August 29th, 2007 
Matt Loede 
Posted in As the Packers prepare to play the Tennessee Titans tomorrow night, it looks like safety Charlie Peprah is going to get a shot. Coach Mike McCarthy says Marquand Manuel probably won’t play against Tennessee. Atari Bigby and Nick Collins will start . McCarthy wants to see Bigby play the whole first half before giving him [...]
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Time May Be Running Out For Packers’ Hodge
Packers backup middle linebacker Abdul Hodge may be out for the season as he continues to struggle with tendinitis in both knees. Hodge has been struggling with the pain for two years and may need surgery. He intends to fly to New York tomorrow for a second opinion. If Hodge isn’t placed on injured reserve, [...]
Packers Prep For Tennesee
The Packers are preparing for Thursday’s final exhibition game against the Tennessee Titans. Rookie Brandon Jackson was unable to finish practice Sunday after colliding with another player and going down hard. He apparently suffered a blow to the head. If it turns out to be a concussion, his status for the exhibition finale is in [...]
Jags Top Packers 21-13, Driver Injures Foot
The Packers lost a preseason game to the Jacksonville Jaguars 21-13 last night at Lambeau Field. Brett Favre went 14-of-20 for 130 yards and Aaron Rodgers threw for 82 yards on 6-of-9 passing for the Packers, who fell to 2-and-1 in the preseason. Both teams played their starters for most of the first half. [...]
Tickets Available For Packers Game
A few hundred tickets are available for the Packers’ preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lambeau Field tonight. The Packers make their 2007 national debut tonight, with the game televised on Fox. Tonight is the 47th Bishop’s Charities game. Because of injuries, head coach Mike McCarthy plans to limit exposure for the starters in [...]
Packers Sign Rookie Cobb, Release Underwood
The Packers have signed fullback Erryn Cobb and released safety Marviel Underwood. Cobb was a rookie free agent out of Northwestern, where he was a co-captain in 2006. Underwood was a fourth-round pick for the Pack in the 2005 NFL Draft. He appeared in 16 games for Green Bay. The Packers play the Jaguars tomorrow night.
Rodgers Coming to Form, Hodge May be Gone
Two Packer Tidbits from Pro Football Weekly: “Team insiders tell us Packers backup QB Aaron Rodgers really looks a lot better this season. Not only does he appear to be in much better shape, his poise, decision-making and throwing on the run appear to be vastly improved. • Don’t be shocked if the Packers pull [...]
Packers Prep For Jaguars
The Packers are preparing to take on the Jaguars on Thursday night. Coach Mike McCarthy took action Monday to shore up his weakest position on defense, handing the strong safety job to Atari Bigby, and taking that job away from Marquand Manuel. The Packers informed safety Marviel Underwood that he will be released today.
