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Packers Waive 8 In Reaching Regular-Season, 53-Player Limit

Sun, 31 Aug 2003 15:40:32 CST

The Green Bay Packers Sunday placed eight players on waivers, including 17th-year veteran center Frank Winters and running back Herbert "Whisper" Goodman, in reaching the NFL-mandated regular season player limit of 53 by Sunday's 3 p.m. (CDT) deadline.

GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman also announced the waiving of offensive linemen Bill Ferrario and David Brandt, running back Lamar Smith, defensive tackle Steve Martin, linebacker Steve Josue and safety Scott McGarrahan, re-acquired in a conditional draft choice trade with Miami last week.

Rookie wide receiver Carl Ford, a seventh-round draft choice from Toledo who suffered a knee injury in last Thursday night's preseason finale against Tennessee, was placed on injured reserve. Josue, out of Carson-Newman, also was a seventh-round selection in this year's draft.

Winters, who had joined the Packers as a Plan B free agent in 1992, ranked fifth among NFL active players in most games played, 231, at the end of the ..

Packers Release Two More Players, Roster Down To 62

Sat, 30 Aug 2003 15:20:09 CST

Moving closer to the NFL regular-season roster limit of 53, the Green Bay Packers Saturday waived a pair of players, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Saturday.

Released was tight end/linebacker Tony Donald, a first-year player out of Western State (Colo.). Waived/injured was offensive tackle Jerry Wisne, a third-year pro from Notre Dame who saw action in two games with Green Bay last year in his lone season with the team. Wisne had suffered a left shoulder injury during the Packers' preseason finale with Tennessee this past Thursday.

The departures reduce the Packers' current roster to 62 players. Linebacker Torrance Marshall no longer counts against Green Bay's roster while serving a four-game league suspension for violation of the NFL Substance Abuse Policy.

Under NFL rules, teams must reach the regular-season limit of 53 by 3 p.m. CDT on Sunday, August 31. Teams may establish a five-player practice squad after 11 a.m. CDT on Monday, September 1. ..

Packers Place Eight Players On Waivers

Fri, 29 Aug 2003 17:28:47 CST

The Green Bay Packers have placed eight players on waivers in the process of reducing the team's roster to the regular-season limit, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Friday.

Those released included wide receivers Mike Horacek, an Arena Football League veteran from Iowa State, and Jorg Heckenbach of the Braunschweig Lions (Germany), safeties Jeremy Unertl of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Bobby Jackson of Illinois, running back Adam Tate of Utah, punter Tim Morgan of San Jose State, defensive end Jermaine Petty of Arkansas and linebacker Isaac Keys of Morehouse.

Tate and Jackson were waived/injured and Petty was released upon reaching an injury settlement.

Wide receiver Travis Williams of Navy also was placed on reserve/non football injury/NFL Europe.

The departures reduce the Packers' current roster to 65 players. Under NFL rules, teams must reach the regular-season limit of 53 by 3 p.m. Sunday, Wisconsin time. Teams may establish a 5-player Pract..

Packers-Titans Press Box Notes

Thu, 28 Aug 2003 17:00:00 CST

-JUST FOR THE RECORD: The Packers enter tonight's "Bishop's Charities Game along with The Dave Thomas Adoption Foundation" seeking a 13th straight victory in the series. They launched their current, 12-game winning "streak" in 1991, besting the New England Patriots, 28-7.

Overall, the Packers have won 24 games, lost 17 and tied 1 in the history of the series.

-THE SERIES has raised more than $2.75 million for the numerous charities of the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay since the Game's inception in 1961.

-THE TITANS TONIGHT will be looking for their first victory in Lambeau Field under their current identity. Known as the Oilers prior to '98, they are 0-and-2 in Lambeau Field as the Titans to date, having dropped a 30-22 regular-season contest in Lambeau in 1998 and been edged 21-20 in a 2002 preseason game.

As the Oilers, then based in Houston, tonight's visitors own a 3-0 regular-season record In "Lambeau," having prevailed in..

Packers Establish Community Events Grant, Open Lambeau Field Atrium To Non-Profit Organizations

Thu, 28 Aug 2003 16:52:04 CST

Continuing to expand their charitable efforts, the Green Bay Packers will now offer non-profit organizations the use of the Lambeau Field Atrium and the Legends Club for community events through a newly established grant policy, the team announced Thursday.

The Packers will award four grants - each one entitling the organization a single date event, day or night, in the Atrium or Legends Club at no room rental cost - per calendar year to non-profit organizations servicing Brown County.

To qualify for the grant, organizations must be considered non-profit as defined under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and be dedicated to enhancing the Brown County community. Other guidelines, such as dates of availability and catering requirements , do apply.

Applications must be received by Nov. 1 and will be reviewed by Dec. 1.

For full details regarding the grant application process, contact Cathy Dworak, Green Bay Packers manager of c..

Wisconsin Football Coaches Hall Of Fame Now Open At Lambeau Field Atrium

Thu, 28 Aug 2003 10:43:21 CST

Football history is once again being made at Lambeau Field.

The Wisconsin Football Coaches Hall of Fame is now located at the new Lambeau Field Atrium, it was announced Thursday.

"Throughout our history, the Green Bay Packers have had a commitment to youth football," said Packers Executive Vice President and COO John Jones. "Partnering with the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association to bring their Hall of Fame to Lambeau is a natural fit."

The WFCA Hall of Fame is located on the ground level of the Atrium and features a wall of honor for Wisconsin football coaches from the high school and college level, as well as recognition of state football champions. An interactive kiosk allows fans to look up their favorite high school team or coach.

Dick Rundle, Executive Director of the WFCA and a Wisconsin/National Hall of Fame coach from Monona Grove, said Lambeau Field is a great location to recognize outstanding coaches and state football teams.

Statues Of Lambeau, Lombardi Unveiled

Wed, 27 Aug 2003 18:01:08 CST

Think of the Green Bay Packers and many names come to mind -- Starr, Favre, Hutson, Hornung, Canadeo, Davis. But two names probably stand above the rest -- Lambeau and Lombardi.

Now, bronze statues of the two Green Bay Packers legends greet fans outside Lambeau Field. Members of the Curly Lambeau and Vince Lombardi families were on hand Wednesday evening, as the statues were unveiled in the main plaza outside the Lambeau Field Atrium.

"The two statues add to the tradition we wanted to preserve and enhance with the stadium redevelopment project," said Packers President and CEO Bob Harlan. "These statues add tradition and add warmth to the stadium."

The statues were designed and crafted by the husband-wife team of Julie Rotblatt-Amrany and Omri Amrany, owners of Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany in Highland Park, Illinois. Their resume of sports statues includes Michael Jordan outside the United Center, Harry Carey at Wrigley Field and the Detroit ..

'New' Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame to Open Sept. 8

Wed, 27 Aug 2003 12:49:37 CST

History, tradition, fun, football and the frozen tundra. It all comes together at what many fans have called the best football hall of fame in the league, the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.

Now fans will have even more to enjoy when the new Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame officially opens on Monday, September 8th at 9:00 a.m.

"We are very excited about this facility," said Packers COO and Executive Vice President John Jones. "In its previous location, across the street from Lambeau Field, the Hall of Fame was impressive. Now, in its new location at the Lambeau Field Atrium, it's spectacular. We know fans have been waiting to hear when it will open - so their wait is almost over and it will be worth it."

Located in the Lambeau Field Atrium, the new Packers Hall of Fame is more than 25,000 square feet of Packers artifacts and celebration of past glory. A moving, 12-minute movie about the Packers, produced for the team by NFL Films, starts the Hall of Fame ..

Limited Number Of Tickets Available For Packers-Titans Game Thursday

Tue, 26 Aug 2003 14:22:29 CST

Green Bay Packers fans who are not season ticket holders will have a rare opportunity to see a game in Lambeau Field when the Green and Gold host Tennessee in the 43rd annual Bishop's Charities Game Thursday night.

The Packers announced today that Packer Fan Tours - the team's official tour company - has a limited number of tickets available at face value for the Packers' preseason finale against the Titans.

Cash, money orders and all major credit cards will be accepted. Tickets can be purchased by calling Packer Fan Tours at 920/445-2135, or in person at the Packer Fan Tours office, located at 580 Cormier Road, one mile from Lambeau Field. The office is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.

DT Warren Released, DT Lee To I.R., As Packers Make 7 Moves To Reach NFL Limit Of 65 Players

Tue, 26 Aug 2003 13:30:28 CST

The Green Bay Packers have made seven additional roster moves Tuesday afternoon to reach the NFL-mandated limit of 65 players in advance of the 3 p.m. (CDT) deadline, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced.

Fourth-year defensive tackle Steve Warren was the most prominent name among the six players who were released. Fellow defensive linemen Eric Powell, Cullen Jenkins and Terdell Sands also were waived, along with safety Jacoby Shepherd and offensive tackle Reggie Coleman, who was waived/injured.

Rookie nose tackle James Lee, a fifth-round pick out of Oregon State, was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to leg pain that first was diagnosed on July 24.

Warren, a third-round draft choice out of Nebraska in 2000, played in 25 games overall, with no starts, spending the entire 2001 season on reserve/physically unable to perform following a quadriceps tear suffered late in 2000. He returned to play in 12 games in 2002, posting 19 tackles (10 unassisted)..

QB Smith, TE Davis Among 8 Players Released By Packers

Tue, 26 Aug 2003 10:37:51 CST

The Green Bay Packers have waived eight players, including veteran tight end Tyrone Davis and quarterback Akili Smith, in beginning to reduce the team's roster to the NFL-mandated limit of 65 prior to Tuesday's 3 p.m. CDT deadline, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced. Seven additional player moves will need to be made in advance of the deadline.

Also waived were two other veterans, tight ends Luther Broughton and Cory Geason.

One draft selection, wide receiver/kick returner DeAndrew Rubin of South Florida, a seventh-round pick, was among four first-year players let go. The others were running back Keith Burnell of Delaware, fullback Tommy Collins of Connecticut and offensive guard/tackle David Porter of Iowa.

Davis, an eight-year veteran, had not played since the Hall of Fame game against Kansas City August 4, suffering a knee injury that had sidelined him since. The 31-year-old University of Virginia alumnus, w..

Packers, Diocesan Charities Join Wendy's, Adoption Resources To Sponsor 'Bishop's Charities Game With The Dave Thomas Foundation'

Tue, 26 Aug 2003 09:48:46 CST

The Green Bay Packers and the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay have joined forces with Wisconsin's Wendy's franchisees and Adoption Resources of Wisconsin to sponsor "The Bishop's Charities Game along with the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption."

The Dave Thomas Foundation, launched in 1992, is a non-profit public charity dedicated to increasing the adoptions of the more than 150,000 children in North America's public foster care system.

The late Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's International and an adopted child himself, created the foundation in support of the vision that every child deserves a permanent home and a loving family.

The Bishop's Charities Game, which has raised more than $2.75 million for the numerous charities of the Green Bay Diocese over the past 42 years, was jointly established by the Packers' late Vince Lombardi and Bishop Stanislaus V. Bona in 1961.

The 43rd annual Bishop's Charities Game, with the Packers hosting the Tennes..

Packers-Titans Preview

Tue, 26 Aug 2003 08:44:17 CST

Even with the board in the wake of an unproductive encounter with the Carolina Panthers, the Green Bay Packers (2-2) will strive to rebound against the undefeated Tennessee Titans in their preseason finale at Lambeau Field Thursday night (Aug. 28) and thus head into the regular season on a positive note.

Kickoff for the contest, the 43rd annual Bishop's Charities Game, will be 7:05, CDT (Wisconsin time). The game is a sellout (72,515).

The Packers, who had taken a two-game winning streak into action, fell to the undefeated (3-0) Panthers, 20-7, over the weekend in their first Lambeau Field appearance since last January's Wild Card Playoff against Atlanta.

The attendance for the 54th Midwest Shrine Game set a new Lambeau Field record, 69,831. The previous record, 65,358, was established at the Atlanta playoff game Jan. 4.

The Titans, who will be helping the Packers close out their preseason schedule for the second year in a row, posted their third ..

Packers-Panthers Recap

Tue, 26 Aug 2003 08:41:11 CST

Undermined by the turnover and thwarted by a tightfisted Carolina defense, the Packers found the combination a little too much to overcome in falling to the Panthers, 20-7, in their maiden Lambeau Field appearance of the new season.

Although the visitors failed to capitalize on the opportunities, three first quarter turnovers - a lost fumble and a pair of interceptions - conspired to help keep the Packers scoreless prior to the intermission - along with a holding penalty on William Henderson which wiped out a 47-yard field goal by Ryan Longwell in the closing seconds of the second quarter. Mike Sherman subsequently decided not to have Longwell essay a 57-yard field goal. He called, instead, for a punt and the principals shortly headed to their respective locker rooms in a 0-0 deadlock.

Under these rare circumstances - the Packers have seldom gone scoreless in either half of a game during the "Brett Favre Era," the first half highlight turned out to be a stirring goa..

Packers Acquire S Scott McGarrahan From Miami

Mon, 25 Aug 2003 11:00:31 CST

The Green Bay Packers have acquired veteran safety Scott McGarrahan from the Miami Dolphins for a conditional seventh round draft choice in 2006, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Monday.

The 6-1, 200-pound McGarrahan, a sixth-round Packers selection in the 1998 draft, spent the first three of his five NFL seasons with Green Bay, playing in 44 games overall and ranking second in special teams tackles in 2000 with 15.

Released in the Packers' final roster reduction for the 2001 season (Sept. 2), the 29-year-old New Mexico alumnus subsequently signed on with Miami and played in all 16 regular-season games for the Dolphins, finishing fourth on the squad in special teams tackles with 14.

In 2002, McGarrahan played in 14 games in a reserve role, recording four tackles and a quarterback sack on defense and ranking eighth on the Dolphins with 10 special teams tackles. He also was credited with forcing one fumble.

A highlight of his personal '02 season ..

UPDATE: Packers Change Practice Times For August 25

Mon, 25 Aug 2003 09:47:31 CST

Additional changes have been made to the Green Bay Packers' training camp practice schedule.

The Monday morning (Aug. 25) practice scheduled for Clarke Hinkle Field has been changed to a walkthrough inside Lambeau Field, which will be closed to the public.

Monday's afternoon schedule remains the same, with special teams practice beginning at 1 p.m., followed by the full squad practice at 1:30 p.m., open to the public on Clarke Hinkle Field.

Tuesday, the Packers will hold a special teams practice slated to begin at 1 p.m., followed by the full squad at 1:30 p.m., at Clarke Hinkle Field.

All practices at Clarke Hinkle Field are open to the public, weather and field conditions permitting.

Sherman: Rivera May Be Ready For Opener With Minnesota

Sun, 24 Aug 2003 18:32:25 CST

Green Bay Packers right guard Marco Rivera could miss 2-4 weeks of action after spraining the medial collateral ligament of his left knee in Saturday night's game against the Carolina Panthers, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Sunday.

"Because of who it is and the way that he's been able to come back from injuries in the past, I wouldn't rule him out for the opener (Sept. 7 vs. Minnesota)," said Sherman. "He plans on playing in that game. For that to happen, though, he needs to exhibit a certain level of strength in the knee."

Last season, despite tearing the MCL in his left knee Sept. 22 at Detroit and spraining the MCL in his right knee Nov. 17 at Minnesota, Rivera did not miss a start, extending his personal starting streak to 67 games - the fourth-longest active string among Packers. He also previously played through a broken left hand, suffered late in the 2001 season.

Packers-Panthers Press Box Notes

Sat, 23 Aug 2003 18:22:25 CST

-THE PACKERS OWN a 2-and-1 record against Carolina in Lambeau Field. They won their first-ever meeting, in the NFC Championship Game played here on Jan. 12, 1996, 30-13, and have split with the Panthers in the regular season at home, dropping a 33-31 decision in 1999 and squeezing out a 17-14 win in their 2002 meeting here.

-HEAVY HITTER: GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman, who has taken the home-field "advantage" to a lofty level, boasts an imposing .875, composite "batting average" as a head coach in Lambeau Field. Under his direction, the Packers have won 28 of 32 games on home turf, the overall record including a 21-3 mark in regular season (the best in the NFL over the past three seasons), 6-0 in preseason and 1-1 in postseason play.

-A WORKING SABBATH: Sunday may be a day off for Packers players but it will be a busy one for Mike Sherman and his coaching and personnel staffs. In addition to preparing for the preseason finale against Tennessee four..

Practice Times Modified For Final Two Days Of Training Camp

Sat, 23 Aug 2003 16:45:26 CST

Practice times for the final two days of open training camp practices in 2003 - August 25-26 - have been modified, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Saturday.

On Monday, August 25, there will be a brief morning practice, starting at 11:10 a.m. In the afternoon, scheduled for pads, special teams begins at 1 p.m., followed by the full team at 1:30.

On Tuesday, August 26, not scheduled for pads, special teams practice starts at 1 p.m., with the full squad joining the workout at 1:30.

All three practices listed above are slated for Clarke Hinkle Field and open for public viewing, weather and field conditions permitting.

'Rockin' Road House Tour' Featured At Lambeau Field's 'Rebirth Of A Legend'

Thu, 21 Aug 2003 17:44:58 CST

Lambeau Field will be rocking on Saturday night, September 6th, and one of the music world's hottest country groups will be providing the music.

"Rockin' Roadhouse Tour 2003," featuring country music greats Joe Diffie, David Kersh and Tracy Lawrence will be live at Lambeau for the "Rebirth of a Legend" event.

"This is a night our fans won't want to miss," said Packers Executive Vice President and COO John Jones. "The Roadhouse Tour has been playing to sold out audiences across the nation and they will bring their special brand of energy and musical talents to this great night. We are very excited they're participating in our grand opening celebration."

The Roadhouse Tour features the collective talents of three top-notch country musicians. Joe Diffie has had 12 number one songs and 17 top ten songs, including the blockbuster, "In Another World."

David Kersh is a rising young country star that is known for successfully combining the driving s..

Spears, Blige, Aerosmith Headline NFL Kickoff Live, Sept. 4

Wed, 20 Aug 2003 10:19:30 CST

Hundreds of thousands of Americans celebrate the Fourth of July by watching a fireworks display over one of America's most beautiful parks -- The National Mall in the heart of Washington, D.C. On the Fourth of September, another unique event will take place on the Mall to help kick off the NFL's 2003 season and salute America's military members.

Mary J. Blige, Britney Spears, Aerosmith and other performers, joined by thousands of American military personnel, will perform with activities beginning at 6 p.m. ET Thursday, Sept. 4 in "NFL Kickoff Live From The National Mall Presented By Pepsi Vanilla," the NFL's second annual football and music festival. Aretha Franklin will sing the national anthem from The National Mall to conclude the event.

The event will be televised live, from 8-9 p.m. ET on ABC, leading up to the season opener between the Washington Redskins and the New York Jets at FedEx Field (ABC, 9 p.m. ..

Packers-Panthers Preview

Tue, 19 Aug 2003 11:20:18 CST

Coming off a three-week road "trip" and back-to-back victories on foreign turf, the 2-1 Green Bay Packers make their first home appearance of the 2003 preseason in Lambeau Field Saturday night (Aug. 23) when they host the undefeated Carolina Panthers (2-0) in the 54th annual Midwest Shrine Game.

Kickoff for the contest, a sellout (72,515), is set for 7 o'clock, CDT.

The Packers, mounting their most impressive offensive effort to date, dispatched the Cleveland Browns, 38-31, in Browns Stadium Friday night, out-scoring their hosts 31-17 over the last three quarters to post a second straight win.

The 38 points represent a preseason, single-game high for the Packers under GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman in his four-year tenure. The previous best, 37, came in a 37-24 victory over the New York Jets in Sherman's very first game as Green Bay's head coach, August 4, 2000.

A SILVER LINING: Although he couldn't have been happy with the major power outage wh..

Security, Traffic, Parking, Stadium Entry Plans Announced For Lambeau Field

Tue, 19 Aug 2003 13:28:55 CST

The "new" Lambeau Field is ready for its first full test, as the Packers host the Carolina Panthers in the first home pre-season game of the 2003 season.

"Safety and security will remain a top priority," said Doug Collins, Security Supervisor - Facilities for the Green Bay Packers. "Fans won't have to deal with the Lambeau Field construction hurdles of the past couple of seasons, but there will be some important items for fans to remember as they plan their game day activities."

Traffic, parking, security and stadium entry and exit plans were the topic of a news conference today hosted by the Green Bay Packers. Representatives from the Brown County Sheriff's Department, Green Bay Police Department, Ashwaubenon Public Safety Department, PMI and the Packers discussed plans for getting fans to and from the stadium following the changes during the $295 million redevelopment project.

Interim Chief Al Timmerman of the Green Bay Police Department says some of ..

Packers-Browns Recap

Tue, 19 Aug 2003 09:12:19 CST

The return of four starters (offensive tackles Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher and wide receivers Donald Driver and Robert Ferguson) had a salutary effect upon the Packers offense in their Cleveland appearance. After settling for a lone field goal in short-term stints in the first two preseason games, quarterback Brett Favre and the first unit struck first with an impressive, 7-play, 78-yard scoring drive, appropriately climaxed by a 22-yard bullseye to the previously "missing" Driver.

Favre then further celebrated the return of his colleagues, promptly directing another long drive, this one a 14-play, 79-yard maneuver capped by a one-yard burst up the middle for the score by running back Ahman Green.

The latter, plus Ryan Longwell's conversion, merely squared the score, however, at 14-14, the Browns also having been up to some mischief on offense, including an 82-yard reverse screen pass to running back William Green for Cleveland's first score of the evening.
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Training Camp Practice Schedule Altered For August 19-21

Mon, 18 Aug 2003 18:24:08 CST

The training camp practice schedule of the Green Bay Packers has been altered for August 19-21, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Monday.

On Tuesday, August 19, there will be a single practice, which begins at a slightly earlier time than that provided last Friday night. The special teams portion of practice starts at 1:30 p.m., followed by the full squad at 1:50 p.m.

There is an identical schedule for Wednesday, August 20, and Thursday, August 21. Each day, there will be a morning practice at 10:45 a.m. without pads, followed by an afternoon workout in pads. In the afternoon, special teams starts at 1:30 p.m. with the full team portion beginning at 1:50 p.m.

All practices are scheduled for Clarke Hinkle Field and open for public viewing, weather and field conditions permitting.

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Each lithograph, measuring 27 by 39 inches, will depict opening moments of the renovated stadium's rededication. Only 2,500 prints will be made, with each copy signed and numbered by the photographer. The Packers will receive print No. 1 framed.

The "Lambeau" project will mark Gus..

Packers Waive WR Kamau Peterson

Tue, 12 Aug 2003 10:03:28 CST
The Green Bay Packers have placed first-year wide receiver Kamau Peterson on waivers GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Tuesday.

The 6-foot, 181-pound Peterson caught 2 passes for 19 yards during the Packers' 27-21 preseason victory over the Atlanta Falcons Saturday.

A 24-year-old University of New Hampshire alumnus, Peterson had spent the past two seasons with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League, catching 99 passes for 1,396 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Packers-Falcons Recap

Tue, 12 Aug 2003 08:52:00 CST
The Packers, exhibiting a split personality, played two distinctly different halves of football in rallying to turn back the Falcons in their Georgia Dome home.

In the early going, against the Packers first units, it began to look like the Falcons were en route to a cake walk. They amassed 220 yards of offense in the first 20 minutes and 44 seconds of action, parlaying their quick getaway into a 21-3 lead by the 5:44 mark of the second quarter.

There, from the scoreboard perspective, it ended for the Falcons, who were not to score again for the balance of the evening.

Meanwhile, the Packers' subsequent renaissance, triggered largely by reserves, appeared to begin in the second quarter when GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman turned over the football to Craig Nall, the third of four Green Bay quarterbacks to take a turn under center during the course of the evening.

Nall's first possession ended in a punt but, on the second, he mustered a 71-yard scoring dri..

Packers-Browns Preview

Tue, 12 Aug 2003 08:50:14 CST
Having weathered an early fusillade from the Michael Vick Falcons, then rebounded smartly to pull out their first victory of the preseason, the Green Bay Packers (1-1) take to the road for the third consecutive week, invading Cleveland Friday night (Aug. 15) in quest of a second straight success in a nationally televised (CBS) matchup with the Browns.

Kickoff in Cleveland Browns Stadium is set for 7 o'clock, CDT (Wisconsin time).

The Packers, quickly behind 14-0 in Atlanta's Georgia Dome - and later in arrears 21-3 - as the multi-talented Vick flashed a hot hand, proceeded to retaliate with 24 unanswered points en route to a 27-21 comeback victory.

For the Green and Gold, Friday night's Cleveland contest will be the final excursion of the preseason, following which they will return from the Ohio engagement to make four consecutive appearances in Lambeau Field.

The first will find them hosting the Carolina Panthers in the 54th Midwest Shrine Game S..

Packers-Falcons Press Box Notes

Sat, 09 Aug 2003 09:21:01 CST
-RARE VISIT: In relative terms, the Packers, are "strangers" to Atlanta. Tonight paying their first Georgia visit since 1992, they had hosted their most recent five meetings with the Falcons - including Wild Card Playoff contests in 1995 and last January.

-JUST FOR THE RECORD: From the competitive perspective, the Packers are in search of their first victory in the Georgia Dome. In that appearance in '92 - their only previous visit to the G-Dome - the Falcons prevailed, 24-10

-BRETT FAVRE, who had been a rookie with Atlanta a year earlier, was Green Bay's starting quarterback on that occasion and making only the second start of his professional career.

-QUICK QUOTE: GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman (on the skills of offensive tackle Mark Tauscher): "Ask Kabeer (Gbaja-Biamila)...The guy who he has the toughest time against in the pass rush is (Mark) Tauscher. Tauscher's a hell of an athlete. He could probably start at any position in th..

Pizza, Ice Cream, Retail Shop Top Off Atrium Line-up

Thu, 07 Aug 2003 09:12:49 CST
The Lambeau Field Atrium's final line-up is now set. The Green Bay Packers announced Thursday that Paparazzi Pizzeria, Frozen in Time Ice Cream Shop and the Packers Pro Shop Extra Points store will open this fall to complete the offerings in the Atrium.

"With the additions of the two restaurants and the retail store we feel we've accomplished a major goal in creating a destination point that will be enjoyed by Packers fans and others from around the world," said Packers President & CEO Bob Harlan. "Our goal all along has been to create a fan friendly and family friendly atmosphere. We think we've been able to do that with the mix of attractions we've brought to the Atrium."

Paparazzi Pizzeria and Frozen in Time Ice Cream Shop will be operated by the Supple Restaurant Group, the Oshkosh-based company that also operates Fratello's Presto and the Meat Packing Company, two of the Lambeau Field Atrium Eateries. "It's great to be able to expand our partnership with th..

Packers Waive RB Reggie White, WR Brian McDonald Retires

Wed, 06 Aug 2003 15:49:49 CST
The Green Bay Packers have waived/injured second-year running back Reggie White, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Wednesday.

Sherman also announced that Brian McDonald, a first-year receiver from the University of Louisville, has retired and will be placed on the reserve/retired list.

White's departure makes room for newly-acquired tight end Wesley Walls. The Packers currently stand at their roster limit of 88 players, including NFLEL exemptions.

In another transaction, defensive tackle Steve Warren passed his physical examination, was removed from the reserve/physically unable to perform list and cleared to resume practice. Warren had been sidelined with a back problem.

Packers-Falcons Preview

Wed, 06 Aug 2003 09:25:59 CST
Literally washed out of their preseason opener against Kansas City (although it goes into the records as a 9-0 victory for the red-clad Chiefs), the Green Bay Packers next make a second bid for their first non-league success against the imposing Falcons in Atlanta's Georgia Dome Saturday night (Aug. 9).

With a crowd of 50,000 to 55,000 anticipated, kickoff for the contest is set for 7 o'clock, CDT (Wisconsin time).

For the Packers, meanwhile, lightning now has struck twice in their last three Hall of Fame game appearances at Canton, Ohio's compact Fawcett Stadium.

This time around, Monday night's game with the Chiefs was initially delayed with 5:49 remaining in the third quarter when lightning flashed across the Canton sky, accompanied by rumbling thunder and a downpour.

Play was not to resume. With water standing in large puddles across the stadium turf, and rain still pelting down - mutually assuring treacherous footing for the players and contin..

Packers-Chiefs Recap

Wed, 06 Aug 2003 09:27:35 CST
Turnovers, often costly, proved the Packers' undoing in their weather-shortened matchup with the Chiefs. They were the victims of three in the second quarter, a "trifecta" initiated when second-year running back Najeh Davenport fumbled at the Kansas City 9-yard line, after pulling in a Doug Pederson pass - and the Chiefs' Dexter McCleon recovered, ending the Packers' most significant threat of the evening.

Later in the quarter, KC cornerback Eric Warfield intercepted a Craig Nall pass at the Chiefs'40-yard line and, subsequently, the Chiefs' Lyle West waylaid a Nall throw at the Green Bay 33.

While the Packers found it a problem to activate the scoreboard, the Chiefs were not faring much better against Green Bay's revamped defense. Kansas City had to be content with three field goals - 32- and 51-yarders by the venerable, 42-year-old Morten Andersen in the first half and a 27-yarder by Jose Cortez in the third quarter.

Statistically, the Chiefs also had th..

Packers Sign TE Wesley Walls

Tue, 05 Aug 2003 15:57:54 CST
Adding veteran leadership and proficiency at the tight end position, the Green Bay Packers have agreed to terms with former Carolina Panther Wesley Walls as a free agent, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Tuesday.

The 6-foot-5, 240-pound Walls also considered Washington and Tampa Bay before ultimately opting to sign with the Green and Gold. The Panthers released the University of Mississippi product Feb. 26.

The 15th-year pro started 14 of the 15 games he played last season for Carolina. He recorded 19 receptions for 241 yards and led the team with 4 touchdown catches.

Walls, 37, has played in 182 career games with 115 starts for San Francisco (1989-93), New Orleans (1994-95) and Carolina (1996-2002). In his career, he has 430 catches for 5,069 yards and 53 touchdowns.

The five-time Pro Bowl selection is one of only four tight ends in NFL annals to log 400 receptions and 50 touchdowns. Since joining the Panthers in 1996, he leads all tight en..

Packers-Chiefs Press Box Notes

Mon, 04 Aug 2003 14:55:10 CST
'SUPER' COINCIDENCE: It is a somewhat poetic coincidence that Hank Stram, who was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Sunday as a member of the HOF's 2003 class, should be so honored as the Packers take part in the Hall of Fame game against his former Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking back three decades, it was the voluble Stram who was the Packers' head-coaching opponent in the first Super Bowl at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on January 15, 1967, a day on which the Packers prevailed over Stram's Chiefs, 35-10.

Though denied that distant afternoon, Stram subsequently experienced Super Bowl success, escorting his Chiefs to a 23-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in SB IV at Tulane Stadium in
New Orleans three years later.

SPEAKING OF THE 'Hall,' the Packers have been well represented in pro football's ultimate shrine ever since its origin. They saw four standard bearers enshrined among the charter class of 17 inductees when the HOF..

Packers Sign TE Luther Broughton As Free Agent

Sun, 03 Aug 2003 12:51:56 CST
The Green Bay Packers have signed tight end Luther Broughton as a free agent, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Sunday.

A six-year NFL veteran, the 6-0, 255-pound Broughton has played in 62 career games with eight starts. Originally drafted by Philadelphia in the 5th round (155th overall) in 1997, he last played in 15 games for Carolina in 2001, making 2 receptions for 22 yards. Broughton signed as an unrestricted free agent with Chicago in 2002 (March 8) and became a vested veteran on Sept. 1. He was out of football during the 2002 season.

The Furman University alum spent most of his rookie year on Philadelphia's roster but was signed to Carolina's active roster from the Eagle's practice squad before the final week of the season. He spent the 1998 season with the Panthers, recording 6 catches for 142 yards.

Broughton was subsequently traded from Carolina to Philadelphia in 1999 (September 5), having his most productive pro season by posting a career-hig..

Packers Sign WR Rob Johnson As Free Agent

Fri, 01 Aug 2003 14:58:49 CST
With injuries at wide receiver currently sidelining Donald Driver, Robert Ferguson and Jorg Heckenbach, the Green Bay Packers have signed first-year wideout Rob Johnson as a free agent, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman announced Friday.

The possessor of impressive size, the 6-3, 205-pound Johnson played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League coming out of Western Illinois in 2002, catching 34 passes for 595 yards and 2 touchdowns. He later spent the last five weeks of the '02 NFL season on the Carolina Panthers' practice squad. Johnson rejoined the Panthers in training camp last month and was placed on waivers July 29.

As a collegian, he attended graduate school at Western Illinois and posted 21 receptions for 373 yards and 4 touchdowns in 2001 after sitting out the 2000 season as a transfer from Northwestern.

Johnson, who joined the Packers on the practice field this morning, has been assigned jersey number 17.

In a related transacti..