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Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21) gives his autograph to a young fan before an NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Ashwaubenon, Wis. (Samantha Madar/The Post-Crescent via AP)
Training camp performance raises hopes for Packers defense

By Steve Megargee Aug. 08, 2022 05:40 PM EDT

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)
Packers camp gives Rodgers chance to work with his new WRs

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:40 AM 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 - 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 linebacker De'Vondre Campbell is shown during warmups before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. Campbell says he’s heard the criticism that he can’t build on his breakthrough performance from last season, when he earned All-Pro honors. “A lot of people thought it was a fluke,” Campbell said Wednesday, April 20, 2022, while talking to Green Bay reporters for the first time since signing his new deal. “You know how that goes. I’m just trying to continue to get better every day and keep pressing forward and try to repeat.”(AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Back with Packers, Campbell wants to prove 2021 was no fluke

Apr. 20, 2022 05:28 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) reacts as he leaves the field after an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Jan 2. 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. Aaron Rodgers is planning to come back to the Green Bay Packers for an 18th season, a move that keeps the reigning MVP off the trade market and answers the question that had dominated NFL offseason discussions.(AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Packers announce Rodgers has signed contract extension

Mar. 15, 2022 02:27 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract that will give Trubisky a chance to compete for the starting quarterback job following Roethlisberger's retirement in January. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet official. Financial details were not disclosed. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
NFL free agency: Let the dealing begin, mostly unofficial

By Barry Wilner Mar. 14, 2022 04:47 PM 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

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 01:29 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) gestures to the crowd as he leaves the field while his team's offense is on the field against the New York Jets during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Brown left the game and did not return. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Playing hurt, often willingly, is common for NFL players

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 06, 2022 06:50 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

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