HOUSTON — Billy Howton, a former Green Bay Packers star regarded as one of the most productive wide receivers of the pre-Super Bowl era as well as a founder and the first president of the NFL Players Association, has died. He was 95. Howton died in Houston on Monday, according to an obituary. Bradshaw-Carter Funeral Home confirmed his death Friday. …
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GREEN BAY – The Packers practiced in shells on Thursday at Nitschke Field, their final public tune-up before Saturday’s preseason opener against the New York Jets. Here are five things we learned: Josh Jacobs is ready to thump (if called on to thump). Head Coach Matt LaFleur’s message to his team this week has been to be ready to play …
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You’ll get a look at the Green Bay Packers’ first-team units on Saturday against the New York Jets, apparently. Today, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur stated that he wanted to get all four of his quarterbacks some snaps in the team’s preseason opener. For perspective, starting quarterback Jordan Love only threw two passes in the preseason in 2024 after throwing …
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McKinney didn’t practice on Thursday do to a calf injury, even though he had been on the field for the rest of training camp. After practice today, McKinney told the media that he won’t practice “for a while,” according to The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman, and that “he doesn’t expect to play in the preseason.” The hope is that he’ll be …
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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Speaking with reporters for the first time this offseason, Packers linebacker Quay Walker had no interest in talking about his contract situation. The Packers didn’t exercise the fifth-year option on Walker’s deal this offseason. That would’ve guaranteed him about $14.8 million in 2026. General manager Brian Gutekunst has said he wants to keep Walker long term, …
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For the first time this offseason, the Green Bay Packers have updated their depth chart for 2025. Let’s go through the Packers’ pecking order at every position, noting which players were first-stringers, second-stringers or reserves in each group. When applicable, the players will be in the exact order as they are listed by the team. As far as notable nuggets …
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Rob DemovskyAug 5, 2025, 04:51 PM ET Close Rob Demovsky is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Green Bay Packers. He has covered the Packers since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2013. Demovsky is a two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the NSSA. GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers linebacker Quay Walker‘s full return to practice …
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GREEN BAY – In preparation for their preseason opener this Saturday against the New York Jets, the Packers held a two-hour, 17-minute padded practice on Tuesday at Nitschke Field. Here are five things we learned: Quay Walker expects to be ready for Week 1. The Packers’ fourth-year linebacker took another step in his recovery from offseason ankle surgery in returning …
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The Packers won’t have cornerback Nate Hobbs on the practice field for the next few weeks. Bill Huber of SI.com reported that Hobbs had surgery on his knee after sitting out recent practices at training camp. Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports that the surgery was performed on Saturday morning and that Hobbs had a partial tear of his meniscus repaired. …
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Rob DemovskyAug 5, 2025, 09:39 AM ET Close Rob Demovsky is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Green Bay Packers. He has covered the Packers since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2013. Demovsky is a two-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year as selected by the NSSA. GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers cornerback Nate Hobbs, who was signed this …
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