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Jets' Zach Wilson putting struggles behind, embracing chance to learn from Aaron Rodgers
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson never expected to be here at this point in his NFL career. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 draft is the New York Jets' backup quarterback behind Aaron Rodgers. It has been a two-year stretch that has seen Wilson go from the future of the...
Von Miller's desire to eliminate artificial turf is personal
Von Miller’s desire to eliminate artificial fields is personal. The three-time All-Pro edge rusher tore his right ACL playing on an artificial surface in Buffalo’s game at Detroit last Thanksgiving. “This game was built on grass. Grass is safer. It feels...
Packers' Bakhtiari feeling healthy again, upbeat while adapting to Rodgers' absence
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari doesn’t know the exact whereabouts of the golf cart that transported him and former teammate Aaron Rodgers from the Lambeau Field locker room to practice every day. Bakhtiari gave Rodgers the golf cart in...
Packers debate term 'rebuild' as they adjust to life without QB Aaron Rodgers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The exit of four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers has led to some debate among the Green Bay Packers regarding exactly what constitutes a rebuild. Most Packers insist they’re not rebuilding even as they try to break in new starting quarterback Jordan Love after...
New Packers safety Jonathan Owens ready to compete after returning from wedding
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jonathan Owens is showing he can tackle major life changes as adroitly as he brings down opposing ball carriers. The 27-year-old safety had little time to celebrate his destination wedding to Olympic gold-medal-winning gymnast Simone Biles before beginning...
Packers' Eric Stokes walking again, but unsure when he can return from foot injury
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes doesn’t know when he will be ready to return from the knee and foot injuries that ended his 2022 season prematurely. Stokes has found a way to remain upbeat amid the uncertainty. The 2021 first-round...
NFL approves limited flexible scheduling for Thursday night games
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Thursday nights in the NFL have long been the most drastic feature of its made-for-TV schedule, a prime-time slot that raised concerns about player safety and produced plenty of competitive duds before it moved to a streaming-only platform. Now the league will...
All eyes on rookie QBs and Aaron Rodgers as NFL teams kick off practices
Rookie quarterbacks will get much of the attention this week when most NFL teams hit the field for non-contact practices. Twenty teams kicked off their voluntary organized team activities on Monday and 10 more will do so on Tuesday. Only the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles...
Barry discusses how Packers' defense must improve: 'It starts with me'
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry realizes he must raise his game to get the most out of a defense that didn't live up to expectations last year. “It starts with me,” Barry said Tuesday. “I have to do better. In order for this group to...
Packers sign former Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers addressed one of their major positions of need Friday by signing former Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens. Owens, who turns 28 on July 22, is coming off a career-best season in which he started 17 games. He had 84 solo tackles and 125...
