Darnell Savage Jr.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) scores on an 36-yard touchdown reception ahead of Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Packers DBs eager to bounce back after struggling in opener

By Steve Megargee Sep. 16, 2022 05:09 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) scores on an 36-yard touchdown reception ahead of Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Pack hope history repeats itself after another opening loss

By Steve Megargee Sep. 12, 2022 06:47 PM EDT

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

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Titans, S Amani Hooker agree on multiyear contract extension

Sep. 09, 2022 04:16 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) sacks Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) during an NFL divisional playoff football game Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers should get an immediate indication of whether their defense is as stingy as its preseason billing suggests. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Confident Packers defense ready for difficult early test

By Steve Megargee Sep. 09, 2022 01:33 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins takes part in drills during a team practice in Eagan, Minn., Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Packers begin bid for 4th straight division title at Vikings

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 12:36 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. (34) carries against Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (7) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' defense of NFC North title starts, yes, on defense

By Dave Campbell Aug. 31, 2022 07:26 PM EDT

Savage injures hamstring during Packers' 'Family Night'

Aug. 05, 2022 11:26 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Starting safety Darnell Savage suffered a hamstring injury during the Green Bay Packers' traditional “Family Night” practice at Lambeau Field...

FILE - Green Bay Packers' head coach Matt LaFleur throws a pass at the NFL football team's practice field training camp Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. A person familiar with the deals says the Packers have agreed to contract extensions with coach Matt LaFleur, general manager Brian Gutekunst and executive vice president/director of football operations Russ Ball. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
AP source: Packers' LaFleur, Gutekunst, Ball get extensions

By Steve Megargee Jul. 26, 2022 10:41 AM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Rasul Douglas returns an interception for a touchdown during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. After staying with the Packers rather than leaving via free agency, Douglas is eager to show he’s no one-year wonder. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Packers' Douglas eager to build on his breakthrough season

By Steve Megargee Jun. 03, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' cornerback Jaire Alexander is shown during NFL football training camp at Lambeau Field, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has agreed to terms on a four-year, $84 million contract extension with a $30 million signing bonus, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
AP source: Packers CB Alexander agrees to contract extension

By Steve Megargee May. 16, 2022 12:23 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Two decades have passed since the Green Bay Packers last drafted a wide receiver in the first round. The Packers have two chances and plenty of reasons to stop that trend this year. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Extra picks give Packers' Gutekunst plenty of trade options

By Steve Megargee Apr. 25, 2022 06:47 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is stopped by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) after a catch during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Divisional Round

By The Associated Press Jan. 23, 2022 08:16 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Robbie Gould celebrates after making the game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The 49ers won 13-10 to advance to the NFC Chasmpionship game. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Gould's FG on final play gives 49ers 13-10 upset of Packers

By Steve Megargee Jan. 22, 2022 11:21 PM EST

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

Jan. 09, 2022 01:29 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens' Josh Johnson (15) looks to throw against Cincinnati Bengals' Trey Hendrickson (91) during the fist half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Hendrickson, 3 other Bengals starters placed on COVID list

By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2022 07:02 PM EST

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

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams reacts after catchiong a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Postseason status of injured Packers remains uncertain

By Steve Megargee Jan. 03, 2022 05:01 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Rashan Gary sacks Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Mayfield makes too many mistakes in return from COVID list

By Steve Megargee Dec. 25, 2021 08:18 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams celebrates his touchdown reception with Aaron Rodgers during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Rodgers sets team record as Packers hold off Browns 24-22

By Steve Megargee Dec. 25, 2021 07:45 PM EST