Jordy Nelson
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2020 01:36 PM EDT
Oct. 11 1890 — The first 100-yard dash under 10 seconds is run by John Owens at 9.8 in an AAU track and field meet in Washington. ...

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams tries to get past Washington Redskins' Jimmy Moreland during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Davante Adams' drive to be great has become an 'obsession'

By Keith Jenkins Jan. 15, 2020 08:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) finds running room after catching a pass in the first half of a NFL football game against the New York Giants, in Arlington, Texas. Cobb still talks to his old quarterback regularly despite the receiver’s move to the Dallas Cowboys after spending his first eight seasons with Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. While Cobb hadn’t spoken to Rodgers as of the middle of the week leading to their first game against each other Sunday, the trusty slot man didn’t seem too hung up on avoiding contact.(AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Cowboys' Cobb gets to see old team, QB in visit from Packers

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 04, 2019 03:29 PM EDT

Mike Shanahan still teaching QBs, this time with youngsters

By The Associated Press Sep. 06, 2019 12:12 PM EDT
Mike Shanahan always has been known as a quarterbacks guru. Now, he's working on developing QBs on the youth level. USA Football and QB Collective, a...

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is shown during an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The Raiders’ worldwide tour gets started in the preseason when they play a "home" exhibition against Green Bay in Winnipeg on Thursday, Aug. 22. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Raiders Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:59 PM EDT

Jordy Nelson answers questions during a press conference at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019. Nelson signed a one-day contract with the Packers on Tuesday and announced his retirement after 11 seasons, 10 of which he spent in Green Bay. (Sarah Kloepping/The Post-Crescent via AP)
Nelson retires after memorable run with Rodgers, Packers

By Keith Jenkins Aug. 06, 2019 02:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2014, file photo, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) celebrates a touchdown with fans during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, in Green Bay, Wis. Nelson signed a one-day contract with the Packers on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, and announced his retirement after 11 seasons, 10 of which he spent in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Bears-Packers 11/9/2014

Aug. 06, 2019 02:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2016, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Jordy Nelson celebrates his touchdown catch with Aaron Rodgers during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, in Green Bay, Wis. Nelson signed a one-day contract with the Packers on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, and announced his retirement after 11 seasons, 10 of which he spent in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Vikings-Packers 12/24/2016

Aug. 06, 2019 02:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2014, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Jordy Nelson catches a 66-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, in Green Bay, Wis. Nelson signed a one-day contract with the Packers on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, and announced his retirement after 11 seasons, 10 of which he spent in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
Vikings-Packers 10/2/2014

Aug. 06, 2019 02:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2017, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Jordy Nelson (87) catches a pass in front of Carolina Panthers' Daryl Worley (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Veteran wide receiver Nelson is retiring as a member of the Packers. The 34-year-old played in Green Bay from 2008-2017, winning a Super Bowl with the Packers, before spending last season with the Oakland Raiders. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, that Nelson had informed the team of his decision. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)
Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers 12/17/2017

Aug. 04, 2019 02:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Jordy Nelson warms up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Green Bay, Wis. Veteran wide receiver Nelson is retiring as a member of the Packers. The 34-year-old played in Green Bay from 2008-2017, winning a Super Bowl with the Packers, before spending last season with the Oakland Raiders. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, that Nelson had informed the team of his decision. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers 9/10/2017

Aug. 04, 2019 01:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Jordy Nelson warms up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Green Bay, Wis. Veteran wide receiver Nelson is retiring as a member of the Packers. The 34-year-old played in Green Bay from 2008-2017, winning a Super Bowl with the Packers, before spending last season with the Oakland Raiders. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, that Nelson had informed the team of his decision. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
WR Jordy Nelson retiring as Packer; spent 2018 with Raiders

Aug. 04, 2019 01:35 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr throws as head coach Jon Gruden, right, looks on during NFL football training camp Monday, July 29, 2019, in Napa, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Carr hopes new receivers open up deep game for Raiders

By Josh Dubow Jul. 29, 2019 06:14 PM EDT

Raiders Training Camp Capsule

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2019 11:30 AM EDT
OAKLAND RAIDERS (4-12) OPEN CAMP: July 27, Napa, California LAST YEAR: Jon Gruden's first season back in Oakland was a disappointment....

Green Bay Packers quarterback DeShone Kizer, left, talks with receiver Maquez Valdes-Scantling during NFL football practice Wednesday June 12, 2019, in Green Bay, Wisc. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Davante Adams embracing new leadership role with Packers

By Keith Jenkins Jun. 12, 2019 06:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Alabama offensive lineman Jonah Williams sets up to block against Arkansas in the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Fayetteville, Ark. Williams is a possible in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Pack might need to shift draft priority for help on offense

By Dave Campbell Apr. 18, 2019 02:51 PM EDT

Raiders cut WR Jordy Nelson, QB AJ McCarron to save cap room

By Josh Dubow Mar. 14, 2019 07:07 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — After making several big-ticket additions to start free agency, the Oakland Raiders are now making some cuts. The Raiders...

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) pulls in a pass reception in front of New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore, foreground right, and strong safety Kurt Coleman in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. A person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday, March 9, 2019, that the Oakland Raiders have an agreement to acquire receiver Brown in a trade with the Steelers and will give him a new contract. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
AP source: Raiders acquire WR Antonio Brown from Steelers

By Josh Dubow Mar. 10, 2019 01:46 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2011, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers' Mike Wallace (17) makes a touchdown catch next to Green Bay Packers' Sam Shields (37) during the second half of NFL football's Super Bowl 45 in Arlington, Texas. Shields is one of just four Los Angeles Rams who has played in the Super Bowl before. He finds the privilege even sweeter the second time around. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)
Super Bowl Feb-2011

Feb. 13, 2019 06:14 AM EST