Green Bay Packers announce schedule for upcoming season, visit Vikings in Week 1
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers’ 2020 NFL regular-season schedule is highlighted by five prime-time contests (subject to flexible scheduling) on the original schedule for the seventh straight year (2014-20).The Packers will open the season at the Minnesota Vikings for the first time in team history, marking the third straight year that Green Bay will face a divisional foe in Week 1, which last happened in 1996-98 when the Packers were in the NFC Central.
NFL sets protocols for reopening of team facilities, actively working on next phase
NEW YORK -- The NFL has set protocols for reopening team facilities and has told the 32 teams to have them in place by May 15.In a memo sent by Commissioner Roger Goodell and obtained Wednesday night by The Associated Press, several phases of the protocols were laid out.
Green Bay Packers help provide meals to frontline workers
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are teaming with American Family Insurance to provide $20,000 worth of ready-made meals to northeast Wisconsin’s frontline workers in the fight against the new coronavirus.Packers officials said the meals will be delivered to hospitals May 6-12 for Nurse Appreciation Week and will go to police and fire stations May 10-16 as part of Police Appreciation Week.The Packers also have provided $1.5 million in grants through the Packers Give Back COVID-19 Community Relief Fund.Nate Pokrass, America Family’s community investment and partnerships director issued this statement:
Only on FOX6: Relive the 1996 NFC Championship game, Packers vs Cowboys
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News is carrying another classic Green Bay Packers playoff game on Sunday, May 3 starting at 2 p.m.Brett Favre and the Packers squared off against Troy Aikman and the Dallas Cowboys in the 1996 NFC Championship -- a trip to the Super Bowl at stake.Played at Dallas' Texas Stadium, other Packers icons took the field including Reggie White, LeRoy Butler and Antonio Freeman.
Green Bay Packers donate $250K for PPE at area hospitals
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have distributed $250,000 to Green Bay area health care systems to provide personal protective equipment for doctors, nurses and staff working to care for those who are sick amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization announced Thursday, April 30.The donation will provide three $83,333 grants to the three healthcare systems in the Green Bay area through their foundations: the Bellin Health Foundation, HSHS St.
Packers address defense with 3 picks on draft's final day; add pair of offensive linemen
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers spent their first pick of the NFL draft's final day on defense, Saturday.
Watch and set your DVR to watch the Packers' Super Bowl XXXI victory
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 is helping fill your need for sports this weekend with the last of its “Greatest Games” series.At 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, FOX6 will present Super Bowl XXXI between the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots.
Offense, offense more offense: Packers add tight end with 3rd pick of NFL draft
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers drafted their third offensive player in as many picks, picking Cincinnati tight end Josiah Deguara in the third round with the 94th overall pick.He reeled-in 92 catches for 12 touchdowns and 1,117 yards in his four seasons on the field for the Bearcats.
Green Bay Packers bolster offense, draft Boston College running back in 2nd round of NFL draft
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers added another piece to the offensive side of the ball in the second round of the NFL draft.
TMZ Sports: Brett Favre on Packers drafting QB, 'No one's replacing Aaron Rodgers'
MILWAUKEE -- Days before the NFL Draft, TMZ Sports spoke with Brett Favre about the possibility Green Bay could take a quarterback in the first round.Favre said he had talked with Aaron Rodgers about that -- and insists #12 didn't have a problem with it.Fast-forward to GB selecting Utah State QB Jordan Love with the 26th overall pick ...
Packers trade up, select quarterback Jordan Love in 1st round of NFL draft
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers traded their first-round pick -- 30th overall -- in the 2020 NFL draft along with a fourth-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for the 26th overall pick.With that pick, the Packers drafted quarterback Jordan Love from Utah State -- 15 years to the day after the team drafted Aaron Rodgers to be Brett Favre's successor.
Prospects ready for their closeup on draft night from home
NEW YORK -- Yetur Gross-Matos would have liked to have been in Las Vegas for the NFL draft on Thursday night, but the Penn State defensive lineman is OK participating from home.Gross-Matos is one of 58 prospects who will take part remotely in the draft, which has gone virtual this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pool of possibilities is deep for Packers in NFL Draft: 'It will be interesting as to how it falls'
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have nine wide receivers on their roster, but expect General Manager Brian Gutekunst to go looking for more in this year's NFL draft.
Green Bay Packers to raise funds for The Salvation Army in NFL 'Draft-A-Thon' April 23-25
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will raise funds and awareness for The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County as part of the NFL’s virtual “Draft-A-Thon,” a three-day virtual fundraiser to support those impacted by COVID-19.Green Bay Packers fans from across the country are encouraged to donate April 23-25 at NFL.com/relief to support The Salvation Army.
Packers armed with 10 selections for the 2020 NFL Draft, set to begin Thursday
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will welcome another rookie class to their roster through the NFL Draft, which willbe held April 23-25.The Packers are armed with ten selections for the second straight year.
NFL set to operate virtual draft, Green Bay Packers ready to pick up new players
GREEN BAY -- The potential challenges inherent in the NFL draft’s virtual format became apparent Monday, April 20 as Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst conducted a conference call with reporters.Gutekunst was about to answer a question when a technical issue caused him to get dropped from the call for about a minute.“Let’s hope that doesn’t happen on Thursday,” Gutekunst quipped.Gutekunst, who has developed a reputation for his willingness to make draft deals, remains confident the unusual nature of this year’s event will still allow for plenty of trade talk.It just won’t be quite as convenient as usual now that Gutekunst will be working the draft from his home as part of the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Packers Give Back is supporting Milwaukee County relief efforts with $500,000 in grants
MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers have distributed $500,000 in grants to 16 Milwaukee County nonprofit organizations thanks to the Packers Give Back COVID-19 Community Relief Fund, the organization announced Monday, April 20.The funds are going to organizations that provide support to Milwaukee County residents facing challenges caused by the pandemic, with future grants through the fund to be announced at a later date.The grants given so far help address hunger, human services, health and wellness, and needs of those who are elderly or experiencing homelessness, poverty and/or domestic violence.The first 16 groups receiving grants include:
'A man of true character:' NFL Hall of Famer, Green Bay Packers legend Willie Davis dead at 85
GREEN BAY -- Hall of Famer and Green Bay Packers legend Willie Davis has passed away.