Billy Turner
Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (30) celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Packers' depth helps them withstand injuries to key players

By Steve Megargee Oct. 26, 2020 06:02 PM EDT

Aaron Jones, de los Packers de Green Bay, se escapa para un touchdown en la segunda mitad del juego ante los Lions de Detroit, el domingo 20 de septiembre de 2020, en Green Bay. (AP Foto/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' Aaron Jones making his case for contract extension

By Steve Megargee Sep. 21, 2020 06:15 PM EDT

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay catches during drills at the Lions NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Injuries sideline Lions' Golladay, Packers' Clark this week

Sep. 18, 2020 03:28 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams breaks a tackle by Minnesota Vikings defensive back Holton Hill (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Packers wary of Lions after uncomfortable sweep last season

By Steve Megargee Sep. 17, 2020 01:23 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams, center, celebrates with teammates Aaron Rodgers, left, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, right, after catching a 1-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Injuries to test resourcefulness of Packers' offensive line

By Steve Megargee Sep. 14, 2020 06:01 PM EDT

No. 3 draft pick Jeff Okudah among Sunday's inactive players

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 12:54 PM EDT
The Detroit Lions are without rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah, the third overall pick in the NFL draft, for their opener against the Chicago Bears. ...

FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Minneapolis. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins says he’s unconcerned about catching the coronavirus. He says his worry on a scale of one to 10 is “about a 0.000001.” Cousins made his comments on a wide-ranging interview for an NFL-themed podcast that was released on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
For visit by Packers, Vikings present crowd-free, revamped D

By Dave Campbell Sep. 10, 2020 07:31 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, center, watches the team as guard David DeCastro, bottom warms up and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, left , walks by during an NFL football training camp practice, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
NFL teams huddling up to devise plans for social change

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 29, 2020 06:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Billy Turner sits on the bench during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Turner believes Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ suggested alternative to kneeling during the national anthem would defeat the purpose of the message players want to send. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Packers' Turner criticizes Jones' idea for pregame protest

By Steve Megargee Aug. 28, 2020 06:42 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers President Mark Murphy is seen before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. Murphy says he expects the team’s home games this season will have no more than 10,000-12,000 fans, if spectators are allowed at all. The Packers had announced two weeks ago that their 81,441-seat Lambeau Field would have a “significantly reduced” capacity this season due to the coronavirus pandemic. Murphy revealed Tuesday, July 21, 2020 the magnitude of that reduction while expressing optimism a season would be played. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers expect no more than 10,000-12,000 fans at home games

By Steve Megargee Jul. 21, 2020 04:29 PM EDT

File-This Feb. 27, 2019, file photo shows Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaking during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Packers reached the NFC Championship game despite some serious deficiencies that were laid bare in the loss to San Francisco. Gutekunst has some holes to fill or at least some questions to answer as the offseason arrives. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Packers GM faces challenge on getting team to take next step

Jan. 24, 2020 06:57 PM EST

A San Francisco 49ers fan wears a mask of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo while tailgating at Levi's Stadium before the NFL NFC Championship football game between the 49ers and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers 1/19/2020

Jan. 19, 2020 04:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 file photo, Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Billy Turner sits on the bench during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Green Bay Packers right guard William "Billy" Turner's perspective on life was bleak and negative after he was cut by the Dolphins in October 2016. But more than three years later, Turner's outlook has changed, and the 6-foot-5, 310-pound guard's conscious mission to spread positive energy has become a driving force behind the Packers' success this season.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Billy Turner's positivity has been contagious for Packers

By Keith Jenkins Jan. 02, 2020 06:13 PM EST

In this Sept. 5, 2019 photo Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga sits on the bench during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Packers coach Matt LaFleur isn’t ready yet to rule out starting right tackle Bryan Bulaga for Sunday’s game at the New York Giants. LaFleur said Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 that he would take the week to figure out the best combination of starting five for the offensive line. LaFleur said Bulaga, who left in the first quarter of Sunday night’s 37-8 loss in San Francisco with a knee injury, could still be a part of the equation up front. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Packers not ready to rule out RT Bryan Bulaga for Sunday

By Keith Jenkins Nov. 27, 2019 07:32 PM EST

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Packers need to right ship; Giants still struggling

By Tom Canavan Nov. 27, 2019 06:31 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, center, and San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead, bottom, during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Packers look to rebound after rough loss at 49ers

Nov. 25, 2019 08:19 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones and Aaron Rodgers take a selfie after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-16. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Aaron Jones, not Rodgers, proving to be Packers' MVP

By Keith Jenkins Nov. 11, 2019 06:45 PM EST

Entertainer Ellen DeGeneres walks on the field during warmups before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys 10/6/2019

Oct. 06, 2019 04:08 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Preston Smith celebrates after the Denver Broncos turned over the ball on downs near the end of the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers' Smiths continue to prove to be good investments

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 23, 2019 05:30 PM EDT

A large bobblehead of Mike Ditka is seen at Soldier Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears 9/5/2019

Sep. 05, 2019 06:08 PM EDT