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Packers resume Super Bowl chase after tumultuous offseason

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 03:27 PM EDT
GREEN BAY PACKERS (14-4) New faces: Defensive coordinator Joe Barry, LB De’Vondre Campbell, WR Randall Cobb, C Josh Myers OG Royce Newman,...

QB Rodgers' uncertain status dominates Packers' camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:27 AM EDT
GREEN BAY PACKERS (14-4) CAMP SITE: Green Bay, Wisconsin LAST YEAR: QB Aaron Rodgers delivered his third MVP season as...

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has made at least one trade on the opening night of the draft each of the past three years. NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah believes that trend could continue next week. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Amid Rodgers drama, Packers boost depth at positions of need

By Steve Megargee May. 01, 2021 09:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 file photo, Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes (27) returns an interception for a touchdown against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark. Daniel Jeremiah noted that Georgia teammates Tyson Campbell and Eric Stokes plus Florida State’s Asante Samuel Jr. as cornerbacks who could still be available early in the second round. The Packers could use some cornerback help and also would like to boost their depth on both sides of the line of scrimmage. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Packers GM Gutekunst's background shows he's willing to deal

By Steve Megargee Apr. 23, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

History suggests Packers may try to move out of No. 29 spot

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:44 PM EDT
No. 29 GREEN BAY PACKERS (14-4) LAST SEASON: The Packers followed up a 13-3 regular season with an NFC championship game loss for a second...

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

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones (33) celebrates his touchdown with Elgton Jenkins (74) against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers' offensive line still rolling even without Bakhtiari

By Steve Megargee Jan. 22, 2021 03:36 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Jared Veldheer (68) and teammates stand on the sideline during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. Offensive tackle Jared Veldheer is back with the Green Bay Packers, giving him an opportunity to compete in playoff games for different teams on back-to-back weekends. Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, that Veldheer was with the team and would be practicing later that day, making him available for their NFC divisional playoff game Saturday with the Los Angeles Rams (11-6). The 33-year-old Veldheer was the Indianapolis Colts’ starting left tackle for their final two games, including a 27-24 AFC first-round playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills last weekend. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Packers sign OT Veldheer, who played with Colts last week

By Steve Megargee Jan. 12, 2021 03:21 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones is congratulated by Aaron Rodgers and Corey Linsley after riunning for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Packers hoping weather will maximize their home-field edge

By Steve Megargee Jan. 04, 2021 08:34 PM EST

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. Bakhtiari will miss the rest of the season after the three-time Pro Bowl selection injured his knee in practice Thursday. Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed the severity of the injury Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Packers won't have Pro Bowl OT Bakhtiari for rest of season

By Steve Megargee Jan. 01, 2021 03:53 PM EST

LaFleur says Harrison might make his Packers debut on Sunday

By Steve Megargee Dec. 31, 2020 01:54 PM EST
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says there’s a possibility newly acquired defensive tackle Damon “Snacks” Harrison could play in the team’s regular-season...

Green Bay Packers' A.J. Dillon runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 40-14. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Dillon's big night gives Packers more reason for optimism

By Steve Megargee Dec. 28, 2020 06:44 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' A.J. Dillon runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Adams shines in snow as Packers trounce Titans 40-14

By Steve Megargee Dec. 27, 2020 11:22 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 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

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jamar Taylor during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Packers' Adams delivers again with more help on the way

By Steve Megargee Nov. 06, 2020 06:11 PM EST

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches during the second half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Packers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past undermanned 49ers, 34-17

By Josh Dubow Nov. 05, 2020 11:31 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 running back Jamaal Williams (30) celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Packers' depth helps them withstand injuries to key players

By Steve Megargee Oct. 26, 2020 06:02 PM EDT

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