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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass at the NFL football team's practice facility in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, May 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears try to prove they can support QB Justin Fields

By Gene Chamberlain May. 17, 2022 08:19 PM EDT

FILE - North Dakota State wide receiver Christian Watson (1) leaps past Sam Houston State defensive backs Isaiah Downes (13) and Kameryn Alexander (21) but cannot come down with the reception during the fourth quarter of a quarterfinal in the NCAA college FCS football playoffs May 2, 2021, in Huntsville, Texas. Watson was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the NFL draft Friday, April 29. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP, File)
Packers draft 3 WRs to give Rodgers more playmakers

By Steve Megargee Apr. 30, 2022 09:31 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones walks on the stage to announce North Dakota State wide receiver Christian Watson as the team's pick during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Green Bay Packers move up to draft NDSU WR Christian Watson

By Steve Megargee Apr. 29, 2022 07:34 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Two decades have passed since the Green Bay Packers last drafted a wide receiver in the first round. The Packers have two chances and plenty of reasons to stop that trend this year. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Extra picks give Packers' Gutekunst plenty of trade options

By Steve Megargee Apr. 25, 2022 06:47 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Two decades have passed since the Green Bay Packers last drafted a wide receiver in the first round. The Packers have two chances and plenty of reasons to stop that trend this year. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Draft gives Packers opportunity to restock receiving group

By Steve Megargee Apr. 22, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

Wide receiver Chris Olave runs a football drill during Ohio State Pro Day in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Multiple early picks should help Packers find receivers

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:54 AM EDT

Ogunjobi fails physical, deal with Bears is off

Mar. 18, 2022 12:38 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi failed a physical Thursday, undoing Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles’ first big free-agent deal. ...

Bears sign Bengals DT Ogunjobi to 3-year contract

Mar. 16, 2022 01:47 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears added a disruptive force, signing Cincinnati Bengals stalwart defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi to a three-year contract on...

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers smiles during pregame of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. Aaron Rodgers is planning to come back to the Green Bay Packers for an 18th season, a move that keeps the reigning MVP off the trade market and answers the question that had dominated NFL offseason discussions. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel, File)
Cap concerns limit Packers' options heading into free agency

Mar. 10, 2022 11:22 AM EST

Green Bay Packers' De'Vondre Campbell stops Cleveland Browns D'Ernest Johnson during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' pitch to Rodgers: 'There's no plans for a rebuild'

By Steve Megargee Jan. 24, 2022 06:40 PM EST

FILE- In this Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) plays against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit. Smith is practicing again and could return for the playoffs after missing nearly the entire regular season. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Packers OLB Za'Darius Smith practicing, eyes playoff return

Jan. 12, 2022 04:09 PM EST

Packers' Myers likely to play, Bakhtiari questionable Sunday

Jan. 07, 2022 04:22 PM EST
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers center Josh Myers is expected to play for the first time in over 2 1/2 months on Sunday at Detroit, while the availability...

Fans tailgate outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Cleveland Browns at Green Bay Packers 12/25/2021

Dec. 25, 2021 02:17 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after not being able to convert for a first down in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Green Bay Packers at Baltimore Ravens 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 04:53 PM EST

Jason King tailgates before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 06:01 PM EST

FILE -Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (69) plays during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov 29. 2020, against the Chicago Bears in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari has been activated from the physically unable to perform list as the 2020 All-Pro selection moves closer to making his season debut. The Packers needed to activate Bakhtiari by Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 for him to play at all this season. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Packers activate left tackle David Bakhtiari from PUP list

By Steve Megargee Nov. 10, 2021 06:10 PM EST

Fans outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Washington Football Team at Green Bay Packers 10/24/2021

Oct. 24, 2021 11:15 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) heads down field on a huge gain off a pass from quarterback Aaron Rodgers as Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson pursues during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Packers taking early command of NFC North race again

By Steve Megargee Oct. 18, 2021 06:07 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) kicks a field goal from he hold of Corey Bojorquez in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Crosby hits 49-yarder after 3 misses, Packers top Bengals

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 10, 2021 04:56 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scrambles in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Green Bay Packers at Cincinnati Bengals 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 01:29 PM EDT