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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.

    • Oct. 31, 2012
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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.

    • Oct. 31, 2012
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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

    • Oct. 28, 2012
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    Second-quarter summary: Packers 14, Jaguars 12

    Second quarter

    • Oct. 28, 2012
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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.

    • Oct. 24, 2012
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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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    Former Green Bay Packers defensive end Phillip Merling, left, battles guard Greg Van Roten during training camp practice at Ray Nitschke Field on Monday, July 30, 2012. File/Press-Gazette

    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 missed last Sunday's game at Indianapolis. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette

    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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    Indianapolis Colts receiver Reggie Wayne (87) makes a catch in front of Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams (38) in the fourth quarter during Sunday's game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette

    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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