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2d ago
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers addressed a position of need and departed from their usual strategy of targeting defensive players in the first round by selecting Arizona offensive tackle Jordan Morgan with the 25th overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.
This was only the second time in the past 13 drafts that the Packers have selected an offensive player with their first pick. The other instance came in 2020, when they traded up four spots to take Utah State quarterback Jordan Love at No. 26 overall.
After tearing his anterior cruciate ligament late in the 2022 season ..read more
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2d ago
(WFRV) - 2024's NFL Draft is in Detroit, which means it is only one year away from heading to Green Bay for the first time. WFRV did a mock draft to see who we think will get drafted in the first round and where.
Thursday, April 25, marks the beginning of the NFL Draft.
Local 5 News created its own 2024 NFL Mock Draft for the entire first round and the Green Bay Packers' second-round selections, giving readers an insight into just who we think the team could select.
WFRV-TV Local 5 News 2024 NFL Mock Draft
*Note: This mock draft was done without the use of trades*
1. CHICAGO BEARS: Caleb Wil ..read more
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1w ago
The Green Bay Packers made a big investment in their secondary by signing safety Xavier McKinney from the New York Giants.
It wouldn’t be a surprise if the Packers address that area again early in the draft ..read more
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2w ago
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - On Wednesday morning the NFL and the Green Bay Packers officially announced that Jordan Love and company will kick off the 2024 season against the Philadelphia Eagles in São Paulo, Brazil.
According to a release from the Packers, Green Bay and Philadelphia will face off in the first-ever NFL game in Brazil and also in the NFL's first-ever Friday night game in over 50 years. The last Friday night NFL game played was between the Cardinals and Rams in 1970.
“We’re looking forward to being a part of this historic matchup against the Eagles in São Paulo. We’re excited to ..read more
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1M ago
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Green Bay Packers Foundation honored its annual grant recipients on Wednesday by hosting a luncheon for them in the Lambeau Field Atrium.
Additionally, the Green Bay Packers celebrated awarding a record $1.5 million in 2023 to a total of 321 organizations and non-profits throughout the state of Wisconsin. 257 of the recipients attended the Luncheon, including Casa of Brown County in Green Bay ..read more
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1M ago
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Green Bay Packers introduced new running back Josh Jacobs on Friday, and he and former leader of the backfield Aaron Jones shared praise for each other on X.
According to Matt Schneidman from The Athletic, Jacobs and Jones know each other from offseason training in Miami, and when asked how he expects to fill Jones's shoes, Jacobs remained humbled ..read more
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1M ago
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) - Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst was scouting potential talent at Wisconsin Pro Day, including two local NFL hopefuls.
Former Badgers center Tanor Bortolini from Kewaunee and running back Braelon Allen from Fond du Lac participated in position drills in front of dozens of NFL scouts and staffers, including Green Bay's general manager ..read more
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1M ago
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Green Bay Packers are reportedly expected to re-sign running back AJ Dillon, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport added that Green Bay used a rare four-year qualifying offer on AJ Dillon to keep him around ..read more
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1M ago
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Green Bay Packers have officially released linebacker De'Vondre Campbell after three years with the team.
General manager Brian Gutekunst made the announcement on Wednesday and noted that he was thankful for not only all of Campbell's hard work on the field but also within the community ..read more
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1M ago
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - The Green Bay Packers have made several changes to their roster ahead of the season, and fans are feeling mixed emotions.
The Packers have brought on a new running back and taken Josh Jacobs away from the Raiders. Meanwhile, they have parted ways with one of the team's most beloved players, Aaron Jones ..read more