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Philadelphia Eagles' Dallas Goedert, right, makes a catch while Washington Football Team's Jeremy Reaves defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles put 12 on COVID-19 list with playoff spot in hand

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2022 05:42 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns activate QB Mayfield, Colts' Nelson on COVID-19 list

By Tom Withers Dec. 24, 2021 10:56 AM EST

FILE - Houston Texans defensive end Whitney Mercilus walks off the field after a 31-21 loss to the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game in Cleveland, in this Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, file photo. The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Oct. 21, signed veteran outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus in hopes of boosting not only their pass rush but their championship hopes. A first-round pick by the Houston Texans in 2012, Mercilus had 57 sacks in nine-plus seasons. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Packers sign former Texans outside linebacker Mercilus

By Bill Huber Oct. 21, 2021 02:50 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) intercepts a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, middle, during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Packers hopeful Alexander can avoid season-ending surgery

By Bill Huber Oct. 08, 2021 04:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, file photo, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys are moving on from Smith without getting into the specifics of the decision to release their leading returning tackler four games into 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
LB Jaylon Smith joins Packers one day after Cowboys drop him

Oct. 07, 2021 02:31 PM EDT

FILE- In this Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) plays against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit. The back issue that bothered Smith throughout the preseason will now force the Packers to play without their Pro Bowl pass rusher for the next few weeks. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Packers placing OLB Za'Darius Smith on IR due to back issue

By Steve Megargee Sep. 17, 2021 02:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers offensive guard Elgton Jenkins looks to block during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Jenkins has spent his NFL career demonstrating he can thrive at just about every spot on the offensive line at one time or another. Now the Pro Bowl left guard looks forward to his biggest test yet as he fills in for injured All-Pro selection David Bakhtiari at left tackle and leads a Packers line that likely will include two rookie starters. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Packers' Jenkins eager for toughest challenge of his career

By Steve Megargee Sep. 07, 2021 12:20 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

Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21) talks with teammates during NFL football training camp, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (Samantha Madar/The Post-Crescent via AP)
Packers keeping 1st-round pick Stokes busy on and off field

By Steve Megargee Aug. 06, 2021 03:37 PM EDT