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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

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

FILE - Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Billy Turner (77) runs on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Green Bay Packers signed outside linebacker Preston Smith to a contract extension and released outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith and offensive lineman Billy Turner in a flurry of moves before the start of the free-agency period. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Pack extend Preston Smith, release Za'Darius Smith, Turner

By Steve Megargee Mar. 14, 2022 12:17 PM EDT

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 activate Za'Darius Smith, Whitney Mercilus from IR

Jan. 21, 2022 04:31 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

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

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers runs for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers rout Vikings 37-10 in cold to take NFC's No. 1 seed

By Steve Megargee Jan. 02, 2022 11:41 PM EST

Fans make their way to Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 05:41 PM 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

New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. Mosley, left, tackles Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Lawrence, McCaffrey, Jones headline 2021 All-Absent Team

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2021 05:35 AM EST

Green Bay Packers' Darnell Savage tries to stop Cleveland Browns' Nick Chubb during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers must improve their run defense before postseason

By Steve Megargee Dec. 27, 2021 05:33 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams celebrates his touchdown reception with Aaron Rodgers during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Rodgers sets team record as Packers hold off Browns 24-22

By Steve Megargee Dec. 25, 2021 07:45 PM EST

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

Chicago Bears' Justin Fields reacts to a penalty during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Fields can't sustain strong 1st-half play in Bears' loss

By Steve Megargee Dec. 13, 2021 12:01 AM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers takes a snap during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers throws 4 TD passes, Packers defeat Bears 45-30

By Steve Megargee Dec. 12, 2021 11:53 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