After much consideration, the Green Bay Packers have announced the release of linebacker A.J. Hawk.
The linebacker was scheduled to make $10 million in 2011, a number the team simply couldn’t justify.
General manager Ted Thompson said it is strictly a business decision and they hope to retain Hawk.
The team plans on trying to negotiate a new contract with the linebacker that will make more financial sense for the team. ( Read More…)
The Green Bay Packers continue to receive interest in backup quarterback Matt Flynn and could deal him.
A number of teams were impressed with Flynn’s performance when he filled in for for concussed starter Aaron Rodgers.
He nearly lead the team to a victory on Monday night in New England, showing surprising poise for such an inexperienced quarterback.
The Tennessee Titans are one team that has shown the most interest given their dire quarterback situation. ( Read More…)
The Green Bay Packers held on late to gain a 31-15 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers and win the Super Bowl.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was simply sensational, throwing for over 300 yards and three touchdowns.
Jordy Nelson was the recipient of a lot of those passes from Rodgers, catching nine for 140 yards and a touchdown.
Fellow wide receiver Greg Jennings hauled in four passes for 64 yards, including two for touchdowns. ( Read More…)
The Green Bay Packers jumped out to an early lead and then held on for a 21-14 win over the Chicago Bears.
While quarterback Aaron Rodgers had another solid day, it was the defense that really stole the show.
Green Bay’s defense, which is vastly underrated, knocked quarterbacks Jay Cutler and Todd Collins out of the game.
The flip side was that the Packers almost allowed Chicago’s third-string quarterback to rally them back. ( Read More…)
The host Green Bay Packers overcame a sluggish first half to slip past the Chicago Bears, 10-3.
After a scoreless first half, Green Bay finally got on the scoreboard in the third quarter with a game-tying field goal.
The game-winning touchdown came in the final period of play, and Green Bay’s defense sealed the win with a late interception.
The Packers clinched the final wild card spot with the victory, and they wouldn’t have made the playoffs without a win. ( Read More…)
The Green Bay Packers took a huge step toward reaching the postseason with a 45-17 beatdown of the New York Giants.
With the victory, the Packers just need to win their game next Sunday to assure themselves of a spot in the playoffs as one of the two wild card teams.
The Packers took advantage of a suspect New York secondary to throw the ball all over the field and come up with a bunch of big plays.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was sensational, throwing for 404 yards and four touchdowns in his first game back since suffering a concussion. ( Read More…)
The Green Bay Packers rallied back late but could not get into the end zone in a 31-27 loss to the New England Patriots.
Without quarterback Aaron Rodgers, no one seemed to give the Packers a chance to pull the upset.
Backup quarterback Matt Flynn played extremely well in the loss, but just came up a little short at the end.
Flynn threw for more than 250 yards and three touchdowns, outdueling counterpart Tom Brady. ( Read More…)
The host Green Bay Packers overcame a slow start to roll past the San Francisco 49ers, 34-16.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a big day, as did wide receivers Greg Jennings and Donald Driver.
Rodgers finished the day just a couple yard shy of 300 yards passing and had three touchdowns. He also ran for nearly 40 yards.
Jennings once again stole the show for the Packers, racking up 122 yards receiving and two touchdowns.
Not to be outdone, Driver had a ridiculous 61-yard touchdown on a player where he ran around and through several defenders to get into the end zone. ( Read More…)
The Green Bay Packers rallied back late but still fell short in a 20-17 loss to the host Atlanta Falcons.
The Packers must still be smarting from a controversial completed pass near the end of the first half.
Tony Gonzalez appeared like he dropped a pass, but the officials ruled it a catch on the field. The play was not reviewed.
The Falcons went on to score a touchdown just before the end of the half, and those seven points really came back to hurt Green Bay. ( Read More…)
The banged up Green Bay Packers ran out of steam in a 23-20 overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins.
The Packers put forth a great effort, with quarterback Aaron Rodgers scoring the game-tying touchdown with seconds to play.
Rodgers finished the day with 313 yards through the air with one touchdown and one interception. He also had the one rushing touchdown.
Greg Jennings finally broke out after a season-long slump, finishing with six catches for 133 yards and a touchdown. ( Read More…)
