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GREEN BAY – Former Packers offensive lineman T.J. Lang announced his retirement from the NFL on social media Friday. A fourth-round pick for Green Bay back in 2009 out of Eastern Michigan, Lang cracked the Packers’ starting lineup full-time at guard in 2011 and went on to start a total of 94...

“There’s a little bit more of a skill set you have to have in there; the ability to kind of separate and create in space,” said Gutekunst of slot-receiver play. “Obviously, inside there, you have to be able to hold up and take the pounding that comes with that job. So there’s probably a body...

If you’ve ever attended a training camp practice at Lambeau Field then you’ve probably heard fans screaming as they watch their favorite players bike or walk to the practice field. The loudest cheers always seemed to be when Jordy rode past, too. At one of the night practices, in August of 2017...

High schoolers looking for a legendary backdrop for their prom photos this year can take advantage of the special atmosphere in the Lambeau Field seating bowl, which will be available for capturing prom photos each Saturday in April from 4 to 6 p.m. Students can check in at the Hall of Fame...

Jason from Austin, TX Hey II, are items like rule changes discussed during the CBA negotiations? No, rules are separate from labor issues. Rich from Grand Rapids, MI Allowing review of non-calls for PI is significant. With the auto-review of scoring and turnover plays, it appears to me...

While Wildung joined the Packers just as they were about to descend into the first extended tailspin in their history, he was a World War II veteran and tough-as-nails tackle who missed only two games in seven seasons. He might have played on some bad teams, but he was a widely respected two-way...

Name: David Long Position: LB Ht.-Wt.: 5-11, 227 School: West Virginia Key stat: Racked up a team-best 111 tackles in 2018. Posted 12 sacks among 35 ½ tackles for loss, along with 10 passes defensed, over his final two seasons despite missing first four games of 2017 due to preseason...

PHOENIX – Barely two months on the job, Matt LaFleur watched from his new Lambeau Field office as the Packers made one splash after another in the opening wave of free agency two weeks ago. In a matter of days, Green Bay’s new head coach had four new players on his roster after General Manager...

Owners vote to make pass interference, including non-calls, eligible for review NFL owners voted on Tuesday night to allow coaches to challenge offensive or defensive pass interference in a game, even if there is no flag on the play. The rule change was only put into place for the 2019 season...

Gary from Sheboygan, WI II, there has been some call for the Pack to draft a slot receiver with little thought of one of the current receivers manning the spot. Wouldn’t it be wiser to put one of our current receivers there than to put a rookie in the position? You guys have heard me say...

Name: Dru Samia Position: OL Ht.-Wt.: 6-5, 305 School: Oklahoma Key stat: Started 48 of 52 career games, including nine starts at right tackle as a true freshman in 2015. One of only 10 freshmen to start at offensive tackle for the Sooners. Moved over to right guard after the 2016 opener...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Nelson retires from NFL after 11 seasons

Nelson is the only player in team annals to record three seasons with 13-plus touchdown receptions (2011, 2014, 2016). The 6-foot-3, 217-pound receiver posted 1,250-plus receiving yards and 13-plus touchdown catches in the same season three times in his career (2011, 2014, 2016), the fourth most...

Bruce from Green Bay, WI Good morning, all. I, as a Packers fan, am really excited by what’s going on here, Gute is truly trying to build a Super Bowl team, not just going through the motions. He is embracing the challenges ahead of him and willing to take advantage of signing players and...

Name: David Sills Position: WR Ht.-Wt.: 6-3, 211 School: West Virginia Key stat: Put up consistent numbers of the last two years, with 60 catches for 980 yards and 18 TDs in 2017, followed by 65 catches for 986 yards and 15 TDs last year. Ranked in the top two nationally in receiving...

GREEN BAY – The NFL will open its 100th season with the league’s oldest rivalry. The Chicago Bears will play host to the Packers on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7:20 p.m. CT, at Soldier Field. The opener will be televised on NBC. This past year, Green Bay opened its own 100th season at Lambeau Field...

2. Tramon Williams’ days at cornerback may not be over Injuries and the in-season trade of Ha Ha Clinton-Dix resulted in Williams starting the final nine games of the season at safety in Mike Pettine’s defense. That wasn’t what the Packers intended when they re-signed the veteran defensive...

Justin from Sonora, CA Not a question just a comment on your subtle way of injecting “A League of Their Own” into the II just days away from the start of the new baseball season! Just trying to keep everyone on their toes. Good morning! Derek from Eau Claire, WI I hope that No. 12 pick...

Key stat: Made 191 tackles with four interceptions, 40 passes defensed and four forced fumbles in 51 games (33 starts). Honors: Named first-team All-Big 12 and a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award for the nation’s top defensive back after recording 67 tackles, a team-high 16 pass breakups...

The younger brother of fellow Packers Hall of Famer George Svendsen, Earl technically played only two seasons with the Packers but made a big impression in three big games. One was the 1938 NFL Championship Game. Although the Packers lost to the New York Giants, 23-17, Svendsen received high...