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Packers minicamp: 16 veterans excused

Packers minicamp: 16 veterans excused

While other NFL teams are dealing with star players staying away from minicamp over contract disputes, the Green Bay Packers have excused 16 veteran players from this week’s three-day “mandatory minicamp.” Today at Ray Nitschke Field, safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix returned to the team after missing organized team activities. Clinton-Dix told us that he was…MORE

Brewers trade Choi, aquire Miller

Brewers trade Choi, aquire Miller

Professional sports are a tough business. In the 2018 season opener, Ji-Man Choi scored the game-winning run for the Milwaukee Brewers in the 12th inning against the San Diego Padres. In what turned out to be his last at-bat with the Brewers, Choi knocked one out of the park Saturday in Philadelphia for a grand…MORE

What are the Packers getting with Marcedes Lewis?

What are the Packers getting with Marcedes Lewis?

Marcedes Lewis is the most recent of five veteran free-agent tight ends the Green Bay Packers have signed over the past three offseasons. Lewis figures to be the backup to starter Jimmy Graham in 2018. So, what are the Packers getting in the 12-year NFL veteran? Andy Herman takes us into the “Film Room” at…MORE

Film Room: Davante Adams is the new No. 1 WR

Film Room: Davante Adams is the new No. 1 WR

Jordy Nelson is an Oakland Raider. Old No. 87 is gone. Davante Adams is a Green Bay Packer, and No. 17 is the new No. 1 receiver in Green Bay. This week, Adams was listed No. 45 on the NFL Network’s Top 100 players. Last winter, Adams cashed in with a new long-term contract to…MORE

Brewers enjoy nice, long (hot) weekend

Brewers enjoy nice, long (hot) weekend

Maybe the only thing hotter than the warm weather in Wisconsin over Memorial Day weekend were the Milwaukee Brewers’ bats. On Friday, after a flurry of transactions, the Brewers turned in a dramatic 4-3 win in 10 innings over the New York Mets. On Saturday, the Brewers went nuts. The Crew cracked 19 hits and…MORE

Rinse and Repeat: Packers add (another) veteran tight end

Rinse and Repeat: Packers add (another) veteran tight end

In the past three offseasons, the Green Bay Packers have cycled through a handful of veteran tight ends. Marcedes Lewis, the 12-year veteran of the Jacksonville Jaguars, is the most recent. Jared Cook two years ago. Then, last year, they signed Martellus Bennett and Lance Kendricks. Now, this offseason, they’ve added Lewis and Jimmy Graham.…MORE

Report: Packers sign tight end Marcedes Lewis

Report: Packers sign tight end Marcedes Lewis

The Green Bay Packers have agreed to terms with free-agent tight end Marcedes Lewis, according to the NFL Network. Former #Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis has, in fact, signed with the #Packers. Active free agent period continuing in May. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) May 24, 2018 Lewis, 34, was the No. 28 pick in the…MORE

Why sign with the Packers? One reason (or 12)

Why sign with the Packers? One reason (or 12)

When defensive tackle Muhammad Wilkerson signed with the Green Bay Packers, much was made about the connection with defensive coordinator Mike Pettine. The two were together with the New York Jets, and have reconnected in Green Bay. But when the team met for organized team activities this week, Wilkerson told everyone the real No. 1…MORE

Brewers Bullpen = Good

Brewers Bullpen = Good

By INTERN DEVIN (I.D.) The first thing that comes to mind when you think of the Milwaukee Brewers is probably Bernie going down the slide after a homerun, Robin Yount and his amazing hair, Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder mashing homeruns, or maybe Harvey’s Wallbangers.  The Brewer bullpen being dominant, however is not something that…MORE

Five Things from the Packers’ first public OTA

Five Things from the Packers’ first public OTA

By MARQUES EVERSOLL “It’s only OTAs … It doesn’t matter … Wait until they put the pads on.” I get it. All of it. It’s really, really early. That being said, here’s a handful of things that stood out Tuesday at the Packers’ first public organized team activity of the 2018 season. 1. Patrick Graham…MORE

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