Darrius Shepherd
FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers' special teams coordinator Shawn Mennenga addresses the media during a news conference in Green Bay, Wis. Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine and Mennenga have been fired after the team’s second straight NFC championship game loss. Packers coach Matt LaFleur made the announcement Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Pettine, Mennenga won't be back after Packers' playoff loss

By Steve Megargee Jan. 29, 2021 06:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin (10) makes a catch before taking it in for a touchdown in the first half an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. The former first-round draft pick is attempting to make a comeback as the Green Bay Packers look to add depth to their receiving corps. The Packers announced Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, that they had signed Austin and released wide receiver Darrius Shepherd. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Packers add Tavon Austin to receiving group

Dec. 01, 2020 04:43 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) calls out a play in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune via AP)
Bears seek to end 4-game skid as they visit Green Bay

By Steve Megargee Nov. 27, 2020 12:44 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Khari Willis (37) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Packers' recent performances reveal their inconsistency

By Steve Megargee Nov. 23, 2020 06:15 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

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams goes over Jacksonville Jaguars' C.J. Henderson for a touchdown catch during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-20. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers' Adams returns to practice, 'good to go' on Sunday

Nov. 20, 2020 03:43 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 12:09 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' Kenny Clark stretches during NFL football training camp Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers' LaFleur expects DT Clark, WR Adams to play Sunday

Oct. 16, 2020 04:15 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams, center, celebrates with teammates Aaron Rodgers, left, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, right, after catching a 1-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Packers short-handed at wide receiver as they host Falcons

Oct. 05, 2020 07:53 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (13) pulls in a 72 yard pass completion in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Packers could be without top 2 wideouts against Falcons

By Steve Megargee Oct. 02, 2020 07:11 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Los Angeles Rams at Dallas Cowboys 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 04:39 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jeff Driskel (2) is pressured by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 01:20 PM EST

Oakland Raiders fans cheer outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Oakland Raiders at Green Bay Packers 10/20/2019

Oct. 20, 2019 11:59 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay won 23-22. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Lazard 'fulfills journey' in standout effort against Lions

By Keith Jenkins Oct. 15, 2019 06:44 PM EDT

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Hall, front, is hit by Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams (38) after making a catch during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Lions blow late lead in 23-22 loss to Packers

By Jay Cohen Oct. 15, 2019 12:05 AM EDT

A fan walks outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers 10/14/2019

Oct. 14, 2019 05:54 PM EDT

A Green Bay Packers fan puts on a jersey outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers 9/26/2019

Sep. 26, 2019 05:28 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Raven Greene is taken off the field on a cart during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers take 'mental day' to rest in middle of tough stretch

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 18, 2019 05:51 PM EDT

A New Orleans Saints helmet rests on the field during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Texans 30-28. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Saints DT Sheldon Rankins still out in game vs. Rams

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 12:20 PM EDT