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Yahoo
6 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Jaire Alexander, Aaron Rodgers will get re-acquainted this year
Former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson isn't the only player with whom former Louisville cornerback Jaire Alexander will be reunited in 2025. With Alexander joining the Ravens, he'll see former Packers teammate Aaron Rodgers twice this year. Advertisement The Steelers and Ravens cross paths in Week 14 and Week 18. Alexander and Rodgers spent five years together in Green Bay. Each surely picked up a thing or two about the other during their time on the practice field. Alexander will also cross paths with the four teams he knows best — the Packers and his former NFC North rivals. Including the Vikings and receiver Justin Jefferson. Of course, all of this hinges on Alexander staying healthy. Which he hasn't done over the past two years, resulting in Alexander missing 20 total regular-season games.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Aaron Rodgers to sign with Steelers — will Jets WR Allen Lazard follow him to Pittsburgh?
Aaron Rodgers is headed to the Steel City — and it seems like only a matter of time until one of his closest friends, WR Allen Lazard, joins the Pittsburgh Steelers as well. According to multiple reports — first brought to light by insider Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — Rodgers will sign a contract on Friday and attend mandatory minicamp next week. Advertisement Before the Rodgers news, NBC's Mike Florio had plenty to say about the potential arrival of Lazard — considering the Steelers "in play" to make the trade. Since entering the NFL in 2018, Lazard has never spent a season apart from Rodgers — having played with him during their time on both the Packers and the Jets. Rodgers has proven he can unlock the best in his most trusted receivers — and a potential reunion on the Steelers would do wonders for the offense. Will Pittsburgh ultimately trade for Lazard — or are Rodgers' part-time GM days behind him? For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers to sign Aaron Rodgers, will they pursue Jets WR Allen Lazard?
NBC Sports
19 hours ago
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- NBC Sports
Packers announce open training camp practice dates
The Packers announced the dates of their open training camp practices for this summer. This will mark Green Bay's 80th training camp, a tradition that began in 1946 under Curly Lambeau. As in the past, practices are scheduled to take place at Ray Nitschke Field, with Packers Family Night at Lambeau Field. The Packers open training camp Wednesday, July 23, with the first of three consecutive public practices. The Friday practice will be followed by the annual meeting of shareholders at 3 p.m. CT. After a day off on Saturday, Green Bay will hold the first of four public practices in five days on Sunday (July 27-28 and 30-31). The Packers will host Family Night at Lambeau Field on Saturday, Aug. 2, and follow with three consecutive public practices (Aug. 5-7) before taking on the Jets at home on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. CT. Green Bay will hold a public practice on Tuesday, Aug. 12, before going to Indianapolis, where it will have a joint practice (Aug. 14) before facing the Colts on Saturday, Aug. 16, at noon CT. The Packers finish off the open sessions of training camp with an open practice on Aug. 19 and then an open joint practice against Seattle (Aug. 21) before facing the Seahawks at Lambeau Field on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 3 p.m. CT. All public training camp practices at Ray Nitschke Field are scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. CT (times are subject to change). Should inclement weather or any other factor force the team indoors, practices will be closed to the public due to space limitations inside the Don Hutson Center. For more information, visit the Packers team website.
USA Today
20 hours ago
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- USA Today
Packers set practice dates for 2025 training camp
The Green Bay Packers announced practice dates for training camp ahead of the 2025 season. Including open practices, joint practices and Family Night, the Packers have 15 practices -- including 14 in Green Bay -- on the schedule for training camp. Last year, the Packers had 18 total practices, including 16 open practices in Green Bay, so the viewing opportunities for the public are fewer this summer. The Packers will open training camp with a 10:30 a.m. practice on Wednesday, July 23 and close with a joint practice against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Aug. 21. The team set a 10:30 a.m. start time for all open practices in Green Bay, except for Family Night. Packers training camp schedule Wednesday, July 23: First practice (10:30 a.m.) Thursday, July 24: Practice (10:30 a.m.) Friday, July 25: Practice (10:30 a.m.) Sunday, July 27: Practice (10:30 a.m.) Monday, July 28: Practice (10:30 a.m.) Wednesday, July 30: Practice (10:30 a.m.) Thursday, July 31: Practice (10:30 a.m.) Saturday, Aug. 2: Family Night (7:30 p.m.) Tuesday, Aug. 5: Practice (10:30 a.m.) Wednesday, Aug. 6: Practice (10:30 a.m.) Thursday, Aug. 7: Practice (10:30 a.m.) Tuesday, Aug. 12: Practice (10:30 a.m.) Thursday, Aug. 14: Joint practice AT Colts Tuesday, Aug. 19: Practice (10:30 a.m.) Thursday, Aug. 21: Joint practice vs. Seahawks (10:30 a.m.) The 2025 season will mark the 80th training camp for the Packers. All open practices other than Family Night will be held at Ray Nitschke Field and are subject to weather conditions.
USA Today
21 hours ago
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- USA Today
RB MarShawn Lloyd could help Packers rise up this ranking in 2025
RB MarShawn Lloyd could help Packers rise up this ranking in 2025 Despite a Pro Bowl season from Josh Jacobs and over 500 rushing yards from backup Emanuel Wilson, the Green Bay Packers still ranked outside the top five in PFF's ranking of the top NFL running back groups entering the 2025 season. PFF's Dalton Wasserman placed the Packers at No. 7. Could MarShawn Lloyd -- a 2024 third-round pick who is returning from an incredibly unfortunate rookie season -- help the Packers rise up the rankings and enter elite status this season? This isn't to take anything away from Wilson, who averaged 4.9 yards per carry, had a 59.2 percent success rate as a runner and scored five times during a breakout season behind Jacobs in 2024. He was terrific last season. But Lloyd has the explosiveness and big-play ability as both a runner and receiver that Wilson lacks, and Lloyd's obvious talent -- if unleashed as a second-year player -- could help the Packers' running back group take the step from great to elite in 2025. From Wasserman: "Josh Jacobs put together an incredible first season in Green Bay. His 92.3 PFF overall grade ranked third among qualified running backs, and he was one of just two at the position, along with Bijan Robinson, to place in the top five in PFF rushing grade and PFF receiving grade. Behind Jacobs is Emanuel Wilson, who quietly recorded an excellent 86.3 PFF rushing grade in his second NFL campaign. If the Packers get anything this season from 2024 third-round pick Marshawn Lloyd, this is a unit that could boast elite top-end talent and depth." The Packers know Lloyd's ability, but availability is as important as talent in pro football (see: Alexander, Jaire). As a rookie, Lloyd played in just one game while dealing with hip, ankle and hamstring injuries and also a late-season appendectomy. The 88th overall pick in the 2024 draft needs better luck on the injury front to finally showcase his talent in 2025. "He definitely has some great explosiveness and could be a really valuable weapon out of the backfield," coach Matt LaFleur said during minicamp. "We saw that when he was healthy. He's a guy that's got to prove it." Lloyd is healthy and was a full participant to end the offseason workout program. The next step is getting through training camp without a hiccup and entering the regular season with a healthy body and a role behind Jacobs. The six teams ahead of the Packers in the running back rankings? The Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. All six are deep in difference-making options. The Packers have Jacobs, who had an elite season in 2024, and Wilson will attempt to build on an efficient and productive 2024 season, but Lloyd's return could be the final puzzle piece for one of the NFL's best running back groups entering 2025.
