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[ad_1] The last three seasons earned Green Bay Packers receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling a nice pay bump for the fourth and final season of his rookie contract. Valdes-Scantling, a fifth-round pick in 2018, hit the requirements of the league’s “proven performance escalator,” which will raise his base salary to $2,183,000 in …

[ad_1] Getty Images The in-plain-sight clue came from a comment Panthers owner David Tepper made in the All or Nothing season that focused on his football team. Tepper was determined to make what he believed to be upgrades at the three key positions that determine success or failure of a …

[ad_1] Leon Halip/Associated Press The Green Bay Packers have released linebacker Christian Kirksey and tackle Rick Wagner, the team announced Friday. Kirksey spent one season in Green Bay and made 11 starts with 77 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions and four pass deflections for the No. 7 pass defense in …

[ad_1] Packers offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins is one of the most versatile players on the team. The second year man out of Mississippi State played at all five spots along the offensive line in 2020 and earned Pro Bowl recognition for his outstanding play. Jenkins has primarily played at left …

[ad_1] Aaron Rodgers is full of surprises. When the Packers quarterback was named NFL MVP for the third time in his career earlier this month, Rodgers coyly announced his engagement — to actress Shailene Woodley, after only a few months of dating – and included Jodie Foster in his list …

[ad_1] Getty Images The Packers are currently projected to be over the 2021 salary cap, so they’re making a couple moves to trim some veteran salaries. Green Bay released linebacker Christian Kirksey and offensive tackle Rick Wagner, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Kirksey, who signed a two-year, $13 million contract …

[ad_1] It’s the latter half of February, and the Silly Season is already in full bloom. Though the Packers have to trim $24 million or so from its roster (in view of restructuring Bakhtiari’s deal), pundits are envisioning adding more top NFL talent to the roster. The problem is that …

[ad_1] Aaron Gash/Associated Press Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard has turned down an opportunity to serve the same role for the Green Bay Packers.  Leonhard told Tom Oates of the Wisconsin State Journal he is going to remain with the Badgers in 2021.  “It was me choosing UW,” he said. “I …

[ad_1] Name: Javonte Williams  School: North Carolina  Year:  Junior  Position: Running back  Measurements:  5’10 220lbs    STATS:    General Info:  Attended Wallace-Rose Hill High School in Wallace, North Carolina. Rushed for 207 yards and 2 touchdowns in his state championship final. Rushed for 2271 yards and 27 touchdowns and caught 13 passes …