David Bakhtiari
FILE - Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller (40) addresses the media following an NFL football practice in Orchard Park, N.Y., Tuesday May 23, 2023. Discounting the cryptic messages Stefon Diggs posted on social media a few months ago and his absence from the start of voluntary practices this week, Miller expects the receiver to be back better than ever in time for the team's mandatory minicamp next month.(AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Von Miller's desire to eliminate artificial turf is personal

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Green Bay Packers' David Bakhtiari talks to coach Luke Butkus during an NFL football OTA practice session Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers' Bakhtiari feeling healthy again, upbeat while adapting to Rodgers' absence

By Steve Megargee Jun. 01, 2023 12:29 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Christian Watson catches a pass during an NFL football OTA practice session Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers debate term 'rebuild' as they adjust to life without QB Aaron Rodgers

By Steve Megargee May. 31, 2023 06:06 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates after a touchdown run by teammate AJ Dillon during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers' late-season surge bringing back memories of 2016

By Steve Megargee Jan. 04, 2023 07:51 PM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari lines up during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 30, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Bakhtiari is expected to return to action Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, against the Minnesota Vikings after missing three games to recover from an appendectomy. (AP Photo/Bryan Bennett, File)
Packers' Bakhtiari appears set for return Sunday vs. Vikings

Dec. 30, 2022 04:51 PM EST

Green Bay Packers celebrate a touchdown by Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (28), second left, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
Vikings seek to complete regular-season sweep of Packers

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 06:36 PM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers guard Elgton Jenkins (74) watches during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. A person familiar with the situation says Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth at least $68 million.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Packers sign OL Elgton Jenkins to 4-year contract extension

By Steve Megargee Dec. 23, 2022 11:22 AM EST

Green Bay Packers' Randall Cobb (18) celebrates a touchdown with David Bakhtiari during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Packers' Bakhtiari details events that led to appendectomy

Dec. 16, 2022 06:56 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Christian Watson celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Watson's emergence gives Packers reason for hope in future

By Steve Megargee Dec. 05, 2022 05:36 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Randall Cobb (18) celebrates a touchdown with David Bakhtiari during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Packers OT Bakhtiari has appendectomy, won't play Sunday

Dec. 02, 2022 04:44 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks are a replay during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagle, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Rodgers, Packers try to show they still own struggling Bears

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 12:00 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers gestures during the team's NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers acknowledged Wednesday, Nov. 23, that he’s been playing with a broken right thumb for the past six weeks. Rodgers hurt his thumb Oct. 9 during a foiled Hail Mary attempt on the final play of the Packers’ 27-22 loss to the New York Giants in London. Although the Packers have listed Rodgers with a thumb injury ever since, the four-time MVP hadn’t said publicly that it was broken. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Aaron Rodgers says he's been playing with broken thumb

By Steve Megargee Nov. 23, 2022 05:45 PM EST

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) closes in on Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) for a 12-yard sack during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Titans DL Jeffery Simmons back after missing one game

By Steve Megargee Nov. 17, 2022 07:03 PM EST

Tennessee Titans defensive end DeMarcus Walker (95) celebrates a sack of Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Packers attempt to contain Henry as Titans head to Lambeau

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2022 01:33 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott congratulates Micah Parsons after his touchdown run following his fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott to miss 2nd straight game Sunday

By Steve Megargee Nov. 13, 2022 03:14 PM EST

Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21) is helped off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Packers CB Eric Stokes probably won't play again this season

Nov. 11, 2022 12:52 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott reacts after teammate Tony Pollard runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
McCarthy returns to Lambeau as Cowboys visit Green Bay

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 07:54 PM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, right, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrate after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 in the NFL Super Bowl XLV football game Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Rodgers won his lone Super Bowl title with McCarthy as his coach before their relationship eventually soured. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Rodgers says time helps him appreciate years with McCarthy

By Steve Megargee Nov. 09, 2022 08:27 PM EST

Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) is carted off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Gary's injury provides one more setback for reeling Packers

By Steve Megargee Nov. 07, 2022 06:26 PM EST

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) reacts after intercepting a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Rodgers throws 3 INTs, Lions hold on to beat Packers 15-9

By Larry Lage Nov. 06, 2022 04:29 PM EST