Why the Packers seem likely to stay quiet at this year’s NFL trade deadline
1 year, 1 month ago

Why the Packers seem likely to stay quiet at this year’s NFL trade deadline

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the NFL trade deadline including the latest deals, rumors and analysis. Even if the Packers find themselves in playoff contention around this year’s trade deadline, only someone living in fantasy land would tell you they’re one or two pieces away from contending for a Lombardi Trophy. Given Gutekunst’s intention to use this season as the first chapter of the future in Green Bay rather than the last chapter of a chips-all-in mentality, he’s unlikely to deal future draft capital that will be valuable in this “rebuild” for a big name who could help in the immediate more than a current Packer. And a bigger splash, one a Super Bowl-contending team like the Eagles made this week in trading for Titans All-Pro safety Kevin Byard, wouldn’t make sense for a team as far away from title contention as the Packers because of what it would take to get that player. Green Bay would fall to 2-5, still mathematically in the hunt but realistically out of it since the first half of the season was supposed to be the far easier part of the Packers’ schedule.

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Packers release former All-Pro tackle David Bakhtiari, who posts emotional farewell on social media
9 months, 1 week ago

Packers release former All-Pro tackle David Bakhtiari, who posts emotional farewell on social media

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Former All-Pro offensive tackle David Bakhtiari’s time with the Green Bay Packers is over after 11 seasons, the past three of which were severely limited by injuries. Bakhtiari was in the midst of his second first-team All-Pro season in 2020 when he tore his left anterior cruciate ligament on Dec. 31 of that year, knocking him …

David Bakhtiari’s future and what else we learned about the Packers at the NFL combine
9 months, 3 weeks ago

David Bakhtiari’s future and what else we learned about the Packers at the NFL combine

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Packers have a big-money decision to make in the coming weeks about one of the best offensive linemen in franchise history. It’s just, different things can happen in the world, so don’t make decisions before you have to … I think we have a few weeks here before free agency starts, another league year starts, and we’ll …

Packers GM Gutekunst expresses interest in negotiating long-term deal with Jordan Love
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Packers GM Gutekunst expresses interest in negotiating long-term deal with Jordan Love

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love’s ability to lead the NFL’s youngest team to the divisional playoffs in his first year as a starter has the Green Bay Packers eager to work out a long-term extension with him. “I think we will go down that road,” Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Thursday in his season-ending news conference. Jordan and …

Packers’ Bakhtiari feeling healthy again, upbeat while adapting to Rodgers’ absence
1 year, 6 months ago

Packers’ Bakhtiari feeling healthy again, upbeat while adapting to Rodgers’ absence

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari doesn’t know the exact whereabouts of the golf cart that transported him and former teammate Aaron Rodgers from the Lambeau Field locker room to practice every day. Bakhtiari noted this is hardly the first time he’s had to bid farewell to a good friend and teammate, citing the exits …

Jets GM: Getting Rodgers is ‘historic’ trade for franchise
1 year, 7 months ago

Jets GM: Getting Rodgers is ‘historic’ trade for franchise

Associated Press  

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — General manager Joe Douglas kicked off the New York Jets’ pre-draft news conference by having a young fan answer the first few questions from reporters. “I’m not sure it’s possible to fully express the gratitude that I have to the packers, our incredible fans, the state of Wisconsin, the thousands of players that I crossed paths …

Rodgers’ future heads list of Packers’ offseason concerns
1 year, 11 months ago

Rodgers’ future heads list of Packers’ offseason concerns

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers wants to think it over for a while before the four-time MVP decides whether he wants to return to the Green Bay Packers for a 19th season. “I think to assume it’s a foregone conclusion would be probably slightly egotistical,” Rodgers said Sunday night regarding the Packers’ interest in his return. Packers coach Matt …

Should Giants, GM Joe Schoen be buyers at NFL trade deadline?
2 years, 1 month ago

Should Giants, GM Joe Schoen be buyers at NFL trade deadline?

New York Times  

The Giants get a chance to catch their breath with a well-timed bye week after a surprising 6-2 start. Players will be granted nearly a full week off to recover from the first half of the season, but general manager Joe Schoen figures to be busy leading up to Tuesday’s 4 p.m. trade deadline. Here’s a look ahead to the …

Bakhtiari’s return gives Packers plenty of options on O-line
2 years, 2 months ago

Bakhtiari’s return gives Packers plenty of options on O-line

Associated Press  

Whether the Green Bay Packers will continue rotating David Bakhtiari and Yosh Nijman at left tackle remains uncertain. Packers coach Matt LaFleur worked Bakhtiari in gradually Sunday by having him alternate series with Nijman during Green Bay’s 14-12 victory at Tampa Bay. Although Green Bay’s offense had a disappointing day overall after reaching the end zone on its first two …

Packers’ Bakhtiari won’t make predictions about his return
2 years, 4 months ago

Packers’ Bakhtiari won’t make predictions about his return

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari says he feels better but won’t predict when he might play again as he recovers from a knee injury that’s now more than 1½ years old. “I don’t know how many days it’s been, but I’m just excited to wake up one day.” The Packers remain hopeful that Bakhtiari …

Packers defense ready to deal with heightened expectations
2 years, 7 months ago

Packers defense ready to deal with heightened expectations

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — As they chase their fourth consecutive NFC North title and first Super Bowl berth in more than a decade, the Green Bay Packers may rely on a different formula than usual. That’s the mindset we have every single day when we walk into this building.” The Packers ranked ninth in total defense and tied for 13th …

Packers announce Rodgers has signed contract extension
2 years, 9 months ago

Packers announce Rodgers has signed contract extension

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers has officially signed a contract extension assuring the two-time reigning MVP will remain with the Green Bay Packers. The Packers released outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith and offensive lineman Billy Turner and extended the contract of outside linebacker Preston Smith this week as they worked to get below the cap in time for the opening …

Packers’ pitch to Rodgers: ‘There’s no plans for a rebuild’
2 years, 10 months ago

Packers’ pitch to Rodgers: ‘There’s no plans for a rebuild’

Associated Press  

Aaron Rodgers says he doesn’t want to be part of a rebuilding project. “There’s no plan for a rebuild,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Monday, two days after the Packers’ season ended with a 13-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. I don’t think that’s anybody’s intention.” The Packers are about $40 million over the salary cap according to overthecap.com …

Packers won’t have OT Bakhtiari for playoff game with 49ers
2 years, 11 months ago

Packers won’t have OT Bakhtiari for playoff game with 49ers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari is inactive for Saturday night’s NFC divisional playoff game with the San Francisco 49ers, leaving quarterback Aaron Rodgers without his veteran blind-side protector. Bakhtiari, a 2020 All-Pro selection, had been listed as questionable on the Packers’ injury report after playing 27 snaps in Green Bay’s regular-season finale at Detroit. …

LaFleur on Rodgers: ‘We want him back in the worst way’
3 years, 7 months ago

LaFleur on Rodgers: ‘We want him back in the worst way’

Associated Press  

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur reiterated his hope that he’d get to continue working with Aaron Rodgers this season while offering no news on the quarterback’s status. “I’ve got nothing new to update, and we still obviously feel the same way,” LaFleur said Friday after the opening workout of the Packers’ rookie minicamp. I know he knows that and, …

Packers add QB depth with Bortles as Rodgers saga continues
3 years, 7 months ago

Packers add QB depth with Bortles as Rodgers saga continues

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers have signed Blake Bortles as they attempt to add quarterback depth while MVP Aaron Rodgers’ future with the team remains uncertain. Rodgers, who has reportedly expressed his desire not to return to Green Bay, had been one of two quarterbacks on the roster along with 2020 first-round draft pick Jordan Love. After …

Packers GM: ‘We are not going to trade Aaron Rodgers’
3 years, 7 months ago

Packers GM: ‘We are not going to trade Aaron Rodgers’

Associated Press  

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says he can’t envision any scenario in which he would deal quarterback Aaron Rodgers. “We are not going to trade Aaron Rodgers,” Gutekunst said Thursday night after the first round of the NFL draft. The ESPN report, citing unidentified sources, said the Packers have offered to extend the reigning MVP’s contract and that team CEO …

Packers OT David Bakhtiari agrees to contract extension
4 years, 1 month ago

Packers OT David Bakhtiari agrees to contract extension

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers offensive lineman David Bakhtiari has agreed to a contract extension that will keep the Pro Bowl left tackle off the free-agent market in the offseason. “I do love it here, and I love representing the Packers,” Bakhtiari said Sunday after the Packers’ 24-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. “Best left tackle in the …

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