Christian Kirksey
FILE - In this Sunday Oct. 25, 2020 file photo, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, right, rushes up field around Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Rick Wagner (71) during the second half of an NFL football game in Houston. The Green Bay Packers have released linebacker Christian Kirksey and offensive tackle Rick Wagner, two of their main veteran free-agent additions from a year ago.(AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
Packers release LB Christian Kirksey, OT Rick Wagner

Feb. 19, 2021 04:44 PM EST

A worker applies salt as snow falls before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Tennessee Titans at Lambeau Field Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Tennessee Titans at Green Bay Packers 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 06:26 PM EST

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) pulls away from Detroit Lions strong safety Duron Harmon (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Leon Halip)
NFC North champ Packers' next task: securing NFC's top seed

By Steve Megargee Dec. 14, 2020 05:53 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 04:52 PM EST

A very limited number of fans watch as teams warm up before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 07:24 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' DeForest Buckner (99) recovers a fumble by Green Bay Packers' Marquez Valdes-Scantling, left, during overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Uncharacteristic mistakes result in Packers' collapse

By Steve Megargee Nov. 22, 2020 10:22 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers throws before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Green Bay Packers at Indianapolis Colts 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 03:36 PM EST

Packers activate LB Christian Kirksey from injured reserve

Nov. 14, 2020 04:54 PM EST
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers activated linebacker Christian Kirksey from injured reserve Saturday and placed tight end/fullback John Lovett on...

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2018 file photo, Green Bay Packers' offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett addresses the media during a news conference in Green Bay, Wis. Hackett downplays the notion that he has a revenge motive in Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 game with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who fired him from the same position two years ago. Hackett was part of Jacksonville coach Doug Marrone’s staff in 2017 when the Jaguars advanced to the AFC championship game, but he was dismissed the next year.(AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Packers' Lewis ready to face his former team for first time

By Steve Megargee Nov. 13, 2020 05:19 PM EST

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Packers' ability to avoid slumps has them in enviable spot

By Steve Megargee Nov. 09, 2020 05:46 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers watches as Minnesota Vikings' Eric Wilson (50) reacts after recovering Rodger's fumble during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Vikings won 28-22. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers dealing with plenty of adversity during busy week

By Steve Megargee Nov. 02, 2020 06:01 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Green Bay Packers at Houston Texans 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 12:28 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Jamaal Williams (30) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons' Jaylinn Hawkins (32) and Kendall Sheffield (20) nduring the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers look more dominant as they enter bye week unbeaten

By Steve Megargee Oct. 06, 2020 06:44 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Robert Tonyan (85) celebrates a touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Rodgers, Tonyan lead Packers to 30-16 victory over Falcons

By Steve Megargee Oct. 06, 2020 02:01 AM EDT

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) is tackled by Green Bay Packers strong safety Adrian Amos (31) and inside linebacker Christian Kirksey (58) on a 49 yard run in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Packers place LB Kirksey, WR Lazard on injured reserve

Oct. 03, 2020 06:05 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn watches play against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Winless Falcons may not get chance to blow lead at Green Bay

By Steve Megargee Oct. 01, 2020 08:51 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams tries to get away from Detroit Lions' Will Harris during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers, Falcons both deal with injuries in receiving group

Oct. 01, 2020 07:25 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) is tackled by Green Bay Packers linebacker Ty Summers (44) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Summers' time? Packers LB aims to capitalize on opportunity

By Steve Megargee Sep. 29, 2020 04:03 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders in the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Rodgers, Packers unbeaten with 37-30 victory over Saints

By Brett Martel Sep. 27, 2020 11:45 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints offensive guard Andrus Peat (75) is tended to after being injured in the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints' Peat injures ankle, Packers' Kirksey hurts shoulder

Sep. 27, 2020 10:31 PM EDT