Jace Sternberger
FILE - Washington Football Team tight end Sammis Reyes (80) walks on the field for an NFL football practice at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., in this Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, file photo. Sammis Reyes is on the verge of becoming the first person from Chile to play in an NFL game. He is expected to be in uniform Sunday against the New Orleans Saints after an injury to teammate Logan Thomas. The converted basketball player who emigrated to the U.S. as a teenager appreciates his journey and the significance of being the first Chilean to reach the NFL. Reyes called Washington his dream team and said he did not want to play for anyone else. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Thomas to IR, Reyes could be 1st Chilean to play in NFL game

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 06, 2021 01:44 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Krys Barnes celebrates a fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' defense takes step forward, but concerns remain

By Steve Megargee Sep. 21, 2021 05:16 PM EDT

New York Jets' Zach Wilson throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wilson throws 2 TD passes as Jets beat Packers 23-14

By Steve Megargee Aug. 21, 2021 07:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 file photo, Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan (85), left, and tight end Josiah Deguara (81) celebrate after gaining a first down against the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter during an NFL football game in Minneapolis. Green Bay Packers tight end Josiah Deguara says his long recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament took a toll on him mentally as well as physically. (AP Photo/David Berding, File)
Deguara's return boosts Packers' diverse group of tight ends

By Steve Megargee Aug. 12, 2021 04:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger (87) carries the ball after a reception for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, in Houston. Sternberger has been suspended without pay for the first two games of the 2021 season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
Packers TE Sternberger suspended 2 games under drug policy

Jun. 10, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook, center, fumbles the ball as he is hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Antoine Winfield Jr. during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. The Buccaneers' Devin White recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Bucs safety Winfield inactive for NFC championship game

By Steve Megargee Jan. 24, 2021 02:03 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) leaps to make a catch in front of Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Rams won't have WR Cooper Kupp for playoff game with Packers

By Steve Megargee Jan. 16, 2021 03:27 PM EST

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:23 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, which means he will...

LaFleur says Harrison might make his Packers debut on Sunday

By Steve Megargee Dec. 31, 2020 01:54 PM EST
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says there’s a possibility newly acquired defensive tackle Damon “Snacks” Harrison could play in the team’s regular-season...

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (30) carries the ball during an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Packers 34-31. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Packers RB Jamaal Williams inactive for Titans game

Dec. 27, 2020 07:08 PM EST

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur reacts to a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' LaFleur ready to match up with former boss Vrabel

By Steve Megargee Dec. 24, 2020 02:49 AM EST

Panthers' McCaffrey, Okung inactive for game at Green Bay

Dec. 19, 2020 07:03 PM EST
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers won't have 2019 All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey or offensive tackle Russell Okung...

Trainers check New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) after an injury during the second half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 12:23 PM EST

Packers rule TE Sternberger out for Sunday's game with Lions

Dec. 11, 2020 05:09 PM EST
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions because of a concussion. ...

Green Bay Packers' Tyler Ervin runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers' RB/KR Ervin, DB Greene, DL Winn on injured reserve

Dec. 09, 2020 06:47 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Kingsley Keke reacts after sacking Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Improved pass rush offers Packers reason for optimism

By Steve Megargee Dec. 07, 2020 05:35 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers shakes hands with Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 30-16. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers withstand late rally to outlast Eagles 30-16

By Steve Megargee Dec. 06, 2020 07:45 PM EST

Vikings lose Kendricks; Arnette, Gore suffer concussions

Dec. 06, 2020 07:28 PM EST
The Minnesota Vikings lost 2019 All-Pro linebacker Eric Kendricks to an aggravated calf injury in warmups prior to their 27-24 overtime win against the...

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) runs down the field for a touchdown on a 75-yard pass play against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
The Latest: Pats' Newton hits rushing TDs milestone for QBs

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2020 12:35 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers watches as Minnesota Vikings' Eric Wilson (50) reacts after recovering Rodger's fumble during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Vikings won 28-22. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers dealing with plenty of adversity during busy week

By Steve Megargee Nov. 02, 2020 06:01 PM EST