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Xavier McKinney and Josh Jacobs join Packers looking to contend for a Super Bowl

Mar. 15, 2024 12:04 PM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The last time the Green Bay Packers were players in high-stakes NFL free agency was 2019. With general manager Brian Gutekunst signing four starters, the team reached NFC Championship games in 2019 and 2020 and posted three consecutive 13-win seasons. In free...

Ex-Packer Aaron Jones gets a fresh start as the Vikings enter their post-Kirk Cousins era

Mar. 14, 2024 21:17 PM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Aaron Jones sauntered into the room, wearing a wide smile, designer sunglasses and a purple hat. In case this fresh look for his introductory news conference at the Minnesota Vikings' headquarters wasn't unfamiliar enough, the former Green Bay running back —...

Vikings agree to deals with ex-rival RB Aaron Jones and QB Sam Darnold as initial sub for Cousins

Mar. 12, 2024 18:33 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have their bridge quarterback for the post-Kirk Cousins era and a new ball-carrier who ought to add yet more fuel to their fiercest rivalry. The Vikings stayed aggressive in free agency Tuesday by adding former Green Bay running back Aaron...

Packers agree to free agent deals with Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney, AP sources say

Mar. 11, 2024 19:02 PM EDT

The Green Bay Packers got off to a busy start in free agency, agreeing to deals with running back Josh Jacobs and safety Xavier McKinney, and releasing two longtime stalwarts. McKinney agreed to a $68 million, four-year deal that can be signed when the new league year starts on...

Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona is the 2023 USAA Salute to Service award winner

Feb. 07, 2024 21:38 PM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona is the USAA 2023 Salute to Service award winner. Cardona, a lieutenant from the Naval Academy, beat out Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle for the honor. ...

Packers GM Gutekunst expresses interest in negotiating long-term deal with Jordan Love

Feb. 01, 2024 17:01 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Love’s ability to lead the NFL's youngest team to the divisional playoffs in his first year as a starter has the Green Bay Packers eager to work out a long-term extension with him. After the Packers traded four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to...

George Kittle, Aaron Jones and Joe Cardona are finalists for the NFL's Salute to Service Award

Jan. 30, 2024 17:14 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones and New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona are the finalists for the NFL's 13th annual Salute to Service Award. The league and sponsor USAA made the announcement on...

Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL's top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense

Jan. 26, 2024 10:45 AM EST

The San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar spot facing a Detroit Lions team new to this stage. No team has played in the NFC championship game more than the 49ers, who will be making their 19th appearance and third in a row when they host Detroit on Sunday. The Lions are here for...

Jordan Love's strong 1st season as Packers QB ends with disappointing playoff loss

Jan. 21, 2024 01:08 AM EST

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — For all that went well in Jordan Love's first season as the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, the end proved disappointing. The Packers are headed home after a crushing playoff loss. Love threw his second interception of the...

Learning how to start games better has sparked Packers' turnaround

Jan. 15, 2024 17:24 PM EST

The Green Bay Packers are finishing this season with a flourish because they’ve figured out how to start games better. Green Bay has surged into the divisional round of the playoffs by outscoring opponents 80-26 in the first half during its four-game winning streak. That’s a...