[ad_1] AP Rishard Matthews is putting his money where his knee is. The Titans wide receiver — who grew up in a military family and said he’d continue to knee during the national anthem until President Donald Trump apologized to players — said that he was donating $75,000 to a …
Read More »Facing quick turnaround, Green Bay Packers trying to get healthy
[ad_1] MILWAUKEE — Another week, another round of injuries for the Green Bay Packers. This week has been especially unkind for coach Mike McCarthy’s offensive line, with a short turnaround from an overtime game on Sunday to face the Chicago Bears on Thursday night at Lambeau Field. Don’t look for …
Read More »Packers ask fans to lock arms on Thursday night – ProFootballTalk
[ad_1] Getty Images As the NFL tries to harmonize those inclined to protest during the anthem with those who think any protest against the anthem constitutes disrespect of flag, nation, and military, the Packers have devised a plan aimed at getting the fans involved, too. The team’s official website has …
Read More »Green Bay Packers want their fans to link arms during anthem
[ad_1] GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers and his Packers teammates are asking fans at Lambeau Field for Thursday night’s game against the Chicago Bears to join them in linking arms during the national anthem. Most Packers players linked arms on the sideline before Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, …
Read More »Short turnaround not helping depth of Packers’ injured offensive line
[ad_1] GREEN BAY, Wis. — Injuries have hammered away at the offensive line depth of the Green Bay Packers. Left tackle David Bakhtiari and fellow starter at right tackle, Bryan Bulaga, haven’t played a game together since the second week of the preseason, a trend that could continue Thursday night …
Read More »Packers sign LS Taybor Pepper, place Brett Goode on IR – ProFootballTalk
[ad_1] Getty Images The Packers signed long snapper Taybor Pepper on Monday after placing Brett Goode on injured reserve. Goode, the Packers long snapper for 10 seasons, has a hamstring injury. He also ended 2015 on injured reserve. Pepper spent part of the offseason with the Packers and part of …
Read More »Green Bay Packers’ defense faces floundering Bengals offense
[ad_1] The Green Bay Packers gave up 34 points in Sunday night’s loss at Atlanta. The Cincinnati Bengals have scored nine points while starting the season 0-2. One of these struggling units should be feeling better about things after Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field. The Bengals haven’t scored a touchdown …
Read More »Green Bay Packers’ Nick Perry needs hand surgery for second straight year
[ad_1] GREEN BAY, Wis. – For the second straight year, Nick Perry will need hand surgery. The Green Bay Packers outside linebacker will undergo the operation this week, coach Mike McCarthy said Thursday. Last year, Perry missed two games in December after he underwent surgery to have multiple screws placed …
Read More »Say the (code) word: Aaron Rodgers keeps burning teams on free plays – Green Bay Packers Blog
[ad_1] GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers has a code word — it’s ever-changing and never shared publicly, even after the fact — when the Green Bay Packers quarterback thinks he catches a late-substituting team with 12 men on the field. Wouldn’t the Atlanta Falcons — and everyone else on …
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