Top Story Spotlight Polzin: Why a busy day may be a sign of things to come for Packers tight end Jim Polzin Sep 12, 2025 Sep 12, 2025 Updated Dec 18, 2025 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY — Tucker Kraft was exhausted, and the Green Bay Packers tight end admitted as much as he sat in front of his locker late Thursday night.kAmkDA2?m“x’> ;FDE 2 =:EE=6 =@H @? 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Huge demand prompts addition of second Garth Brooks show to open Summerfest 2026 It will be Garth Brooks’ first performances at Summerfest, and his first shows in Milwaukee in more than a decade.
Defense gets best marks in Packers’ win over Commanders State Journal columnist Jim Polzin hands out grades after Green Bay improves to 2-0 with a 27-18 win over Washington.
Polzin: Packers talking points in Green Bay’s 27-18 win over Washington GREEN BAY — It’s hard to imagine a more impressive five-day stretch to start the 2025 season for the Green Bay Packers.
Polzin: How Jordan Love took on the role of co-star in the Micah Parsons Show While the Green Bay Packers’ shiny new addition got most of the attention, its quarterback quietly put together the type of performance that c…
Instant analysis from the Packers’ convincing win over Washington Commanders Who was the Packers' MVP? Their least valuable player? We break down the win over the Commanders.
Packers' defense playing with a different edge that goes beyond Micah Parsons' addition Green Bay's defensive unit already appears sold on defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley's play style after it took charge in the season opener ag…
Why this defender is likely the biggest benefactor from Packers adding Micah Parsons Micah Parsons draws a ton of attention from opposing offensive lines. This Packers defensive lineman could cash in on more opportunities.
Packers lock up key receiver for another season, report says The Packers signed an extension with one of their speedsters on offense.
How defense sets tone for Packers' lofty expectations this season The Packers defense has solved two potent offenses this season. How did they do it to the Commanders to improve to 2-0?
Wisconsin Republican leader says he doesn't want to 'fortify' state Capitol Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said "the reality is that most of the violence that has occurred has not been inside a government building."
Packers lose a top receiver for extended stretch An injury early in the Packers' win over Washington will test Green Bay's depth at receiver. Here's what we know.
Keisean Nixon embraces ‘CB1’ mentality, brings stability to Packers’ cornerback room Keisean Nixon stated at the end of last season that he wanted to be the team’s top cornerback. Through two regular-season games, it looks like…
Packers answer early season bell; overcome previous hurdles to cement themselves as NFC contender A 2-0 start has Green Bay feeling confident early in the year. Here's what's gone right so far.
