Krys Barnes
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

Packers activate LB Krys Barnes from injured reserve

Nov. 05, 2022 01:19 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers linebacker Krys Barnes has been activated from injured reserve, clearing the way for him to play Sunday for the first time...

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) breaks a tackle by Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos during a 36-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Jefferson, Vikings beat Packers 23-7 for O'Connell's 1st win

By Dave Campbell Sep. 11, 2022 07:46 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions 1/9/2022

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after not being able to convert for a first down in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Green Bay Packers at Baltimore Ravens 12/19/2021

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Hall of Famer Charles Woodson does a Lambeau Leap in the crowd after receiving his Hall of Fame ring during halftime ceremony at an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Toe injury can't stop Rodgers as Packers defeat Rams 36-28

By Steve Megargee Nov. 28, 2021 07:56 PM EST

Fans tailgate outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 02:55 PM EST

A fan holds a sign in support of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers before the start of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Green Bay Packers at Kansas City Chiefs 11/7/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 03:55 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Green Bay Packers at Arizona Cardinals 10/28/2021

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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur reacts to a call during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers face possibility of losing Alexander for long period

By Steve Megargee Oct. 04, 2021 05:49 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Billy Turner (77) is shown after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Green Bay, Wisc., in this Monday, Sept 20. 2021, file photo. The Green Bay Packers’ offensive line looks quite a bit different from last year’s version, but it again has found a way to withstand multiple injuries while providing capable protection for reigning MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers. “Honestly that’s just the standard,” right tackle Billy Turner said. “That’s the standard here in Green Bay and it’s been that way for a long time.” (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Injuries force Packers to utilize their offensive line depth

By Steve Megargee Oct. 01, 2021 03:51 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams, right, catches a pass against San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner, rear, and cornerback Jimmie Ward (1) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Packers' rally against 49ers reveals their reliance on Adams

By Steve Megargee Sep. 27, 2021 06:35 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Rodgers rallies Packers past 49ers 30-28

By Josh Dubow Sep. 26, 2021 11:41 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers 9/26/2021

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FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry, center, works with outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) and nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) during a break in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, in Jacksonville, Fla. Barry said at his introductory news conference that the adversity he encountered in two unsuccessful stints filling the same role in Detroit and Washington made him a better coach. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Packers' defensive woes put focus on Barry before Lions game

By Steve Megargee Sep. 19, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers smiles after a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Jets won 23-14. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Displaced Saints open Winston era vs. Rodgers, Packers

By Brett Martel Sep. 09, 2021 07:18 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams, left, Aaron Rodgers (12), Amari Rodgers (8) and Randall Cobb talk during an NFL football training camp practice at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisc., in this Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, file photo. Cobb, who previously played for the Packers from 2011-18, returned to Green Bay at the start of training camp in a trade that sent an undisclosed draft pick to the Houston Texans. (Samantha Madar/The Post-Crescent via AP, File)/
Aaron Rodgers' uncertain future raises stakes for Packers

By Steve Megargee Sep. 01, 2021 07:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 file photo, Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes (27) returns an interception for a touchdown against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark. Daniel Jeremiah noted that Georgia teammates Tyson Campbell and Eric Stokes plus Florida State’s Asante Samuel Jr. as cornerbacks who could still be available early in the second round. The Packers could use some cornerback help and also would like to boost their depth on both sides of the line of scrimmage. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Packers GM Gutekunst's background shows he's willing to deal

By Steve Megargee Apr. 23, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Allen Lazard (13) is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a 58-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers get second shot at Bucs with Super Bowl at stake

By Steve Megargee Jan. 18, 2021 05:57 PM EST

Spectators skate at a local rink next to Lambeau Field before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers 1/16/2021

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