson should pull the trigger on a deal for the NFL’s premier cornerback

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    Cedric Benson pays $853.50 in fines

    Packers running back Cedric Benson has paid $853,50 in fines for three citations in Manitowoc County, according to The Associated Press.

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    Favre talks about enduring yet another destructive storm near his home

    For the third time in the past decade, Brett Favre has endured a natural disaster in Hattiesburg, Miss., the community where the former Packers quarterback lives.

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    The Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl XLV ring. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Packers have 4th-best odds to win next Super Bowl

    The Green Bay Packers have the fourth-best odds to win Super Bowl XLVIII next season, according to the online oddsmaker Bovada.lv.

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    Buffalo Bills linebacker Nick Barnett takes the field before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Oct. 9, 2011. File/Getty Images

    Bills cut former Packers LB Barnett

    The Buffalo Bills cut linebacker Nick Barnett today, though at his age it probably is a stretch to think the Green Bay Packers will try to re-sign him.

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    Eagles hire former SEALs trainer

    In a sign of the continuing evolution of the NFL, new Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly has hired a "sports science coordinator" to work with the team's strength and conditioning coach, not replace him.

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    Super Bowl XLVII opponents San Francisco and Baltimore are both on the Packers' 2013 road schedule.

    Packers have 6th-toughest schedule in 2013

    Only five teams have a more difficult schedule than the Packers next season, based on the final records of teams in 2012.

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    Polian rates Jennings below first-tier free agent

    Bill Polian ranks Packers receiver Greg Jennings in the second of his three-tier system for rating free agents.

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    Packers carry over an extra $7 million in cap room

    The Packers picked up an extra $7 million on this year's salary cap by carrying over unused cap room from last year.

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    McCarthy tears up while describing Driver's legacy

    Mike McCarthy doesn’t often wear his emotions on his sleeve.

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    What They're Saying About Donald Driver

    Prior to the start of Donald Driver retirement ceremony, the Packers' public relations department handed out a packet with comments from current and former NFL players about Driver.

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    Packers sign OL Hughes

    The Packers recently signed offensive lineman Kevin Hughes as a reserve/future free agent.

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    Donald Driver's Q&A transcript

    Donald Driver took questions from the media about his career after giving his opening statement.

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    Donald Driver opening retirement statement

    Following a video montage about his career, Donald Driver finally spoke about his decision to retire while fighting back tears to start the news conference:

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    Thompson: Donald Driver has been 'a blessing'

    A public retirement ceremony -- the first of its kind for the Green Bay Packers -- is fitting for wide receiver Donald Driver, the team's president and CEO said Wednesday.

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    Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers on stage at the NFL Honors show in New Orleans on Saturday night. File/AP

    Rodgers on Favre: 'Let's heal up things and let's move forward'

    Aaron Rodgers pondered the offer for a moment, but in the end the decision was an easy one to join Brett Favre on stage at the NFL Honors show.

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    Brett Favre on stage at the NFL Honors show in New Orleans on Saturday night. File/AP

    Favre: 'No ill feelings' toward Rodgers

    Whatever issues Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers had with one another appear to be a thing of the past.

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    The Green Bay Packers would rather have had Ray Lewis play for them instead of against them, but the 1996 draft didn't turn out that way for former GM Ron Wolf. File/Getty Images

    Wolf's what-ifs? Lewis, Urlacher

    During the 1996 draft, the Green Bay Packers were on the phone with linebacker Ray Lewis, hoping he’d get past just one more team, but the Baltimore Ravens weren't deterred.

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    Brett Favre, left, and Aaron Rodgers present the comeback player of the year award at the 2nd Annual NFL Honors on Saturday in New Orleans. AP

    Rodgers and Favre share stage at NFL Honors ceremony

    Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre haven’t always had the warmest of relationships, but that could be changing.

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    Hall of Fame election a big relief to Dave Robinson

    Dave Robinson admitted he was on pins and needles for the past two weeks as the decision day on his nomination for the Pro Football Hall of Fame neared.

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    Dave Robinson elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

    Dave Robinson, an athletic linebacker who starred for the Green Bay Packers from 1963 to 1972, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame today.

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    It's official. Donald Driver will retire as a Green Bay Packers player, the team announced Thursday morning. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Packers WR Donald Driver calls it a career

    Donald Driver, one of the most popular and productive receivers in Green Bay Packers history, has decided to retire.

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    Driver's stat rankings in NFL history

    Here's where Donald Driver ranks in NFL history in several statistical categories:

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    Driver talks retirement with ESPN's Mike and Mike

    After 14 NFL seasons, Donald Driver is walking away.

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    Packers react to Driver's retirement on Twitter

    Many former and current members of the Green Bay Packers organization took to Twitter this morning to offer their thoughts and prospective on the retirement of Donald Driver, the franchise's all-time leading receiver.

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    Donald Driver career highlights

    Here are some some Donald Driver career highlights, based on the Packers' season-ending 2012 Dope Sheet:

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    Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates a touchdown with Donald Driver (80) against the Chicago Bears Sept. 13, 2012, at Lambeau Field. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette

    Aaron Rodgers talks about playing with Donald Driver

    Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers praised receiver Donald Driver on his ESPN Milwaukee radio show on Tuesday, prior to the wide receiver's announcement that he would retire.

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    Grading our fearless prediction panel

    Every year the PackersNews.com staff is asked to make preseason predictions, and every year as part of our commitment to accountability, we review how accurate those forecasts turned out.

    • Jan. 30, 2013
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    Packers' M.D. Jennings (43), Ryan Pickett (79), Erick Walden (93), Brad Jones (59) and Morgan Burnett (42) stuff Arizona Cardinals running back William Powell (33) in the second quarter during Sunday's game at Lambeau Field. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette

    Packers' 2013 schedule looks difficult

    Things can change dramatically between now and next fall, but from a distance, the Packers' 2013 schedule looks very challenging.

    • Jan. 30, 2013
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    Special teams finish 12th in Dallas Morning News' rankings

    For the past four years under Shawn Slocum, the Green Bay Packers’ special-team units have improved in the Dallas Morning News’ annual rankings.

    • Jan. 30, 2013
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    Says Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers of his coach: "Mike has been calling the plays for a long time. I think his track record speaks for itself.” Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media

    Rodgers says McCarthy won't relinquish play calling

    Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he expects coach Mike McCarthy to continue calling plays next season.

    • Jan. 29, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers receiver Donald Driver played 150  offensive snaps in the 2012 season, catching eight passes. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media

    Little reason to think Driver will play for anyone in '13

    Last week USA Today reported that Donald Driver was leaning toward retirement.

    • Jan. 29, 2013
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    Packers, Rodgers watching Flacco's contract talks

    Don’t think it went unnoticed among the Green Bay Packers’ hierarchy and quarterback Aaron Rodgers that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is looking for a Drew Brees-type contract.

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    Green Bay Packers running back James Starks. File/Press-Gazette Media

    What to do with Starks?

    It has taken three years for the Green Bay Packers to get a stat line out of James Starks that resembles one full NFL season. So what do the Packers have in Starks?

    • Jan. 28, 2013
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    Receiver Greg Jennings has compiled 6,537 yards and 53 touchdowns since being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2006. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Jennings puts De Pere home up for sale

    The post-Packers preparations have begun for Greg Jennings with free agency a little more than one month away and his future in Green Bay in doubt.

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    Pro Bowl switch gives Saturday one last snap with Manning

    Donning his NFC blue uniform for the first and only time, Jeff Saturday trotted out during the first quarter of Sunday's Pro Bowl and into the huddle of the AFC offense.

    • Jan. 28, 2013
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    Chiefs hire former Packers CB Harris to coach secondary

    Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Al Harris has landed his first NFL coaching job.

    • Jan. 25, 2013
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    Saturday: I'm retiring after Pro Bowl

    Green Bay Packers center Jeff Saturday didn’t need until after the Pro Bowl to decide he’s retiring after 14 NFL seasons.

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    Saturday to decide on future after Pro Bowl

    As Donald Driver reportedly moves toward retirement, Jeff Saturday plans to wait until after the Pro Bowl to make a decision on his own future, according to NFL.com.

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    NFL could decide Pro Bowl fate by April

    The effort and level of play in Sunday's Pro Bowl could determine whether the games remains part of the NFL schedule is eliminated.

    • Jan. 24, 2013
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    Packers receiver Donald Driver celebrates a touchdown Oct. 28 at Lambeau Field. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Report: Driver likely to retire

    Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver appears to be leaning strongly toward retiring this offseason, according to a report in USA Today.

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    Green Bay Packers cornerback Davon House celebrates the win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lambeau Field, Sunday, October 28, 2012. H. Marc Larson/Press-Gazette Media

    Davon House undergoes shoulder surgery

    Green Bay Packers cornerback Davon House will undergo shoulder today, according to a post from his wife this morning on Twitter.

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    KGB goes from practice squad to team's Hall

    Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila went from getting cut from his first training camp to becoming the Packers' all-time sacks leader and now a member of the Packers Hall of Fame..

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    Rodgers wants Woodson back next season

    There’s bound to be some changes to the Green Bay Packers’ roster this offseason, but Aaron Rodgers doesn’t believe Charles Woodson should be among them.

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    Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila during training camp in August 2008, his last season with the Green Bay Packers. File/Press-Gazette Media

    KGB, Jacke, Fischer to be inducted into Packers Hall of Fame

    Defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila and kicker Chris Jacke, along with contributor Emil Fischer, will be inducted into the the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in July.

    • Jan. 22, 2013
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    Left tackle Marshall Newhouse had plenty to smile about during the 2012 season. He was the only player on offense to take every snap. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Newhouse led offense in snaps

    A lost shoe against in last week's 45-31 NFC divisional-round loss to San Francisco cost Josh Sitton his only two snaps of the season.

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    Green Bay Packers tackle Derek Sherrod hasn't played since breaking his right leg in two places during a game at Kansas City in December 2011, during his rookie season. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Packers still banking on Sherrod

    Without question, the injury was gruesome and as severe as they've seen, but the Green Bay Packers haven’t changed their minds on the prospects for tackle Derek Sherrod.

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    Josh Sitton is only the third Green Bay Packers guard to go to the Pro Bowl in the last 40 years. Marco Rivera and Gale Gillingham were the others. File/Press-Gazette Media

    Sitton added to Pro Bowl roster

    The Green Bay Packers will send another player to Hawaii for the Pro Bowl.

    • Jan. 20, 2013
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    Packers land in top-10 in several categories

    The Packers were a top-10 team in some key statistical categories, including passing offense, turnover differential, kickoff return average, punt return average and sacks.

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    Rookie Richardson undergoes neck surgery

    Green Bay Packers rookie safety Sean Richardson underwent surgery for a cervical disc herniation this past week in Los Angeles.

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    Comparing 2012 and 2011 Packers defenses

    The Packers defense improved in just about every major statistical category this season compared to last year, which in some corners should justify keeping Dom Capers as defensive coordinator.

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    Numbers don't lie: Packers offense not as productive

    The performance of the Packers offense dropped off from 2011 to 2012.

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    Woodson was skeptical about switch to safety

    The move took some coaxing, but Charles Woodson eventually bought into the idea.

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    A veteran of 12 NFL seasons, Ryan Pickett continues to produce in the heart of the Green Bay Packers’ base defensive front.

    Trgovac: Pickett 'definitely has another good year left in him'

    As Mike Trgovac observed from the sideline this season, Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Ryan Pickett didn’t look the part of a 33-year-old veteran playing one of the league’s most grueling positions.

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    Open competition for 2013 starting cornerbacks

    Although Tramon Williams was the Packers’ No. 1 cornerback in 2012, that doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll be back there in 2013.

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    Rodgers sits out Pro Bowl as Worthy has surgery

    The Green Bay Packers’ postseason evaluations will again take longer than usual this season as Mike McCarthy and his staff prepare to coach the NFC in next month’s Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year.

    • Jan. 15, 2013
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    Slocum has no regrets using Ross as punt returner

    The Packers used undrafted first-year player Jeremy Ross as their punt returner on Saturday night in their playoff game against the 49ers, and it proved costly.

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    Dom Capers

    Capers says he plans to be in Green Bay

    Defensive coordinator Dom Capers is under fire after the Packers’ lousy performance in a 45-31 playoff loss to the 49ers on Saturday night.

    • Jan. 15, 2013
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    San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick runs for yardage against the Green Bay Packers defense during Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game in San Francisco. AP

    Don't blame Walden for Kaepernick's TD dash, says Greene

    Packers outside linebacker Erik Walden has been blamed for 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s 56-yard touchdown run around right end Saturday night, which gave San Francisco the lead for good in the third quarter in their NFC divisional playoff game.

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    Kevin Greene staunchly defends Dom Capers

    Packers outside linebackers coach Kevin Greene strongly defended Dom Capers on Tuesday when asked if he was the right defensive coordinator for the Packers.

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    Final McCarthy: Confidence in Capers

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media during his final news conference of the 2012 season on Tuesday afternoon. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Jan. 15, 2013
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    Anti-Capers fans have their say

    In a PackersNews.com poll currently being conducted, 41% of the nearly 3,600 respondents so far believe Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers should be fired.

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    Rodgers said he won't play in Pro Bowl due to injury

    Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he won't play in this year's Pro Bowl because of an injury.

    • Jan. 15, 2013
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    Harrell aims higher after first full season

    With his first full NFL season under his belt, Graham Harrell is heading home to Ennis, Texas, a changed player in his mind.

    • Jan. 14, 2013
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    Packers sign practice squad to future deals

    The Green Bay Packers have signed their eight-man practice squad to future deals for the 2013 season.

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    Packers to pick 26th in April's draft

    The Green Bay Packers will have the 26th pick in the upcoming NFL draft.

    • Jan. 14, 2013
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    Packers staff to coach NFC Pro Bowl team

    For the second straight season, coach Mike McCarthy and his staff will coach the NFC Pro Bowl team, the Packers announced today.

    • Jan. 14, 2013
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    Starks looking forward to brighter, healthier future

    To say the least, it was a disappointing season for running back James Starks.

    • Jan. 14, 2013
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    Morning roundup: Packers have some soul searching ahead

    General Manager Ted Thompson and coach MIke McCarthy will have some days of soul searching ahead in light of the Packers' washout against the 49ers Saturday night in a divisional playoff game.

    • Jan. 14, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers receivers Donald Driver (80) and Greg Jennings (85) sit on the bench in the final minutes of Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media

    Driver, Jennings discuss their futures

    Donald Driver and Greg Jennings, two receivers who likely have played their last game in a Green Bay Packers uniform, talked again Sunday afternoon during the team's final locker room session.

    • Jan. 13, 2013
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    Ross hopes to return in 2013

    Until the moment the ball dropped to the grass of Candlestick Park, Jeremy Ross thought he had a chance for a big play.

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    Morning roundup: The final knockout

    This was why San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh made the midseason change from Alex Smith to Colin Kaepernick at quarterback.

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    Fourth-quarter summary: 49ers 45, Packers 31

    49ers 45, Packers 31

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    Third-quarter summary: 49ers 31, Packers 24

    49ers 31, Packers 24

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    Second-quarter summary: 49ers 24, Packers 21

    49ers 24, Packers 21

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    First-quarter summary: Packers 14, 49ers 7

    Packers 14, 49ers 7

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Chiefs tab Packers' Dorsey as new GM

    Another high-ranking member of the Green Bay Packers’ personnel department is getting a shot at running his own ship.

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Packers Inactives: Driver is active against 49ers

    Donald Driver is back.

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Teammate says Justin Smith at 95 percent

    The San Francisco 49ers have known all week that defensive lineman Justin Smith is going to play today.

    • Jan. 20, 2013
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    Undrafted rookies take center stage in postseason

    Up until this season, it had been awhile since Dezman Moses played in many meaningful football games.

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Scouting report: 49ers special teams

    Faced with similar kicking problems as the Packers, the 49ers signed Billy Cundiff to compete with struggling David Akers for their kicking job. The two have been in several kicking contests going back to last week, and it appears Akers won the battle and will kick against the Packers.

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Scouting report: 49ers defense

    Coordinator Vic Fangio worked for Dom Capers in Carolina and Houston, and runs a 3-4 zone-blitz scheme similar to Capers’ scheme with the Packers. The 49ers finished No. 2 in scoring defense, No. 3 in total yards, No. 4 in rushing yards allowed per game and No. 3 in average yards allowed per carry.

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Scouting report: 49ers offense

    Coach Jim Harbaugh runs a version of the West Coast offense that he’s modified for new quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s exceptional running ability and comfort operating in the modified shotgun offense called the “pistol” that he used in college at Nevada. The 49ers rank No. 13 in scoring, No. 12 in yards, No. 2 in rushing yards per game and No. 2 in average yards per rush.

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Harris makes up for size with strength

    By NFL running back standards, DuJuan Harris is short (5-foot-8) and light (203 pounds).

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) against the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn.,  Dec. 30, 2012. Lukas Keapproth/Press Gazette Media

    Rodgers earns All-Pro 2nd-team honors behind Manning

    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was named to the second-team Associated Press All-Pro team, with the Denver Broncos’ Peyton Manning earning first-team honors.

    • Jan. 12, 2013
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    Guest Insider: The woman with the unfortunate last name

    There are times when Adrienne Packer wishes she could just change her name. Never moreso than today.

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    Morning roundup: Mining for diamonds in the rough

    Have you ever wondered exactly how the Green Bay Packers discover the likes of DuJuan Harris and Jeremy Ross in the middle of a season and still find ways to incorporate them into significant roles?

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    Offensive line follows Dietrich-Smith's lead

    The roar was deafening. Immersed in one of the NFL’s loudest venues, Evan Dietrich-Smith faced one of the toughest tests of his young career at the Metrdome two weeks ago.

    • Jan. 11, 2013
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    Guest Insider: How you voted in League of Lambeau, Part II

    Press-Gazette Media’s Joe Heller wrapped up his popular League of Lambeau illustration series this morning with your choice for the current team – Donald Driver.

    • Jan. 11, 2013
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    Packers Injury Report for Saturday

    Jordy Nelson (ankle) and Randall Cobb (illness) are both probable to play during Saturday's NFC Divisional playoff game with the San Francisco 49ers.

    • Jan. 11, 2013
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    Packers' Greene makes Hall of Fame finalist list again

    Packers outside linebackers coach Kevin Greene is one of 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

    • Jan. 11, 2013
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    Forecast looks mild, but Candlestick unpredictable

    San Francisco’s weather forecast for Saturday's divisional-round playoff game between the Packers and 49ers calls for a high of 50 degrees, a low of 39 degrees, calm winds and only a 10 percent chance of rain.

    • Jan. 11, 2013
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    49ers hold statistical edge over Packers in several categories

    So how do the Packers and 49ers rank in key statistical categories?

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    Morning roundup: Scouts support 49ers' decision to promote Kaepernick

    Jim Harbaugh's decision to bench Alex Smith in favor of Colin Kaepernick as the 49ers' quarterback in midseason was a gutsy move, but was it a good one?

    • Jan. 11, 2013
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    Packers and 49ers official injury report

    Here's a look at the official injury report for Saturday's game between the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers.

    • Jan. 10, 2013
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    Guest Insider: What they’re saying in 'the other bay area'

    A collection of San Francisco Bay Area sports columnists and what they’re writing about Saturday’s NFC divisional playoff game:

    • Jan. 10, 2013
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    Akers wins 49ers' kicking competition

    David Akers has won his job back.

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    Packers hope to benefit from rested Walden

    Erik Walden wants to play every snap, but right now the Packers' fifth-year outside linebacker knows that’s not his role.

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    Nelson and Cobb shooting for Saturday

    There’s no question in Mike McCarthy’s mind Randall Cobb will play during Saturday’s NFC Divisional playoff game against San Francisco.

    • Jan. 10, 2013
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    Post-practice McCarthy: Cobb a go for Saturday night

    Packers coach Mike McCarhty spoke to the media following practice on Thursday. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Jan. 10, 2013
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    Thursday practice report: Cobb and Nelson return

    Both Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb returned to practice on Thursday morning after sitting out on Wednesday with an ankle injury and illness, respectively.

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    Morning roundup: Kicking the bad habits

    Through the thick and thin, the Green Bay Packers stood by Mason Crosby.

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    Wednesday's official injury report

    Here's the injury report for today that the Packers and 49ers turned into the NFL offices:

    • Jan. 9, 2013
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    McCarthy touts Harbaugh, Pagano-Arians coaching jobs

    Mike McCarthy doesn’t have a vote for AP coach of the year, but if the Packers coach did he suggested that last year he would have voted for the 49ers’ Jim Harbaugh and this year for the Indianapolis Colts’ Bruce Arians and Chuck Pagano.

    • Jan. 9, 2013
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    Starks might be back after 5-game absence

    Running back James Starks might be healthy enough to play for the first time since he sustained a bruise inside his knee in early December and could provide the Packers with a bigger back to attack San Francisco’s strong run defense.

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    Packers to face Smith-twist pass rush

    One of the staples of the 49ers’ defense is a pass-rushing call that helped outside linebacker Aldon Smith finish No. 2 in the NFL in sacks this season is the twist he and defensive lineman Justin Smith run against left guards and tackles.

    • Jan. 9, 2013
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    McCarthy post-practice injury updates

    Following are the highlights from coach Mike McCarthy’s post-practice press conference Wednesday:

    • Jan. 9, 2013
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    Wednesday practice update: Cobb out

    The Packers were missing two receivers at practice today, Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson.

    • Jan. 9, 2013
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    Guest Insider: The San Francisco perspective

    In today’s blog, we talk with two award-winning Bay Area reporters – one current, one former – who cover or have covered the NFL.

    • Jan. 9, 2013
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    Wednesday morning roundup: Packers offensive identity has evolved

    The Packers held their first practice of the week Tuesday for Saturday night's divisional-round playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers.

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    Saturday said he didn't ask to be taken out

    Those who watched the NBC broadcast of Saturday’s night Packers-Vikings wild-card playoff game heard commentator Cris Collinsworth discuss how veteran Jeff Saturday lost his starting job late in the season.

    • Jan. 8, 2013
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    Tuesday practice report: No Nelson

    Receiver Jordy Nelson, who limped off the field late in Saturday's playoff game against Minnesota, did not practice today, when the Packers began preparations for Saturday's divisional playoff game at San Francisco.

    • Jan. 8, 2013
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    Packers sign C Gerhart, cut G/T Allard from practice squad

    The Green Bay Packers signed rookie center Garth Gerhart to the practice squad on Tuesday while releasing offfensive lineman Shea Allard.

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    No time to be sentimental for Kaepernick

    49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was born in Milwaukee, lived in New London and Fond du Lac before moving to California when he was 4 years old and still has relatives living in Wisconsin.

    • Jan. 8, 2013
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    49ers coach focuses all attention on the Packers

    San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh recalled what his college coach at Michigan, Bo Schembechler, used to say when preparing for an opponent.

    • Jan. 8, 2013
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    Guest Insider: A conversation with a Bears beat writer

    This morning I spoke with Vaughn McClure, a former colleague who has been one of the Chicago Bears beat writers for the Chicago Tribune for the past six seasons. I wanted to get his impressions on Saturday’s Green Bay-San Francisco game, the Bears’ situation and on Packers fans from a rival’s perspective.

    • Jan. 8, 2013
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    Latest Super Bowl, NFC/AFC championship odds

    Here are the latest odds to win the Super Bowl and conference championships, courtesy of www.Bovada.lv:

    • Jan. 8, 2013
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    Morning roundup: Divisional playoff week begins

    One of the keys to Saturday’s NFC divisional playoff game at San Francisco might be the health and effectiveness of 49ers defensive lineman Justin Smith.

    • Jan. 8, 2013
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    Harbaugh still debating between 2 place-kickers

    49ers coach Jim Harbaugh apparently can’t decide which of his kickers to use against the Packers in Saturday’s divisional playoff game at Candlestick Park.

    • Jan. 7, 2013
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    How you voted for League of Lambeau

    As we start the second installment of Joe Heller’s awesome League of Lambeau illustration series, I thought I’d share how the reader voting went.

    • Jan. 7, 2013
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    Despite knee injury, Worthy vows to be better in 2013

    Crutches leaning against his locker and left leg extended, Jerel Worthy perused his cell phone while his Green Bay Packers’ teammates took in the 24-10 wild-card win over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday night.

    • Jan. 7, 2013
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    Capers cited for Packers' ability to "stop" Peterson

    Pro football writer Peter King of Sports Illustrated gave Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers his coach of the week award for the way Adrian Peterson was bottled up in Saturday night’s playoff game.

    • Jan. 7, 2013
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    No place like home in playoffs? Not necessarily in Packers' case

    If not for a loss to the Minnesota Vikings in the regular-season finale, there’s a very good chance the Packers would be hosting the San Francisco 49ers in a divisional playoff game at Lambeau Field this weekend instead of the other way around.

    • Jan. 7, 2013
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    Masthay leaves room for improvement

    Packers punter Tim Masthay didn’t have his best game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday night.

    • Jan. 7, 2013
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    Morning roundup: Big changes for Packers, 49ers since Week 1

    In the regular-season opener at Lambeau Field on Sept. 9, the San Francisco 49ers burst to a 23-7 lead against the Green Bay Packers on their way to a 30-22 victory.

    • Jan. 6, 2013
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    Despite deactivations, Driver still could play this season

    Despite being inactive in four of the Green Bay Packers' last six games, Donald Driver and coach Mike McCarthy appear to be on the same page.

    • Jan. 6, 2013
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    Rested Woodson, Walden jolt Packers' defense

    Ideally, Charles Woodson never would have broken the collarbone in the first place, but it happened and the Packers’ defense has adjusted accordingly for the past two months.

    • Jan. 6, 2013
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    Harris' check-downs could bring new wrinkle to rematch with 49ers

    For all the running backs the Green Bay Packers have churned through this season, DuJuan Harris managed to do something on Saturday that no other back could accomplish during the regular season.

    • Jan. 6, 2013
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    Sunday McCarthy: Finley's hamstring not serious

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media on Sunday after his team’s 24-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Jan. 6, 2013
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    Morning roundup: Ending with a knockout

    This time it wasn’t even close.

    • Jan. 6, 2013
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    Williams beats flu bug, rebounds in win

    At 29 years old, Tramon Williams doesn’t take naps – he administers them.

    • Jan. 6, 2013
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    First-quarter summary: Packers 7, Vikings 3

    Scoring summary from the first quarter of tonight's game at Lambeau Field.

    • Jan. 5, 2013
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    Packers-Vikings inactives: Ponder out; Webb starts at QB

    The Green Bay Packers have seen the last of Christian Ponder for this season.

    • Jan. 5, 2013
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    McCarthy has third-best playoff record among Packers' head coaches

    Mike McCarthy takes a 5-3 playoff record into tonight's wild-card game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field.

    • Jan. 5, 2013
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    Patience pays off for LB Johnson

    The Canadian Football League wasn't his first choice, but Micah Johnson needed to provide.

    • Jan. 4, 2013
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    Knee injury to slow Worthy's development

    The Packers had high hopes for defensive end Jerel Worthy when they drafted him in the second round out of Michigan State in April’s draft.

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    Morning roundup: Raji's resurgence keys Packers' run defense

    Adrian Peterson torched the Green Bay Packers’ defense for 199 rushing yards in last Sunday’s 37-34 win over the Green Bay Packers.

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    Rodgers shrugs off critical tweets by Jennings' sister

    Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he doesn’t have a problem with critical comments made about him on Twitter by the sister of receiver Greg Jennings.

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    Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Neal (96) pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) in the third quarter during Sunday's game at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media

    Vikings' Ponder listed as questionable

    Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder and cornerback Antoine Winfield are listed as questionable for their playoff game Saturday against the Packers at Lambeau Field.

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    Morning roundup: Packers could lose another top personnel executive

    Packers director of football operations John Dorsey is on the radar of the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs, according to national media reports: http://pck.rs/WhxqVm

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    Packers, 49ers take differing paths with struggling kickers

    The San Francisco 49ers this week handled their place-kicking problems much differently than the Green Bay Packers dealt with theirs.

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    Reports: Packers' Dorsey to get GM opportunities

    John Dorsey could become the latest of Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson's personnel men to run his own scouting department.

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    Packers plan to play both Woodson and Hayward

    The Green Bay Packers’ plan going into Saturday’s Wild Card showdown with the Minnesota Vikings is to have their best 11 defensive players on the field at one time.

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    Nelson has no doubt he'll play against Vikings

    For the first time since their regular-season opener against San Francisco, it looks like the Green Bay Packers have a full complement of healthy wide receivers.

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    Post-practice McCarthy: Williams sits out with illness

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media following practice on Thursday. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

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    Thursday practice report: Tramon Williams absent

    The Packers were without cornerback Tramon Williams during the portion of practice available to the media on Thursday, along with wide receiver Jarrett Boykin (ankle) and defensive lineman Jerel Worthy (knee).

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    Morning roundup: A special-teams turnaround

    The special-teams coaching combination of Shawn Slocum and Chad Morton has helped mold the third phase of the Green Bay Packers over the past two years.

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    Rodgers believes in younger brother's NFL potential

    The television set has been consistently dialed into the Southeastern Conference Sports Network for the past two years at Aaron Rodgers’ household.

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    Ross, Cobb could share return duties

    Jeremy Ross’ performance as a punt and kickoff returner the past two weeks was good enough that he'll probably at least share of those duties this week even though Randall Cobb is back from an ankle injury.

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    Jennings unhappy with sister's anti-Rodgers tweets

    Greg Jennings says he’s unhappy with his sister’s tweets that criticized quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Packers’ organization during last week’s game against Minnesota but that he didn’t ask her stop tweeting or take down her Twitter account.

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    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with then quarterbacks coach Tom Clements during Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs during a 2011 game. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media

    Bears will interview Packers offensive coordinator Tom Clements

    Packers offensive coordinator Tom Clements said the Chicago Bears have requested and received permission to interview him for their vacant head-coaching job.

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    The Packers said Wednesday that DE Jerel Worthy is done for the season after a knee injury.

    Post-practice McCarthy: Worthy done for the season

    Packers defensive end Jerel Worthy won't be playing anymore this season. The Packers said Wednesday that Worthy's knee injury is season-ending.

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    Wednesday practice update

    Receiver Jordy Nelson and tight end Jermichael Finley returned to Packers practice today after sitting out Tuesday.

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    Morning roundup: Packers working on stopping Peterson

    The Packers' priority this week is figuring out a way to slow down Minnesota halfback Adrian Peterson, who has rushed for 409 yards in two games against them this season.

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    Bears reportedly interested in Clements again

    The Chicago Tribune reported that the Bears have asked for permission to interview Packers offensive coordinator Tom Clements for their head-coaching position.

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    Driver hasn't made a decision on retirement yet

    Donald Driver knows his career with the Green Bay Packers almost certainly will end after this playoff run, but the team’s all-time leading receiver said he hasn’t decided if he will retire or try to keep his career alive with another team.

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    Green Bay Packers defensive back Charles Woodson, shown here celebrating an interception against the Chicago Bears in September, has been cleared to play, coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday. H. Marc Larson/Press-Gazette

    Post-practice McCarthy: Woodson cleared to play

    Cornerback Charles Woodson, out with a broken collarbone since Oct. 21, has been cleared to play, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Tuesday.

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    Tuesday practice report: Woodson's real return

    Packers safety Charles Woodson has been practicing for the last month but until today, it was only on scout team.

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    Peterson says he'll make another run at the record

    If you think Adrian Peterson’s run at Eric Dickerson’s single-season NFL rushing record was a one-time shot, think again.

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    Vikings coach: We're never afraid to give it to No. 28

    The great thing about having a running back like Adrian Peterson, according to Vikings coach Leslie Frazier, is that there’s never a bad time to give him the ball.

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    Morning roundup: Harris emerges as the go-to back

    Despite Packers coach Mike McCarthy's claim yesterday that "We don't have a starting running back," it sure looks like DuJuan Harris is their best option heading into the playoffs.

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    Packers plan to carry backfield carousel into postseason

    Alex Green’s zero snaps during Sunday’s 37-34 loss to the Minnesota Vikings weren’t a fluke.

    • Dec. 31, 2012
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    Tests pending, but Worthy's knee didn't look good

    The initial diagnosis of Jerel Worthy’s injured left knee doesn’t appear promising.

    • Dec. 31, 2012
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    Cobb close, but no decision made on status as returner

    Randall Cobb was close, but not close enough for the Green Bay Packers to warrant pushing their dynamic wide receiver back a moment too soon during Sunday’s 37-34 loss to Minnesota.

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    McCarthy: Cobb was 'close but not ready' vs. Vikings

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media after Sunday's 37-34 loss to Minnesota. Here's the transcript from that interview:

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    Fourth-quarter summary: Vikings 37, Packers 34

    Vikings 37, Packers 34

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    Third-quarter summary: Vikings 27, Packers 24

    Vikings 27, Packers 24

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    Second-quarter summary: Vikings 20, Packers 10

    Vikings 20, Packers 10

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    First-quarter summary: Vikings 10, Packers 0

    Vikings 10, Packers 0

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    Packers inactives: Cobb, Driver out against Vikings

    The Green Bay Packers will be without wide receiver/returner Randall Cobb (ankle/knee) during today’s regular-season finale with the Minnesota Vikings.

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    Minnesota defensive scouting report

    The Vikings run coach Leslie Frazier’s version of the Tampa-2 scheme and rank No. 11 in points allowed, No. 16 in yards allowed, No. 13 in rushing yards allowed and No. 6 in average yards allowed per carry.

    • Dec. 30, 2012
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    Cobb will reportedly sit out against Vikings

    A week from the start of the playoffs, the Green Bay Packers won’t roll on the dice on Randall Cobb.

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    Minnesota offensive scouting report

    Adrian Peterson (1,898 yards rushing) needs 208 yards to break Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season record of 2,105 yards set in 1984, and needs 102 yards rushing to become only the seventh player in NFL history to hit the 2,000-yard mark.

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    Injuries can't derail Packer cornerbacks' resurgence

    From the start of the season, Joe Whitt was transparent about what his philosophy was going to be for handling the team’s cornerback contingent.

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    Can Cook make a difference for the Vikings?

    When the Vikings lost to the Packers on Dec. 2 at Lambeau Field, they didn’t have cornerback Chris Cook.

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    Morning roundup: Fighting for a bye

    The Green Bay Packers’ regular-season finale against Minnesota today doesn’t come with the same amount of anxiety as 2010, but it’s not last year’s Week 17 exhibition, either.

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    Unsung Sitton earns Saturday's respect

    The NFL might not see it, but Jeff Saturday sure does.

    • Dec. 29, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Blown defensive assignments thing of the past

    A year ago the Packers defense was surrendering gobs of yardage and big plays. Part of the problem stemmed from blown assignments.

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    Packers hoping to keep Peterson out of record books

    The Packers’ defensive players from top to bottom this season has expressed nothing but admiration and respect for Vikings halfback Adrian Peterson.

    • Dec. 28, 2012
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    Cobb practices, but still questionable for Sunday

    Mike McCarthy is going to take the weekend to let Randall Cobb’s ankle sort itself out.

    • Dec. 28, 2012
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    Saturday plans to soak up sixth and likely final Pro Bowl

    Jeff Saturday was out with his kids on Wednesday without a clue of what was to come when the NFL announced this year’s Pro Bowl rosters.

    • Dec. 28, 2012
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    Post-practice McCarthy: Cobb questionable for Sunday

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media on Friday after his team’s final practice before Sunday’s game against Minnesota. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Dec. 28, 2012
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    Friday practice report: Cobb returns in limited capacity

    Randall Cobb was back at practice on Friday, participating in limited fashion throughout various drills during the portion open to media.

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    Morning roundup: Healthy Neal shows his true potential

    When Mike Neal started hearing his name being lumped in with some of the Green Bay Packers’ more recent busts last offseason, the 6-foot-3, 294-pound defensive lineman did his best to not let it bother him.

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    Official injury report

    Here are the Packers' and Vikings' official injury reports today:

    • Dec. 27, 2012
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    Raji for pro scouts picking Pro Bowl

    Count B.J. Raji among those who thinks the NFL would be better served having NFL scouts choose the Pro Bowl teams instead of the combined vote of fans, players and coaches.

    • Dec. 27, 2012
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    McCarthy post-practice press conference

    Here are the highlights from coach Mike McCarthy's short press conference after practice today:

    • Dec. 27, 2012
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    Thursday practice update

    Kicker Mason Crosby (illness) was back at practice and only three players didn't participate today, including receiver Randall Cobb (ankle, knee).

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    Morning roundup: Rodgers, Matthews, Saturday make Pro Bowl

    Clay Matthews is the first player in Packers history to make the Pro Bowl in each of his first four years, and Aaron Rodgers will start at quarterback for the second straight year.

    • Dec. 27, 2012
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    Packers vs. Vikings injury report

    Here's today's full injury report for both teams:

    • Dec. 26, 2012
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    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, left, is the NFC's starter at his position while linebacker Clay Matthews is a backup.

    Rodgers, Matthews, Saturday make Pro Bowl

    Aaron Rodgers will be the starting quarterback for the NFC in the Pro Bowl and is one of three Packers players to make the team.

    • Dec. 26, 2012
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    Woodson insists there's been no setback, will return for playoffs

    Packers defensive back Charles Woodson still thinks he will be able to play when the playoffs begin. If he does, he won’t have any more regular-season games to break himself back in.

    • Dec. 26, 2012
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    Post-practice McCarthy: Woodson still out against Vikings

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media following practice on Wednesday evening. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Dec. 26, 2012
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    Wednesday practice report: Nelson returns, Cobb sits, Woodson still waiting

    For only the second time since Week 4, it looks like the Packers will have both Jordy Nelson and Greg Jennings available.

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    Vikings playing for playoffs, not rushing record

    Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson needs to 208 yards rushing on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers to break the NFL’s single-season rushing record (2,105 by Eric Dickerson in 1984), and the Vikings need a win to get into the playoffs — which would force a rematch with the Packers in a wild-card game.

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    Morning roundup: Playoff possibilities

    With one week remaining in the regular season, there's still much to be determined in the NFC playoff picture.

    • Dec. 25, 2012
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    Morning roundup: McCarthy not playing scared

    Packers coach MIke McCarthy said in no uncertain terms on Monday that he has no regrets about playing receiver Randall Cobb on special teams as a punt and kickoff returner, even though Cobb hurt his ankle Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

    • Dec. 25, 2012
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    Focused on Vikings, Packers not concerned with playoff scenarios

    The Green Bay Packers don’t care about playoff scenarios.

    • Dec. 24, 2012
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    Green should be back against Vikings

    Mike McCarthy was as surprised as anyone Alex Green wasn’t able to make it back for Sunday’s game against Tennessee.

    • Dec. 24, 2012
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    Dietrich-Smith's improvement ushered in swap at center

    Mike McCarthy openly admits it wasn’t an easy move to make, but one that needed to be made with two games left in the regular season.

    • Dec. 24, 2012
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    No plans to take Cobb off special teams this season

    Assuming his ankle injury isn’t serious, Randall Cobb will remain the Green Bay Packers' primary kickoff and punt returner for the remainder of the season.

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    Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb injured his ankle in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans at Lambeau Field. H. Marc Larson/Press-Gazette Media

    McCarthy: Cobb will stay on special teams

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media on Monday morning following his team’s 55-7 win over Tennessee on Sunday. Here are some highlights from the news conference:

    • Dec. 24, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Toppling the Titans

    This was utter domination on the part of the Green Bay Packers.

    • Dec. 24, 2012
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    Packers-Vikings game moved to 3:25 p.m. start

    The NFL has announced the Green Bay Packers’ regular-season finale with the Minnesota Vikings next Sunday has been moved to 3:25 p.m. CT on FOX as a part of the league’s flexible scheduling.

    • Dec. 23, 2012
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    Fourth-quarter summary: Packers 55, Titans 7

    Packers 55, Titans 7

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    Third-quarter summary: Packers 34, Titans 0

    Packers 34, Titans 0

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    Second-quarter summary: Packers 20, Titans 0

    Packers 20, Titans 0

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    First-quarter summary: Packers 14, Titans 0

    Packers 14, Titans 0

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    Scouting report: Titans' defense, special teams

    Jerry Gray is in his second season as defensive coordinator and held the same job with Buffalo from 2001 to 2005. His defense ranks No. 23 in yards allowed, No. 30 in points allowed, No. 25 in rushing yards allowed and No. 15 in yards allowed per carry.

    • Dec. 23, 2012
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    Scouting report: Titans' offense

    The Titans are a mess offensively. Coach Mike Munchak fired offensive coordinator Chris Palmer three weeks ago and promoted quarterbacks coach Dowell Loggains, who is 32 and has been a Titans assistant since 2006. The Titans rank No. 23 in total yards and scoring, and are No. 19 in rushing yards and No. 6 in average yards per carry. In the last four games, they’ve averaged only 16.5 points. The source of many of their problems is their offensive line, where they’ve been wiped out by injuries.

    • Dec. 23, 2012
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    Packers Inactives: Green, Worthy sit; Dietrich-Smith starts

    Packers running back Alex Green was not cleared from his concussion and has been ruled out for today's game against the Tennessee Titans.

    • Dec. 23, 2012
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    EDS aims for chemistry with Rodgers

    Playing center is different than any other position on the offensive line.

    • Dec. 23, 2012
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    Packers' investment in defense already paying dividends

    The Green Bay Packers’ defense wasn’t in the market to repeat the 2011 season.

    • Dec. 22, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Rookie season has Hayward in rare air

    Nearly 15 years ago, Charles Woodson won the NFL’s defensive rookie of the year honors behind a five-interception inaugural campaign.

    • Dec. 23, 2012
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    Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Don Barclay (67), listed as questionable on the team's injury report Saturday, has a 50 percent chance of playing Sunday against Tennessee. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media

    Barclay added to injury report as 'questionable'

    The Packers this morning added starting right tackle Don Barclay to their injury report as "questionable" because of an illness.

    • Dec. 22, 2012
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    Despite heavier workload, Cobb still embraces returning roots

    Standing on the doorstep of Green Bay Packers' franchise history, Randall Cobb has no intentions slowing down despite an increased workload this season.

    • Dec. 22, 2012
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    Packers looking for boost from Neal down stretch

    When NFL teams make late-season runs, they often get help from a player who for whatever reason wasn’t playing a lot or playing as well early in the season as late.

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    Morning roundup: Saturday accepts demotion with class

    It took until the 15th game of the season, but Evan Dietrich-Smith has finally overtaken veteran Jeff Saturday for the Packers' starting center job: http://pck.rs/VbFMBI

    • Dec. 22, 2012
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    Packers Injury Report: Nelson, Woodson out for Sunday

    The Packers won't be getting wide receiver Jordy Nelson back this week.

    • Dec. 21, 2012
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    Woodson's wait continues, but still hopeful about return

    The Green Bay Packers will be without Charles Woodson for the eighth consecutive game this Sunday when they host the Tennessee Titans.

    • Dec. 21, 2012
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    Post-practice McCarthy: Dietrich-Smith expected to start vs Titans

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media following practice on Friday. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Dec. 21, 2012
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    Morning roundup: WR Jones rounds out his game

    The touchdowns have grabbed the attention this season, but the difference in James Jones’ game could be illustrated in one simple interaction following Sunday’s 21-13 win over Chicago.

    • Dec. 21, 2012
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    Packers-Titans injury report

    Here's today's Packers-Titans official injury report:

    • Dec. 20, 2012
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    Packers not bringing in consultant for Crosby

    Shawn Slocum, the Packers’ special-teams coach, said the team is not bringing in a sports psychologist or kicking specialist to work with struggling Mason Crosby.

    • Dec. 20, 2012
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    Green's concussion leaves Packers light at halfback

    The Packers might have to play Sunday against Tennessee with two players signed in season as their only halfbacks.

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    Starks hopeful for playoff return

    When the knee first swelled up, James Starks feared this might finally being the tipping point.

    • Dec. 20, 2012
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    McCarthy post-practice press conference

    Following are the highlights from coach Mike McCarthy's post-practice press conference today:

    • Dec. 20, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Jennings' farewell in Lambeau?

    As the Packers hit the home stretch of the 2012 season, receiver Greg Jennings could be playing his final games with the team.

    • Dec. 19, 2012
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    Thursday practice update

    Running back Alex Green and guard T.J. Lang missed Packers practice because of concussions for the second straight day, which suggests their chances of playing this week are slim.

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    Packers, first-year players brace for snowstorm

    Every year when the Green Bay area gets its first round of snowfall, there are a new batch of rookies and first-year Packers who get their first taste of winter in Wisconsin.

    • Dec. 19, 2012
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    Packers bring back CB Merrill, lose LB So'oto to Redskins

    The Green Bay Packers have again referred back to their training camp rolodex to fill an opening on the team’s eight-man practice squad.

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    Woodson yet to be cleared but McCarthy optimistic on several others

    The wait continues for Charles Woodson.

    • Dec. 19, 2012
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    Post-practice McCarthy: Several sit, but expected back Sunday

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media after practice on Wednesday. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Dec. 19, 2012
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    Wednesday practice report: Lang, Saturday sit with seven others

    Packers starting offensive linemen T.J. Lang and Jeff Saturday were both absent from the portion of Wednesday's practice available to the media, along with seven others.

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    Morning roundup: Is it time to kick Crosby?

    Over the past month, Press-Gazette sports editor Mike Vandermause has reiterated time and again that the Green Bay Packers’ need to stand by kicker Mason Crosby.

    • Dec. 19, 2012
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    Greg Jennings expecting to play elsewhere next season

    Packers receiver Greg Jennings reiterated today on NFL Network what he told the Press-Gazette last Friday about the prospects of returning to the Packers next season.

    • Dec. 18, 2012
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    Packers defense moves into top-10

    The Packers defense moved up to No. 9 in the NFL in points allowed, giving up an average of 20.9 per game.

    • Dec. 18, 2012
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    Assessing Packers vs. NFC playoff field

    The Packers have clinched the NFC North title and a home playoff game. Now all that needs to be determined is when they play their first post-season game and against which team.

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    Morning roundup: Can Crosby break out of slump?

    Packers place-kicker Mason Crosby is mired in a slump that has seen him miss 12 field goals this season and at least one in each of the last nine games he has attempted one.

    • Dec. 18, 2012
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    Matthews' return opens options at outside linebacker

    In his first game in a month, Clay Matthews was awarded one of the Packers’ game balls after tallying six tackles (four for a loss) and two sacks despite playing only 47 defensive snaps.

    • Dec. 17, 2012
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    Special-teams trickeration bites back

    The Packers have thrown caution to the wind at times this season when it comes to special-teams trickeration, but Randall Cobb's backwards pass to Jeremy Ross off a punt took things to a new level on Sunday.

    • Dec. 17, 2012
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    Finding a formula for postseason success

    A year ago, with his team’s playoff destiny secure, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy chose to rest his core starters during its regular-season finale against Detroit.

    • Dec. 17, 2012
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    Monday McCarthy: Sticking with Crosby

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media on Monday following his team’s 21-13 win over Chicago. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Dec. 17, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Packers conquer NFC North

    The Green Bay Packers’ satisfaction was thick in the visitors’ locker room at Soldier Field on Sunday afternoon.

    • Dec. 17, 2012
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    Fourth-quarter summary: Packers 21, Bears 13

    Packers 21, Bears 13

    • Dec. 16, 2012
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    Third-quarter summary: Packers 21, Bears 10

    Packers 21, Bears 10

    • Dec. 16, 2012
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    Second-quarter summary: Packers 14, Bears 7

    Packers 14, Bears 7

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    First-quarter summary: Packers 0, Bears 0

    The Packers were able to run the ball effectively in the first quarter with Alex Green gaining 23 yards on four carries, but Aaron Rodgers completed only 2-of-6 passes for 5 yards in the scoreless first quarter.

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    Packers Inactives: Sitton suits; Driver, Williams down

    Packers right guard Josh Sitton is active and will start in today's game against Chicago after a hip injury kept him out of practice on Friday.

    • Dec. 16, 2012
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    Scouting report: Bears' defense, special teams

    The Bears rank No. 5 in the NFL in fewest yards allowed, No. 3 in fewest points allowed, No. 12 in fewest rushing yards allowed and No. 22 in fewest yards allowed per carry.

    • Dec. 16, 2012
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    Scouting report: Bears offense

    Three months after their first matchup, in Week 2, the Green Bay Packers (9-4) play the Chicago Bears (8-5) at Soldier Field today in a game with big playoff ramifications. If the Packers win, they clinch the NFC North Division title. If the Bears win, they stay in the division race. Here’s an updated scouting report on the Bears based on interviews with NFL coaches and scouts:

    • Dec. 16, 2012
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    Jennings looks for more success against the Bears

    CHICAGO — Greg Jennings has missed the last two games the Packers have played the Chicago Bears.

    • Dec. 16, 2012
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    Miller embraces second chance with Packers

    Nestled underneath his parents’ home in Upper Marlboro, Md., lies what Jordan Miller affectionately refers to it as his “couch.”

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    Morning roundup: Fontenot rising in the coaching ranks

    Jerry Fontenot was hesitant at first to uproot his family from his Chicago-based home to the Green Bay when he left to pursue a career in coaching with the Packers in 2006.

    • Dec. 16, 2012
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    Harris not that unusual as scrap-heap pickup

    It happens every season in the NFL.

    • Dec. 15, 2012
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    Packers vs. Bears: No. 10 scoring offense vs. No. 3 defense

    The Packers are scoring 24.8 points per game, which ranks them No. 10 in the NFL. Their opponent on Sunday, the Chicago Bears, are giving up just 16.8 points per game, which ranks No. 3 in the NFL.

    • Dec. 15, 2012
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    Morning roundup

    The Packers will be facing an up-and-down Chicago Bears offense on Sunday.

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    Wilson eyes return after injury scare

    When the knee injury first occurred, C.J. Wilson feared his season might be over.

    • Dec. 14, 2012
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    Packers remain cautious with returning Matthews

    Clay Matthews is probable to play for the first time in a month, but you can bet the Green Bay Packers will be mindful of the outside linebacker’s snaps as he returns this Sunday from his hamstring injury.

    • Dec. 14, 2012
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    Sitton sits, but McCarthy still hopeful for Sunday

    The Green Bay Packers’ already muffled offensive-line situation became even cloudier on Friday.

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    Post-practice McCarthy: Sitton Questionable for Sunday

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media following Friday’s practice. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Dec. 14, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Jennings' final stretch

    Greg Jennings finally feels good. That was evident Thursday, when he spoke unprompted but admiringly about Brandon Marshall’s rant a day earlier.

    • Dec. 14, 2012
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    Official injury report

    Following is today's official injury report for the Packers-Bears game Sunday:

    • Dec. 13, 2012
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    McCarthy post-practice press conference

    Here are the highlights of coach Mike McCarthy's short press conference after practice today:

    • Dec. 13, 2012
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    Burnett not fined by NFL for hit

    The NFL in effect said safety Morgan Burnett was wrongly penalized for unnecessary roughness against the Detroit Lions last week.

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    Packers sign So'oto to practice squad

    Vic So’oto is back with the Packers after being on the NFL street for a day.

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    Packers practice update: Lang looks good, House returns

    The signs continue to look promising for guard T.J. Lang to return after missing one game because of a sprained ankle.

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    Morning roundup: Marshall calls out Packers

    Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall added some juice to the Packers-Bears rivalry Wednesday.

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    Neal returns to practice, hopeful to play Bears in his "backyard"

    After playing 31 snaps in the Green Bay Packers’ 23-14 win over Minnesota two weeks ago, Mike Neal went back to the locker room and couldn’t move his shoulder.

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    Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) jars the ball loose from Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) Oct. 7.  Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media

    McCarthy: Woodson ruled out for Sunday, but Matthews hopeful

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media following Wednesday's practice. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Dec. 12, 2012
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    Matthews readies for return as Woodson waits

    Mike McCarthy's hope came to fruition on Wednesday.

    • Dec. 12, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Pass rush goes silent sans Matthews

    This time, the Green Bay Packers survived without Matthews, winning three of the four games they went without the injured outside linebacker.

    • Dec. 12, 2012
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    Packers elevate Miller, cut So'oto

    The Packers signed practice squad defensive tackle Jordan Miller to the active roster today and cut linebacker Vic So'oto.

    • Dec. 11, 2012
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    Newhouse, Barclay gave up most QB hurries

    Here are some interesting statistics from ProFootballfocus.com on the Packers-Lions game (http://bit.ly/W1GjEJ)

    • Dec. 11, 2012
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    Green Bay Packers Clay Matthews (52) and Erik Walden (93) sack Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) Sept. 13, 2012, at Lambeau Field. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media

    Division title, first-round playoff bye within Packers' reach

    A victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday would give the Packers their second straight NFC North championship.

    • Dec. 11, 2012
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    Recent history not kind to high playoff seeds

    Back in the day, landing a No. 1 or No. 2 playoff seed and subsequent first-round bye meant an almost guaranteed victory in the divisional round of the NFL’s post-season.

    • Dec. 11, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Is Lang heading back to left guard?

    If T.J. Lang is healthy enough to play this week against the Chicago Bears, there's a possibility he will be put back at his familiar position at left guard.

    • Dec. 11, 2012
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    Packers still hurting on defensive line

    After having only four defensive linemen available for 84 plays on Sunday, Ryan Pickett grinned when asked afterward if he thought either C.J. Wilson or Mike Neal could be back for this Sunday’s game against Chicago.

    • Dec. 10, 2012
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    Shields reinserts himself into secondary situation

    Dom Capers doesn't like to use the term starter when addressing the components of his defense.

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    Packers looking at all options for Lang, Woodson

    There was nothing new to report, but there was hope in Mike McCarthy’s words Monday as the Green Bay Packers coach outlined the possible return of Clay Matthews, Charles Woodson and T.J. Lang this week .

    • Dec. 10, 2012
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    Monday McCarthy: Hopeful on Woodson, Matthews, Nelson

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media on Monday following his team's 27-20 win over Detroit. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Dec. 10, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Packers plow Lions in snow showdown

    The Green Bay Packers’ dominance over the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field continues.

    • Dec. 10, 2012
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    Packers waive DL Jones off injured reserve

    The Green Bay Packers waived defensive lineman Johnny Jones off their injured reserve list this weekend.

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    Third-quarter summary: Packers 17, Lions 17

    Packers 17, Lions 17

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    Second-quarter summary: Lions 14, Packers 10

    ns 14, Packers 10

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    First-quarter summary: Lions 7, Packers 0

    Matthew Stafford, 4-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), 7:16.

    • Dec. 9, 2012
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    Scouting report: Lions' defense

    The Lions rank No. 19 in yards allowed, No. 25 in points allowed, No. 19 in rushing yards allowed per game and No. 25 in yards allowed per carry.

    • Dec. 9, 2012
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    Scouting report: Lions' offense

    Following is an updated scouting report on the Lions based on interviews with NFL coaches and scouts:

    • Dec. 9, 2012
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    Holding calls going against the Packers

    The first seven weeks of the season, the Packers were called for 10 holding penalties — a manageable number.

    • Dec. 9, 2012
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    Packers ready for possible showdown in the snow

    Morgan Burnett was only a freshman at Georgia Tech when the Green Bay Packers reeled off a 42-20 win over Seattle on a snowy evening on Jan. 13, 2008.

    • Dec. 9, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Offense comes back down to Earth

    The Green Bay Packers never have finished outside the top 10 in offense during Mike McCarthy’s previous six seasons as head coach.

    • Dec. 9, 2012
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    Lions' Suh is anything but popular outside Detroit

    Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh will not win any popularity contests outside Detroit.

    • Dec. 8, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Rodgers could beat Favre to 50 victories

    Aaron Rodgers can become the quickest in Packers history to reach 50 victories while quarterbacking the team.

    • Dec. 8, 2012
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    RB Green at best sharing the load

    With James Starks out for at least a few weeks because of a knee injury and Cedric Benson on injured reserve for the rest of the season, Alex Green is the Packers’ best halfback.

    • Dec. 7, 2012
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    Neal doubtful, but no panic on shorthanded defensive line

    Mike Neal’s chances of playing this Sunday against Detroit are doubtful, but it’s a much better prognosis than the one Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy was bracing for.

    • Dec. 7, 2012
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    Packers keeping door open on Lang, Neal; Matthews, Nelson out

    The Green Bay Packers won’t be getting outside linebacker Clay Matthews back for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions.

    • Dec. 7, 2012
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    Post-practice McCarthy: Planning for Barclay

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media following practice on Friday. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Dec. 7, 2012
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    Friday practice report: Lang returns

    After missing the first two days of practice this week with an ankle injury, T.J. Lang returned to Friday and alternated reps with the starting offensive line during the portion of practice available to the media.

    • Dec. 7, 2012
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    Quarless intends to make most of lost season

    Andrew Quarless’ mindset never wavered.

    • Dec. 7, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Masthay mashing

    In each of his three seasons as the Green Bay Packers’ punter, Tim Masthay has either tied or broken the franchise record for net punting average.

    • Dec. 7, 2012
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    Kickoff could be on its way out

    The idea that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell floated Thursday suggests that one way or another, the kickoff might not be in the NFL much longer.

    • Dec. 6, 2012
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    Ball security job No. 1 for Grant

    The biggest concern with newly signed halfback Ryan Grant isn’t conditioning but ball security.

    • Dec. 6, 2012
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    McCarthy: Woodson limited in today's padded practice

    Green Bay Packers defensive back Charles Woodson practiced in pads today for the first time since sustaining a broken collarbone in October, but he didn’t do much hitting and appears to be at least a week away from returning.

    • Dec. 6, 2012
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    Thursday practice update: Lang still out

    The Packers had the same list of players not practicing today as Wednesday, and there was no sign right tackle T.J. Lang will be able to return from an ankle injury to start this week.

    • Dec. 6, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Starks still might be back from knee injury

    The Packers turned to a familiar old veteran rather than the unknown potential of a young player to replace injured halfback James Starks.

    • Dec. 6, 2012
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    Allard gets delayed, but not distracted in return to Packers

    Ryan Grant wasn't the only player making his return to the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday.

    • Dec. 5, 2012
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    Mounting injuries continue to test Packers

    One after the other, the injuries have piled up for the Green Bay Packers this season with an injured-reserve list that’s swelled to 10 players and another six being held out of practice.

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    Woodson returns to practice; Shields wants to play Sunday

    There still are more questions than answers about the status of Clay Matthews, Jordy Nelson, T.J. Lang among others, but the Green Bay Packers appear close to operating at full capacity in their secondary.

    • Dec. 5, 2012
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    Grant holds no grudges in late return to Packers

    A chorus of cheers from teammates welcomed Ryan Grant back to the Green Bay Packers’ facilities on Wednesday morning, only hours after re-signing with his former team.

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    Ryan Grant, shown here running for a touchdown Dec. 11, 2011, against the Oakland Raiders, will be in a Packers uniform once again come Sunday.

    Post-practice McCarthy: Grant returns, expected to play Sunday

    Newly signed Ryan Grant will play against the Lions on Sunday, Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday, adding "it's great to have him back. (Grant) walked into the locker room and got a standing ovation" from players.

    • Dec. 5, 2012
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    Wednesday practice report: Grant goes, but no Nelson or Matthews

    Ryan Grant practiced for the first time with the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday only hours after trying out and re-signing with the team following a season-threatening knee injury to running back James Starks.

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    Ryan Grant, shown here running for a touchdown Dec. 11, 2011, against the Oakland Raiders, has signed with the Packers again, it's being reported.

    Packers bring back Ryan Grant to help ailing running back corps

    Running back Ryan Grant, who turns 30 on Sunday, is coming back to the injury-riddled Packers, an NFL source confirmed to the Press-Gazette.

    • Dec. 5, 2012
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    Morning roundup: No. 2 seed within reach

    With four games remaining in the regular season, there's still much to be determined in the NFC playoff picture.

    • Dec. 5, 2012
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    Green Bay Packers running back James Starks rushed for 66 yards on 15 carries against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. H. Marc Larson/Press-Gazette

    Report: Starks injures knee, could be lost for season

    Green Bay Packers running back James Starks injured his knee in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings and could be lost for the season, ESPN Milwaukee reported Tuesday night.

    • Dec. 4, 2012
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    Rodgers No. 1 in NFL in passer rating

    The Packers have given up the second-most sacks in the NFL this season, trailing only the Arizona Cardinals.

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    Crosby rebounds, but still "needs to make the long kick"

    The first kick banked in off the left upright from only 30 yards away. The second one from 53? Not even close.

    • Dec. 4, 2012
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    Rodgers wants Benson to return next season

    Quarterback Aaron Rodgers would love to see injured running back Cedric Benson return to the Packers next season.

    • Dec. 4, 2012
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    Thanks to Peterson, Packers rushing defense plummets to No. 15

    Adrian Peterson gashed the Packers defense for 210 yards rushing on Sunday, which dropped Green Bay to No. 15 in the NFL in rushing defense and No. 24 in yards per rush.

    • Dec. 4, 2012
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    Packers climb to No. 5 in NFL power rankings

    The Packers rank anywhere from No. 5 to No. 7 in the latest round of NFL power rankings from selected national websites.

    • Dec. 4, 2012
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    Packers chasing 49ers for first-round playoff bye

    The Packers (8-4) have pulled within a half-game of the 49ers (8-3-1) for the No. 2 seed in the NFC, which would guarantee them a first-round playoff bye and divisional round post-season game at Lambeau Field.

    • Dec. 4, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Can Barclay play right tackle full time?

    The status of T.J. Lang and his injured ankle is uncertain, which means Don Barclay might line up as the Packers' starting right tackle on Sunday against the Lions.

    • Dec. 4, 2012
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    McCarthy on Nelson: "He would be pressed hard to play this week"

    There still is information to be collected, but Jordy Nelson could be in danger of missing another game due to his hamstring.

    • Dec. 3, 2012
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    Woodson could be back for Chicago

    A Green Bay Packers’ defense that has lost its share of difference-makers to injury this season appears to finally be on the verge of getting one back.

    • Dec. 3, 2012
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    Monday McCarthy: Woodson nears return

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media Monday following his team's 23-14 win over Minnesota. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Dec. 3, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Nothing Left to Ponder

    The difference between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings on Sunday could be boiled down to each team's quarterback play.

    • Dec. 3, 2012
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    McMillian stunned, saddened by death of former teammate Jovan Belcher

    Jerron McMillian heard the news like most on Saturday afternoon.

    • Dec. 2, 2012
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    Second-quarter summary: Vikings 14, Packers 10

    The Packers coughed up an 82-yard touchdown run to Adrian Peterson as Minnesota took a 14-10 lead entering halftime.

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    First-quarter summary: Packers 10, Vikings 0

    Packers 10, Vikings 0

    • Dec. 2, 2012
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    Packers inactive: Driver a rare scratch

    Donald Driver hasn't had much of a role this season with the Packers.

    • Dec. 2, 2012
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    The plan for Matthews

    Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews won't play again today against Minnesota because of the hamstring injury he sustained on Nov. 4 against Arizona.

    • Dec. 2, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Pickett still wants more

    Twelve years into his NFL career, Ryan Pickett isn’t satisfied.

    • Dec. 2, 2012
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    Harris completes journey from car dealership to NFL

    When the phone finally stopped ringing, reality began to set in for DuJuan Harris.

    • Dec. 1, 2012
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    Packers place Quarless, Richardson on injured reserve

    The Packers placed tight end Andrew Quarless (knee) and safety Sean Richardson (back) on the season-ending injured reserve list on Saturday, the team announced.

    • Dec. 1, 2012
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    Jennings at full speed for first time in 3 months

    In a sense, the Packers will have receiver Greg Jennings on Sunday for the first time since the opener.

    • Dec. 1, 2012
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    Packers talkback: More on Crosby's 55-yard field goal attempt

    Reaction to my column (http://pck.rs/Ww5r54) earlier this week on Mike McCarthy’s decision to send Mason Crosby out for a 55-yard field goal against the New York Giants last Sunday night was mixed.

    • Nov. 30, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Ted Thompson's one draft weakness is halfback

    In his column this week, Pete Dougherty writes about Ted Thompson's inability to supply the Packers' with a quality halfback during his nearly eight years as Packers general manager. (http://pck.rs/VdrfmV)

    • Nov. 30, 2012
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    Matthews out, but Harvin doubtful for Sunday

    While the Packers will be without their biggest defensive playmaker in Clay Matthews Sunday, but Minnesota wide receiver/kick returner Percy Harvin, is doubtful to play.

    • Nov. 30, 2012
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    Packers not changing style in face of fines

    Jerron McMillian had a feeling he might get fined after his unnecessary roughness hit on New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett last Sunday.

    • Nov. 30, 2012
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    Packers coach Mike McCarthy ruled out Matthews (hamstring) for Sunday's game against Minnesota, which marks the third straight game he's missed.

    LB Clay Matthews ruled out for Sunday's game against Vikings

    The Green Bay Packers are going to have to wait at least another week to get outside linebacker Clay Matthews back on the field.

    • Nov. 30, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Cobb and Harvin showdown could be postponed

    They’re two of the most dynamic players in the NFL, but there’s a chance only one of them might be on the field when the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings meet on Sunday.

    • Nov. 30, 2012
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    Official injury report

    Following is today's official injury report for the Packers and Minnesota Vikings:

    • Nov. 29, 2012
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    Campen: line has to study mistakes, then move on

    Offensive line coach James Campen said he doesn’t want his players dwelling on their performance last week against the New York Giants but also said they can’t just write it off as bad game, either.

    • Nov. 29, 2012
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    Green Bay Packers running back Cedric Benson (32) is carted off the field after getting injured during the Oct. 7 game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Packers said Thursday that Benson is out for the season because of the injury.

    RB Cedric Benson has foot surgery, is out for season

    The Packers will be finishing their season with James Starks and Alex Green as their primary running backs after all.

    • Nov. 29, 2012
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    Practice update: PIckett back

    Defensive lineman Ryan Pickett was back on the practice field today after sitting out Wednesday because of a quadriceps injury.

    • Nov. 29, 2012
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    Morning roundup: McCarthy adjusting to help protect Rodgers

    The Packers close their season with four games against NFC North Division rivals in their last five games, starting Sunday at home against Minnesota.

    • Nov. 29, 2012
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    Packers vs. Vikings injury report

    Here's today's full injury report:

    • Nov. 28, 2012
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    Wilson feared the worst with his knee

    When Giants guard Chris Snee rolled on his knee and then others piled on at the end of the first play from scrimmage on Sunday, Packers defensive end C.J. Wilson thought his season was over.

    • Nov. 28, 2012
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    Jennings: No reason to limit snaps

    Greg Jennings has been around long enough to know how the Packers operate when it comes to integrating injured players back into things.

    • Nov. 28, 2012
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    Green Bay Packers De Ryan Pickett (79) against the New York Giants during the NFC divisional playoff game Jan. 15, 2012. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media

    Post-practice update: DE Pickett not a major concern

    Although Ryan Pickett didn't practice Wednesday because of a quad injury, Packers coach Mike McCarthy isn't that concerned about Pickett's playing status for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

    • Nov. 28, 2012
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    Surprise! Peterson's leading the NFL in rushing

    Adrian Peterson is the NFL's leading rusher with 1,236 yards. Big surprise, right?

    • Nov. 28, 2012
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    Wednesday practice report: Two D-line starters sidelined

    With the NFL's leading rusher, Minnesota's Adrian Peterson, coming to town on Sunday, this probably isn't the week for the Packers to be thin on the defensive line.

    • Nov. 28, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Not all reinforcements returning

    The Packers are planning for the return of receiver Greg Jennings this week and outside linebacker Clay Matthews, if not this week then at some point soon.

    • Nov. 28, 2012
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    McCarthy: Benson won't practice this week

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy said today at his press conference that Cedric Benson will not practice this week and there will be an update Wednesday about the running back’s status.

    • Nov. 27, 2012
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    Packers No. 18 in total offense and defense

    The Packers offense is ranked 18th in total yards and 13th in points. On defense, the Packers also rank 18th in yards and 14th in points.

    • Nov. 27, 2012
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    Packers plummet in NFL power rankings

    The Packers’ lopsided 38-10 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday sent them plummeting in this week's NFL power rankings.

    • Nov. 27, 2012
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    Post-game analysis: Aaron Rodgers under siege

    Profootballfocus.com (http://bit.ly/SaomTr) does a weekly analysis of NFL games, and here are some tidbits from their look at the Packers-Giants game Sunday night:

    • Nov. 27, 2012
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    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) shows his frustration as he walks off the field after an incomplete pass during Sunday night's game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media

    Packers control their destiny

    The Packers suffered one of their worst thrashings in years in a 38-10 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. The good news is that the Packers still control their playoff destiny.

    • Nov. 27, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Greg Jennings could be tonic Packers need

    The Packers offense got dominated by the New York Giants Sunday night, leaving some to wonder how Green Bay can function effectively against Cover 2 defenses.

    • Nov. 27, 2012
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    Slocum seeing strides in Crosby's tempo

    Mason Crosby has now missed a field goal in each of the last six games in which he’s attempted one, but there’s still reason for optimism in the eyes of his coaches.

    • Nov. 26, 2012
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    On second try, pass rush goes silent without Matthews

    This time around, the Green Bay Packers didn't fare quite as well without Clay Matthews.

    • Nov. 26, 2012
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    Capers on Hayward: "We’ve got to keep Casey involved"

    Two weeks ago against Detroit, the Green Bay Packers’ defense ran nothing but its sub-package formations in a move to neutralize the pass-happy Lions.

    • Nov. 26, 2012
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    Packers-Lions game on Dec. 9 stays on "Sunday Night"

    The Detroit Lions' dwindling playoff hopes weren't enough to bump their primetime match up against the Green Bay Packers on Dec. 9 on "Sunday Night Football."

    • Nov. 26, 2012
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    Letdown leaves plenty to be desired

    It was the Cover-2 shell, a stagnant run game and an overpowering New York Giants’ defensive line that made this one possible.

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    Morning roundup: A Giant beatdown

    The New York Giants were again too much for the Green Bay Packers during Sunday’s 38-10 blowout at MetLife Stadium.

    • Nov. 26, 2012
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    Greg Jennings expected back for Minnesota next Sunday

    When the Green Bay Packers host the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field next Sunday, it's likely they’ll have wide receiver Greg Jennings back in the fold.

    • Nov. 25, 2012
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    Final summary: Giants 38, Packers 10

    Eli Manning threw for 249 yards with three touchdowns as the New York Giants pummeled the Green Bay Packers 38-10 to snap their five-game winning streak on Sunday night.

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    Third-quarter summary: Giants 38, Packers 10

    Giants 38, Packers 10

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    Second-quarter summary: Giants 31, Packers 10

    The Packers had two turnovers in the first half with the New York Giants scoring touchdowns off both to take a 31-10 lead at halftime.

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    First-quarter summary: Giants 17, Packers 7

    Giants 17, Packers 7

    • Nov. 25, 2012
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    Greg Jennings won't play vs. Giants

    Packers receiver Greg Jennings was listed on the inactive list for tonight's game against the New York Giants.

    • Nov. 25, 2012
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    NFC playoff race getting interesting

    Tonight's Packers-Giants game will have ramifications regarding the NFC playoff seedings heading into the final five weeks of the season.

    • Nov. 25, 2012
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    Scouting report: Giants' special teams

    Scotland-born kicker Lawrence Tynes has been a solid, dependable kicker (82.2 field-goal percentage) in his nine NFL seasons, and at age 34 this season is more accurate than ever (90.3 percent, 28-for-31).

    • Nov. 25, 2012
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    Scouting report: Giants' defense

    Coordinator Perry Fewell calls plays and runs a varied scheme with multiple fronts and coverages that defies a conventional name. The Giants rank No. 12 in points allowed, No. 22 in yards allowed, No. 15 in rushing yards allowed and No. 25 in yards allowed per carry.

    • Nov. 25, 2012
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    Scouting report: Giants' offense

    A scouting report on the New York Giants based on interviews with NFL coaches and scouts.

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    More from coach Feely on the mental/physical aspects of kicking

    There was perhaps no better person to discuss both the mental and physical aspects of what a kicker goes through than Tom Feely.

    • Nov. 25, 2012
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    Green Bay Packers safety M.D. Jennings (43) is upended by Detroit Lions receiver Titus Young (16) as he leaps into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter during last week's game at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich. Jennings returned an interception for a touchdown on the play. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media

    M.D. Jennings puts early-season woes behind him

    Two months after the non-interception heard around the country, M.D. Jennings finally reeled in his first “official” NFL pick during the Green Bay Packers’ 24-20 win over Detroit last Sunday.

    • Nov. 25, 2012
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    Morning roundup: The mental side of Crosby's struggles

    The lifespan of an NFL kicker is often dictated by how he handles adversity.

    • Nov. 25, 2012
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    Hayward possible front-runner for defensive rookie of year

    Among the points that didn’t make the cut for my column about Casey Hayward today is that he appears to be a front-runner for NFL defensive rookie of the year, an award Charles Woodson won with the Oakland Raiders in 1998.

    • Nov. 23, 2012
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    Packers haven't lost to Giants on road in 20 years

    The Packers, who are preparing to play the New York Giants on Sunday night at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, haven’t lost an away game against the Giants in 20 years.

    • Nov. 24, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Hayward gives Packers good options

    Rookie defensive back Casey Hayward has played so well in place of the injured Charles Woodson at the slot cornerback position that the Packers should consider putting Woodson at safety when he comes back next month.

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    Sherrod uncertain as decision looms

    Derek Sherrod doesn’t know what the upcoming week holds for him as the deadline nears for when the Green Bay Packers need to either activate the second-year tackle off physically unable to perform or place him on injured reserve.

    • Nov. 23, 2012
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    Crosby concentrates on correction

    Mired in easily the worst slump of his six-year stint as the Green Bay Packers' kicker, Mason Crosby spent this week searching for answers both on the field and in the film room.

    • Nov. 23, 2012
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    Minus Matthews, Packers turn to Moses and Zombo redux

    The Green Bay Packers will still be without Clay Matthews this Sunday against the New York Giants as the outside linebacker continues to work his way back from his most recent hamstring flare-up.

    • Nov. 23, 2012
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    Post-practice McCarthy: Jennings questionable for Sunday

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media following Friday's final practice prior to Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Nov. 23, 2012
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    Friday practice report: Still no Matthews

    The Packers were still without outside linebacker Clay Matthews during the portion of practice open to the media on Friday.

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    Morning roundup: O-line prepares for next challenge in Giants

    Make no mistake, the New York Giants' defensive line remains one of the most talented units in the NFL with enough depth to give any opposing offense fits.

    • Nov. 23, 2012
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    Thursday's official injury report

    Following is today's official injury report for the Packers and New York Giants:

    • Nov. 22, 2012
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    Newhouse readies for rematch against Pierre-Paul

    The low point of Marshall Newhouse’s first season as the Packers’ starting left tackle came last season against the New York Giants’ Jason Pierre-Paul.

    • Nov. 22, 2012
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    McCarthy post-practice: Jennings works more but on a schedule

    Greg Jennings took part in some team drills today though coach Mike McCarthy hinted that the starting receiver might not quite be ready to play Sunday against the New York Giants.

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    Jennings takes part in padded practice

    Receiver Greg Jennings took part in today's padded practice, which is a sign he's progressing quickly in his recovery from abdominal surgery and at least leaves open the possibility he could play this week against the New York Giants.

    • Nov. 22, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Packers have to solve 2-deep safeties

    In their rematch of their NFL division-round playoff loss last season, the Packers this week are facing a New York Giants team with probably the NFL's best defensive line.

    • Nov. 22, 2012
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    Benson not ready to practice yet

    On Friday, Packers running back Cedric Benson expressed optimism he would be able to play on Dec. 9 against the Lions — the first game after he’s eligible to come off the temporary injured reserve list.

    • Nov. 21, 2012
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    Packers vs. Giants injury report

    Here's the full injury report:

    • Nov. 21, 2012
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    Jennings feeling good -- finally

    Chances are, Greg Jennings won’t play Sunday when the Packers meet the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.

    • Nov. 21, 2012
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    Wednesday practice report: Jennings makes (brief) return

    Halfway through the opening period of practice today, Greg Jennings donned a uniform and a helmet and jumped into the jog-through period.

    • Nov. 21, 2012
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    Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) is congratulated by his teammates after making an interception during Sunday night's game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium in Houston, on Oct. 14, 2012. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette

    Post-practice update: Shields suffers setback

    CB Sam Shields (ankle) already has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants and coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday that the injury is "a little more serious injury than we anticipated."

    • Nov. 21, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Revisiting the Giants' playoff success

    With the Packers preparing to face the New York Giants on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, it's only natural to revisit the stunning playoff upset the Giants pulled off at Lambeau Field last January.

    • Nov. 21, 2012
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    When it comes to points, Packers a top-10 team

    At 7-3, the Packers are tied for the fifth-best record in the NFL. When it comes to points, the Packers are also a top-10 team on offense and defense.

    • Nov. 20, 2012
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    Giants' Snee expects Packers to be angry

    Giants offensive lineman Chris Snee is preparing to face an angry Packers team when the two teams meet on Sunday at MetLife Field, according to the New York Daily News: http://tinyurl.com/bjq8ypj

    • Nov. 20, 2012
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    Opinions vary on Packers among national pundits

    How good are the Packers? There seems to be a difference of opinion by the national media pundits that produce weekly NFL power rankings.

    • Nov. 20, 2012
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    Chicago Bears quarterback Jason Campbell (2) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith, right, and linebacker Aldon Smith, not pictured, Monday night in San Francisco. The Bears lost to the 49ers, moving the Packers to first place in the NFC North standings. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

    Packers move into first place in NFC North

    With the Chicago Bears’ loss to the San Francisco 49ers Monday night, the Packers and Bears are tied atop the division with 7-3 records, but the Packers currently hold the tiebreaker edge based on their win against Chicago in Week 2.

    • Nov. 20, 2012
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    Morning roundup: The younger the better for Packers

    The young Packers defensive backs are growing up so fast and playing so well that Cliff Christl and Eric Baranczyk were prompted to wonder in their weekly post-game analysis whether the Packers even miss the injured Charles Woodson.

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    Young secondary filling Woodson, Shields' void

    With Sam Shields (ankle) nearing a return and Charles Woodson (collarbone) also on his way back, the Packers could be regaining their depth in the secondary sooner than later.

    • Nov. 19, 2012
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    Packers still plan to use both Starks, Green

    James Starks isn’t running away with the Green Bay Packers’ starting running back job quite yet.

    • Nov. 19, 2012
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    Monday McCarthy: 'Mason Crosby is my kicker'

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy reaffirmed his commitment to struggling kicker Mason Crosby during his Monday news conference with the media. Here are some highlights, along with McCarthy's thoughts on Crosby:

    • Nov. 19, 2012
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    Source: Packers aren't bringing in any kickers

    The Green Bay Packers aren't backing down from their commitment to Mason Crosby.

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    Morning roundup: Packers take five (in a row)

    The Green Bay Packers faced no small challenge Sunday against a Detroit Lions team with nothing to lose.

    • Nov. 19, 2012
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    Packers standing by Crosby despite struggles

    The Green Bay Packers are sticking with Mason Crosby.

    • Nov. 18, 2012
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    Fourth-quarter summary: Packers 24, Lions 20

    Aaron Rodgers completed 19-of-27 passes for 236 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while Randall Cobb had nine catches for 74 yards and a critical 22-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.

    • Nov. 18, 2012
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    Third-quarter summary: Lions 17, Packers 14

    Lions 17, Packers 14

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    Second-quarter summary: Lions 10, Packers 7

    Packers kicker Mason Crosby had a chance to tie the game before the half, but missed twice from 50 yards - first wide right, then wide left after Detroit called a timeout before first attempt.

    • Nov. 18, 2012
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    First-quarter summary: Lions 3, Packers 0

    First Quarter

    • Nov. 18, 2012
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    No surprises on Packers' inactive list

    The Packers have released their list of inactive players for today's game against the Lions:

    • Nov. 18, 2012
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    Rookie O-linemen could be pressed into action

    DETROIT — The Packers liked Don Barclay and Greg Van Roten from the start, but their preference all along was to let them use their rookie season to develop. If they played at all, it would be only special teams.

    • Nov. 18, 2012
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    Scouting report: Lions special teams

    Kicker Jason Hanson is a nothing short of a marvel. At 42, he's made 82.2 percent of his field goal attempts in his 21-year NFL career and still has a strong leg. This year he's 18-for-20 (90 percent), including 1-for-1 from 50 yards or more.

    • Nov. 18, 2012
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    Scouting report: Lions defense

    Here is a scouting report on the Detroit Lions defense based on interviews with scouts and coaches.

    • Nov. 18, 2012
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    Scouting report: Lions offense

    Here is a scouting report on the Lions'offense based on conversations with scouts and coaches. The Lions' offense is coordinated by former St. Louis Rams coach Scott Linehan and rank No. 2 in the NFL in yards but only No. 13 in points, and No. 24 in rushing yards per game.

    • Nov. 18, 2012
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    When healthy, Neal becoming a factor

    In a perfect world, the Green Bay Packers’ defensive line has its formula.

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    Morning roundup: With defense injuries mounting, Williams returns to form

    The 2011 season was exhausting both mentally and physically for Packers cornerback Tramon Williams.

    • Nov. 17, 2012
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    Coleman learning QB trade on practice squad

    B.J. Coleman will get far more attention from and work with the Packers’ coaching staff in the offseason when he goes through coach Mike McCarthy’s quarterbacks school for the first time.

    • Nov. 17, 2012
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    Packers GM Ted Thompson talks about his team

    The Packers are down to seven healthy offensive linemen on their roster. When asked if he would consider bringing in a veteran to shore up that position, Packers General Manager Ted Thompson said:

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    Morning roundup: Is tackle Packers' biggest draft need in 2013?

    It's never too early to begin assessing the Packers' draft needs for 2013. Pete Dougherty looks up and down the Packers' roster and comes up with a position by position view of where their greatest needs are. (http://tinyurl.com/cjtpe64)

    • Nov. 16, 2012
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    Clock ticking on Sherrod

    The clock is ticking for Packers tackle Derek Sherrod and it doesn’t look promising.

    • Nov. 16, 2012
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    Packers look to sustain pressure minus Matthews

    Historically speaking, the Green Bay Packers haven’t exactly thrived without Clay Matthews setting the defensive pass rush.

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    RB Cedric Benson anxious to return to the field

    Cedric Benson might not be quite ready to return to the field when he becomes eligible to practice next week, but the Green Bay Packers running back believes he’ll be ready for the team’s Week 14 game against Detroit.

    • Nov. 16, 2012
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    Packers Injury Report: Nelson probable for Sunday

    The Green Bay Packers had 16 players on their injury report for Sunday's game against Detroit, but most of those fell under probable to play against the Lions, including wide receiver Jordy Nelson.

    • Nov. 16, 2012
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    McCarthy: Benson test positive, rehab going well

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media following Friday's practice prior to this Sunday's game against Detroit.

    • Nov. 16, 2012
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    Friday practice report: Green, Quarless sit out

    Packers running back Alex Green and tight end Andrew Quarless did not participate during the portion of Friday's practice available to the media prior to Sunday's game against Detroit.

    • Nov. 16, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Audition begins for Dietrich-Smith

    Evan Dietrich-Smith is used to the audition process.

    • Nov. 16, 2012
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    "60 Minutes" stands by Rodgers' story, claims of his sensitivity

    The Aaron Rodgers’ ”60 Minutes” saga continues to take on a life of its own.

    • Nov. 16, 2012
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    Official injury report

    Here's the full injury report today for the Packers and Lions:

    • Nov. 15, 2012
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    Sherrod practicing but slowly

    Based on how Derek Sherrod looks in individual and small-group drills this week, the second-year tackle appears likely headed for injury reserve after his window for practicing closes after next week.

    • Nov. 15, 2012
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    Starks probably back in No. 1 role

    James Starks probably has surpassed Alex Green as the Packers’ primary running back, at least until Cedric Benson is back from a sprained foot. The earliest Benson could play is Dec. 9 against Detroit at Lambeau Field.

    • Nov. 15, 2012
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    McCarthy: DE Neal returns to practice, 'looked good'

    Following are the highlights from coach Mike McCarthy’s short press conference after practice Thursday:

    • Nov. 15, 2012
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    Practice update: Neal returns

    Defensive lineman Mike Neal returned to practice today after missing Wednesday because of an ankle injury.

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    Morning roundup: Packers prepare to play without Matthews

    Coach Mike McCarthy ruled out Clay Matthews for the Packers' game Sunday against Detroit, which is only their second game against an NFC North Division rival this season.

    • Nov. 15, 2012
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    Injury report: Packers vs. Lions

    Here's today's full injury report:

    • Nov. 14, 2012
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    Charles Woodson (21) celebrates an inteception with B.J. Raji (90) against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012. H. Marc Larson/Press-Gazette

    Post-practice update: Matthews out, Woodson coming along

    Packers LB Clay Matthews will not play Sunday against Detroit, coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday. Charles Woodson, who is recovering from a broken collarbone, looks to be a lot further along than thought.

    • Nov. 14, 2012
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    Taylor stunned by fine

    Ryan Taylor was just as surprised as anyone to get a letter from the NFL office last week informing him he was fined $21,000 for what the league called an “illegal blindside” block during Randall Cobb’s 28-yard punt return against Arizona on Nov. 4.

    • Nov. 14, 2012
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    Wednesday practice report: Shields looks limited

    Packers cornerback Sam Shields is back, but the question is how back is he?

    • Nov. 14, 2012
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    Morning roundup: What happened to the Lions?

    Pete Dougherty came right out and said it in his weekly analysis: The Detroit Lions are one of the NFL’s great disappointments this season.

    • Nov. 14, 2012
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    Rodgers would welcome return of Clifton to Packers

    Quarterback Aaron Rodgers said on his radio show today on ESPN Milwaukee (http://tinyurl.com/bo5s6rx) that he wouldn’t be surprised if the Packers made a move to shore up their injury-riddled offensive line.

    • Nov. 13, 2012
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    Packers move into top-5 in NFL power rankings

    The Packers have moved into the top-5 and ahead of the Chicago Bears in some of the NFL power rankings that have been released this week.

    • Nov. 13, 2012
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    Taylor docked $21,000 for block on Arizona's Johnson

    Turns out Ryan Taylor's block on Arizona safety Rashad Johnson has cost the Green Bay Packers' second-year tight end some cash.

    • Nov. 13, 2012
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    August file photo of Desmond Bishop

    As hamstring heals, Bishop stands by season-ending decision

    Desmond Bishop does his best not think about it.

    • Nov. 13, 2012
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    The Packers gained ground on four teams over the weekend, including the Chicago Bears, who lost to the Houston Texans.

    Packers gain ground in NFC playoff race

    The Packers didn't even lift a finger over the weekend and managed to gain ground on the four teams ahead of them in the NFC playoff chase.

    • Nov. 13, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Packers face life without Bulaga

    PackersNews.com reported last week that there was a possibility tackle Bryan Bulaga's hip injury could be serious.

    • Nov. 13, 2012
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    After short stay in Oakland, So'oto happy to get call back to Green Bay

    When Vic So’oto signed his injury settlement with the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 10, the team told him there’s a chance it could bring him back at some point.

    • Nov. 12, 2012
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    Jennings anxious to return after surgery

    It’s likely going to be a couple more weeks until Greg Jennings is able to return after having surgery two weeks ago for a core muscle injury, but the Green Bay Packers wide receiver is already champing at the bit to return.

    • Nov. 12, 2012
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    Monday McCarthy: Long-term outlook for Bulaga

    Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media after the team's first practice following the bye week on Monday. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

    • Nov. 12, 2012
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    Packers Injury Update: WR Nelson returns to practice

    Here is a run-through of Packers' injuries following their first practice after the bye week:

    • Nov. 12, 2012
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    The Green Bay Packers placed right tackle Bryan Bulaga (75) on injured reserve with a dislocated hip. His season is over. T.J. Lang (70) will take his place in the starting lineup. File/Press-Gazette

    Bulaga goes on IR with hip injury; So'oto re-signed

    The hip injury Bryan Bulaga sustained against Arizona two weeks ago is going to cost the Green Bay Packers their starting right tackle for the rest of the season.

    • Nov. 12, 2012
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    Assessing Rodgers' MVP chances

    Aaron Rodgers leads the NFL in touchdown passes (25) and ranks second in passer rating (107.4) thanks in large part to the fact that he has thrown only five interceptions in nine games.

    • Nov. 9, 2012
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    Lattimore, rookies spark special teams amidst turnover

    As the injuries have piled up, the Green Bay Packers’ starting offensive and defensive units have needed to adjust to new personnel.

    • Nov. 8, 2012
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    Packers' Super Bowl odds 8-to-1

    A little past the halfway point of the 2012 season, the Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl odds are a little lower than they were at the end of training camp.

    • Nov. 10, 2012
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    Packers tight end Crabtree earns Unsung Hero Award

    Later today at PackersNews.com you will find a complete list of my first-half Packers awards. In a sneak preview, I will reveal that tight end Tom Crabtree is receiving the Unsung Hero Award.

    • Nov. 10, 2012
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    Packers have easiest remaining schedule among NFC North teams

    The Packers face a challenging schedule in the second half of the season.

    • Nov. 9, 2012
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    What Randall Cobb left out about TD catch

    After the Packers win over Arizona last week, receiver Randall Cobb shared a tidbit about his 13-yard catch and run for a touchdown in the first quarter.

    • Nov. 9, 2012
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    Suh again voted NFL's dirtiest player

    In their next game, the Green Bay Packers will be facing the player who for back-to-back seasons has finished first in a poll of NFL players as the league's dirtiest player.

    • Nov. 8, 2012
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    Packers rank No. 1 in NFL in sacks

    The Packers lead the NFL in sacks with 28, an average of 3.1 per game. It’s a far cry from last season, when the Packers had 29 sacks for the entire season and only two teams had fewer sacks.

    • Nov. 8, 2012
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    Packers make it official: Quarless activated, Perry to IR

    The Packers made it official this afternoon: They have placed outside linebacker Nick Perry on season-ending injured reserve and used his roster spot to activate tight end Andrew Quarless off the physically unable to perform list.

    • Nov. 7, 2012
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    LB Nick Perry could be done for the year. A source tells P-G reporter Rob Demovsky Perry had surgery to repair a ligament in his wrist. File/Press-Gazette

    Source: LB Nick Perry probably done for season after wrist surgery

    The surgery that Packers linebacker Nick Perry had was to repair a ligament injury in his left wrist, a source said.

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    Packers-Giants game remains in prime time

    With the Packers and Giants both 6-3 and very much in the playoff picture, the NFL decided to leave that game in prime time on Nov. 25.

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    Decision due today on Quarless

    Three weeks ago today, the Packers put tight end Andrew Quarless on the practice field for the first time after spending the first six weeks of the season on the physically unable to perform list.

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    Report: Perry had wrist surgery

    Earlier today, we reported that Nick Perry's second medical opinion was for his wrist -- not his knee as we first thought.

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    A hamstring injury cost wide receiver Diondre Borel his place on the Green Bay Packers' practice squad. File/Press-Gazette

    Packers cut Borel, start clock on Sherrod

    The Green Bay Packers have released wide receiver Diondre Borel from their practice squad/injured list and designated tackle Derek Sherrod to return to practice off the physically unable to perform list.

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    Rodgers "really surprised" by "60 Minutes" story

    During his weekly radio show with ESPN 540 Milwaukee radio, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers admitted he was startled by his nearly 12-minute segment, which aired Sunday on CBS news magazine “60 Minutes.”

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    Perry's second opinion is for wrist, not knee

    The second medical opinion Packers linebacker Nick Perry is getting is for his injured wrist, not his knee, a league source said today.

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    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates with offensive lineman T.J. Lang (70) after Rodgers throws a touchdown in the first quarter during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Sunday, November 4, 2012. Lukas Keapproth/Press-Gazette

    With Bulaga out, Lang's versatility takes center stage

    This scenario isn’t new to T.J. Lang, but it had been awhile.

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    Rodgers, Matthews earn PFW mid-season all-pro honors

    Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was named to the Pro Football Weekly midseason all-pro team (http://tinyurl.com/b2lo7ln).

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    Amidst breakthrough year, Cobb still Packers' return man

    Despite an injured-plagued receiving corps, the Green Bay Packers have no plans to pull Randall Cobb off his returning duties just to save a few snaps.

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    Morning roundup: Packers take another hit with injuries to Matthews, Bulaga

    On the verge of a long stretch of NFC North Division games, the Green Bay Packers likely will be without the services of outside linebacker Clay Mattews and right tackle Bryan Bulaga following their bye week.

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    Injuries to Matthews, Perry raise questions entering bye

    Nick Perry has joined Greg Jennings in the growing list of Green Bay Packers’ players seeking a second opinion for their injuries.

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    No plans to bring in kicker as Crosby's struggles continue

    Despite Mason Crosby’s recent struggles, the Green Bay Packers are standing by their sixth-year kicker.

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    List of Packers' injury updates

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy discussed his team's current injury situation entering the bye week during his Monday news conference. Here's a quick rundown of the injuries:

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    Monday McCarthy: Matthews may be out "a couple weeks," Perry getting second opinion

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media on Monday following his team's 31-17 win over Arizona on Sunday, giving them a 6-3 record entering the bye week. Here are some highlights from his news conference:

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    Morning roundup: Rolling into the bye week

    It’s amazing what one month can do for a football team.

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    Final summary: Packers 31, Cardinals 17

    The Packers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 31-17 on Sunday to enter the bye week with a 6-3 record.

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    Third-quarter summary: Packers 31, Cardinals 17

    Packers 31, Cardinals 17

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    Second-quarter summary: Packers 21, Cardinals 7

    Jordy Nelson exited with an ankle injury during the second series, but the Packers ran for 126 yards on 19 carries to take a 21-7 halftime lead over Arizona.

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    Nelson active for today's game; Zombo inactive

    Jordy Nelson is not on the Green Bay Packers' inactive list today, which means he'll be available to play after missing last week's game because of a hamstring injury.

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    New role suits Burnett

    When the Packers drafted Morgan Burnett in the third round of the 2010 draft, he was touted as a ball-hawking safety.

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    Scouting report: Cardinals' special teams

    Patrick Peterson is a game breaker as a punt returner. As a rookie last season he returned four for touchdowns, including a 99-yarder, and finished behind only Chicago's Devin Hester in punt-return average (15.9 yards). He hasn't broken out this season and is averaging only 8.1 yards on 30 returns, with a long of only 26 yards.

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    Scouting report: Cardinals' passing defense

    The Cardinals rank No. 1 in sacks percentage, No. 4 in passing yards allowed and No. 2 in defensive passer rating (72.3).

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    Scouting report: Cardinals rushing defense

    Arizona is 4-4 and still can be tough to beat because it has a top-10 defense. The Cardinals run the Packers-Steelers 3-4 zone-blitz scheme under coordinator Ray Horton, who was a Steelers assistant from 2004 to 2010. They rank No. 4 in points allowed, No. 6 in yards allowed and No. 21 in rushing yards allowed.

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    Scouting report: Cardinals passing offense

    The Cardinals haven't found a quarterback since Kurt Warner retired after leading them to the Super Bowl in the 2008 season. They rank No. 24 in passing yards and No. 31 in average yards per pass, an especially telling stat that reveals a passing game's efficiency and big-play ability.

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    Scouting report: Cardinals' rushing offense

    A scouting report on the Cardinals based on interviews with NFL coaches and scouts:

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    Rookie Daniels next in line to fill Worthy's void

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy made it clear this past week he has no qualms about taking only four defensive linemen into today’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

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    Morning roundup: Midseason grades have been posted

    The midseason grades are out for the Green Bay Packers.

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    Green Bay Packers linebacker Frank Zombo has been sidelined since suffering a deep hamstring injury during individual workouts in the spring. File/Press-Gazette

    Packers activate Zombo from PUP

    Frank Zombo’s long wait is finally over.

    • Nov. 3, 2012
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    Packers' o-line intact through 8 games

    Since James Campen became a Packers assistant coach in 2004, the team never has gone the first eight games of a season with the same starting offensive line. Until this year.

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    Crosby ranks last in NFL in field goal accuracy

    Packers place-kicker Mason Crosby ranks last in the NFL in field-goal accuracy. He has made 9 of 13 field goals for a 69% accuracy mark. Crosby has missed as many field goals this year as he did all of last season, when he made 24 of 28 and was 10th in accuracy at 86%.

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    Morning roundup: Lambeau, Packers had messy divorce

    And you thought Brett Favre and the Packers went through a messy divorce four years ago?

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    Packers vs. Cardinals injury report: Nelson questionable

    Here's the full injury report for Sunday's game:

    • Nov. 2, 2012
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    Finley hopes meeting with McCarthy pays off

    A few weeks ago, Packers tight end Jermichael Finley got pulled out of a position meeting and was told to report to coach Mike McCarthy’s office on the third floor of Lambeau Field.

    • Nov. 2, 2012
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    Post-practice update: McMillian has a back injury, Nelson questionable

    Packers safety Jerron McMillian has a back injury, which was why he didn't participate in practice. He was listed as questionable.

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    Friday practice report: Another missing defender

    The Packers appear to have another injured defensive player.

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    Morning roundup: Walden makes the most of his 2nd chance

    One of the unsung heroes on the Packers' defense this season has been outside linebacker Erik Walden.

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    Packers' backs on alert against Washington

    The Packers’ halfbacks will face as difficult a passing-game assignment this week as they’ll see all season trying to pick up the blitzes by Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Daryl Washington.

    • Nov. 1, 2012
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    McCarthy post-practice: Shields, Perry doubtful

    Here are the highlights from coach Mike McCarthy’s short post-practice press conference today:

    • Nov. 1, 2012
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    Jennings says surgery 'went well'

    Greg Jennings on Thursday had surgery to repair a rectus abdominal tear, a procedure that generally requires three to six weeks of recovery time.

    • Nov. 1, 2012
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    Thursday practice update

    Defensive lineman Mike Neal returned to practice today after missing Wednesday because of a sprained ankle.

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    Morning roundup: Packers looking in 3-4 mirror

    The Packers started their practice week for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals preparing for a defensive scheme that also is run by their defensive coordinator, Dom Capers.

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    Wednesday's Official Injury Report

    Here is the Packers and Cardinals' official injury report from Wednesday's practices:

    • Oct. 31, 2012
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    Packers being cautious with Nelson

    Jordy Nelson’s hamstring is feeling better, but the Green Bay Packers plan to take the full week before deciding if he will be back for Sunday’s game against Arizona.

    • Oct. 31, 2012
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    Zombo anxious to earn his paycheck

    Frank Zombo quickly grew tired of standing around during practice all summer.

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    Green Bay Packers running back Alex Green rushes past Arizona Cardinals safety Matt Ware during a 2011 preseason game at Lambeau Field. File/Press-Gazette

    McCarthy: Players know importance of Arizona game

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media following practice on Wednesday. Here are some highlights from the news conference.

    • Oct. 31, 2012
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    Wednesday practice report: Nelson still out

    While Jordy Nelson was a game-time decision for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, the Green Bay Packers wide receiver was still absent from the portion of Wednesday's practice available to the media.

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    Morning roundup: Regarding Steven

    On paper, it’s fun to play NFL general manager. The growing popularity of fantasy football and the thousands who wait in line for the latest edition of Madden every August can speak to that.

    • Oct. 31, 2012
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    Rodgers staunchly supports regular officials

    Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers remains happy to have the regular NFL officials back, even though some questionable calls have gone against the Packers lately.

    • Oct. 30, 2012
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    Packers rank No. 21 in total offense

    The Packers have plummeted all the way to 21st in the league in offense after their lackluster 238-yard effort against Jacksonville on Sunday.

    • Oct. 30, 2012
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    Clements assesses Packers sluggish offensive performance

    The Packers were held to a season-low 238 total yards against Jacksonville on Sunday. A big part of that sluggish effort was a run game that gained just 66 yards in 26 carries, a 2.5-yard average.

    • Oct. 30, 2012
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    Green Bay Packers Clay Matthews (52) and Erik Walden (93) sack Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler Sept. 13 at Lambeau Field. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette

    Packers tied with Cardinals for NFL lead in sacks

    After eight games, the Packers have collected 26 sacks. Last year in 16 regular-season games, the Packers produced just 29 sacks.

    • Oct. 30, 2012
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    Morning roundup: A closer look at Packers' running game

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy has shown a commitment to the running game the past three weeks, giving Alex Green an average of more than 20 carries per game over that span.

    • Oct. 30, 2012
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    Jennings' surgery delayed; Nelson getting close

    Surgery for Greg Jennings’ rectus abdominal tear scheduled for today in Philadelphia has been delayed while the East Coast weathers Hurricane Sandy.

    • Oct. 29, 2012
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    Packers' defense staying course in face of questionable flags

    It’s been more than a month since the NFL jettisoned its replacement officials, but the head-scratching calls have continued for the Green Bay Packers’ defense.

    • Oct. 29, 2012
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    Monday McCarthy: Jennings' surgery delayed

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media on Monday following Sunday's 24-15 win over Jacksonville. Here are some highlights from his day-after news conference:

    • Oct. 29, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Winning an ugly one

    A win is a win, but there were no extra style points awarded for the Green Bay Packers’ 24-15 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

    • Oct. 29, 2012
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    Driver, Rodgers move up in record books

    Some tidbits from today's Packers-Jaguars game:

    • Oct. 28, 2012
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    Final summary: Packers 24, Jaguars 15

    Fourth quarter

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    Second-quarter summary: Packers 14, Jaguars 12

    Second quarter

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    First-quarter summary: Packers 7, Jaguars 3

    First Quarter

    • Oct. 28, 2012
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    So far, so good for Mike Neal

    Admit it, you were thinking that when Mike Neal dropped out of last Sunday’s game at St. Louis, it was the same old Mike Neal, the oft-injured third-year defensive end.

    • Oct. 28, 2012
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    Packers inactives: Nelson out

    Here's the Packers inactive list:

    • Oct. 28, 2012
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    Scouting report: Jaguars' rushing offense

    Here is Pete Dougherty's scouting report on the Jacksonville Jaguars' rushing offense.

    • Oct. 28, 2012
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    Scouting report: Jaguars' passing offense

    Here is Pete Dougherty's scouting report on the Jacksonville Jaguars' passing offense.

    • Oct. 28, 2012
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    Scouting report: Jaguars' rushing defense

    Here is Pete Dougherty's scouting report on the Jacksonville Jaguars' rushing defense.

    • Oct. 28, 2012
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    Scouting report: Jaguars' passing defense

    Here is Pete Dougherty's scouting report on the Jacksonville Jaguars' passing defense.

    • Oct. 28, 2012
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    Scouting report: Jaguars' special teams

    Here is Pete Dougherty's scouting report on the Jacksonville Jaguars' special teams.

    • Oct. 28, 2012
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    Burnett, young secondary ready to shoulder load without Woodson

    The training wheels are off for Morgan Burnett and the rest of the Green Bay Packers’ young secondary.

    • Oct. 28, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Packers helping themselves on free plays

    When the opposition jumps, Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers' offense makes them pay.

    • Oct. 28, 2012
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    Gabbert to play, Jaguars CBs questionable

    Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert appears ready to play against the Packers on Sunday despite the torn labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder sustained last week.

    • Oct. 27, 2012
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    Injuries leave Packers a little thin

    The Packers will enter their game against Jacksonville very thin at some offensive positions.

    • Oct. 27, 2012
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    With one exception, Bulaga having stand-up season

    Starting right tackle Bryan Bulaga had a rough game against the Seattle Seahawks, and he will be the first to admit it.

    • Oct. 27, 2012
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    With Nelson questionable, Boykin readies to face former team

    Jordy Nelson’s status for Sunday’s game against Jacksonville remains uncertain after not practicing for the second consecutive day on Friday because of a hamstring injury.

    • Oct. 26, 2012
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    Quarless, Zombo near return; Sherrod still uncertain

    The Packers will wait another week with tight end Andrew Quarless and linebacker Frank Zombo before making a decision on the two physically unable to perform players.

    • Oct. 26, 2012
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    Post-practice McCarthy: Shields, Perry, Kuhn out for Sunday

    The Green Bay Packers will be without linebacker Nick Perry (knee), cornerback Sam Shields (ankle) and fullback John Kuhn (hamstring) for this Sunday's game against Jacksonville.

    • Oct. 26, 2012
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    Friday practice report: Nelson, Raji and five others sit out

    As Mike McCarthy forecasted, Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson did not participate in the portion of practice available to the media on Friday.

    • Oct. 26, 2012
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    Green Bay Packers long snapper Brett Goode celebrates a field goal Sept. 13 with kicker Mason Crosby. The Packers have signed Goode to a three-year deal. File/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    New deal keeps Goode in the fold

    The Packers haven’t had a major issue with a snap on a field goal, extra point or punt in the five years that Brett Goode has been their long snapper.

    • Oct. 26, 2012
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    Report: Goode signs three-year extension with Packers

    The Green Bay Packers have reportedly taken the final step in locking up all three of their specialists for the foreseeable future.

    • Oct. 26, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Jennings preps for surgery

    The mystery surrounding Greg Jennings’ persistent groin injury finally has been solved.

    • Oct. 26, 2012
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    Packers could fill roster spot with PUP player

    The Packers still have an opening on their 53-man roster and could be saving it for one of their two PUP players who started practicing last week.

    • Oct. 25, 2012
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    Today's official injury report

    Here's the Packers' official injury report today:

    • Oct. 25, 2012
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    Green Bay Packers receiver Greg Jennings (85) celebrates his second quarter touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during Sunday's game at Lambeau Field. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette

    Jennings likely to miss 3 to 6 weeks for surgery

    Greg Jennings will undergo surgery to repair an abdominal tear on Tuesday and likely is looking at a three- to six-week recovery.

    • Oct. 25, 2012
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    Jennings might need surgery

    Coach Mike McCarthy said on his weekly radio spot with Sirius XM radio that receiver Greg Jennings might need surgery.

    • Oct. 25, 2012
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    Green Bay Packers defensive tackle B.J. Raji (90) hobbles across the field after getting injured during Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette

    Thursday practice update: Raji, Driver back, but Starks and 6 others didn't practice

    Defensive lineman B.J. Raji returned to practice today and looks like he has a decent chance to return this week after missing the past two games because of an ankle injury.

    • Oct. 25, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Rodgers returns to MVP form

    The Packers return home for the week after playing three straight road games and had their first practice Wednesday in preparation for facing the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lambeau Field. Following are the Press-Gazette's story from the day.

    • Oct. 25, 2012
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    Packers wide receiver James Jones' truck after being pranked by teammate Greg Jennings on Monday. Jerel Worthy's Twitter Account

    Pranks between Jones and Jennings far from over

    The tires are back on, silly string removed and windows cleaned to perfection.

    • Oct. 24, 2012
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    Packers vs. Jaguars injury report

    Here's today's official injury report:

    • Oct. 24, 2012
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    Injuries force McCarthy to cut practice short

    During a week in which the Packers are preparing for an uncommon opponent, the Jacksonville Jaguars, coach Mike McCarthy had to cut practice short today because of the long list of injured players.

    • Oct. 24, 2012
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    Jennings seeks second opinion on injury

    Greg Jennings’ groin injury hasn’t healed much — if at all — so the Packers receiver is seeking a second medical opinion.

    • Oct. 24, 2012
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    McCarthy post-practice update: Injuries hit WRs, O-line

    Here's the full injury report followed by live comments from coach Mike McCarthy:

    • Oct. 24, 2012
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    Wednesday practice report: Injury list grows

    Add fullback John Kuhn and receiver Donald Driver to what has now become a fairly lengthy list of players not practicing for the Packers.

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    Packers continue practice squad changes

    The Packers continued to remake their practice squad today.

    • Oct. 24, 2012
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    Packers sign two more to practice squad, shelve WR Borel

    The shuffling continues for the Green Bay Packers' practice squad.

    • Oct. 24, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Woodson's loss might be manageable

    As Pete Dougherty points out in this analysis -- http://pck.rs/ShjXyS -- the loss of Charles Woodson a couple of years ago probably would have been devastating for the Packers' defense.

    • Oct. 24, 2012
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    Rodgers expects Woodson back sooner rather than later

    Some tidbits from Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers on his weekly ESPN Milwaukee radio show Tuesday (http://tinyurl.com/ybagppm):

    • Oct. 23, 2012
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    Packers make more practice squad moves

    In addition to releasing defensive end Drew Vanderlin from the practice squad, as our Wes Hodkiewicz reported earlier today (http://pck.rs/QTMEhN), the Packers made two other practice-squad moves.

    • Oct. 23, 2012
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    Packers rank No. 1 in NFL in red-zone offense

    The Packers rank No. 1 in the NFL in red-zone offense, converting touchdowns on 76.19% of their trips inside the 20-yard line.

    • Oct. 23, 2012
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    Packers release Vanderlin

    Green Bay native Drew Vanderlin's stay with the Packers lasted only a week.

    • Oct. 23, 2012
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    Packers moving up in NFL power rankings

    The Packers (4-3) have risen to between No. 5 and No. 7 in the latest round of NFL power rankings, based on a sampling of four different media outlets.

    • Oct. 23, 2012
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    Other than long field goals, Crosby having good season

    Mason Crosby badly missed a 58-yard field goal attempt against the Rams on Sunday, just like he was way off the mark on a 51-yard field goal attempt against the Colts two weeks ago that would have sent the game into overtime

    • Oct. 23, 2012
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    Packers No. 6 seed in NFC, but only third in NFC North

    The good news for the Packers is that they have climbed all the way up to the No. 6 seed in the NFC. That means if the playoffs started today, the Packers would claim the final playoff berth with their 4-3 record.

    • Oct. 23, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Packers face life without Woodson

    The Packers will be without the services of defensive back Charles Woodson, who broke the left clavicle in his collar bone against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday.

    • Oct. 23, 2012
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    A picture of Jones' truck after a team prank in the players' parking lot on Monday. In the background you can see Jones making a phone call. Josh Sitton's Twitter Account

    Jennings pulls a fast one on unsuspecting Jones

    Greg Jennings might not be on the field right now, but that doesn’t mean the Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver has lost his sense of humor off of it.

    • Oct. 22, 2012
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    McCarthy confirms it: Woodson out for 6 weeks

    Charles Woodson has broken the same collarbone as he did in Super Bowl, but it's not as significant a break, coach Mike McCarthy said Monday.

    • Oct. 22, 2012
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    McCarthy, Capers praise Jones' debut at inside linebacker

    In the eyes of his coaches, Brad Jones passed his first test at inside linebacker on Sunday.

    • Oct. 22, 2012
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    Packers preparing for life without Woodson

    It's official. The Green Bay Packers will be without Charles Woodson for approximately six weeks after sustaining a broken collarbone during Sunday's 30-20 win over St. Louis.

    • Oct. 22, 2012
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    St. Louis Rams running back Daryl Richardson, left, runs with the ball as Green Bay Packers strong safety Charles Woodson defends during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

    Report: Woodson out at least six weeks with broken collarbone

    The Green Bay Packers’ defense has reportedly lost its leader for at least the next six weeks.

    • Oct. 22, 2012
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    Rodgers on critics: "Where are those people now?"

    Aaron Rodgers isn’t letting his critics off the hook quite yet.

    • Oct. 22, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Packers finally win back-to-back

    The Green Bay Packers picked up another statement victory on Sunday and they did it with help from one of their blossoming weapons on offense.

    • Oct. 22, 2012
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    Final summary: Packers 30, Rams 20

    Aaron Rodgers completed 30-of-37 passes for 342 yards and three touchdowns as the Packers trounced St. Louis 30-13 to improve to 4-3 this season.

    • Oct. 21, 2012
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    Third-quarter summary: Packers 17, Rams 6

    Packers 17, Rams 6

    • Oct. 21, 2012
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    Halftime summary: Packers 10, Rams 6

    After Greg Zuerlein made a 43-yard field goal to cut the Packers' lead to 10-6 with 40 seconds left in the half, the Packers drove down to the St. Louis 40-yard line before Mason Crosby shanked a 58-yarder as time expired.

    • Oct. 21, 2012
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    First-quarter summary: Packers 10, Rams 3

    Packers 10, Rams 3

    • Oct. 21, 2012
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    Rams forced to play third-string left tackle

    The St. Louis Rams will be forced to start a third-stringer at left tackle, which could have Packers linebacker Clay Matthews licking his chops today.

    • Oct. 21, 2012
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    No surprises on Packers' inactive list

    The Packers placed linebacker D.J. Smith on injured reserve this week and haven't replaced him on the roster yet. That means they only needed to place six instead of seven players on today's inactive list.

    • Oct. 21, 2012
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    More from Donald Driver

    If you read this morning’s story on the reduced role for Donald Driver -- http://pck.rs/RLS2V7 -- you know that the Packers’ all-time leading receiver is “frustrated” by it but has no plans to raise a stink.

    • Oct. 21, 2012
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    Scouting report: Rams' special teams

    Here is Pete Dougherty's scouting report on the Rams' special teams:

    • Oct. 21, 2012
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    Scouting report: Rams' passing defense

    Here is Pete Dougherty's scouting report on the Rams' passing defense based on interviews with coaches and scouts:

    • Oct. 21, 2012
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    Scouting report: Rams' running defense

    Here is Pete Dougherty's scouting report on the Rams' rushing defense based on interviews with coaches and scouts:

    • Oct. 21, 2012
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    Scouting report: Rams' passing offense

    Here is Pete Dougherty's scouting report on the Rams' passing offense based on interviews with coaches and scouts:

    • Oct. 21, 2012
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    Scouting report: Rams' running offense

    Here is Pete Dougherty's scouting report on the Rams' rushing offense based on interviews with NFL coaches and scouts:

    • Oct. 21, 2012
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    Sherrod still uncertain, Packers round out O-line with rookie Van Roten

    It took six weeks, but the Green Bay Packers finally added an eighth offensive lineman to the active roster this past week with the promotion of rookie guard Greg Van Roten from the practice squad.

    • Oct. 20, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Driver accepting reduced role

    Donald Driver's popularity among Green Bay Packers' fans has never been higher, but there's also an inescapable truth to face in Driver’s 14th NFL season.

    • Oct. 20, 2012
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    Packers receivers prepare to face dirtiest player in NFL

    Going into Week 2 this season, the Washington Redskins’ receivers talked about avoiding penalties for retaliating against one of the NFL’s great instigators, St. Louis Rams cornerback Cortland Finnegan.

    • Oct. 20, 2012
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    Packers are road warriors

    The Packers are finishing up the third leg of their three-week road odyssey in St. Louis on Sunday after playing in Houston last week and Indianapolis the week before.

    • Oct. 20, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Most NFL coaches have limited shelf life

    Pete Dougherty explores the shelf life of NFL coaches. (http://tinyurl.com/8lu3kgj)

    • Oct. 20, 2012
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    Packers going Green in backfield

    Mike McCarthy isn’t the only coach sold on Alex Green as the Green Bay Packers’ every-down running back.

    • Oct. 19, 2012
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    Post-practice McCarthy: Four starters ruled out for St. Louis

    The Green Bay Packers will be without at least four starters for this Sunday's game against St. Louis.

    • Oct. 19, 2012
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    Offensive line readies for next test in Rams' Long, Quinn

    One week after containing Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt, the Green Bay Packers’ offense line will be in for another challenge this Sunday with the St. Louis Rams’ one-two punch of defensive ends Chris Long and Robert Quinn.

    • Oct. 19, 2012
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    Friday practice report: Raji, Shields, Perry still out

    The Green Bay Packers were without defensive tackle B.J. Raji, cornerback Sam Shields and linebacker Nick Perry during the portion of Friday's practice available to the media.

    • Oct. 19, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Jones emerges as red-zone threat

    Six weeks into his sixth NFL season, James Jones is off to the best start of his professional career in relief of Greg Jennings, who is sidelined with a persistent groin injury.

    • Oct. 19, 2012
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    Thursday's official injury report

    Here are the official injury reports for the Packers and St. Louis Rams on Thursday:

    • Oct. 18, 2012
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    Manning, Richardson to pick up special-teams slack

    The Packers will be looking for rookies such as Terrell Manning and Sean Richardson to become key special teams players now that a run of injuries is moving backups into more prominent roles on defense.

    • Oct. 18, 2012
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    McCarthy post-practice press conference

    Here are the highlights from coach Mike McCarthy's press confernece after pracice Thursday:

    • Oct. 18, 2012
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    Thursday practice update: Raji goes

    Defensive lineman B.J. Raji (ankle) returned to practice today and appears to have at least an OK chance of playing this week at St. Louis.

    • Oct. 18, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Hayward, Jones taking on bigger roles

    The Packers on Wednesday placed inside linebacker D.J. Smith on injured reserve and began their working replacing him and injured cornerback Sam Shields for Sunday's game at St. Louis.

    • Oct. 17, 2012
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    Packers vs. Rams injury report

    Here's the full injury report:

    • Oct. 17, 2012
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    Local boy gets legit shot

    If this were a case of the local boy being given a shot with his hometown team, it would’ve happened months ago.

    • Oct. 17, 2012
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    Rodgers says calf injury won't slow him down

    Don’t worry, Aaron Rodgers says the calf injury he sustained in Sunday’s win at Houston isn’t going to slow him down.

    • Oct. 17, 2012
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    Wednesday practice report: Rodgers looks limited

    There were no real surprises at practice today, when cornerback Sam Shields (shin), linebacker D.J. Smith (knee), linebacker Nick Perry (knee), receiver Greg Jennings (groin) and nose tackle B.J. Raji (ankle) did not participate.

    • Oct. 17, 2012
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    Packers sign WR Ross, DE Vanderlin to practice squad

    Green Bay Southwest alumnus Drew Vanderlin wasn't the only player the Green Bay Packers added to their practice squad on Wednesday.

    • Oct. 17, 2012
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    Sources: Packers sign Southwest grad Vanderlin to practice squad

    Drew Vanderlin is getting another shot with the Green Bay Packers.

    • Oct. 17, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Focus turns to the Rams

    As is usually the case in the NFL, there's little time to enjoy a victory.

    • Oct. 17, 2012
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    Rodgers has high praise for receivers, especially Cobb

    Aaron Rodgers had high praise for his wide receivers after throwing for a franchise-tying six touchdowns against the Houston Texans Sunday night.

    • Oct. 16, 2012
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    Did Aaron Rodgers turn in best game vs. Texans?

    When I asked offensive coordinator Tom Clements on Monday if has ever seen Aaron Rodgers play better than he did on Sunday night against the Texans, he replied: “He’s played a lot of great games. But against a very good opponent, an undefeated team, I don’t know if I’ve seen him play better. The playoff game in Atlanta was pretty special, too. He had an outstanding game.”

    • Oct. 16, 2012
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    Packers among long list of 3-3 teams in NFL

    The Packers are 3-3, which seems to be a very popular record in the NFL these days.

    • Oct. 16, 2012
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    Slocum agrees with penalty on field goal

    As it turned out, it was an inconsequential play during the Packers’ blowout victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday.

    • Oct. 15, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Shades of 2010 all over again

    Two years ago the Packers were 3-3 and ravaged by injuries that eventually swelled their injured reserve list to 15 players.

    • Oct. 16, 2012
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    Packers sticking with Green in backfield

    For now, the Green Bay Packers' backfield belongs to Alex Green.

    • Oct. 15, 2012
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    Packers begin search to fill Smith's void

    The race to replace D.J. Smith is officially on for the Green Bay Packers’ reserve inside linebackers.

    • Oct. 15, 2012
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    Monday McCarthy: D.J. Smith out for the year

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media on Monday afternoon in the wake of the team’s 42-24 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday night. Here are some highlights from the news conference:

    • Oct. 15, 2012
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    Packers claim RB White, place RB Saine on IR

    The Green Bay Packers' rash of injuries during Sunday night's 42-24 win over the Houston Texans collected its first causality on Monday.

    • Oct. 15, 2012
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    Paup leaving imprint on Green Bay Southwest

    It’s easy to get carried away with the Green Bay Packers 42-24 win over the previously undefeated Houston Texans on Sunday night.

    • Oct. 15, 2012
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    Rodgers: 'We haven't gone anywhere'

    Aaron Rodgers heard the criticism after the Green Bay Packers relinquished an 18-point halftime lead during last week’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

    • Oct. 15, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Packers turn tables in Houston

    A vintage 2011-type performance from Aaron Rodgers and his offense lifted the Green Bay Packers out of an early season hole.

    • Oct. 15, 2012
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    Highlights from Mike McCarthy's post-game news conferences

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media following his team's 42-24 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday night. Here are some highlights from his post-game news conference:

    • Oct. 14, 2012
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    Final: Packers 42, Texans 24

    Packers 42, Texans 24

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    Third-quarter summary: Packers 28, Texans 17

    Packers 28, Texans 17

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    Halftime summary: Packers 21, Texans 10

    Packers 21, Texans 10

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    First-quarter summary: Packers 14, Texans 0

    Packers 14, Texans 0

    • Oct. 14, 2012
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    Packers' Finley active; Raji, D.J. Williams won't play

    The Packers will have to stop Texans running back Arian Foster without the services of defensive lineman B.J. Raji, who was ruled inactive for tonight's game.

    • Oct. 14, 2012
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    Packers' Rodgers gets sacked by ESPN commentators

    A pair of ESPN commentators today on the network’s pre-game show said Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t playing up to par.

    • Oct. 14, 2012
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    Scouting report: Texans' special teams

    Here is Pete Dougherty's scouting report on the Houston Texans' special teams:

    • Oct. 14, 2012
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    Scouting report: Texans' passing defense

    Here is Pete Dougherty's scouting report on the Houston Texans' passing defense based on interviews with coaches and scouts:

    • Oct. 14, 2012
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    Scouting report: Texans' rushing defense

    Here is Pete Dougherty's scouting report of the Houston Texans' rushing defense based on interviews with coaches and scouts:

    • Oct. 14, 2012
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    Scouting report: Texans' passing offense

    Here is Pete Dougherty's scouting report of the Houston Texans' passing offense based on interviews with coaches and scouts:

    • Oct. 14, 2012
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    Scouting report: Texans' running offense

    Here is Pete Dougherty's scouting report on the Houston Texans running offense based on interviews with NFL coaches and scouts:

    • Oct. 14, 2012
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    Raji won't play tonight but Finley might

    HOUSTON -- The Packers had planned to take the decisions on whether to play injured nose tackle B.J. Raji (ankle) and tight end Jermichael Finley (shoulder) right up until inactives have to be turned in 90 minutes prior to kickoff tonight against the Texans

    • Oct. 14, 2012
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    PUP players hope to return this week

    HOUSTON — Frank Zombo has no trouble identifying the high point of his NFL career: starting as a rookie at outside linebacker for the Packers in Super Bowl XLV.

    • Oct. 14, 2012
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    Healing CB House playing waiting game

    Two months ago, Davon House was zeroing in on the Green Bay Packers’ starting cornerback spot across from Tramon Williams.

    • Oct. 14, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Secondary folding against top receivers

    Tramon Williams is once again healthy, Charles Woodson is still flying around and Sam Shields has shown signs of his 2010 self.

    • Oct. 14, 2012
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    Packers sign G Van Roten to active roster

    Greg Van Roten was rewarded for his patience Saturday.

    • Oct. 13, 2012
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    Capers has put Texans' coaching days behind him

    It’s hard enough being an NFL head coach, but the job is even more difficult when you’re leading an expansion team.

    • Oct. 13, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Dissecting Packers' offensive woes

    The Packers' offensive struggles this season have been well-documented. Among other things, Pete Dougherty in his latest column talks about the following as factors holding the team back:

    • Oct. 13, 2012
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    Green Bay Packers running back Alex Green (20) breaks away for a 41-yard run against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter during Sunday's game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette

    Without RB Benson, Packers going Green

    Alex Green showed big-play speed on his 41-yard run that set up the Packers’ fourth-quarter touchdown against Indianapolis last week.

    • Oct. 13, 2012
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    Packers official injury report

    The Packers will be without wide receiver Greg Jennings (groin) for the second consecutive week after ruling the wide receiver out for this Sunday’s game against Houston.

    • Oct. 12, 2012
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    Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is hit by Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Nick Perry (53) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. Perry was called for unnecessary roughness. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

    Greene on Perry's hit: 'You cannot control an accident'

    Five days later, the frustration is still apparent.

    • Oct. 12, 2012
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    Greg Jennings out for Sunday

    Packers coach Mike McCarthy spoke to the media following Friday's final practice prior to Sunday's game in Houston. Here are some highlights from the news conference:

    • Oct. 12, 2012
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    Friday practice report: Jennings, Raji and Finley still out

    There weren't any new developments regarding the Green Bay Packers' injury situation during the portion of practice available to the media on Friday.

    • Oct. 12, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Tight-end situation still unclear for Sunday

    The minute D.J. Williams appeared to be gaining traction in his quest for more playing time, the Green Bay Packers’ second-year tight end hit another snag.

    • Oct. 12, 2012
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    Crosby moves on with fundamentals

    Shawn Slocum doesn’t use any mental exercises or techniques to help his specialists move past a major mistake.

    • Oct. 11, 2012
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    Thursday's official injury report

    Here's the official injury report for the Packers and Houston on Thursday:

    • Oct. 11, 2012
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    Starks back to show he's tough enough

    When a player has had as many injuries as James Starks in his three seasons with the Packers, NFL coaches and scouts wonder whether he lacks the toughness to play through some pain, or whether he’s just prone to suffering legitimate injuries.

    • Oct. 11, 2012
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    McCarthy post-practice: D.J. Williams has strained hamstring

    Following are the highlights from coach Mike McCarthy's press conference after Packers practice today:

    • Oct. 11, 2012
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    Practice update: D.J. Williams misses practice

    Backup tight end D.J. Williams, who could be the Packers' primary tight end this week against Houston if injured tight end Jermichael Finley does'n't play, was not at practice today.

    • Oct. 11, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Green, Starks taking over for Benson

    The Packers began preparations Wednesday for the at least eight weeks they'll be without halfback Cedric Benson, who has a Lisfranc injury in his left foot.

    • Oct. 11, 2012
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    Injury report: Packers vs. Texans

    Here are the complete injury reports for the Packers and Texans:

    • Oct. 10, 2012
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    Ankle injury bites Raji again

    Perhaps it’s one of the dangers of playing in the trenches, but ankle injuries have slowed Packers nose tackle B.J. Raji more than once.

    • Oct. 10, 2012
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    Finley wants to play this week, improve chemistry with QB

    Packers tight end Jermichael Finley is still talking about needing to improve his chemistry with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but that won’t get any easier for him this week.

    • Oct. 10, 2012
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    Packers' Perry fined $15,000 for hit on Luck

    Green Bay Packers rookie outside linebacker Nick Perry isn’t quite sure what he’s supposed to do differently, but the NFL didn’t like the way he hit Colts quarterback Andrew Luck on Sunday.

    • Oct. 10, 2012
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    McCarthy post practice: Benson placed on IR, designated for return

    Here's a running update on what Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said today after practice:

    • Oct. 10, 2012
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    Wednesday practice report: Packers missing four starters

    Remember when the Packers were the picture of health?

    • Oct. 10, 2012
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    Texans have offensive balance that Packers lack

    Before running back Cedric Benson sustained his foot injury on Sunday at Indianapolis, the Packers were the picture of perfect offensive balance.

    • Oct. 10, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Odds not in Packers' favor for playoffs

    Is there such a thing as a must-win NFL game in Week 6?

    • Oct. 10, 2012
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    Capers assesses Packers' beleaguered defense

    The Packers defense has allowed 938 total yards in its last two games, reminiscent of the 2011 season when it gave up more yards than any team in the NFL.

    • Oct. 9, 2012
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    Not many answers for Packers' sputtering offense

    How bad did things get for the Packers' sputtering offense against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday? Let's count the ways.

    • Oct. 9, 2012
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    Packers struggling to start games, halves

    Dennis Green didn’t make any appearances in the Green Bay Packers’ locker room following Sunday’s 30-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

    • Oct. 9, 2012
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    Morning roundup: Dreaded Lisfranc injury shuts down Benson

    The news on the injury front wasn't good for the Packers on Monday.

    • Oct. 9, 2012
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    Report: Benson out at least eight weeks with Lisfranc foot injury

    The Green Bay Packers' worst fear has been realized.

    • Oct. 8, 2012
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    Packers looking for answers against top receiving targets

    For the second consecutive week, the Packers couldn’t find an answer for the opposing team’s top wide-receiving threat.

    • Oct. 8, 2012
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    Crosby planted too close to ball on late miss against Colts

    Shawn Slocum has seen Mason Crosby kick enough field goals to know when he’s in rhythm and when he’s not.

    • Oct. 8, 2012
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    Monday McCarthy: Benson ruled out for Texans game

    if the Packers are going to turn things around this Sunday against the Houston Texans, they'll have to do it without their starting running back.

    • Oct. 8, 2012
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    Statistical look at Packers’ 30-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts

    Our friends at Pro Football Focus continued to review game film all through the night to pull out some interesting statistics out of the Green Bay Packers’ 30-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

    • Oct. 8, 2012
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    With Pagano watching from afar, Colts grab first win under Arians at Packer

    Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay pulled some strings to make sure head coach Chuck Pagano was able to watch Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers from his hospital room at IU Health Simon Cancer Center.

    • Oct. 8, 2012
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    Wayne battled severe cramping during Colts’ final drive

    If the Packers surrendering the game-winning touchdown to Reggie Wayne on the Colts’ final drive Sunday wasn’t enough, the 33-year-old wide receiver did so despite suffering severe discomfort in the waning moments of the 30-27 upset.

    • Oct. 8, 2012
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    Pre-Oct. 8, 2012, Insiders Blog posts

    The Packers Insiders Blog has moved, but you can still read older posts if you'd like.

    • Oct. 8, 2012

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