Category: ‘Packers Front Office’
Aaron Rodgers Signs Record Contract Extension with Green Bay Packers
April 26th, 2013 at 6:29 PM
***PHOTO1*** Records were broken Friday when Aaron Rodgers signed on the line for a five year, $110 million contract extension with the Green Bay Packers. This much anticipated extension will pay the quarterback the highest salary in NFL history.
“Aaron is a true professional and a special player,” said Packers General...
The Green Bay Packers Final Cuts Mostly from Offense
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:24 PM
In their final cuts of the 2012 roster, the Green Bay Packers released 14 offensive players compared to just four from the defensive side of the ball. The final cut list included six players who had NFL experience, two who had five or more years playing in the NFL and...
Green Bay Packer CEO Voices Concern About NFL Schedule
July 25th, 2012 at 9:24 PM
Green Bay Packer CEO Mark Murphy told shareholders that he no longer backs an 18 game NFL season. Mark Murphy would like to see a 16 game regular season with two pre season games to start each year.***PHOTO1***
Mr. Murphy knows that there would be those who would have concerns with...
Green Bay Packers Host Third Annual Road Race
July 13th, 2012 at 9:14 PM
The Green Bay Packers will host their third annual 5K run and walk on July 28. The Green Bay Packers will give some of the money from this run to local organizations including the Volunteer Center of Green Bay, Big Brothers and Big Sisters and the American Red Cross.
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This years...
The Green Bay Packers Create Programs to Support Teachers
June 19th, 2012 at 3:38 PM
The Green Bay Packers have supported area teachers by hosting students field trips and creating workbooks for students to learn about Green Bay Packer history. By continuing to support these educational projects each year the Packers are leading the way in providing unique ways to help teachers educate our youth. ...
Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy Added to NFL Competition Committee
February 14th, 2012 at 5:50 PM
Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy has been named to the NFL Competition Committee (NFLCC) along with St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher and Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt.
Commissioner Roger Goodell announced Tuesday the new additions to the NFLCC.
The NFLCC studies all aspects of the game...
Green Bay Packers Raise Ticket Prices for Next Season
February 11th, 2012 at 11:01 AM
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The Green Bay Packers have raised ticket prices between three to five dollars per ticket for the 2012 season.
Tickets to sit in the end zone sections will increase by three dollars, tickets from the twenty yard line to the end zone will increase by four dollars, and tickets between the...
Green Bay Packers Longtime Radio Voice Jim Irwin Dies After His Battle with Cancer
January 24th, 2012 at 12:32 PM
Longtime radio voice of the Green Bay Packers, 77 year old Jim Irwin died at his home in Southern California after a battle with metastatic cancer. Irwin was diagnosed with cancer in 2010. The Hall Of Fame announcer called 612 consecutive Packers games.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Irwin was...
Green Bay Packer Assistants in High Demand for Head Coaching Positions
January 19th, 2012 at 6:00 PM
According to league sources, Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin and quarterbacks coach Tom Clements have both scheduled interviews with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to discuss the head coaching position. Philbin has already interviewed with the Miami Dolphins.
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Also, league sources say the Oakland Raiders are also interested in interviewing Philbin for...
Former Green Bay Packers Coach Mike Holmgren to Be Inducted into Packers Hall of Fame
January 19th, 2012 at 3:46 PM
Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike Holmgren will be inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame this summer.
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Holmgren, the current president of the Cleveland Browns, was hired by the Packers in 1992 and remained there for seven seasons. In those seven seasons, Holmgren never had a losing record, tallying...
Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver Donald Driver Wants to Keep Playing and Retire a Packer
January 17th, 2012 at 6:03 PM
Donald Driver still feels like he has a few more seasons left in him before he hangs up his pads. However, there is uncertainty if Driver's final catch will be as a Green Bay Packer.
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The 36-year-old Driver seems to be expendable to the Packers now with the emergence of Jordy...