Archive: Packers
Why Releasing Favre Would Be Problematic for Packers
Quick, think of an NFL team or two that is only a capable quarterback away from being a Super Bowl contender. For me, the two that come immediately to mind are the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings. And that's why it would be problematic for the Green Bay Packers...
By Mark Maske | July 4, 2008; 12:54 PM ET | Comments (5)
Speculation About Possible Favre Return Not Exactly Shocking
While Brett Favre was still playing, there was constant speculation that he was about to retire. Now that the Green Bay Packers quarterback is retired, there is ceaseless conjecture that he's about to play. No one should be surprised that there's a new round of reports that Favre might...
By Mark Maske | July 3, 2008; 09:53 AM ET | Comments (2)
Interest in K. Jones
Four teams reportedly sent representatives to a workout over the weekend in Michigan by former Detroit Lions tailback Kevin Jones. Jones, who's working his way back from a knee injury, remains unsigned after being released by the Lions. According to the Associated Press, Jones's workout Saturday was attended by...
By Mark Maske | June 30, 2008; 10:21 AM ET | Comments (0)
Packers Reportedly Could Be in J. Taylor Trade Mix
The Green Bay Packers made a trade inquiry with the Miami Dolphins about defensive end Jason Taylor, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. The Taylor situation has quieted recently after Taylor said he would play for the Dolphins next season if he's not traded and club officials indicated they want...
By Mark Maske | June 19, 2008; 11:09 AM ET | Comments (0)
More Talk About Favre's Football Future
The question about whether quarterback Brett Favre will remain in retirement was raised again in recent days because the Green Bay Packers had not yet removed Favre's nameplate from his locker. But Packers officials say that's because they're planning to have Favre's locker torn out and sent to Favre...
By Mark Maske | May 30, 2008; 10:34 AM ET | Email a Comment
K. Robinson Released by Packers
The Green Bay Packers have released wide receiver Koren Robinson. The former first-round draft choice of the Seattle Seahawks had 21 catches for the Packers last season. He has 263 catches in seven NFL seasons, including four in Seattle, one in Minnesota and two in Green Bay. His best...
By Mark Maske | May 9, 2008; 05:19 PM ET | Email a Comment
Culpepper, Leftwich Among Those Still Unsigned
The draft has come and gone, and the quarterback shuffle around the league is just about done. And still, Daunte Culpepper and Byron Leftwich remain out of work. Culpepper had a visit with the Green Bay Packers just before the draft. But the Packers' decision to take Brian Brohm...
By Mark Maske | May 2, 2008; 02:34 PM ET | Comments (3)
Thoughts on Second-Round Quarterbacks
The draft's third and fourth quarterbacks came off the board late in the second round. Louisville's Brian Brohm went 56th overall to the Green Bay Packers, and Michigan's Chad Henne went to the Miami Dolphins on the following choice. A few issues arising from those selections: * So is...
By Mark Maske | April 27, 2008; 09:27 AM ET | Email a Comment
Packers Consider Culpepper
Free agent quarterback Daunte Culpepper visited the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday and could be signed in the coming days as a veteran backup to new starter Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers ascended to the starting job when Brett Favre retired. Culpepper spent last season with the Oakland Raiders. He's had...
By Mark Maske | April 24, 2008; 09:43 AM ET | Comments (1)
Favre: Happily Retired, But...
Quarterback Brett Favre told the Biloxi Sun-Herald that he's not reconsidering his decision to retire, at least not at this point. But he said he would be tempted to return to the Green Bay Packers next season if his successor, Aaron Rodgers, gets hurt and the team calls, needing...
By Mark Maske | April 9, 2008; 09:46 AM ET | Email a Comment
A Quick Thought On Favre's Denial of Reported Comeback Consideration
Brett Favre has denied the first report that he might be mulling a comeback. The Los Angeles Times reported this week that the quarterback's agent, Bus Cook, was quietly contacting teams, asking if they might be interested in trading for Favre. The story was denied by Favre, Cook and...
By Mark Maske | April 5, 2008; 11:41 AM ET | Comments (25)
Thoughts on Favre's Presser
Sorry, I got sidetracked on another story and didn't get a chance to post anything earlier on Brett Favre's retirement press conference this afternoon. If you missed it, let me sum it up for you: It was great, great theater. Favre was honest. He was genuine. He was himself....
By Mark Maske | March 6, 2008; 10:27 PM ET | Comments (1)
Brunell Reportedly on Packers' List of Possible Backups
Mark Brunell apparently is on the Green Bay Packers' list as a potential backup quarterback for new starter Aaron Rodgers. The Green Bay Press-Gazette reported that the Packers have contacted the veteran quarterback's agent to express interest in Brunell, who's a free agent after having his contract voided by...
By Mark Maske | March 6, 2008; 09:54 AM ET | Comments (5)
Favre to Speak Thursday
Brett Favre is scheduled to speak Thursday. The Green Bay Packers have scheduled a noon news conference for the quarterback, who told team officials this week that he's retiring....
By Mark Maske | March 5, 2008; 07:31 PM ET | Comments (2)
Packers Now Turn to A. Rodgers
During the Green Bay Packers' news conference Tuesday, General Manager Ted Thompson and Coach Mike McCarthy declined to answer questions about whether the club would try to add a veteran quarterback to go with Aaron Rodgers now that Brett Favre has told team officials he's retiring. It would make...
By Mark Maske | March 5, 2008; 11:20 AM ET | Comments (3)
Goodell on Favre
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has issued a statement on Brett Favre's retirement. It says: "Brett Favre will always be remembered as one of the greatest players and fiercest competitors in NFL history. His long list of accomplishments both on and off the field is remarkable. Brett's talent, enthusiasm and...
By Mark Maske | March 4, 2008; 07:02 PM ET | Email a Comment
McCarthy, Thompson Say Packers Were Surprised By Favre's Decision
Green Bay Packers Coach Mike McCarthy said he spoke to Brett Favre twice by telephone Monday night and was told of the quarterback's decision to retire. "He informed me that it was time for him to hang up the cleats, as he referred to it," McCarthy said at a...
By Mark Maske | March 4, 2008; 06:41 PM ET | Email a Comment
Ron Wolf Reacts
Former Green Bay Packers general manager Ron Wolf said he'd heard about Brett Favre's retirement from a neighbor in Florida. "I was surprised when I heard it," Wolf said in a telephone interview. "But when I thought about it and heard what was said, it made perfect sense. Brett...
By Mark Maske | March 4, 2008; 06:32 PM ET | Email a Comment
Some Reaction to Favre's Retirement
Former San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions coach Steve Mariucci, once a Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach, issued a statement on Brett Favre's retirement. "Throughout his 17 years, he never lost that feeling of playing the game for the first time," Mariucci said. "That's what makes Brett Favre unlike...
By Mark Maske | March 4, 2008; 06:27 PM ET | Email a Comment
Where Does Favre Rank?
So the question as Brett Favre retires is: Where does he rank among the sport's all-time greatest quarterbacks? Top 10? Top five? The greatest ever? The answer here is that he definitely makes the top 10, but he doesn't quite crack the top five. It says here that the...
By Mark Maske | March 4, 2008; 01:40 PM ET | Comments (17)
Packers Confirm Favre's Retirement
The Green Bay Packers have confirmed that quarterback Brett Favre has told them he is retiring. The team has released a statement from General Manager Ted Thompson that says: "Brett Favre has informed us of his intention to retire from the Green Bay Packers and the NFL. He has...
By Mark Maske | March 4, 2008; 11:41 AM ET | Comments (1)
Favre Retiring
Quarterback Brett Favre has decided to retire. An NFL source confirmed reports that Favre informed Green Bay Packers Coach Mike McCarthy on Monday night that he has decided to call it a career. The Biloxi Sun Herald reported that Favre's brother Scott confirmed Brett's decision. Favre, 38, has contemplated...
By Mark Maske | March 4, 2008; 10:29 AM ET | Comments (9)
New Contract For C. Williams
Defensive tackle Corey Williams is getting a new contract as part of the trade sending him from the Green Bay Packers to the Cleveland Browns. The longterm deal apparently will include about $18 million in guaranteed money for Williams, who'd been given the franchise player tag in Green Bay....
By Mark Maske | February 29, 2008; 10:37 AM ET | Comments (223)
C. Williams Gets Packers' Franchise Tag
Now it's 11. The Green Bay Packers have used their franchise player tag on defensive tackle Corey Williams, who would have a salary of $6.363 million next season if he retains the franchise designation. The Packers also released veteran tight end Bubba Franks....
By Mark Maske | February 20, 2008; 06:51 PM ET | Comments (2)
Moss Says Packers Said "Wrong Things" to Him
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--The Green Bay Packers made a bid to try to trade for Randy Moss in the offseason before the New England Patriots obtained the wide receiver from the Oakland Raiders. Moss said today he was glad he didn't end up in Green Bay because Packers officials were saying...
By Mark Maske | January 30, 2008; 06:55 PM ET | Comments (1)
No Decision By Favre
PHOENIX--Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre said today he hasn't decided yet whether he will return to play next season. "I haven't decided yet," Favre said. "We just played a little over a week ago and I'm going to take a few more weeks." Favre, who participated in a...
By Mark Maske | January 30, 2008; 04:16 PM ET | Email a Comment
No Pro Bowl for Favre, So Garcia Gets Nod
Brett Favre isn't going to the Pro Bowl on the heels of the Green Bay Packers' disappointing overtime loss in the NFC title game. The quarterback was replaced on the NFC roster by Tampa Bay's Jeff Garcia. It is Garcia's fourth career Pro Bowl appearance. The previous three came...
By Mark Maske | January 24, 2008; 08:00 PM ET | Email a Comment
Packers Reward McCarthy With New Contract
The Green Bay Packers reportedly have rewarded Coach Mike McCarthy with a lucrative new contract. The Green Bay Press-Gazette reported that the team and McCarthy have agreed to a five-year deal worth about $20 million. McCarthy had one season remaining on his previous contract for a salary of approximately...
By Mark Maske | January 19, 2008; 02:24 PM ET | Comments (1)
Favre Planning to Play Next Season
Maybe there won't be a retirement watch for Brett Favre this offseason. The Green Bay Packers quarterback told the Biloxi (Miss.) Sun Herald that he plans to play next season. "For the first time in three years, I haven't thought this could be my last game," Favre told the...
By Mark Maske | January 10, 2008; 05:05 PM ET | Comments (2)
New Contract for Packers' GM
The Green Bay Packers have announced that they've signed General Manager Ted Thompson to a new five-year contract running through the 2012 season. Thompson is in his third season as the Packers' GM and assembled a young team around veteran quarterback Brett Favre that went 13-3 this season and...
By Mark Maske | January 7, 2008; 07:33 PM ET | Email a Comment
Official Fined for Incident With Packers' Barnett
The NFL fined official Jim Quirk for his contact with Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Barnett during last Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. Quirk grabbed Barnett from behind and pulled him to the ground in an attempt to keep him from being involved in a confrontation with a...
By Mark Maske | December 28, 2007; 03:52 PM ET | Email a Comment
Favre Had Better Be Ready Because Packers Now Have Injury Concerns About A. Rodgers, Too
The Green Bay Packers suddenly have injury concerns about more than one quarterback. Coach Mike McCarthy indicated Wednesday that backup Aaron Rodgers had injured his hamstring during Tuesday's practice and is to be sidelined for a week or two. Rodgers replaced starter Brett Favre during last Thursday's loss in...
By Mark Maske | December 6, 2007; 10:44 AM ET | Comments (2)
Packers Expect Favre to Practice Today or Thursday
The Green Bay Packers expect quarterback Brett Favre to practice today or Thursday and play this weekend. Favre suffered injuries to his right elbow and left shoulder and left last Thursday's loss in Dallas in the second quarter. Backup Aaron Rodgers finished the game. Favre has started 269 consecutive...
By Mark Maske | December 5, 2007; 09:22 AM ET | Comments (1)
Packers Expecting Favre's Streak to Continue
Green Bay Packers Coach Mike McCarthy indicated Friday that he doesn't expect the elbow and shoulder injuries suffered by Brett Favre during Thursday night's loss in Dallas to end the quarterback's record streak of games played. McCarthy told reporters he'd consulted with members of the team's medical staff and...
By Mark Maske | December 1, 2007; 11:37 AM ET | Email a Comment
Injured Right Elbow, Separated Left Shoulder Put Favre's Streak in Jeopardy
IRVING, Tex.--Brett Favre's streak of 269 straight starts, including the playoffs, is in jeopardy. The Green Bay Packers not only lost the battle for NFC supremacy to the Dallas Cowboys here Thursday night, 37-27. They also may have lost their quarterback. Favre suffered an injured right elbow and a...
By Mark Maske | November 30, 2007; 12:51 AM ET | Comments (6)
Packers Shorthanded on Defense Tonight
IRVING, Tex.--The Green Bay Packers will be shorthanded on defense for tonight's showdown game here against the Dallas Cowboys. They'll be without both cornerback Charles Woodson and defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila. Woodson is out with a toe injury and Gbaja-Biamila with an ankle injury. The Packers had described the...
By Mark Maske | November 29, 2007; 07:55 PM ET | Email a Comment
League Not Punishing Packers
The NFL isn't punishing the Green Bay Packers after players reportedly offered money to their teammates to keep opponents below certain statistical benchmarks. The practice violates league rules. But a league spokesman indicated that the NFL is leaving the matter to the Packers and the club is ensuring that...
By Mark Maske | November 26, 2007; 08:54 PM ET | Email a Comment
Thoughts on Thanksgiving Games
Some quick observations from the Thanksgiving games: *The Green Bay Packers have a chance to win next Thursday in Dallas. The Cowboys have been widely proclaimed the best team in the NFC. But, in truth, there's little difference between them and the Packers at this point. Green Bay probably...
By Mark Maske | November 23, 2007; 08:23 AM ET | Email a Comment
It's Testaverde Vs. Favre In Oldest-Ever Quarterback Matchup
Coach John Fox today named Vinny Testaverde the starter at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. That means that the Green Bay Packers' Brett Favre, at 38, will be the young quarterback in the game. Testaverde is 44, making it the oldest pair of quarterbacks to start against...
By Mark Maske | November 16, 2007; 06:22 PM ET | Comments (5)
Game Time Could Change Monday Night in Denver
The NFL plans to move up the starting time of Monday night's game in Denver if there's a World Series game in the city that night. Game 5 of the World Series between the Colorado Rockies and Boston Red Sox is scheduled for Monday. If the best-of-seven baseball series...
By Mark Maske | October 23, 2007; 03:48 PM ET | Email a Comment
Packers Activate K. Robinson
The Green Bay Packers didn't waste any time activating wide receiver Koren Robinson. They put Robinson on their 53-man roster Thursday, the day after he was reinstated by the league after serving a one-year suspension for violating the substance abuse policy. The Packers could have waited until Oct. 30...
By Mark Maske | October 19, 2007; 10:08 AM ET | Email a Comment
K. Robinson Reinstated to Packers
The NFL today reinstated Green Bay Packers wide receiver Koren Robinson, who'd been suspended for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Robinson was scheduled to travel to Green Bay tonight to join the team. Today was the first day that he was eligible to be reinstated from his one-year...
By Mark Maske | October 17, 2007; 01:48 PM ET | Comments (1)
Favre Changes Mind, Reportedly Will Attend Packers' Minicamp
According to several reports, quarterback Brett Favre has decided to attend the Green Bay Packers' minicamp this weekend. Favre previously had indicated that he wouldn't attend and instead would remain at his home in Mississippi to be with his family. He'd said his decision to skip the minicamp was...
By Mark Maske | May 17, 2007; 09:23 AM ET | Email a Comment
Favre Reportedly Skipping Packers' Minicamp
Quarterback Brett Favre plans to skip the Green Bay Packers' minicamp this weekend, but not because of his displeasure over the team's failure to trade for wide receiver Randy Moss. Favre is unable to practice after undergoing surgery earlier this offseason to have bone spurs removed from his left...
By Mark Maske | May 15, 2007; 04:38 PM ET | Comments (3)
No Easy Answers These Days For Packers
Team-By-Team Offseason Roundup Green Bay Packers Players Released: William Henderson, FB Free Agents Lost: Ahman Green, RB David Martin, TE Kendrick Allen, DT Free Agents Re-Signed: Tyson Walter, T/G Free Agents Added: Frank Walker, CB Draft: Rd. 1 (No. 16 overall) Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee 2 (63) Brandon Jackson,...
By Mark Maske | May 15, 2007; 11:48 AM ET | Comments (2)
Favre Says He's Not Seeking Trade
Quarterback Brett Favre said today that he was upset when the Green Bay Packers failed to trade for wide receiver Randy Moss, but indicated he never truly wanted the team to trade him. "I was frustrated a couple weeks back when Randy Moss was traded to New England," Favre...
By Mark Maske | May 14, 2007; 02:27 PM ET | Comments (1)
Favre, Packers At Odds Over Moss Non-Trade
Quarterback Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers are at odds over the team's inability to trade for wide receiver Randy Moss. Favre was publicly critical of the Packers over the weekend, saying they should have made more of an effort to land Moss--who was dealt to the New...
By Mark Maske | May 14, 2007; 10:40 AM ET | Comments (4)
Patriots Land R. Moss
The New England traded a fourth-round pick today to the Oakland Raiders for wide receiver Randy Moss. The Raiders had shopped Moss around the league for much of the offseason, and the Patriots and Green Bay Packers emerged as the leading bidders. It was thought that the Raiders were...
By Mark Maske | April 29, 2007; 02:00 PM ET | Comments (2)
N. Barnett, Packers Agree to Extension
Linebacker Nick Barnett agreed to a contract extension with the Green Bay Packers that will keep him from being an unrestricted free agent next year. The five-year extension runs through the 2012 season. He had one season remaining on his existing contract....
By Mark Maske | April 11, 2007; 12:10 AM ET | Email a Comment
Packers Chasing R. Moss
The Green Bay Packers have emerged as the NFL team most likely to trade for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Randy Moss. Several NFL sources said Thursday and this morning they believe the Packers have the best chance to end up with Moss if the Raiders indeed trade him. The...
By Mark Maske | March 16, 2007; 09:55 AM ET | Comments (6)
Packers Add F. Walker as Potential Third Cornerback
Cornerback Frank Walker signed a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers, leaving the New York Giants. He could be the Packers' third cornerback. His contract could be worth $1.5 million, including incentives....
By Mark Maske | March 13, 2007; 08:03 PM ET | Email a Comment
Packers Release Fullback Henderson
The Green Bay Packers released fullback William Henderson. Henderson played in 188 games for the Packers, the fourth-most in franchise history behind Brett Favre, Bart Starr and Ray Nitschke....
By Mark Maske | March 7, 2007; 06:55 PM ET | Email a Comment
Packers, Patriots Reportedly in Running for R. Moss
The Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots reportedly are among the teams interested in trading for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Randy Moss. The Raiders apparently are shopping Moss, who has 102 catches in two seasons in Oakland and is a fraction of the dominant player he once was...
By Mark Maske | March 5, 2007; 08:38 AM ET | Comments (1)
Favre Undergoes Ankle Surgery
Brett Favre underwent ankle surgery Monday. The Green Bay Packers quarterback had been putting off the procedure for several years and playing with discomfort but finally had bone spurs removed from his left ankle. The Packers expect him to be recovered by a mid-May minicamp....
By Mark Maske | February 27, 2007; 09:36 AM ET | Comments (3)
Packers Keep C. Jenkins Off Restricted Free Agent Market With Four-Year Extension
The Green Bay Packers signed defensive end Cullen Jenkins to a four-year, $16 million contract extension. The deal includes a $6 million signing bonus and keeps Jenkins from being a restricted free agent. Jenkins, the younger brother of Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kris Jenkins, originally entered the league as...
By Mark Maske | February 26, 2007; 08:40 PM ET | Email a Comment
Favre Returning Next Season
MIAMI--Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre ended the annual speculation about whether he'd retire by announcing that he plans to return for a 17th season. The 37-year-old quarterback threw for 3,885 yards, with 18 touchdown passes and 18 interceptions, this season as the Packers went 8-8 and barely missed...
By Mark Maske | February 2, 2007; 02:17 PM ET | Comments (8)
Packers Fill Offensive Coordinator Vacancy From Within
The Green Bay Packers promoted assistant offensive line coach Joe Philbin to offensive coordinator. He replaces Jeff Jagodzinski, who left to become the head coach at Boston College. The Packers plan to keep the zone blocking system installed by Jagodzinski to aid their running game and now will have...
By Mark Maske | January 15, 2007; 07:53 PM ET | Email a Comment
No Surgery Yet for Favre
Brett Favre might skip the ankle surgery that he was scheduled to have on Monday. The Green Bay Packers quarterback was to have bone spurs removed from his left ankle but didn't go through with the procedure. Favre has played for years with pain in the ankle and might...
By Mark Maske | January 4, 2007; 10:36 AM ET | Email a Comment
Favre Surgery Put Off At Least Temporarily
Brett Favre had been tentatively scheduled to undergo ankle surgery Monday but the procedure was postponed. The Green Bay Packers quarterback is to have bone fragments removed from his left ankle, which bothered him all season. It's still possible that the procedure will take place within the next few...
By Mark Maske | January 2, 2007; 01:00 PM ET | Email a Comment
Rayner's Late Field Goal for Packers Gets Favre, Franks Off the Hook
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre didn't speak to reporters after Thursday night's 9-7 triumph over the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. If Favre retires after the season, Thursday's game was his final career appearance at Lambeau. He completed 26 of 50 passes for 285 yards, but threw two...
By Mark Maske | December 22, 2006; 11:55 AM ET | Email a Comment
Favre Talks About "R" Word
It's the time of the year again for Brett Favre's retirement ruminations. The subject came up Tuesday during the Green Bay Packers quarterback's weekly news conference. Favre said he's undecided about whether he'll play next season. He has played far better this season than last season, throwing 17 touchdown...
By Mark Maske | December 20, 2006; 09:51 AM ET | Comments (2)
Packers Reportedly to Lose Offensive Coordinator Jagodzinski to Boston College
Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski reportedly accepted the head coaching job at Boston College on Monday. He likely will finish the season with the Packers before leaving. New York Giants quarterbacks coach Kevin Gilbride also had been among the candidates at BC....
By Mark Maske | December 19, 2006; 10:24 AM ET | Email a Comment
Favre Might Undergo Offseason Ankle Surgery
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre told reporters today that he might need to undergo surgery on his left ankle at some point to have bone spurs removed. Favre said he has experienced discomfort in the ankle at times this season. He indicated that he underwent a similar procedure...
By Mark Maske | December 6, 2006; 08:10 PM ET | Email a Comment
Packers Sign Bouman to Back Up Favre
The Green Bay Packers signed quarterback Todd Bouman to back up starter Brett Favre. Bouman made three starts last season for the New Orleans Saints. He spent three seasons in New Orleans, two of them with Packers Coach Mike McCarthy as the Saints' offensive coordinator. Bouman previously had a...
By Mark Maske | November 21, 2006; 04:27 PM ET | Email a Comment
Packers Launch Search for Rodgers's Replacement as Favre's Backup
Quarterbacks Bradlee Van Pelt, J.T. O'Sullivan and Todd Bouman reportedly worked out Monday for the Green Bay Packers. The Packers are looking for a backup quarterback after second-year pro Aaron Rodgers suffered a broken foot, ending his season, during Sunday's shutout loss to the New England Patriots. Rodgers filled...
By Mark Maske | November 21, 2006; 10:02 AM ET | Comments (1)
Packers Lose Rodgers, Not Favre, For Remainder of Season
The Green Bay Packers have lost a quarterback for the remainder of the season. But it's Aaron Rodgers, not Brett Favre, who's headed to the injured reserve list. Rodgers suffered a broken foot during Sunday's loss to the New England Patriots and will be sidelined for the rest of...
By Mark Maske | November 20, 2006; 02:13 PM ET | Email a Comment
Packers Center Wells Gets Five-Year Extension
The Green Bay Packers signed center Scott Wells to a five-year contract extension. The deal is worth about $15 million and runs through the 2011 season. Wells would have been eligible for restricted free agency after this season....
By Mark Maske | November 8, 2006; 10:40 AM ET | Email a Comment
Packers Place WR Ferguson on IR
The Green Bay Packers placed wide receiver Robert Ferguson on the injured reserve list, ending his season. He'd missed two games since suffering a foot injury....
By Mark Maske | October 24, 2006; 05:44 AM ET | Comments (5)
Favre Says League Turning Its Back on K. Robinson
A day after teammate Koren Robinson was suspended for a year by the NFL for a violation of its substance abuse policy, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre criticized the league's practice of keeping suspended players from having contact with their teams. Favre said the league is turning its...
By Mark Maske | October 18, 2006; 09:32 PM ET | Email a Comment
K. Robinson Suspended for One Year
The NFL suspended Green Bay Packers wide receiver Koren Robinson for a minimum of one year without pay for a violation of the league's substance abuse policy. The suspension was imposed soon after Robinson pleaded not guilty earlier today to charges of drunk driving and fleeing from police related...
By Mark Maske | October 17, 2006; 06:30 PM ET | Email a Comment
K. Robinson Pleads Not Guilty
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Koren Robinson pleaded not guilty today to charges of drunk driving and fleeing from police related to a training camp incident while he was with the Minnesota Vikings. Robinson was arrested after a high-speed chase on Aug. 15 near the Vikings' training camp in...
By Mark Maske | October 17, 2006; 01:19 PM ET | Email a Comment
K. Robinson Sentenced to Jail Time For Probation Violation
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Koren Robinson was sentenced to 90 days in prison today in Kirkland, Wash., for violating probation in a drunk-driving case. Robinson must comply with the sentence by March 1, and half of it can be spent on work release. Robinson, formerly of the Seattle...
By Mark Maske | October 4, 2006; 09:43 PM ET | Email a Comment
Favre Expects to Play This Weekend
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre said today he has a pinched nerve in his neck and perhaps a mild concussion but he expects to play Sunday against the St. Louis Rams. Favre was replaced by second-year quarterback Aaron Rodgers for the Packers' final offensive series of their lopsided...
By Mark Maske | October 4, 2006; 04:15 PM ET | Comments (2)
Favre Expected to Practice Today
The Green Bay Packers expect quarterback Brett Favre to participate in their practice today and play this weekend. Favre suffered a pinched nerve in his neck and what was described as a slight head injury, perhaps a mild concussion, during Monday night's loss in Philadelphia. But Coach Mike McCarthy...
By Mark Maske | October 4, 2006; 10:48 AM ET | Email a Comment
Packers Release CB Carroll
The Green Bay Packers released cornerback Ahmad Carroll today. Carroll was a first-round draft choice in 2004 but his play was, at best, inconsistent. He was exploited during the Philadelphia Eagles' lopsided triumph over the Packers on Monday night, surrendering one touchdown catch and setting up another touchdown with...
By Mark Maske | October 3, 2006; 10:13 PM ET | Comments (2)
Favre's Late-Game Injuries Not Thought to be Serious, According to McCarthy
PHILADELPHIA--Green Bay Packers Coach Mike McCarthy said after his team's lopsided loss to the Philadelphia Eagles here Monday night that quarterback Brett Favre was hurt late in the game but his injuries didn't appear to be serious. Second-year quarterback Aaron Rodgers took over for the Packers' final offensive series...
By Mark Maske | October 3, 2006; 10:38 AM ET | Email a Comment
Westbrook, A. Green Sidelined Tonight
PHILADELPHIA--Both teams will be without their starting tailbacks during tonight's game. The Philadelphia Eagles' Brian Westbrook and the Green Bay Packers' Ahman Green were on their clubs' inactive lists. Westbrook has been bothered by a sore and swollen knee, and Green has been plagued by a hamstring injury....
By Mark Maske | October 2, 2006; 08:21 PM ET | Email a Comment
Packers Might Rush K. Robinson Into Action
Wide receiver Koren Robinson signed with the Green Bay Packers just this week, but it's possible that he'll be in uniform for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Robinson was to the be the Minnesota Vikings' No. 1 receiver this season but was released by the club in...
By Mark Maske | September 15, 2006; 12:00 PM ET | Email a Comment
Texans, Packers Trade Reserve RBs
The Houston Texans, still looking for help at tailback after passing over Reggie Bush in the NFL draft, swapped backup runners with the Green Bay Packers today. The Texans sent Vernand Morency to the Packers for Samkon Gado....
By Mark Maske | September 13, 2006; 08:22 PM ET | Comments (4)
K. Robinson To Packers
Wide receiver Koren Robinson agreed to a contract with the Green Bay Packers on Monday. He was released by the Minnesota Vikings last month after being charged with drunk driving and felony fleeing from police during training camp....
By Mark Maske | September 12, 2006; 02:08 PM ET | Email a Comment
Favre Came Back for This?
Quarterback Brett Favre eschewed retirement and returned to the Green Bay Packers this season in part because he simply loves to play, and in part because he thought he perhaps could go out on a better note than the miserable season he and the Packers endured last year. Favre...
By Mark Maske | September 11, 2006; 01:30 PM ET | Comments (4)
Packers Cut WR Boerigter
The Green Bay Packers released wide receiver Marc Boerigter on Tuesday after he had only one catch in two preseason games. The Packers signed Boerigter as a free agent in the offseason after he totaled 39 receptions in four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs....
By Mark Maske | August 23, 2006; 11:06 AM ET | Email a Comment
Packers Cut Kicker Cundiff
The Green Bay Packers, in an unexpected move, released kicker Billy Cundiff on Thursday. That leaves Dave Rayner as the only kicker on the team's roster, at least for now. They Packers worked out Paul Edinger earlier in training camp but didn't sign him. Rayner had a stint last...
By Mark Maske | August 18, 2006; 09:53 AM ET | Email a Comment
