The Packers eventually will lose their veteran quarterback. They’d like to get some veteran help at the receiver position. Via Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, coach Matt LaFleur said at the league meetings last week that the Packers would like to beef up the pass-catching function with some players who will serve as leaders for the [more] … [Read more...] about Matt LaFleur wants “some veteran leadership” in receivers room
2016 Hall of Fame game class action is set for trial on June 5
Nearly seven years ago, the NFL couldn’t play the Hall of Fame game between the Colts and Packers due to a bungled effort to paint the field. That sparked a class action lawsuit on behalf of those who bought tickets to the game. The lawsuit, originally filed by Michael Avenatti (more on him in a [more] … [Read more...] about 2016 Hall of Fame game class action is set for trial on June 5
Draft weekend, at the earliest, seems to be current target for Aaron Rodgers trade
Although the Packers have given up on their demand for the 13th overall pick in the 2023 draft, a trade with the Jets for quarterback Aaron Rodgers hasn’t been finalized, more than three weeks after he first developed an “intention” to play in New York. With the draft now little more than three weeks away, [more] … [Read more...] about Draft weekend, at the earliest, seems to be current target for Aaron Rodgers trade
Former Packers fullback John Brockington dies at 74
Former Packers fullback John Brockington died Friday in San Diego, the team announced. He was 74. The Packers drafted Brockington with the ninth overall choice in 1971, and he rushed for 1,105 yards in earning offensive rookie of the year honors his first season. It was the only season of his seven that he was [more] … [Read more...] about Former Packers fullback John Brockington dies at 74
Pat McAfee files motion to dismiss Brett Favre’s defamation case
The battle officially has been joined. In the lawsuit filed against Pat McAfee by Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, McAfee has filed a motion to dismiss the case. The 25-page memorandum in support of the motion to dismiss makes arguments both substantive and procedural. Four reasons are given for dismissal — Favre’s complaint cites [more] … [Read more...] about Pat McAfee files motion to dismiss Brett Favre’s defamation case