All Entries in the "Packer Defense" Category
Packers Give Nick Perry $7.5 Million Over Four Years
Green Bay’s first-round pick also got $3.9 million in signing bonuses, according to Andrew Brandt.
Contract Numbers in for Jerel Worthy
Worthy, the Packers’ second round pick last month, will reportedly make just under $4 million over four years.
Point of Veau: Because of Suspensions, Worthy Won’t Be Brought Along Slowly
With Tony Hargrove and Mike Neal serving suspensions from the NFL, the Packers will be relying upon rookie Jerel Worthy early in his rookie season.
Thompson Provides Many Answers, but Safety Remains a Question Mark
The Packers have done well this offseason to shore up obvious needs. But has the question mark at safety been answered? And will it?
Collins Weighing His Options After Release
The former Packers safety isn’t rushing into any decision after Green Bay released him last week.
Hargrove Suspended 8 Games for Role in Saints’ Bounty Program
The NFL has suspended Packers defensive end Tony Hargrove as part of the punishment for the Saints’ bounty program.
Point of Veau: Ushering in the Era of the Part-Time Defensive Specialist
To keep up with spread-out offenses in the NFL, the Packers could be looking at using defensive players in specialty roles that fit their skill set.
Q&A with Mike Daniels
Cheesehead TV brings you a pre-draft Q&A session with the Iowa defensive lineman.
Perry Fits Hybrid Defense
Nick Perry appears to be the ideal candidate to man the hybrid end/outside linebacker position in a hybrid 3-4/4-3 defense.
Lots of Five-Techniques Still Available for Packers
Kendall Reyes, Devon Still, Jerel Worthy, Brandon Thompson and Derek Wolfe are all still on the board as the Packers consider their options in the second round.
Point of Veau: Clay and the Lump of Clay
Nick Perry will be in the starting lineup from Day One opposite Clay Matthews. Now the Packers just have to teach him how to be an outside linebacker.
Packers Release Safety Nick Collins
The Packers have reportedly informed veteran safety Nick Collins that they will release him.
Packers Eyeing a Sleeper at Defensive Tackle
The Packers are one of 15 teams that have contacted Portland State DT Myles Wade.
Packers Re-Sign Erik Walden
GM Ted Thompson announced Monday that Green Bay had re-signed the 26-year-old linebacker.
Packers Eyeing a Small School Pass-Rusher
It’s no secret that the Packers need to find a pass-rusher or two during or after the 2012 NFL draft. The front office is reportedly leaving no stone unturned to discover such a player. According to Sports Illustrated’s Tony Pauline, the Packers are interested in Praire View defensive end/outside linebacker Adrian Hamilton, a small school [...]
Peter King Mocks the Packers a Defensive Lineman
Green Bay gets Michigan State defensive tackle Jerel Worthy in King’s annual mock draft.
Western Michigan’s Drew Nowak to Visit Packers Thursday
The MAC defensive player of the year will be in Green Bay Thursday for an official visit.
Packers Offered Tollefson Minimum Deal
The pursuit of free-agent Dave Tollefson didn’t include much of a monetary offer from the Packers.
Cutting Mike Neal Pre- or Post-Draft Makes Little Sense
Thompson should give Neal one last shot at proving he belongs on the Packers roster.
Packers May Release DE Mike Neal After Draft
According to a report from Pro Football Weekly, Green Bay may be ready to move on from the 24-year-old defensive end.
Tollefson Agrees to Deal with Oakland Raiders
The Raiders reportedly agreed to a deal with the free-agent pass-rusher Friday.
Kiper’s Mock 4.0 Gives Packers Perry, Crick
ESPN’s draft analyst gave the Packers a defensive player in the each of the first two rounds.
Tollefson Finishes Visit in Oakland, Headed to Tennessee
Packers’ free-agent target Dave Tollefson finished his visit with the Raiders Tuesday and is now on to Tennessee.
Collins To Meet with Packers Next Week
Injured Packers safety Nick Collins will reportedly meet with team officials next week to discuss whether or not he will resume his NFL career.
Tollefson Leaves Green Bay Without Deal
Free agent Dave Tollefson left Green Bay without a deal and now has other visits planned.
Packers Draft Hightower in Twitter Mock Draft
In a Twitter mock draft Saturday, the Packers picked the Alabama linebacker at No. 28 overall.
Cosell Thinks West Virginia’s Bruce Irvin Can Play 3-4 OLB
Greg Cosell of NFL Films thinks West Virginia’s Bruce Irvin can play OLB in a 3-4 defense.
Caplan Confirms Tollefson Targeted to Play OLB
The Packers are targeting free agent Dave Tollefson to play outside linebacker in their 3-4 defense, Adam Caplan reported Friday.
Packers Officially Announce Hargrove Signing
The Packers officially announced the signing of the seventh-year defensive lineman Friday.
Collins’ Test Results Expected by Monday
The results of testing done in New York this week are expected back for Packers safety Nick Collins.
Packers Hybrid Defense Depth Chart
Here’s what the Packers defense might look like if they ran a hybrid 4-3/3-4 scheme.
