Aaron Rodgers leaves game against Bears with collarbone injury

Aaron Rodgers leaves game against Bears with collarbone injury

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The first quarter of Monday night’s game at Lambeau Field ended with the Packers leading the Chicago Bears, 10-7, and with quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the locker room where he was being examined for a left shoulder injury.On the Packers’ opening possession of the game, Rodgers completed a 27-yard pass to Jordy Nelson and Eddie Lacy broke off a run for 16 yards.

Aaron Rodgers surprises Kelly at The Pabst Theater

Aaron Rodgers surprises Kelly at The Pabst Theater

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Aaron Rodgers and David Gruber surprise a young girl named Kelly at The Pabst Theater, highlighting the work of IndependenceFirst, an organization run by and for the benefit of people who have disabilities.

More honors for Aaron, Meriweather only fined

More honors for Aaron, Meriweather only fined

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- No surprise to learn that Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his incredible passing performance against the Redskins last Sunday; Rodgers carved up the Redskins "D" to the tune of a franchise record-tying 480 yards and 4 touchdowns.Washington safety Brandon Meriweather was fined 42 thousand dollars for his helmet-to-helmet hit on running back Eddie Lacy; he was not suspended.Lacy, who suffered a concussion as a result of the illegal hit, did not practice on Wednesday.

State Farm launches new ad featuring Aaron Rodgers

State Farm launches new ad featuring Aaron Rodgers

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- State Farm Insurance has launched a new commercial featuring Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.In this latest ad, Rodgers has some surprise seatmates on his flight who express the value of double checking.

Packers grounded by Seahawks at Lambeau Field, 17-10

Packers grounded by Seahawks at Lambeau Field, 17-10

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Aaron Rodgers played just one series, and the Seattle Seahawks were able to overcome 14 penalties for a loss of 182 yards in their ugly, 17-10 win over the Packers (1-2) Friday night at Lambeau Field.Rodgers went 4 of 7 for 41 yards, leading the team to a 38-yard field goal by Mason Crosby.The first team offense has yet to score a touchdown in the preseason, but coach Mike McCarthy was determined to look at as many players as possible in the 3rd of 4 preseason games.The Packers first team defense was solid, intercepting Russell Wilson twice.Vince Young, making a bid for the backup quarterback spot, was 6-of-7 passing for 41 yards and Green Bay's lone touchdown, a 1-yard pass to fullback Jonathan Amosa.Eddie Lacy and DuJuan Harris combined for 11 carries and a minus 3 yards rushing against the stout Seahawks defense.Harris suffered a knee injury, which was not believed to be serious.

Aaron Rodgers reacts to Ryan Braun suspension

Aaron Rodgers reacts to Ryan Braun suspension

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Friday, July 26th reacted to the news that his friend and business partner, Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun is serving a 65-game suspension -- and is essentially done playing baseball for this season.Braun's suspension came after an ESPN report last month named Braun as one of 20 players facing suspension due to a scandal involving performance-enhancing drugs.Braun didn’t look like he could be stopped during the 2011 season, leading the Brewers to the National League Championship Series, and claiming the National League’s Most Valuable Player award.However, in December of that year, a report of Braun testing positive for performance enhancing drugs surfaced and the spectre of a suspension loomed.A month later, Braun accepted his MVP award against a backdrop of controversy.In February of 2012, arbitrators ruled that the chain of custody for Braun’s urine sample in question was compromised, clearing Braun from any MLB punishment.

ESPN reporter refers to Aaron Hernandez as "Aaron Rodgers"

ESPN reporter refers to Aaron Hernandez as "Aaron Rodgers"

Authorities charged former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez with first-degree murder on Wednesday, hours after police arrested him and the NFL team that once gave him a $40 million contract dropped him from their roster.Hernandez is accused in last week's shooting death of Odin Lloyd, whose body was found in an industrial park area less than a mile from Hernandez's home.While reporting on this development today, ESPN reporter Jeremy Shapp incorrectly referred to Aaron Hernandez as "Aaron Rodgers."On his Twitter page, Shapp said Wednesday night: