Darnell Savage Jr.
FILE -Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry, center, watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Green Bay defensive coordinator Joe Barry says he never wondered late in the Packers’ disappointing 2022 season whether he’d be back this year. “It starts with me,” Barry said Tuesday, May 16, 2023. “I have to do better. In order for this group to play better, I have to do better.” (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Barry discusses how Packers' defense must improve: 'It starts with me'

May. 16, 2023 04:59 PM EDT

FILE - Houston Texans defensive back Jonathan Owens (36) looks to defend during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Houston. The Green Bay Packers addressed one of their major positions of need Friday, May 12, 2023, by signing former Texans safety Jonathan Owens. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
Packers sign former Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens

May. 12, 2023 05:10 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is sacked by Green Bay Packers linebacker Justin Hollins (47) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Outscored on the season, Vikings have plenty of doubters

By Steve Megargee Jan. 01, 2023 10:13 PM EST

Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) celebrates with fans after returning a kickoff for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers, Packers rout Vikings 41-17, control playoff fate

By Steve Megargee Jan. 01, 2023 07:38 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Christian Watson celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Watson's emergence gives Packers reason for hope in future

By Steve Megargee Dec. 05, 2022 05:36 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Randall Cobb (18) celebrates a touchdown with David Bakhtiari during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Packers OT Bakhtiari has appendectomy, won't play Sunday

Dec. 02, 2022 04:44 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs past Green Bay Packers safety Darnell Savage (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Packers defense hasn't come close to meeting expectations

By Steve Megargee Dec. 01, 2022 07:20 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks are a replay during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagle, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Rodgers, Packers try to show they still own struggling Bears

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 12:00 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks are a replay during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagle, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
LaFleur says Rodgers 'feeling better,' but status uncertain

By Steve Megargee Nov. 28, 2022 05:54 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) looks to throw during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Hurts, Eagles run past Packers 40-33; Rodgers hurt

By Dan Gelston Nov. 27, 2022 11:45 PM EST

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) walks off the field at halftime of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Packers claimed Abram off waivers this week from the Raiders, who had taken him with the 27th overall pick in the 2019 draft. Abram becomes the third former Raider to join Green Bay since the Packers hired ex-Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia as special teams coordinator. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Ex-Raider Abram reunites with old friends in Green Bay

Nov. 11, 2022 11:21 AM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scrambles during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Orchard Park. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Packers searching for answers after 4th consecutive loss

By Steve Megargee Oct. 31, 2022 06:06 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones, left, is stopped during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers believe their struggles on offense start up front

By Steve Megargee Oct. 17, 2022 06:12 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Rasul Douglas hits Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Russell Gage and forces a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Packers suffering reversal of fortune in turnover margin

By Steve Megargee Oct. 14, 2022 04:32 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers guard Elgton Jenkins (74) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New York Giants at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Packers stagger back home after surprising loss to Giants

By Steve Megargee Oct. 10, 2022 07:00 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) scores on an 36-yard touchdown reception ahead of Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Packers DBs eager to bounce back after struggling in opener

By Steve Megargee Sep. 16, 2022 05:09 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) scores on an 36-yard touchdown reception ahead of Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Pack hope history repeats itself after another opening loss

By Steve Megargee Sep. 12, 2022 06:47 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) breaks a tackle by Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos during a 36-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Jefferson, Vikings beat Packers 23-7 for O'Connell's 1st win

By Dave Campbell Sep. 11, 2022 07:46 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Titans, S Amani Hooker agree on multiyear contract extension

Sep. 09, 2022 04:16 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) sacks Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) during an NFL divisional playoff football game Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers should get an immediate indication of whether their defense is as stingy as its preseason billing suggests. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Confident Packers defense ready for difficult early test

By Steve Megargee Sep. 09, 2022 01:33 AM EDT