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The smell test failed every time. It was always difficult to imagine the Green Bay Packers selecting Alabama running back Eddie Lacy, or any other player at his position, in the first round of the 2013 draft. The running game simply doesn't carry tha...

Why are the Green Bay Packers bringing in free agent running back Cedric Benson for a visit Wednesday, as ESPN's Adam Schefter reported? The guess here is they want to gauge the progress of his recovery from the foot injury that ended his 2012 sea...

Last week, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Green Bay Packers were progressing toward a contract agreement that will make quarterback Aaron Rodgers the highest-paid player in NFL history. Based on current context, the deal would average more than $2...

After the Green Bay Packers' 24-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, here are three issues that merit further examination: Charles Woodson has seen just about everything in his 15-year career. He has even suffered, rehabilitated and returned fr...

Five things to know about Saturday's Green Bay Packers-San Francisco 49ers divisional playoff game at Candlestick Park: 1. Eventful history: San Francisco was the site of some epic Packers-49ers playoff games in recent history. The Packers won a 1...

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- After the second or the third bounce pass Joe Webb threw Saturday night -- I can't remember which one -- it became quite clear the Green Bay Packers would be the NFC North team whose season would continue for at least one more week...

The actual game is only part of the joke that is the Pro Bowl. The voting process is far from ideal, as evidenced by the NFC North representation in the final fan balloting released Thursday. Fan voting weighs one-third of the total determination ...

Running back Ryan Grant's relative inactivity in 2012 represents a fair league-wide evaluation of his skill level at this point. Grant didn't participate in a training camp, got one carry during a four-week stint with the Washington Redskins and has ...

We're Black and Blue All Over: It turns out that Brian Urlacher's potentially season-ending hamstring injury was only the tip of the NFC North's personnel news Tuesday night. The Detroit Lions ended the season of receiver Titus Young, and possi...

The Green Bay Packers were trying to make a game of it Sunday night as halftime approached at MetLife Stadium. They had 1 minute, 12 seconds at their disposal to cut into a 24-10 deficit against the New York Giants, and soon they were lined up for a ...

Let's take a quick roundup of a newsy Wednesday in the NFC North: Chicago Bears: The Bears didn't practice so there was no injury report. We've already noted that coach Lovie Smith said quarterback Jay Cutler (concussion) is improving. According t...

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers extended their winning streak to four games Sunday at Lambeau Field, entering their bye with a 6-3 record that puts them squarely in the NFC's playoff race. You might not believe me, however, if I told you how...

Let's get inside the Friday injury report in the NFC North: Chicago Bears: Receiver Alshon Jeffery (hand) is the only player on the Bears' 53-man roster who won't be available for Sunday's game at the Tennessee Titans. Detroit Lions: Receiver C...

Let's power through a look at who practiced, who didn't and why Thursday in the NFC North. Chicago Bears: It appears that receiver Alshon Jeffery (hand) is going to be the only player unavailable for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. Lin...

Let's get inside this week's Friday injury report, which also includes an update on a player who was injured Thursday night: Chicago Bears: All players except receiver Alshon Jeffery (hand) should be available for Sunday's game against the Carolin...

MINNEAPOLIS -- Greetings from the Metrodome, where the Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will match up in, oh, about 2 1/2 hours. While we wait, let's catch up on some practice news from around the NFC North: Chicago Bears: The Bears are ...