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Green Bay Packers' Krys Barnes celebrates a fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' defense takes step forward, but concerns remain

By Steve Megargee Sep. 21, 2021 05:16 PM EDT

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) celebrates his 43-yard touchdown reception against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions RB D'Andre Swift active for game against Packers

Sep. 20, 2021 07:47 PM EDT

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) celebrates his touchdown run with Jason Cabinda (45) in the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions' Jamaal Williams ready for his return to Green Bay

By Steve Megargee Sep. 18, 2021 03:59 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

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions, Packers attempt to bounce back after losing openers

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 12:55 PM 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)
Displaced Saints open Winston era vs. Rodgers, Packers

By Brett Martel Sep. 09, 2021 07:18 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' David Bakhtiari runs a drill during an NFL football minicamp in Green Bay, Wis., in this June 8, 2021, file photo. Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari has used his big personality to make his presence felt in training camp even as he’s unable to practice. He gave quarterback Aaron Rodgers a custom designed golf cart. He switched jerseys one day with new Packers offensive tackle Dennis Kelly, who bears more than a passing resemblance to him. How soon he’ll be able to join those guys in an actual game remains uncertain.(AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Packers All-Pro tackle Bakhtiari to open season on PUP list

By Steve Megargee Aug. 31, 2021 12:36 PM 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

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 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

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones (33) celebrates his touchdown with Elgton Jenkins (74) against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers' offensive line still rolling even without Bakhtiari

By Steve Megargee Jan. 22, 2021 03:36 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Jared Veldheer (68) and teammates stand on the sideline during the second half of the NFL NFC Championship football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. Offensive tackle Jared Veldheer is back with the Green Bay Packers, giving him an opportunity to compete in playoff games for different teams on back-to-back weekends. Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, that Veldheer was with the team and would be practicing later that day, making him available for their NFC divisional playoff game Saturday with the Los Angeles Rams (11-6). The 33-year-old Veldheer was the Indianapolis Colts’ starting left tackle for their final two games, including a 27-24 AFC first-round playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills last weekend. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Packers sign OT Veldheer, who played with Colts last week

By Steve Megargee Jan. 12, 2021 03:21 PM EST

Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (69) plays during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov 29. 2020, against the Chicago Bears in Green Bay, Wis. Bakhtiari will miss the rest of the season after the three-time Pro Bowl selection injured his knee in practice Thursday. Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed the severity of the injury Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Packers won't have Pro Bowl OT Bakhtiari for rest of season

By Steve Megargee Jan. 01, 2021 03:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (69) squares off against a Jacksonville Jaguars player during an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis. Bakhtiari, a second-team AP All-Pro last season, returned to action last month after missing three games with a chest injury. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Packers' versatile offensive line keeps overcoming injuries

By Steve Megargee Dec. 04, 2020 05:23 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Allen Lazard celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Eagles seek to end slide, boost playoff hopes at Green Bay

By Steve Megargee Dec. 03, 2020 05:10 PM EST

FILE - This Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, file photo shows then-Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin during pregame of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Austin is attempting to make a comeback with Green Bay as the Packers look to add depth to their receiving group. The Packers announced Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, that they had signed Austin and released wide receiver Darrius Shepherd. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Former 1st-round pick Austin savors fresh start with Packers

By Steve Megargee Dec. 03, 2020 02:02 AM EST

Green Bay Packers players help Darnell Savage celebrate his interception in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers' defense finally starting to produce more takeaways

By Steve Megargee Nov. 30, 2020 06:53 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers reacts as he runs off the field after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 41-25. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Rodgers' 4 TD passes help Packers roll over Bears 41-25

By Steve Megargee Nov. 29, 2020 11:44 PM EST