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Source: All-Pro KR Keisean Nixon returning to Packers

Nixon, who saw an increased role on defense this past season, repeated as The Associated Press’ All-Pro kick returner in 2023, becoming only the fourth returner to earn the designation in consecutive seasons. He finished with a league-leading 782 yards on kickoff returns and ranked No. 2 in the league with a 28.8-yard average. After […]

Packers CB Jaire Alexander rolls ankle in jog-through practice

The latest issue for the Green Bay Packers cornerback occurred Wednesday when he rolled an ankle during a half-speed practice. It could threaten his availability for Sunday’s NFC wild-card playoff game at the second-seeded Dallas Cowboys. “So, it was kind of a freak deal yesterday,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday. “I mean, ’cause you […]

Packers CB Jaire Alexander ‘surprised’ by coin-toss suspension

More Teams. More Games. Aaron Rodgers and Pat McAfee discuss Green Bay’s Jaire Alexander calling “defense” instead of “defer” at the coin toss. (1:45) GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander wasn’t expecting the one-game suspension that the team handed down last week, but he believes both sides might be in a better spot […]

Packers’ Jordan Love connects with Jayden Reed for TD

Sterling Sharpe previously held the team record for receptions by a rookie with 55. Reed’s 57th catch was also his team-leading ninth touchdown of the season. This after Reed missed last week’s game because of toe injury. The touchdown pass traveled 33 yards downfield, the second-most air yards on a passing touchdown in Jordan Love‘s […]

Packers CB Jaire Alexander, LB Quay Walker both doubtful

The two-time Pro Bowler did not practice this week because of a shoulder injury he sustained in Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Rams and appears unlikely to play this Sunday at the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was listed as doubtful on Friday’s injury report. A source told ESPN on Friday that Alexander is not likely […]

Knee issue lands Packers LT David Bakhtiari on injured reserve

Bakhtiari had already been ruled out of Thursday night’s game against the Lions but now will miss at least three more games after that. His earliest possible return is Nov. 5 against the Rams. After playing in the season opener, Bakhtiari missed the next two games before Thursday’s move. This all stems from the Dec. […]

NFL cuts tracker 2023: Live roster updates for all 32 teams

More Teams. More Games. Stephen A. Smith breaks down why the Cowboys trading for Christian Kirksey. There have also been multiple trades this week — including the deal that sent quarterback Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 draft. In trading Lance, San Francisco admitted it made a colossal […]

CB Eric Stokes set to undergo surgery; Packers call up second kicker

Stokes is expected to undergo surgery, a source told ESPN, after he suffered right ankle and knee injuries last Sunday in the loss to the Detroit Lions. He is the second defensive starter the Packers lost for the season due to injuries at Ford Field, with outside linebacker Rashan Gary suffering a torn ACL. Stokes […]