Archive for May, 2008

KGB Has Knee Surgery

Defensive end Kabeer-Gbaja-Biamila underwent knee surgery on Thursday.  It was arthroscopic surgery performed by team doctor Patrick McKenzie,aimed at solving pain, discomfort and swelling problems that popped up in the off-season workouts.  Coach Mike McCarthy says he doesn’t expect KGB to return to practice until training camp, which starts July 28th.

Pack Removes the Nameplate from Favre’s Locker

For those that thought having a locker at Lambeau Field for Brett Favre meant anything, forget it.  Reports say that the team removed the nameplate for Favre from his locker earlier in the week, and replaced it with the standard “Packers” nameplate.  Word is they were going to keep the nameplate on the locker and [...]

Progress Being Made Between Grant and the Packers

It looks as if the Packers and running back Ryan Grant are going to be able to come to terms on a deal that will get him the salary he wants and will reward him for a job well done in 2007.  The Green Bay Press-Gazette is reporting that talks between Grant and the team [...]

Kampman Helping Tornado Victims

The grandfather of Packers defensive end Aaron Kampman was seriously injured in a tornado that struck near Kampman’s home town of Kesley , Iowa on Sunday.  Packers officials say Kampman is at the site of the devastation with his wife, helping in relief efforts.  His grandfather had surgery on Tuesday for injuries sustained as his [...]

Bill Schroeder Retires A Packer

Former wide receiver Bill Schroeder has decided to retire a Green Bay Packer, the team announced Thursday.  Schroeder spent the first five seasons of his eight-year career in Green Bay, recording 225 catches for 3,435 yards and 20 touchdowns over 74 games.  He also spent time in Detroit for two seasons and Tampa Bay for [...]

Packers Rotate Colledge, Barbre at Left Guard

The Packers are rotating Daryn Colledge and Allen Barbre at left guard during the off-season practices going on  in Green Bay this week. The Packers have decided to conduct all their off-season practices and the June mandatory minicamp inside the Don Hutson Center.  Coach Mike McCarthy says he wants a consistent environment. He’s also not [...]

Open Session Today at Nitschke Field

The Packers have an open session at Ray Nitschke Field this morning, as  organized team activities continue.  Defensive tackle Justin Harrell will miss the off-season practices for the second year in a row.  The Packers’ website says Harrell has a back injury.  He’ll be sidelined along with cornerback Will Blackmon,who has an injured foot, and [...]

Packers’ Family Night Scrimmage Scheduled

The Packers Family Night scrimmage will be held on Sunday August 3rd.  The eight-dollar tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 14th through Ticketmaster.