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April 08, 2019 - 3:03 pm

What to watch for: LaFleur opens 1st Packers offseason program

Matt LaFleur has been putting his fingerprints on the Green Bay Packers organization for a few months now. From building his coaching staff to establishing his message, LaFleur has been continuously working toward an image of success. That image takes another step toward manifestation, Monday, as...
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April 05, 2019 - 4:55 pm

Eddie Lacy attempting NFL comeback

Former Packers' second-round pick Eddie Lacy is looking to return to football after sitting out last season. He worked out with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday. Lacy was a member of the Packers for four seasons from 2013-16. He won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award in his first season was...
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April 04, 2019 - 5:30 pm

Former Packers OL Sitton retires

By Daniel Plocher Another former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman announced his retirement, Thursday. Josh Sitton, a member of the green and gold from 2008-2015, will retire after 11 NFL seasons. This comes on the tails of T.J. Lang and Jordy Nelson's retirements in recent weeks. Sitton will be...
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April 03, 2019 - 1:13 pm

McCarthy opens up about firing

It's been an eventful couple of months for Mike McCarthy, getting fired by the Packers during the 2018 regular season and then being passed over for several open coaching jobs in the NFL. The former Packer head coach sat down recently with ESPN's Rob Demovsky to discuss his time in Green Bay, his...
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April 02, 2019 - 4:16 pm

Position battles to watch during Badger Spring football

After an up and down 2018 campaign, the Badger football program is looking to get back on track this season. Following the transfer of Alex Hornibrook to Florida State and the graduation of multiple key players from last year's team, there will be several interesting position battles to watch as UW...
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March 25, 2019 - 3:57 pm

With Hornibrook gone, what's next at QB for Badgers?

MADISON, Wis. -- Alex Hornibrook announced his transfer to the Florida State Seminoles a few weeks back. Now, the Wisconsin Badgers look to turn the page and find their next long-term signal caller. Hornibrook's decision to transfer prior to his senior season is somewhat rare, especially...
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March 18, 2019 - 3:46 pm

Packers lose Breeland, Brice in free agency

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- As free agency reshapes the Green Bay Packers roster, specifically on defense, general manager Brian Gutekunst let a pair of defensive backs find new teams. Cornerback Bashaud Breeland, acquired mid-season in 2018, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. Safety...
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FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2019, file photo, NFL Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith speaks during a news conference at the media center for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game, in Atlanta. For the last quarter-century, the league has had a two-tiered system when it came to pensions, paying out significantly bigger amounts to more recent retirees than the players who retired before 1993 and made considerably less money in the pre-free agency days. DeMaurice Smith said improved pensions would be a priority in upcoming labor negotiations.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
March 08, 2019 - 1:06 pm

NFL Hall of Famers seek pension parity for old-timers

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As the NFL gears up for a yearlong celebration of its history for its 100th season, some of the stars who helped build the league into the behemoth it has become want to make sure the old-timers are no longer left behind. For the last quarter-century, the league has had a two-...
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March 04, 2019 - 3:35 pm

NFL Draft: Is No. 30 pick more important for Packers?

The Green Bay Packers currently hold two selections in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft: no. 12, earned courtesy of a 6-9-1 record in 2018, and no. 30, acquired via trade from the Saints in last year's draft. The last time the organization made two picks in the first round was 2009, selecting...
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March 04, 2019 - 3:04 pm

Trial date set for former Badger

MADISON, Wis. -- Quintez Cephus, former Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver, has a new trial date set for July. The 20-year-old is accused of two counts of sexual assault: one count of third degree sexual assault and one count of second degree sexual assault of an intoxicated victim. The trial was...
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