Who says the Packers never do anything in free agency? On Friday afternoon, inside linebacker Robert Francois agreed to a one-year contract to remain in Green Bay, according to ProFootballTalk via Twitter. In the days leading up to free agency, Francois openly discussed his preference to stay with the Packers. “They brought him in,” said Noel […]
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Packers News: Dietrich-Smith to start over Saturday
Packers center Jeff Saturday has been benched in favor of Evan Dietrich-Smith. “We’re at two totally different points in our career,” Saturday said. “His is on the up ramp, mine is on the way out.” Saturday, 37, has not been playing up to his normal high level this season. Pro Football Focus ranks him 30th […]
Packers News: Goode signs three-year extension
Packers long snapper Brett Goode has signed a three-year extension to stay with the Green Bay Packers through the 2015 season. His previous contract was scheduled to expire following this season. Goode is currently in his fifth year as the Packers’ long snapper, and he has yet to produce a single “aborted snap” on a […]
Packers News: Practice squad adds two, Borel shelved
The Packers continued shuffling players on their practice squad Wednesday, adding running back DuJuan Harris and guard Justin Cheadle. The practice squad had previously only had seven spots filled, and by shelving wide receiver Diondre Borel on practice squad/injured, the Packers now have a full eight-man practice squad. Harris spent the first 11 games in […]
Packers News: Practice squad adds DT Miller, drops two
The Packers announced on Tuesday that they had signed defensive tackle Jordan Miller to the practice squad and released defensive end Drew Vanderlin and offensive lineman Chris Scott. Miller entered the NFL with the Chicago Bears last season before he was cut on Aug. 21. Miller, 6-1 309, played collegiately at Southern University. His addition […]