PACKERS Former rival hits ground running after joining Packers' defensive backfield Paul Bretl For the State Journal Jan 2, 2026 Jan 2, 2026 Updated Apr 9, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY — Less than 24 hours after arriving in Green Bay, cornerback Trevon Diggs was on the Packers' practice field on Thursday.kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^6c5bgf46\7_h3\caab\2a4g\7375b3dg2a45Qm!24<6CD 255 5676?D:G6 =:?6>2? H:E9 AC6G:@FD E:6D E@ E62>k^2mk^AmkAm“xE 766=D 8@@5[” s:88D D2:5 @7 36:?8 :? vC66? q2J 27E6C AC24E:46] “x H2?E E@ 36 4@>7@CE23=6 H:E9 36:?8 F?4@>7@CE23=6 36:?8 D@>6H96C6 E92E xVG6 ?6G6C 366? 367@C6[ ;FDE DE2CE:?8 @G6C[ DE2CE:?8 7C6D9[ 2 4=62? D=2E6[ 2?5 ;FDE H@C<:?8[ 2?5 <66A:?8 >J 9625 5@H?[ 2?5 ;FDE H@C<:?8]”k^Am kAms:88D H2D C6=62D65 3J E96 s2==2D r@H3@JD @? %F6D52J] ~? 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Packers add defensive lineman with previous ties to team Jonathan Ford is making his return to Green Bay, bolstering a unit that's dealt with injuries late in the season.
Packers set to play 3rd string QB Sunday against Minnesota Clayton Tune will get the nod to go under center in the final game of the regular season in Minneapolis.
Packers reportedly add veteran presence to defensive backfield Trevon Diggs is set to bolster Green Bay's cornerback corps after being claimed off waivers.
Packers sign quarterback to practice squad, remain noncommittal on players heading into finale Green Bay added Desmond Ridder Wednesday, giving another body to a unit that's been riddled with injuries recently.
Preparation has Packers QB eager to 'operate at high level' in 2nd career start The former fifth-round pick hasn't started since the 2023 season, but the behind-the-scenes work he's put in this year has coaches confident i…
3 concerns the Packers face in their regular-season finale against the Minnesota Vikings The Green Bay Packers plan to rest some starters during their Week 18 battle with the Minnesota Vikings, but they'll still have some unknowns …
What to know about the 4 players activated to the Packers' roster Saturday With Green Bay set to rest some players against the Vikings, other players are making their way to the field in the regular-season finale.
Packers drop meaningless regular-season finale against Vikings Green Bay finished Week 18 with a dud on Sunday in Minneapolis, as a last-second field goal marked all the points the team could muster.
Packers turning attention to playoffs after ending regular season with 4 consecutive losses Green Bay continues its ongoing struggles to close out the regular season with a loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Packers set to face off against Bears in first round of playoffs Green Bay will renew its heated rivalry with Chicago for the third time this season.
Packers don't fully avoid injury issues in regular season finale loss to Vikings Green Bay suffered another injury to a player despite opting to rest some key players.
Packers could get some momentum in playoffs with return of starting quarterback Despite its current four-game losing streak, Green Bay may get a boost from its quarterback, who hasn't played since the last time the Packers…
