Former NFL player Osi Umenyiora’s efforts to expand opportunities for African players in the NFL had an important achievement last week with the announcement that six Nigerian players will get roster spots this year as part of the NFL’s International Pathway Program. One of those players admits he has a long way to go before [more] … [Read more...] about For Packers’ Nigerian rookie Kenneth Odumegwu, football is “a very new sport to me”
Packers sign three tryout players, waive Jack Coco
The Packers made some changes to their roster after holding their rookie minicamp the last few days. The team announced that they have signed long snapper Broughton Hatcher, cornerback William Hooper, and defensive lineman Antonio Moultrie. The team also officially announced the previously reported signing of seventh-round wideout Grant DuBose. Hatcher played in 35 games [more] … [Read more...] about Packers sign three tryout players, waive Jack Coco
Sean Clifford moves into Aaron Rodgers’s locker
The Packers will eventually retire the number worn by Aaron Rodgers. They won’t be retiring his locker. They won’t even be taking it out of service for a year or two. As recently explained by Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, the Rodgers locker has already been re-issued to rookie quarterback Sean Clifford. “Obviously, I understand who [more] … [Read more...] about Sean Clifford moves into Aaron Rodgers’s locker
Packer-turned-Jet Billy Turner: Cool to see how happy Aaron Rodgers is right now
Jets offensive lineman Billy Turner blocked for Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay for three seasons before the two of them reunited this year in New York, and Turner says Rodgers has never looked happier. Turner said on Mad Dog Sports Radio that Rodgers’ positive attitude was apparent to everyone at the Jets’ offseason workouts. “The [more] … [Read more...] about Packer-turned-Jet Billy Turner: Cool to see how happy Aaron Rodgers is right now
Aaron Rodgers reunites with old, new teammates at Kentucky Derby
New Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers traded the Big Apple for a Mint Julep on Saturday, heading to the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby. He was joined by multiple teammates, old and new. Via the Christopher Kuhagen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Rodgers gathered with former Packers (now Raiders) receiver Davante Adams, current Packers tackle [more] … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers reunites with old, new teammates at Kentucky Derby