The third week of the preseason usually means a game that is most like a regular season contest. Most starters play the first half and sometimes, even start the third quarter. This week brings the Oakland Raiders to Lambeau Field for the Packers preseason home opener. Besides being the best litmus test for this year’s […]
2014
Packers Defense Stars In Return to Practice
The Green Bay Packers returned to practice on Monday and were moved inside the Don Hutson center. It was not open to the public but media still attended and judging by the reports from the sidelines, the Packers picked up where they left off after Saturday’s 21-7 win over the St. Louis Rams. Among some […]
Packers Suffer Another Loss In Today’s Practice
The Green Bay Packers have lost their second player to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in less than a week. Offensive lineman Don Barclay was injured during today’s practice and was carted off the field. Wes Hodkiewicz of the Green Bay Press-Gazette shared the unfortunate news on twitter. Last week, rookie wide receiver Jared Abbrederis […]
Packers Extend Contract of GM Ted Thompson
The Green Bay Packers announced on Wednesday that they have signed general manager Ted Thompson to a multi-year contract extension. Terms have not been released. Earlier this month, team President Mark Murphy said that getting an extension done with Thompson was a high priority. With more years added to Thompson’s tenure in Green Bay and […]
Packers, Favre Stall Number Retirement
Earlier this week, Green Bay Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy spoke to the media about the upcoming season and the talks that have been swirling about when the team might hold a retirement ceremony for former quarterback Brett Favre’s famous #4. Just a few months ago, Murphy and Favre both admitted that there had been […]