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Green Bay Packers defensive end Johnny Jolly was suspended indefinitely without pay for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, the NFL announced Friday.

Quarterback Brett Favre continues to drop breadcrumbs about his future with the Minnesota Vikings. The NFL veteran, who had surgery in May to repair his left ankle, stated that long-term injury isn't a factor in his decision to return.

Quarterback Brett Favre continues to drop breadcrumbs about his future with the Minnesota Vikings. The NFL veteran who had surgery in May to repair his left ankle, stated that long-term injury isn't a factor in his decision to return.

Cornerback Tramon Williams is back with the Green Bay Packers for this week's mandatory minicamp.

Facing a sexual assault claim, Green Bay Packers cornerback Brandon Underwood has apologized to teammates for creating a distraction and dragging them into it.

Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy showed his healed right shoulder to NFL scouts for the first time Wednesday, completing all 58 of his passes in a controlled workout, according to NFL.com's Gil Brandt.

Dez Bryant entered his private workout for NFL teams Tuesday in his hometown of Lufkin, Texas, with an entourage of 10 and no cleats. He left with many questions about his status in the NFL Draft unanswered.

The agent for longtime Green Bay Packers right tackle Mark Tauscher says the veteran has agreed to terms on a multiyear contract that will bring him back to the team.

The first round of this year's NFL draft could feature plenty of linemen flying off the board, but don't expect many quarterbacks or receivers to be taken early. And no player named Tebow, either.

Karlos Dansby returned Rodgers' fumble 17 yards for a touchdown to give the Cardinals a 51-45 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

Filed under: Arizona Cardinals, Packers, NFL Playoffs

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Green Bay Packers watched their quarterback throw for more yards than Brett Favre ever did and score more points than any Vince Lombardi team ever did in the playoffs, yet Sunday's wildest of NFC wild-card games was no coronation of quarterback Aaron Rodgers in his postseason debut.

Instead, it was another testimonial (as if we needed one) to the longevity and brilliance of Arizona veteran Kurt Warner.

Warner completed 29 of 33 passes for 379 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions, as the reigning conference champion Cardinals outlasted the Packers in a one-for-the-ages, 51-45 overtime thriller before a crazed and sold-out University of Phoenix crowd.

"Tell me those numbers again," Cardinals tight end Anthony Becht said. "That's just sick."

 

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Filed under: Arizona Cardinals, Packers, NFC North, NFC West, NFL Playoffs, FanHouse Previews

The final game of Wild Card weekend will mark the third rematch. What emerged from the first game? It's hard to say. The Packers won big, 33-7, but it felt more like an exhibition game where only one team cared.

The Cardinals dialed everything back after they saw the Vikings throttling the Giants -- which eliminated any chance the Cards had to gain a bye. Thus, they knew they were locked into playing the Packers and decided to keep everything close to the vest. Kurt Warner and Beanie Wells only played a few series. Other starters were held back, as well as the scheming. They did play guys long enough to get pretty banged up, though. A handful of players, headlined by Anquan Boldin and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie were held out of practice early this week. The good news is that Antrel Rolle and Rodgers-Cromartie have gotten back on the practice field and it appears they'll be ready to play come Sunday. In fact, the only player who missed practice Friday was Boldin, and he'll be a game-time decision.

The Packers appeared to go all out for the victory, as they won big last Sunday. Many starters played most of the game, but they did hold back in terms of the game-plan on both sides of the football, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. They weren't blitzing near as much as usual on defense, Aaron Rodgers didn't take as many chances down field as he usually does, and starting running back Ryan Grant only carried the ball 11 times. They really just wanted to win to maintain their momentum, and they did so. No one in the NFC had a better record in the second half of the season than the Packers (7-1). They do have an injury concern in Defensive Player of the Year candidate Charles Woodson, but he's been dealing with the banged up shoulder for a while and claims he's ready to go.

 

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Sore shoulder and all, Charles Woodson should be OK for Sunday's playoff game. Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that Woodson has a shoulder strain and should be back on the field when the Packers return to Arizona to face the Cardinals for the second time in a week -- this time with the playoffs on the line.

Ben Roethlisberger ended the game the way he started it by throwing a touchdown pass to Mike Wallace, a desperation 19-yarder on the final play that rallied Pittsburgh to a 37-36 victory over Green Bay on Sunday that ended the Packers' five-game winning streak and the Steelers' five-game losing streak.

The Packers' late-season ascension to the NFL's No. 1 defensive ranking has featured a secondary that thrives on interceptions and a young, deep linebacker corps that applies a lot of pressure. Yet the unsung group of the unit, which also has been stout in stopping the run, is perhaps the defensive line.

Their defense is on the rise, their offense is doing a better job protecting oft-hit quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have won four straight games to put themselves in solid shape for the playoffs.

A month ago, the Green Bay Packers were worried about their season slipping away. Now they've won four straight after beating the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night.

Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Chad Clifton likely will play Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens after being listed as probable with a hamstring injury.

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Jeremy Thompson was hospitalized for testing Friday after suffering a neck injury in a collision with running back Kregg Lumpkin during practice.

Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three touchdown passes and Charles Woodson grabbed two of his team's four interceptions, giving the Green Bay Packers a 34-12 win over Detroit.