Kurt Benkert
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) smiles during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Trey Lance's season-ending injury has left the San Francisco 49ers in a familiar spot with Jimmy Garoppolo back as the starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Garoppolo's return feels just like 'Niners football'

By Josh Dubow Sep. 21, 2022 08:00 PM EDT

Jason King tailgates before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 06:01 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Rodgers says Packers' off week gave his toe time to improve

By Steve Megargee Dec. 08, 2021 06:30 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady yells at his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
NFL Notes: Jets QB Flacco still a 'cool' presence in huddle

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2021 03:13 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson is sacked by Green Bay Packers' Preston Smith during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 17-0. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Packers' new formula: Rely on defense rather than offense

By Steve Megargee Nov. 15, 2021 05:39 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) celebrates after intercepting a pass as teammate Charvarius Ward (35) watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
The Latest: Week 9 marquee matchup: Titans-Rams minus Miller

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2021 11:15 AM EST

El quarterback de los Packers de Green Bay Aaron Rodgers (12) celebra tras la victoria ante los Cardinals de Arizona, el jueves 28 de octubre de 2021, en Glendale, Arizona. (AP Foto/Rick Scuteri)
Packers prepare for Chiefs amid Rodgers, COVID-19 questions

Nov. 04, 2021 08:49 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is shown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in the NFL’s COVID-19 protocol and will miss Sunday’s game at Kansas City. Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, that Rodgers was in the protocol, but would not say if Rodgers had tested positive nor if the reigning NFL MVP has been vaccinated. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Column: Rodgers 'audible' on vaccine not the right call

By Jim Litke Nov. 04, 2021 03:51 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws under pressure from Arizona Cardinals middle linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in COVID-19 protocol, out Sunday

By Steve Megargee Nov. 03, 2021 11:51 AM 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)
Packers' Rodgers focuses on offensive line as season arrives

Aug. 26, 2021 05:23 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers Za'Darius Smith (55) arrives to an NFL football training camp practice on a trike scooter at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisc., Monday, Aug. 2, 2021. (Samantha Madar/The Post-Crescent via AP)
Packers could be without LB Za'Darius Smith for opener

By Bill Huber Aug. 22, 2021 06:46 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

Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' Love unlikely to play preseason game against Jets

By Steve Megargee Aug. 19, 2021 04:14 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talk with New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, quarterback Zach Wilson (2) and offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur during a joint NFL football training camp practice Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Rodgers, Packers start joint practices with Jets

By Steve Megargee Aug. 18, 2021 06:08 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gestures to teammates while quarterbacks Kurt Benkert (7) and Jordan Love (10) look on during an NFL football training camp at Lambeau Field Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Rodgers unlikely to play in any of Packers' preseason games

Aug. 10, 2021 03:07 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' quarterback Jordan Love hands the ball off to running back Aaron Jones during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
With role settled, Packers' Love eager for preseason games

By Bill Huber Aug. 05, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers throws during NFL football training camp in Green Bay, Wis., in this Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, file photo. Aaron Rodgers has made it to Green Bay on the eve of the Packers’ first training-camp workout. Rodgers was seen arriving at Lambeau Field on Tuesday morning, July 27, 2021, the day after NFL Network and ESPN reported the reigning MVP was closing in on a deal that would keep him with the Packers this season. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Analysis: Rodgers' return to Green Bay makes most sense

By Steve Megargee Jul. 27, 2021 02:01 PM EDT

QB Rodgers' uncertain status dominates Packers' camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:27 AM EDT
GREEN BAY PACKERS (14-4) CAMP SITE: Green Bay, Wisconsin LAST YEAR: QB Aaron Rodgers delivered his third MVP season as...

Packers sign former Virginia quarterback Kurt Benkert

May. 17, 2021 01:32 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers signed Kurt Benkert on Monday in their latest attempt to add quarterback depth while MVP Aaron Rodgers’ future...

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Green Bay, Wis. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says the team remains committed to Rodgers “for the foreseeable future” one year after trading up in the first round to draft the three-time MVP’s potential successor. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
LaFleur on Rodgers: 'We want him back in the worst way'

By Steve Megargee May. 14, 2021 03:45 PM EDT