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Packers Acquire LB Corey Jenkins

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 19:00:56 CST

The Green Bay Packers Tuesday claimed linebacker Corey Jenkins on waivers from the Miami Dolphins and waived linebacker Zac Woodfin. Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations, announced the transactions.

Jenkins, a 6-foot, 232-pound veteran out of South Carolina, was waived Tuesday by the Dolphins. Originally drafted by Miami in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft, Jenkins had two stints with the Dolphins. After playing in all 16 games as a rookie in '03, the team waived him last September and the Bears claimed him the next day. Then, waived by Chicago, Jenkins re-joined the Dolphins on waivers in December.

In 23 NFL games, 19 with Miami and four with Chicago, Jenkins has two career tackles (one solo) both with the Dolphins in 2003, and nine special teams stops.

Jenkins, 29, was a first-round draft choice of the Boston Red Sox in 1995 and spent four seasons in the Boston and Chicago White Sox farm systems ..

NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship Attracts 79 Participants

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 18:42:10 CST

A total of 79 African-American coaches took part in this summer's NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship Program that included participation by all 32 NFL teams.

Three of the NFL's six African-American head coaches and 31 assistant coaches are graduates of the program.

Head coaches Herman Edwards of the New York Jets (fellowship in 1989 with Kansas City), Marvin Lewsi of Cincinnati (San Francisco, 1988; Kansas City, 1991), and Lovie Smith (Arizona, 1988) interned in the program.

Smith says the fellowship is effective in many ways.

"The NFL's Minority Coaching program is very valuable," he says. "Many of the NFL's black head coaches have had the opportunity to participate in the fellowship and now help facilitate it. The program is successful because it is beneficial not just to the participating coaches, but also the teams.

"As a participant in the program, it gives you an opportunity to further your football knowledge and see the game at..

Packers Add Franks To Active Roster, Waive Curry

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 14:26:43 CST

The Green Bay Packers Wednesday added tight end Bubba Franks to the active roster and waived safety Julius Curry, said Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations.

Franks, who signed a multi-year contract on Aug. 24, previously was not on the Packers' active roster, as the team was afforded a roster exemption by NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue.

Packers Place Campbell, Fleming On Injured Reserve

Tue, 30 Aug 2005 17:57:44 CST

The Green Bay Packers Tuesday announced two transactions to meet the NFL's Tuesday roster reduction deadline, said Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations.

The team has placed linebacker Kurt Campbell (knee) and tight end Steve Fleming (ankle) on injured reserve.

Download The Packers Preseason Week 4 Dope Sheet

Mon, 29 Aug 2005 16:39:59 CST

Two years after he co-founded the Packers with Curly Lambeau, George Calhoun began writing a piece called The Dope Sheet, which served as the official press release and game program from 1921-24.

Honoring Calhoun, the first publicity director, the Packers are running this weekly feature as their release, which is being made available to fans exclusively on Packers.com.

A complete edition of the Dope Sheet will be available each week during the season in PDF format, located in the Packers.com Game Centers.

Here are some highlights from the Preseason Week 4 Dope Sheet:

THIS WEEK'S NOTABLES:
-The Packers and Titans conclude a fourth straight preseason. Tennessee has won the finale each of the last two years, including a win last season in Nashville. Rookie Craig Nall led Green Bay to a 21-20 win in 2002.

-After a 27-3 loss to the Patriots last week, Green Bay hopes to gain some momentum and sync headed into its regular-seaso..

Packers Hall Of Fame Displays Telegrams To Lombardi & Team

Mon, 29 Aug 2005 13:33:22 CST

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame this summer again is proving to be a popular place for fans to visit and new displays in the Hall are drawing rave reviews.

The new displays, two kiosks and a mural both located just inside the entrance to the hall, feature Northwestern Union telegrams from the Vince Lombardi era. The kiosks contain the actual telegrams that were sent to Lombardi and the Packers offering congratulations for victories in various championship games of the '60s.

The mural displays large reproductions of some of the more notable telegrams, including a message from President John F. Kennedy. The mural also features a picture of Lombardi and golf legend Jack Nicklaus taken while the two enjoyed a round at Green Bay's Oneida Golf and Country Club.

"The new displays have been an excellent addition to the Hall," said Tom Murphy, the Hall of Fame's archivist. "Lombardi literally had hundreds of telegrams that he kept in his files. The family donate..

Packers Reduce Roster

Sun, 28 Aug 2005 13:22:40 CST

The Green Bay Packers Sunday announced 11 transactions to reduce their roster in anticipation of the NFL's Tuesday deadline, said Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations.

The team has released linebacker Hannibal Navies and guard Matt O'Dwyer, as well as wide receiver Vince Butler, cornerback Patrick Dendy, linebacker Jeremiah Garrison, guard/tackle Atlas Herrion, tight end Tory Humphrey, running back Derrick Johnese, defensive tackle A.J. Lindsay, wide receiver Chad Lucas and defensive tackle Quintene Newhouse.

Navies, who originally signed as an unrestricted free agent before the 2003 season, had started for the Packers as an outside linebacker each of the last two years.

O'Dwyer, an 11th-year NFL veteran, had signed as an unrestricted free agent this past March.

Herrion spent all of last season on the Packers practice squad. Butler, Dendy, Garrison, Humphrey, Johnese, Lindsay, Lucas and Newhous..

Packers-Patriots Press Box Notes

Fri, 26 Aug 2005 14:23:17 CST

TONIGHT: The Packers conclude their home portion of the preseason slate against the defending Super Bowl champion Patriots...The contest marks the annual Bishop's Charities game, a Lambeau Field tradition in its fifth decade...Green Bay has dropped two straight in the Bishop's series, including a loss to the Seahawks in 2004, after winning the previous 12 in a row...All 32 teams are required to reduce their rosters to 65 players (excluding exemptions) by 3 p.m. CDT Tuesday.

MOMENT OF SILENCE: Before tonight's national anthem, the stadium will recognize a moment of silence for Thomas Herrion, the San Francisco 49ers lineman who passed away in Denver last weekend.

TONIGHT'S NATIONAL ANTHEM: Danielle Peck, a DreamWorks national recording artist, will perform our Star Spangled Banner.

BISHOP'S CHARITIES GAME: The Packers host the 45th annual Bishop's Charities Game. As part of pregame festivities, 2004 game MVP Cullen Jenkins will re..

Packers Re-Sign TE Bubba Franks

Wed, 24 Aug 2005 18:21:18 CST

The Green Bay Packers Wednesday re-signed Pro Bowl tight end Bubba Franks to a multi-year contract. Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations, announced the signing.

"We are very pleased to reach an agreement with Bubba Franks, and to know that he will be with the Packers for years to come," Thompson said. "He has been a great player for our team the past five years, and we look forward to an exciting future for Bubba and the Green Bay Packers. He's a leader both on and off the field, in addition to being an excellent representative of this organization."

Franks, a 6-foot-6, 265-pound veteran from Miami (Fla.), could become the first tight end in Packers history named to four Pro Bowls. Paul Coffman (1982-84) and Mark Chmura (1995, 1997-98) are the only other Packers at the position who have played in three.

A durable, consistent offensive threat, Franks has not missed a game in five NFL seasons, playing in ..

Packers.com & Time Warner Cable Offer Home Team Challenge Fantasy Football

Wed, 24 Aug 2005 16:53:24 CST

Fantasy football, one of the nation's most popular sports fantasy games, comes to www.packers.com for the 2005 season as the Green Bay Packers and Time Warner Cable team up to offer Home Team Challenge.

The program, free to participants, offers fantasy owners the chance to win Packers prizes on a weekly basis, a Packers grand prize of a road trip for two to a Packers away game in 2006 and an NFL grand prize of a trip for two to Super Bowl XL in Detroit in January.

"We're excited to join with Time Warner Cable to offer this popular game for our fans," said Craig Benzel, the Packers' director of marketing and corporate sales. "With so many Packers fans interested in fantasy football, this was a natural way for fantasy owners to enjoy playing in a league against other Packers fans and compete for Packers prizes. Hopefully one of the owners who signed up through Packers.com will win the NFL grand prize, t..

Fans Reminded About Pat-Downs This Season At Lambeau Field

Wed, 24 Aug 2005 15:47:09 CST

The Green Bay Packers and Green Bay Police Department today reminded fans to expect hand searches upon entering Lambeau Field for the balance of the 2005 season.

The measures are to further enhance fan safety and comfort. Fans are encouraged to arrive early at stadium gates to help facilitate this additional security measure. All fans entering Lambeau Field will be subject to and should expect to be patted down by security personnel before going through stadium gates.

"Pat downs" of fans entering NFL stadiums have taken place on a frequent basis in recent years, including Lambeau Field. Following discussion at a recent league meeting, Commissioner Paul Tagliabue and the NFL clubs determined that these hand searches should be a required element of stadium security procedures at all NFL games.

"This new requirement is not a result of any specific threat information," said Commissioner Tagliabue. "It is in recognition of the significant additional security th..

Packers Announce Extension For Head Coach Mike Sherman

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 17:02:27 CST

The Green Bay Packers have signed Executive Vice President and Head Coach Mike Sherman to a two-year contract extension, through the 2007 season. Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations, made the announcement Tuesday.

"I'm delighted that Mike Sherman will be staying on as our head coach for an extended period," Thompson said. "Both he and I share common ground in that we have great passion for the Green Bay Packers.

"After I re-joined the Packers this past January, I believed it was important to take some time to make sure that things were going well with the new organizational structure before any long-term decisions were made relative to the head coaching position. From my perspective there was no timetable, but that didn't necessarily mean that something wouldn't get done.

"After taking this time, I am comfortable with the manner in which things are operating. Mike Sherman's record as a head coach spea..

Download The Packers Preseason Week 3 Dope Sheet

Mon, 22 Aug 2005 16:32:04 CST

Two years after he co-founded the Packers with Curly Lambeau, George Calhoun began writing a piece called The Dope Sheet, which served as the official press release and game program from 1921-24.

Honoring Calhoun, the first publicity director, the Packers are running this weekly feature as their release, which is being made available to fans exclusively on Packers.com.

A complete edition of the Dope Sheet will be available each week during the season in PDF format, located in the Packers.com Game Centers.

Here are some highlights from the Preseason Week 3 Dope Sheet:

The Patriots make their first appearance in Wisconsin since a preseason contest on July 31, 1997. New England hasn't made a regular-season trip to Green Bay since 1979 (the teams will meet at Lambeau in 2006). The Patriots' last regular-season game in Wisconsin was in 1988, at Milwaukee County Stadium.

Friday marks the 45th annual Bishop's Charities Game. The Packers ha..

Packers-Bills Press Box Notes

Sat, 20 Aug 2005 11:41:10 CST

TONIGHT: After the most competitive week of training camp, the Packers square off against Buffalo for the second time in two weeks (the Bills practiced and scrimmaged at Green Bay Aug. 4-5).

PACKERS SCRATCHES: A preliminary list of players who will not play tonight:

Bedell, Brad (hamstring)
Campbell, Kurt (knee)
Diggs, Na'il (knee)
Harris, Al (quad)
Hunt, Cletidus (knees/shoulder)
Leach, Vonta (knee)
Martin, David (groin)
Murphy, Terrence (knee)
Roman, Mark (hamstring)
Thomas, Joey (groin)
Williams, Corey (back/side/ribs)

GREEN TOPS AMONG ACTIVE BACKS: Packers halfback Ahman Green, who this year can suprass James Lofton's all-time Green Bay total offense record, leads all active players in average yards per carry entering the 2005 NFL season:

Player -- Att., Yds., Avg.
Ahman Green -- 1,528 - 7,177 - 4.697
Priest Holmes -- 1,615 - 7,584 - 4.696
Jamal Lewis -- 1,239 - 5,7..

KGB Among 34 NFL Stars To 'Go To School' With Local Children

Thu, 18 Aug 2005 23:50:45 CST

At Least One NFL Player From Each Team to Participate in "Take A Player to School" presented by JCPenney Afterschool Program. Children Ages 6-to-13 Can Submit Entries at JCPenney Stores Nationwide through September 22.

Imagine sitting in class with Green Bay Packers defensive end KABEER GBAJA-BIAMILA. Picture a chalk talk with quarterbacks DONOVAN MCNABB of the Philadelphia Eagles, DAUNTE CULPEPPER of the Minnesota Vikings, JOEY HARRINGTON of the Detroit Lions, or CARSON PALMER of the Cincinnati Bengals.

That will be the scene in each NFL city this fall when one lucky student and his or her class will be joined by a player (see complete list below) as part of the NFL Take a Player to School presented by JCPenney Afterschool program.

Players will visit the schools on October 25, November 15 or December 6, and will speak with the students about the importance of education and afterschool programs.

Children ages six through thirteen, an..

Packers Waive T Brennan Curtin

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 15:37:03 CST

The Green Bay Packers Wednesday waived offensive tackle Brennan Curtin. Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations, announced the move.

Brennan, a third-year professional out of Notre Dame, was selected by the Packers in the sixth round (212th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft.

Packers Sign LB Jeremiah Garrison

Tue, 16 Aug 2005 17:26:09 CST

The Green Bay Packers Tuesday signed linebacker Jeremiah Garrison. Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson announced the addition.

Garrison, a 6-foot, 234-pound player out of South Carolina, originally signed as a non-drafted free agent with the San Diego Chargers in 2004, but was waived that July. He spent the last two weeks of the '04 season on the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints, who released him last month.

A four-year letterman and team captain at South Carolina, Garrison led the team with 101 tackles (65 solo) in 2003. He blocked six kicks as a high school player in Belton, S.C.

Download The Packers Preseason Week 2 Dope Sheet

Mon, 15 Aug 2005 14:36:33 CST

Two years after he co-founded the Packers with Curly Lambeau, George Calhoun began writing a piece called The Dope Sheet, which served as the official press release and game program from 1921-24.

Honoring Calhoun, the first publicity director, the Packers are running this weekly feature as their release, which is being made available to fans exclusively on Packers.com.

A complete edition of the Dope Sheet will be available each week during the season in PDF format, located in the Packers.com Game Centers.

Here are some highlights from the Preseason Week 2 Dope Sheet:

After what figures to be the most competitive week of training camp, the Packers square off against Buffalo for the second time in two weeks (the Bills practiced and scrimmaged at Green Bay Aug. 4-5). Following this game, Green Bay hopes to know its starters at several positions.

Green Bay plays its first preseason game at Buffalo in 25 years, since a 1980 clash at Rich Stadiu..

Freeman Released, Johnson Cleared To Practice

Sun, 14 Aug 2005 08:37:44 CST

The Green Bay Packers have released safety Arturo Freeman and activated cornerback Chris Johnson. Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson announced the moves Sunday.

Freeman had signed with Green Bay this past offseason after beginning his career with the Miami Dolphins.

Johnson, a third-year cornerback out of Louisville, was declared physically unable to perform last month. The Packers have passed him on his physical and cleared him for his first 2005 training camp practice.

Packers-Chargers Press Box Notes

Thu, 11 Aug 2005 14:38:32 CST

TONIGHT: The Packers and Chargers kick off the league's first full preseason weekend, on national ESPN television...This marks only the third preseason NFL game, after the American Bowl in Tokyo (Atlanta 27, Indianapolis 21) and Hall of Fame Game (Chicago 27, Miami 24) last weekend...Green Bay bids for its first preseason-opening win since a 37-24 triumph over the N.Y. Jets here at Lambeau Field in 2000.

NICOLET INTRODUCES LAMBEAU FIELD WATER: Nicolet (nik-o-LAY) Forest Bottling Company, Inc. has collaborated with the Green Bay Packers to bring fans another way to celebrate and support the team - Lambeau Field Water...Nicolet has been the official water of the Green Bay Packers for over 15 years. It plays such an important role in the physical hydration process, that Nicolet is requested for all away games. So it was only natural to extend the commitment of rehydration and refreshment to the fans with the launch of Lambeau Field Water..."Now fans can take a pie..

Nicolet Water Introduces 'Lambeau Field Water'

Tue, 09 Aug 2005 14:54:38 CST

Nicolet (nik-o-lay) Forest Bottling Company, Inc. has collaborated with the Green Bay Packers to bring fans another way to celebrate and support the team -- Lambeau Field Water.

Nicolet has been the official water of the Green Bay Packers for over 15 years. It plays such an important role in the physical hydration process, that Nicolet is requested for all away games. So it was only natural to extend the commitment of rehydration and refreshment to the fans with the launch of Lambeau Field Water.

"Now fans can take a piece of Lambeau Field pride with them wherever they go...biking, hiking, walking, picnics, tailgate parties, anywhere and everywhere," states Dave Holdener, President of Nicolet Forest Bottling Company. "They can drink Lambeau Field Water and enjoy the pure, natural, crisp taste, knowing that even if they're not cheering on a game, they're celebrating the green and gold and supporting the team."

And the support goes beyond just drinking the ..

Download The Packers Preseason Week 1 Dope Sheet

Mon, 08 Aug 2005 14:46:52 CST

Two years after he co-founded the Packers with Curly Lambeau, George Calhoun began writing a piece called The Dope Sheet, which served as the official press release and game program from 1921-24.

Honoring Calhoun, the first publicity director, the Packers are running this weekly feature as their release, which is being made available to fans exclusively on Packers.com.

A complete edition of the Dope Sheet will be available each week during the season in PDF format, located in the Packers.com Game Centers.

Here are some highlights from the Preseason Week 1 Dope Sheet:

Green Bay and San Diego kick off the league's first full preseason weekend (the third overall 2005 NFL game), with a mid-summer clash on national television. The Packers won't play again for nine days, their longest preseason stretch without a game since 2001.

-While starters for either team aren't expected to see more than a quarter of action, the Packers look for their first..

The Rolling Stones Team With NFL And ABC For Season-Long Promotion

Mon, 08 Aug 2005 15:31:01 CST

NFL And ABC Get Satisfaction. Group to Perform As Part of "NFL Opening Kickoff 2005" Sept. 8 on ABC.

The worlds of music and football will collide this year as the legendary ROLLING STONES will partner with the NFL and ABC for a season-long campaign, it was announced today.

The Rolling Stones will help kick off the 2005 season from their "A Bigger Bang" World Tour with footage from their August 31 concert in Detroit as part of "NFL OPENING KICKOFF 2005" - a one-hour pregame special on ABC at 8:00 PM ET/PT Thursday, Sept. 8.

ABC also will feature music and video footage of The Rolling Stones throughout the 2005 season in its "Monday Night Football" promotional campaigns and in-game highlight and tease packages. The campaign will feature new music from their highly anticipated CD, A Bigger Bang, to be released on Virgin Records on Tuesday, Sept. 6, along with hits from their catalog.

The release of A Bigger Bang follows the Sunday, Aug...

Packers Add Two Players

Sun, 07 Aug 2005 20:07:02 CST

The Green Bay Packers have signed cornerback Charles Byrd and running back Joey Harris, and waived punter Bryce Benekos. Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations, announced the moves Sunday.

In addition, the Packers will place running back Chaz Williams, who broke his ankle during a combined workout with Buffalo Thursday evening, on injured reserve.

Byrd, a 5-foot-11, 196-pound rookie out of Morehead State, joined the Cleveland Browns earlier this year as a non-drafted free agent, but was waived in June. With four interceptions and 14 passes defensed as a 2004 senior, Byrd earned Division I-AA Mid-Major All-America honors for the second straight season. A team captain and three-year starter, he helped the Eagles to three consecutive Pioneer Football League Southern Division championships. Byrd as a junior led all of Division I-AA with 22 passes defensed.

Harris, a 5-foot-10, 214-pound back out of Purdue, pl..

Second Annual 'Summer Traditions At Lambeau Field' Slated For Aug. 14

Sat, 06 Aug 2005 12:26:03 CST

The second annual 'Summer Traditions at Lambeau Field,' celebrating the Green Bay Packers' tradition of family and Training Camp, is set for Sunday, Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

One of four free Packers annual community events, 'Summer Traditions' is a family event set in the year 1908, when Curly Lambeau was 10 years old. The event will feature exciting activities that children experienced at the turn of the century. 'Summer Traditions' will take place outside in the northeast corner (Lombardi Ave. and Oneida St.) of the Lambeau Field parking lot.

As guests enter the event, they will pass two large covered wagons and receive 'Summer Traditions' pinwheels. In addition, Heritage Hill employees will be dressed as if the year was 1908 and mingling with guests. Old-time props and plants will be on display, making for great picture opportunities.

Events slated for the day include three-legged, gunny sack and wheelbarrow races, pie eating contests, a petting..

Packers To Open Sunday's Practice To The Public

Thu, 04 Aug 2005 14:43:04 CST

The Packers will return to intra-squad work Sunday for a 5:45 p.m. practice at Clarke Hinkle Field that is free and open to the public. Executive Vice President & Head Coach Mike Sherman made the announcement Thursday.

Previously, the practice was listed as closed on public training camp schedules.

For more Packers Training Camp information, please visit PackersTrainingCamp.com.

Packers Sign RB Johnese, Waive RB Robertson

Thu, 04 Aug 2005 11:47:15 CST

The Green Bay Packers have signed running back Derrick Johnese and waived/injured running back Chris Robertson. Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations, announced the moves Thursday.

Johnese, a 5-foot-9, 210-pound rookie, made himself eligible for the 2005 NFL Draft following his junior season at Northwestern (La.) State, but was not selected. He was named the Southland Conference Player of the Year and received All-Southland Conference honors the last three seasons, earning first-team billing as a freshman and junior.

As a junior, Johnese ran for a career-high 1,125 yards with nine scores and helped his team to a 2004 league championship. He finished fourth on the school's career rushing list with 2,977 yards, while setting the Demons' career scoring record (206 points) and career touchdown mark (34).

Johnese, No. 34 on the Green Bay roster, joins QB Craig Nall and DT Quintene Newhouse -signed July. 29 ..

Download The Family Night Dope Sheet

Tue, 02 Aug 2005 07:52:28 CST

Two years after he co-founded the Packers with Curly Lambeau, George Calhoun began writing a piece called The Dope Sheet, which served as the official press release and game program from 1921-24.

Honoring Calhoun, the first publicity director, the Packers are running this weekly feature as their release, which is being made available to fans exclusively on Packers.com.

A complete edition of the Dope Sheet will be available each week during the season in PDF format, located in the Packers.com Game Centers.

Here are some highlights from the 2005 Family Night Dope Sheet:

THIS WEEK'S NOTABLE STORYLINES:
-For the first time in 14 years, the Packers host another team for combined training camp practices.

-Family Night, professional sports' most popular scrimmage (an intrasquad affair until this season), sold every available seat in Lambeau Field for the second straight year. The 2005 event, featuring for the first time another NFL tea..

'Family Night' Scrimmage To Be Televised On NFL Network

Tue, 02 Aug 2005 17:20:55 CST

'FAMILY NIGHT' IN GREEN BAY TO RECEIVE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT

The August 5 "Family Night" scrimmage in Green Bay between the Packers and the Buffalo Bills at Lambeau Field will be televised live nationally on NFL Network.

Last year's Packers "Family Night" intrasquad scrimmage drew 60,217 fans to the famed Lambeau Field, the most ever for the annual event.

This year the Packers invited the Bills to participate in the scrimmage, and NFL Network will televise it on Friday, August 5 at 8:00 PM ET.

The Packers' all-time receptions leader and current NFL Network analyst Sterling Sharpe will return to Green Bay to work as a sideline reporter on the telecast. The telecast will be hosted by WLUK's Drew Smith and Packers Hall of Famer Johnnie Gray. NFL Network will take the same audio, video and graphics that will be seen locally in Green Bay.

This year marks the first ..

Packers Sign TE Tory Humphrey

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 14:40:21 CST

The Green Bay Packers Monday signed tight end Tory Humphrey. Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations, announced the addition.

A 6-foot-2, 257-pound rookie out of Central Michigan, Humphrey had signed as a non-drafted free agent with Indianapolis April 29. The Colts waived him June 14.

Humphrey posted 68 receptions as a four-year letterman at Central Michigan, where he joined current Packers defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins. The Sporting News selected him second-team freshman All-America in 2001.