Packers address receiving issues by signing Sammy Watkins
2 years, 8 months ago

Packers address receiving issues by signing Sammy Watkins

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Sammy Watkins is heading to Green Bay as the Packers attempt to rebuild their receiving corps after trading All-Pro Davante Adams. He hasn’t caught more than three touchdown passes in a season since 2017, when he scored eight times with the Los Angeles Rams. Watkins caught 27 passes for 394 yards and only one touchdown last season with the Baltimore Ravens, his fourth NFL team. The move reunites Watkins with Packers receivers coach/passing game coordinator Jason Vrable, who worked with the Bills in a variety of roles from 2013-16.

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Rams-Vikings takeaways: Trading thoughts on Cooper Kupp after his triumphant return
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rams-Vikings takeaways: Trading thoughts on Cooper Kupp after his triumphant return

LA Times  

The Rams’ Cooper Kupp has his arm grabbed by the Vikings’ Stephon Gilmore, causing a pass-interference penalty. Rams coach Sean McVay acknowledged Thursday night that teams have reached out to the Rams about trading for veteran receiver Cooper Kupp. Kupp, 31, was the 2021 NFL offensive player of the year but he has been plagued by injuries for the last …

Rams vs. Las Vegas Raiders: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
2 months ago

Rams vs. Las Vegas Raiders: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

The 1-4 Rams aim to repeat last season’s feat, when they came out of an off week and turned around their season en route to a playoff berth. Star receiver Cooper Kupp practiced this week and appeared on track to return from an ankle injury that has sidelined him for three games. Offensive lineman Joe Noteboom, who was limited this …

Vulnerable Rams’ defense needs complete turnover to compete with Packers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vulnerable Rams’ defense needs complete turnover to compete with Packers

LA Times  

The Rams’ defense was often running behind Roschon Johnson and the Bears’ offense in Week 4. “We’ve been stressing it’s about communication, playing together and I know we’ve had a few moving parts, but I don’t think it’s an excuse for anything,” first-year defensive coordinator Chris Shula said. “That’s the age-old question,” Shula said when asked what the Rams could …

Packers try to snap four-game skid as they welcome Rams to Lambeau Field
1 year, 1 month ago

Packers try to snap four-game skid as they welcome Rams to Lambeau Field

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES RAMS at GREEN BAY Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE: Packers by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. RAMS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING PACKERS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING RAMS DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING PACKERS DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Rams minus-2; Packers minus-2 RAMS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Brett Rypien could make his …

Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp will miss season opener; injured-reserve list next?
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp will miss season opener; injured-reserve list next?

LA Times  

Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp, who has been nursing a hamstring injury, will not play in the opener Sunday at Seattle, coach Sean McVay said Wednesday. We don’t have to make that decision quite yet.” Without Kupp, the Rams’ receiving corps could include Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell and rookie Puka Nacua or Ben Skowronek as starters. “I’m really looking forward …

Rams-Packers takeaways: Baker Mayfield under more pressure in second game with L.A.
2 years ago

Rams-Packers takeaways: Baker Mayfield under more pressure in second game with L.A.

LA Times  

The Rams’ Ben Skowronek grabs the shirt of the Packers’ Rasul Douglas, who had just intercepted a Baker Mayfield pass. Sean McVay has problems defeating friends San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan isn’t the only McVay buddy no doubt driving the hypercompetitive Rams coach nuts. McVay dropped to 0-3 against Packers coach Matt LaFleur, who worked as an assistant alongside …

Packers release veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins
2 years ago

Packers release veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers have released veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins in advance of their Monday night game with the Los Angeles Rams. He hadn’t caught a single pass since Nov. 13, when he had three receptions for 47 yards in a 31-28 overtime victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The Packers signed Watkins in the offseason …

Bills not underestimating Rodgers despite Packers struggles
2 years, 1 month ago

Bills not underestimating Rodgers despite Packers struggles

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills safety Micah Hyde and receiver Jake Kumerow know Aaron Rodgers well enough to appreciate how much the Packers quarterback’s words resonate in Green Bay. So when Rodgers defiantly insisted the Packers’ playoff hopes, at 3-4, remain realistic despite a third consecutive loss and facing the formidable challenge of traveling to play the AFC-leading Bills on …

Reeling Packers visit Commanders looking to end 2-game skid
2 years, 2 months ago

Reeling Packers visit Commanders looking to end 2-game skid

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY at WASHINGTON Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox BETTING LINE: Packers by 4½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook AGAINST THE SPREAD: Packers 2-4; Commanders 2-4 SERIES RECORD: Packers lead 22-16-1 LAST MEETING: Packers beat Washington 24-10 on Oct. 24, 2021, at Green Bay. KEY INJURIES: The Packers activated WR Sammy Watkins off injured reserve and listed him as questionable after …

Packers place veteran WR Sammy Watkins on injured reserve
2 years, 2 months ago

Packers place veteran WR Sammy Watkins on injured reserve

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins has been placed on injured reserve, meaning he must miss at least the next four games. The 29-year-old Watkins also dealt with hamstring issues last season with the Baltimore Ravens, when he had 27 catches for 394 yards and one touchdown to set career lows in all three categories. …

Packers’ Watkins, Bucs’ Godwin ruled out for Sunday’s game
2 years, 3 months ago

Packers’ Watkins, Bucs’ Godwin ruled out for Sunday’s game

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady and Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers will be working without some of their top receivers Sunday when the seven-time Super Bowl winner and four-time MVP face off. The injury report released Friday ruled Green Bay’s Sammy Watkins and Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin out for Sunday’s game at Tampa. Tampa Bay’s Russell Gage, Julio Jones …

Packers seek 4th straight division title, longer playoff run
2 years, 3 months ago

Packers seek 4th straight division title, longer playoff run

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY PACKERS New faces: Special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia, QB coach Tom Clements, WR Romeo Doubs, CB Keisean Nixon, P Pat O’Donnell, OLBs coach Jason Rebrovich, DL Jarran Reed, OT/OG Sean Rhyan, OL Zach Tom, LB Quay Walker, WR Sammy Watkins, WR Christian Watson, DL Devonte Wyatt. Key losses: WR Davante Adams, P Corey Bojorquez, QB coach Luke Getsy, …

Packers’ Watkins savors new start after uncertain offseason
2 years, 6 months ago

Packers’ Watkins savors new start after uncertain offseason

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Sammy Watkins was sitting on his couch and wondering whether his football career was over. What team is going to pick me up?” Then came a call from the Green Bay Packers that changed Watkins’ entire attitude. “I think I told the coaches, ‘My back is against the wall,’” Watkins said during the Packers’ mandatory minicamp. …

Rodgers absent as Packers conduct voluntary OTAs this week
2 years, 6 months ago

Rodgers absent as Packers conduct voluntary OTAs this week

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers was one of several notable veterans missing as the Green Bay Packers began voluntary organized team activities this week. The Packers conduct more OTAs next week, but Rodgers will be participating in “The Match” golf exhibition with fellow quarterbacks Josh Allen, Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes on June 1. But I wouldn’t …

Packers’ cuts include WR Kumerow, OL Light, LB Williams
4 years, 3 months ago

Packers’ cuts include WR Kumerow, OL Light, LB Williams

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers cut wide receiver Jake Kumerow, offensive lineman Alex Light and linebacker Tim Williams among others as they got their roster down to the 53-man limit heading to their Sept. 13 opener at Minnesota. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had called Kumerow “super reliable” while discussing Green Bay’s receivers in a Zoom session with …

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