PACKERS | NOTES Packers GM Brian Gutekunst plans on 2 stars returning next season JASON WILDE For the State Journal Feb 2, 2024 Feb 2, 2024 Updated Mar 15, 2024 × The Green Bay Packers are reportedly parting ways with defensive coordinator Joe Barry, that despite a playoff appearance for the team this season. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY — Aaron Jones isn’t going anywhere. And neither is Jaire Alexander. Packers running back Aaron Jones missed six games and parts of two others this season. ASHLEY LANDIS, ASSOCIATED PRESS kAm(9:=6 E96C6 2C6 ?@C>2==J G6CJ 76H 23D@=FE6D :? E96 H@C=5 @7 }u{ ;@3 D64FC:EJ[ vC66? q2J !24<6CD 86?6C2= >2?286C qC:2? vFE6<F?DE =67E G:CEF2==J ?@ C@@> 7@C :?E6CAC6E2E:@? 5FC:?8 9:D 27E6C\E96\D62D@? "U2>Ajp D6DD:@? H:E9 C6A@CE6CD @? %9FCD52J 23@FE E96 7FEFC6D @7 y@?6D[ E96 G6E6C2? 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How Matt Lafleur is making his mark with Packers defensive changes A new defensive coordinator and a flurry of staff changes reveals a shift for the Packers' defensive schemes. New Packers defensive staff faces uncertainty with depth chart Multiple factors will determine the rotation for new Packers defensive coordinator Matt Hafley. Packers add ex-49ers assistant, Gophers linebacker as strength and conditioning coordinator Coach Matt LaFleur's staff will be complete with the addition of the former Minnesota walk-on as Green Bay's new strength and conditioning coo… Is Josh Jacobs an upgrade over Aaron Jones? Packers certainly need him to be With a fan favorite joining a heated rival, Green Bay will need its newest backfield weapon to hit the ground running if it hopes to fill the … 'I wanted to go where I was wanted,' Aaron Jones says as he joins Vikings The Packers publicly declared their desire to bring Aaron Jones back for an eighth season, but were ultimately only willing to do so at their price.
Packers Part Ways with Defensive Coordinator Joe Barry The Green Bay Packers are reportedly parting ways with defensive coordinator Joe Barry, that despite a playoff appearance for the team this season.
Packers enter offseason, hire Jeff Hafley as defensive coordinator FOX6's Tim Van Vooren wraps up what Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst had to say as the team enters the offseason and hires Jeff Hafley …
Former Boston College coach leaves to become Packers defensive coordinator The Packers went to the college ranks to find their leader of the defense. Here's what we know.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur makes second coordinator change in as many days The Packers parted ways with strength and conditioning coordinator Chris Gizzi.
Packers fire embattled defensive coordinator Joe Barry The Packers defense dominated the Cowboys in the playoffs, but that effort wasn't enough to save Joe Barry's job in Green Bay.
Signing brings Packers kicker competition after rookie's rough ending Former Georgia kicker Jack Podlesny is brought in to compete with embattlled Anders Carlson, who missed 13 kicks in this season.
Veteran Packers safety laments playoff mistake and isn't 'nervous' with uncertain future The 2019 first-round draft pick has had up-and-down seasons in Green Bay. Instead of playing this week, an uncertain offseason awaits.
2 delightfully toothy rock hyraxes are Vilas Zoo’s newest residents Frenchie and Rizzo, both females, came to Madison from the San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium to join the Vilas Zoo’s male hyrax, Curly.
How the Packers are shifting from not focusing on 2023 results to title expectations next season Green Bay's general manager and coach saw the team start out 2-5 and stage a turnaround leading to an unlikely playoff spot this season.
Veteran Packers assistant coach returning amid staff changes, source says The Packers are making a series of personnel moves, including retaining, adding and moving on from assistants. Here's what we know.
How Matt Lafleur is making his mark with Packers defensive changes A new defensive coordinator and a flurry of staff changes reveals a shift for the Packers' defensive schemes.
New Packers defensive staff faces uncertainty with depth chart Multiple factors will determine the rotation for new Packers defensive coordinator Matt Hafley.
Packers add ex-49ers assistant, Gophers linebacker as strength and conditioning coordinator Coach Matt LaFleur's staff will be complete with the addition of the former Minnesota walk-on as Green Bay's new strength and conditioning coo…
Is Josh Jacobs an upgrade over Aaron Jones? Packers certainly need him to be With a fan favorite joining a heated rival, Green Bay will need its newest backfield weapon to hit the ground running if it hopes to fill the …
'I wanted to go where I was wanted,' Aaron Jones says as he joins Vikings The Packers publicly declared their desire to bring Aaron Jones back for an eighth season, but were ultimately only willing to do so at their price.