Longtime Packers K Mason Crosby formally announced his retirement on Tuesday after 17 years in the NFL, the vast majority in Green Bay. Crosby didn’t play at all this past season and last appeared in a game in 2023, so he’s been unofficially retired for a little while now. This opens the door for the Packers to give him the appropriate honors now that his playing career is … [Read more...] about Former Packers K Mason Crosby Formally Announces Retirement
Packers Hiring Former Patriots DC DeMarcus Covington As DL Coach, Promoting Sean Mannion To QB Coach
According to Rob Demovsky, the Packers are hiring former Patriots DC DeMarcus Covington as their new defensive line coach. He held that role for the Patriots previously before being promoted to defensive coordinator last year. Demovsky adds the Packers are promoting offensive assistant Sean Mannion to QB coach to replace former QB coach Tom Clements, who retired this … [Read more...] about Packers Hiring Former Patriots DC DeMarcus Covington As DL Coach, Promoting Sean Mannion To QB Coach
Matt LaFleur Confident LB Edgerrin Cooper Can Become ‘Superstar’
Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper had a strong rookie campaign in 2024 after recording 87 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks. Matt LaFleur said on his podcast that he’s confident Cooper has “superstar potential.” “I think he’s got superstar potential, I really do,” LaFleur said. LaFleur added Cooper improved as he gained more playing time this season and thinks a big … [Read more...] about Matt LaFleur Confident LB Edgerrin Cooper Can Become ‘Superstar’
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Xavier McKinney, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions DT Alim McNeill talked about what it was like to suffer a season-ending injury for the first time in his career and was adamant about attacking rehab in order to get back on the field as quickly as possible. “I had no clue what it was, but I knew it was something a little fishy about it, how it was feeling at the time,” McNeill said, via the team’s website. “As far … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Xavier McKinney, Lions, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Frank Ragnow, Ifeatu Melifonwu, Brian Gutekunst, Lions, Packers
Lions Lions C Frank Ragnow dealt with several injuries during the 2023 season, including issues with his toe, knee, calf and back. The veteran lineman recently said he ended this year the healthiest he’s “ever been.” “Comparatively, healthier than I’ve ever been,” Ragnow said, via Tim Twentyman of the team’s site. “So, that’s a blessing.” Ragnow said they are trying to channel … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Frank Ragnow, Ifeatu Melifonwu, Brian Gutekunst, Lions, Packers