signings
Packers Try to Sign Top CFL Lineman, Then Shoo Him Away
Feb 6th
The Green Bay Packers wanted to sign Jovan Olafioye, the top lineman in the CFL, but their medical staff killed the deal. Seems logical, right?
Packers Ink Another Contract Extension
Jan 6th
No, it’s not nearly as exciting as linebacker Desmond Bishop’s contract extension, but the Green Bay Packers did ink another player to a contract extension, last week. Wait for it… wait for it… long snapper Brett Goode! So, the Packers won’t have to worry about a long snapper for a while, which is Goode. Ay [...]
Francois, Gordy Are Your Newest Packers
Dec 1st
The Green Bay Packers filled the two roster spots vacated when they placed Brandon Chillar and Spencer Havner on injured reserve by promoting Robert Francois and Josh Gordy from the practice squad. Francois, a linebacker, was on the Packers’ roster for four games earlier this season. He was originally promoted from the practice squad prior [...]
Packers Keep Stockpiling Linebackers
Oct 27th
After signing two linebackers yesterday, the Green Bay Packers signed a third, today. Erik Walden, a 6-2, 250-pound outside linebacker from Middle Tennessee State, was added to the Packers roster this morning. Walden is in his fourth year in the NFL. He spent his first season in Kansas City and the past three with Miami. [...]
Packers Acquire Linebackers Briggs, Wilhelm
Oct 26th
The Green Bay Packers have picked up a pair of linebackers, claiming Diryal Briggs off waivers from Denver and signing Matt Wilhelm. Briggs was released on Monday, a week after being promoted from the Broncos practice squad. The 6-4, 250-pound outside linebacker entered the league in 2009 as an undrafted free agent from Bowling Green. [...]
Packers Add Linebacker, Josh Bell To IR
Aug 10th
The Green Bay Packers did indeed add a linebacker to the mix today, but not anyone of note. The Packers were forced to make a move after Clay Matthews went down with a hamstring injury on Saturday. Only six of the 11 linebackers on the roster practiced yesterday. Matthews is expected to be out at [...]
Johnny Jolly Signed His Tender
Jun 15th
Green Bay Packers’ defensive end Johnny Jolly signed his tender yesterday, according to the Journal Sentinel’s Greg Bedard. It’s unclear whether the Packers’ other two remaining unsigned restricted free agents — Tramon Williams and Atari Bigby — signed theirs. The Packers notified all three players they would reduce the tenders to 110 percent of their [...]
Packers Sign Graham Harrell
May 19th
We told you last week the Green Bay Packers were planning on working out former Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell. Today, the team not only worked out, but signed Harrell. Harrell, who was a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2008, has never really gotten a shot in the NFL after throwing for 5,111 yards and 45 [...]
Daryn Colledge Signs Tender
May 10th
What exactly took so long is unclear, but Green Bay Packers’ left guard Daryn Colledge finally signed his restricted free agent tender and reported to Green Bay on Monday. Perhaps the idea that Colledge was angry with the Packers for either not tendering him at the first-round level or he wanted out of town were [...]
Charlie Peprah Back In Green Bay
Apr 27th
The Green Bay Packers finally made their big offseason free agent signing by bringing in safety Charlie Peprah, who was with the team from 2006-08 before spending last year with the Atlanta Falcons. Peprah notched one tackle in two games for Atlanta in 2009. He was released by the Packers following training camp, last season. [...]
Packers’ Undrafted Free Agent Round-up
Apr 24th
The Green Bay Packers signed several undrafted free agents following the seven-round NFL Draft. Those players are as follows. Miami cornerback Sam Shields Shields is a speed demon. He ran the 40 in 4.3 seconds at Miami’s pro day. However, he’s extremely raw as a cornerback, having played only one season at the position at [...]
Packers Re-Sign Brandon Chillar
Dec 14th
With 18 players who have expiring contracts and more than $15 million in salary cap room, the Green Bay Packers finally got off their asses and re-signed someone to a long-term deal. That someone is linebacker Brandon Chillar, who received a four-year, $21 million extension today. Chillar will see $7 million in guaranteed money. Although [...]
Packers Tried to Bring In Aaron Stecker
Oct 26th
I have it from a reliable source that the Green Bay Packers tried to bring in former Ashwaubenon star Aaron Stecker for a tryout today. Unfortunately, the Packers didn’t get a chance to take a look at the former Tampa Bay and New Orleans running back/kick returner, as he had already signed with the Atlanta [...]
Packers Inexplicably Cut Aaron Rouse
Sep 23rd
I guess this is fighting fire with fire. If your team is dangerously thin at safety, what do you do? Cut one of your remaining safeties and sign one who has never played in your system, that’s what. At least if you’re Green Bay Packers’ general manager Ted Thompson. Look, I have been a Ted [...]
Packers and B.J. Raji Reach a Deal
Aug 13th
Update: Raji’s deal is reportedly worth $28.5 million over five years. The Packers ponied up just under $18 million in guaranteed money. On paper, the deal looks less inflated than the contract the Oakland Raiders gave Darius Heyward-Bey, which was the reason the Packers were having trouble signing Raji to begin with. ———- The Green [...]
Packers Sign Clay Matthews
Jul 30th
The Green Bay Packers have come to terms with outside linebacker Clay Matthews, the second of the team’s two first-round draft picks. The signing leaves only B.J. Raji, the 9th overall selection, unsigned as training camp approaches. As part of Total Packers’ ongoing profiles of draft pick signees, here’s your look at Clay Matthews. You [...]
Packers Sign Quinn Johnson, First Rounders Remain
Jul 22nd
On Wednesday, the Green Bay Packers signed fifth-round draft choice Quinn Johnson, fullback from LSU. The signing leaves the Packers with only two unsigned picks – first-rounders B.J. Raji and Clay Matthews Jr. As part of Total Packers’ ongoing profiles of draft pick signees, we’ll take a look a Quinn Johnson. You can check out [...]
Five Draft Picks Under Contract With Lang Signing
Jul 8th
The Green Bay Packers now have five of their eight 2009 draft picks under contract, with the signing of offensive lineman T.J. Lang, who signed yesterday. Lang joins linebacker Brad Jones, safety Brandon Underwood, defensive end Jarius Wynn – all of whom signed in mid-June – and tackle Jamon Meredith, who signed on June 25. [...]
Packers Begin Signing Draft Picks
Jun 16th
The Green Bay Packers have signed three draft picks. The first three signees of the Packers’ 2009 draft class are defensive end Jarius Wynn (6th round), safety/cornerback Brandon Underwood (6th), and linebacker Brad Jones (7th). While this isn’t a major development, it’s about time the Packers made some movement on this front. The Chicago Bears, [...]