Jaire Alexander
FILE - Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers leaves the field after an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers have grown all too accustomed to postseason heartbreak over the last decade or so, but the unexpected manner in which they fell 13-10 to the San Francisco 49ers in last season’s divisional playoffs has made it particularly tough to get over. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Painful playoff loss provides extra motivation for Packers

By Steve Megargee Jun. 15, 2022 03:08 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Jaire Alexander stretches at the NFL football team's practice field Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Alexander: 'Sky's the limit' for Packers' cornerback trio

By Steve Megargee Jun. 09, 2022 01:05 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Rasul Douglas returns an interception for a touchdown during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. After staying with the Packers rather than leaving via free agency, Douglas is eager to show he’s no one-year wonder. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Packers' Douglas eager to build on his breakthrough season

By Steve Megargee Jun. 03, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Christian Watson runs a drill at the NFL football team's practice field training camp Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers absent as Packers conduct voluntary OTAs this week

By Steve Megargee May. 24, 2022 04:14 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Quay Walker runs a drill during an NFL football rookie minicamp Friday, May 6, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers defense ready to deal with heightened expectations

By Steve Megargee May. 17, 2022 07:44 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' cornerback Jaire Alexander is shown during NFL football training camp at Lambeau Field, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has agreed to terms on a four-year, $84 million contract extension with a $30 million signing bonus, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
AP source: Packers CB Alexander agrees to contract extension

By Steve Megargee May. 16, 2022 12:23 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 - Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. Dotson is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Wide receivers more likely than before to deliver as rookies

By Steve Megargee Apr. 25, 2022 02:27 PM EDT

Packers won't have OT Bakhtiari for playoff game with 49ers

By Steve Megargee Jan. 22, 2022 07:04 PM EST
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari is inactive for Saturday night’s NFC divisional playoff game with the San Francisco 49ers,...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Rodgers' latest playoff drive starts as Packers host 49ers

By Steve Megargee Jan. 21, 2022 12:22 PM EST

FILE -San Francisco 49ers running back Trey Sermon, middle, runs for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. The Packers and 49er meet Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.(AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Familiar playoff foes face off again as Packers host 49ers

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2022 11:21 AM EST

FILE -San Francisco 49ers running back Trey Sermon, middle, runs for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. The Packers and 49er meet Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.(AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Pack set for 49ers rematch after winning September thriller

By Steve Megargee Jan. 18, 2022 05:53 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers pitches to Aaron Jones during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers hoping homefield is to their advantage this year

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 13, 2022 06:49 PM EST

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Packers getting healthier as they begin their playoff drive

By Steve Megargee Jan. 10, 2022 06:55 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...

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) looks over quarterback Jared Goff during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Packers plan to start stars against Lions despite no stakes

By The Associated Pres Jan. 06, 2022 02:03 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams reacts after catchiong a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Postseason status of injured Packers remains uncertain

By Steve Megargee Jan. 03, 2022 05:01 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, left, fumbles the ball as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) and Xavier Woods close in during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Vikings won't have CB Cameron Dantzler for Packers game

Jan. 02, 2022 07:08 PM EST

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Packers' LaFleur thrives by giving freedom to staff, players

By Steve Megargee Dec. 31, 2021 02:35 AM EST

Green Bay Packers' Preston Smith reacts after sacking Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Vikings seek to complete sweep of NFC North champion Packers

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 02:03 PM EST