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Packers' pass rushers attempt to make statement as they open post-Smith era against struggling Bears
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay’s new defensive scheme under first-year coordinator Jeff Hafley has produced more turnovers but hasn’t yet resulted in an upgraded pass rush. The Packers have an opportunity to change that this weekend. Green Bay showed confidence...
Interceptions causing issues for Packers' Jordan Love in his second season as a starter
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Love’s ability to produce big plays while avoiding turnovers earned him a $220 million contract extension after leading the Green Bay Packers on a surprising playoff push in his first season as a starter. One year later, Love remains as explosive as...
New arrivals Mike Williams and Preston Smith eager to hit the reset button in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Williams was asleep. At least, he thought he was asleep. The veteran wide receiver was trying to enjoy a nap on Tuesday when something kept interrupting him. His phone — the one that kept buzzing — showed five missed calls from his agent. ...
Steelers add depth at the trade deadline, acquiring WR Mike Williams and LB Preston Smith
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers might be in first place in the AFC North. They're hardly coasting. Pittsburgh added wide receiver Mike Williams and outside linebacker Preston Smith at the trade deadline on Tuesday, giving the club veteran depth at two...
Browns trade DE Za'Darius Smith to Lions needing help with pass rush after Aidan Hutchinson's injury
CLEVELAND (AP) — Za'Darius Smith re-signed with Cleveland to chase a Super Bowl title, never imagining he'd take a detour through Detroit. With their season in shambles, the Browns agreed to trade the experienced edge rusher on Tuesday to the NFC North-leading Lions, who needed to...
Packers head into their bye week seeking to replicate their late-season surge from last year
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers head into their bye week having complicated their path to an NFC North title after losing at home to the Minnesota Vikings and division-leading Detroit Lions. But they’re in a much better position than they were at this point last...
Lions safety Brian Branch ejected after helmet-to-helmet hit on Packers' Bo Melton
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was ejected Sunday at Green Bay after delivering a helmet-to-helmet hit to Packers receiver Bo Melton. Branch hit Melton near the Packers sideline after Jordan Love tried to connect with him on a deep pass on second-and-20 in...
Packers QB Jordan Love plays through groin injury against Lions but throws critical pick-6
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love was playing at less than full strength and missing his usual starting center. That combination proved costly in the Packers’ 24-14 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. One week after a groin strain...
Kerby Joseph's pick-6 helps Lions beat Packers 24-14 and take command of NFC North
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — In their first outdoor game of the season, the Detroit Lions showed they could thrive even in lousy conditions as they took command of the NFC North. Kerby Joseph scored on a 27-yard interception return, and the Lions converted two fourth downs into...
Packers dealing with injury issues in secondary while QB Jordan Love's status remains uncertain
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — While Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love’s status remains uncertain, the Packers know their secondary will be at less than full strength Sunday against the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions. The Packers (6-2) released an injury report Friday that ruled out...
