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Grant not worried about injury, expects quick return

12 September 2010

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Being injury prone is one thing that Packers running back Ryan Grant isn’t likely to be known for anytime soon, having only missed one game to injury over his career thus far. That said, after spraining his ankle in the first half of the game today in Philadelphia, it’s doubtful that Grant will be able [...]

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Kolb era officially begins in Philly on Sunday

9 September 2010

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Lately, the Eagles have garnered attention because of their wave of moves to reduce the roster, which included the trade of both offensive tackle Stacy Andrews and linebacker Tracy White, the releasing of tight end Cornelius Ingram, and the acquisition of defensive end Antwan Barnes. But fans mustn’t forget that perhaps the boldest and most significant transaction of the [...]

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Packers extend deal with Woodson

9 September 2010

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Thurs @ 2:17 pm – The extension will be an extra two seasons on top of Woodson’s current deal, according to ESPN. The financial aspects of the contract are still unknown. 12:42 pm – When cornerback Charles Woodson came to Green Bay in 2006, it was hard to know what to expect, given the way [...]

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Dolphins to bolster return game with Clifton Smith

7 September 2010

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Just two days removed from his surprising dismissal in Tampa Bay, return specialist Clifton Smith seems to have found a new home in Miami. According to Jason Wilde of ESPN 540 Milwaukee, the Dolphins have reached an agreement with Smith, giving him an opportunity to stay close to home and take on a role as [...]

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Pre-Draft Team Needs: NFC North

21 April 2010

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This the sixth part of our series breaking down each team’s needs (by division)  headed into the draft tomorrow evening. In case you missed our previous posts, feel free to take a look here. As always, we want to hear what you think, so don’t hesitate to leave us your thoughts in the comment thread. [...]

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Packers interested in Brian Westbrook

13 April 2010

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When the Eagles released longtime starting running back Brian Westbrook earlier in the off season, it was assumed by many that the veteran would receive at least a moderate amount of interest. However, there were no significant indications of teams intending on adding him to their roster or even negotiating with him for a contract. [...]

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Packers lock up Ryan Pickett with big extension

12 March 2010

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Before they dumped a pile of cash on safety Nick Collins’ doorstep earlier this evening, Green Bay gave another key defender a stack of his own to play with. According to Jason LaCanfora of NFL.com, the Packers resigned defensive tackle Ryan Pickett to a new four year contract worth an estimated $28 million, with $10 [...]

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Nick Collins staying put in Green Bay

12 March 2010

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One of the biggest strengths for the Packers in recent years has been their defensive secondary, with playmakers roaming the field at all four spots. With that in mind, Green Bay locked down the youngest of that group earlier this evening, agreeing to a three year contract extension with safety Nick Collins. According to ESPN’s [...]

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Kampman still available for hire; Seahawks interested?

6 March 2010

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While Julius Peppers has been removed from the free agent pool after signing a lucrative deal with the Chicago Bears, there are still some quality Defensive Ends who remain available for hire. Among them is Aaron Kampman, an 8-year veteran who has drawn some interest from several teams but has reportedly not been involved in any [...]

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Packers keep Clifton; O-line still a concern

5 March 2010

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At the onset of free agency last night, the chances of Green Bay re-signing offensive tackle Chad Clifton to a new contract seemed to be pretty slim. But after a day of negotiations and a few conversations with the Redskins, Clifton decided that the Packers offer was the best for him and his family, and [...]

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Pack attack: Harris, Kampman out for good with knee injuries

23 November 2009

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In the NFL, winning almost always comes with a cost, in one way or another. Green Bay’s win over the 49ers yesterday was no exception, as the Packers lost two of their best defenders in the process. According to Tom Pelissero of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, CB Al Harris and DE/LB Aaron Kampman are finished [...]

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Winfield set to miss rematch in Green Bay

30 October 2009

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Vikings CB Antoine Winfield is universally regarded as one of the league’s top defenders, so having him miss a second week of action thanks to a foot injury he suffered earlier in the season isn’t what Minnesota wants to see, especially headed into a big showdown on Sunday against their arch-rivals in Green Bay. While [...]

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Packers bring Tauscher back to fix O-line

12 October 2009

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Rob Demovsky, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, is reporting (via Twitter) that Green Bay has re-signed OT Mark Tauscher, and plan on using him immediately at right tackle in place of OT Allen Barbre. Tauscher has taken some time to recover from his off-season knee surgery, but he obviously has checked out with the Packers [...]

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Vick to Green Bay in the works?

4 August 2009

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Packers GM Ted Thompson added a fair amount of fuel to the fires of speculation surrounding former Falcons QB Michael Vick, after he refused to rule out the possibility of signing Vick to a contract earlier today. Vick has been out of the league for two seasons while he served out his sentence for his [...]

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Thieves nab jewelry from top Packers exec

4 May 2009

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According to the Associated Press, a Super Bowl and NFC Championship ring from the Packers 1996 and 1997 seasons respectively were stolen from a car at a local park in Green Bay on Sunday. The rings had Reggie McKenzie’s name engraved on them. McKenzie has been Green Bay’s director of football operations since 1994. Police [...]

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Packers, Broncos looking at Holliday

4 March 2009

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Vonnie Holliday is an angry man these days. Angry at the Dolphins for cutting him loose and angry at the league for not being loyal to its players anymore. He may want to rethink those thoughts if things continue to work the way their headed right now. After Miami let Holliday walk last week, the [...]

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Capers pulls a switch on the Giants, heads to Green Bay

18 January 2009

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The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel is reporting that Dom Capers (Patriots) has agreed to become the Packers new defensive coordinator, despite several rumors that surfaced earlier in the week that seemed to suggest a deal with the Giants to fill the same position was imminent. The Pack will likely have to shift their defense around a bit [...]

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Packers looking to Capers to run their D?

16 January 2009

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Adam Schefter (NFL.com) is reporting that Green Bay is in the process of interviewing Dom Capers (Patriots) to become their new defensive coordinator. The Packers have previously interviewed Mike Nolan (Broncos) and Gregg Williams (Saints) to fill the position, but both coaches chose to go elsewhere instead.

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Packers looking at Haslett to run their defense

13 January 2009

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that Rams interim head coach Jim Haslett is interviewing in Green Bay for the Packers opening at defensive coordinator. Haslett is still a possibility for the Rams, but at this point it seems that the team is ready to move on, so he’s making a smart move to see [...]

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Williams jumps to the head of the pack in New Orleans

11 January 2009

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According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is now the frontrunner to take the same position with the Saints. Williams could also end up in Green Bay or Tennessee, if Titans DC Jim Schwartz takes a head coaching job elsewhere. Williams would be a good fit with any of [...]

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