Best of Friday at NFL training camps: Rodgers' new ride, 'Baby LeBron' in Carolina
Practices heated up Friday as teams took another step closer to live contact. Check out the notable news and insights from around NFL camps.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
- 8/14
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 9/26
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/3
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/10
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/17
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/24
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/28
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/7
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/14
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/21
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/28
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- 12/19
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- Full Schedule
Packers' Rodgers on pitch count to preserve arm
The Green Bay Packers have put Aaron Rodgers on pitch count to 'avoid wear and tear' on the franchise quarterback's arm, says head coach Matt LaFleur.
Aaron Rodgers gets hooked up with an 'Aston Martin' (0:33)
Alex Smith takes issue with the Madden 22 QB ratings (1:42)
Sources: Rodgers signs reworked Packers deal
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has signed his reworked deal with the Green Bay Packers, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Highest-paid WR? Adams, Pack differ on amount
Davante Adams says he wants to be the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver. The Packers are willing to make that happen, but the two sides differ on how "highest-paid receiver" is defined.
Randall Cobb couldn't be happier to be back with Packers (1:29)
Has Tom Brady inspired Aaron Rodgers to be more outspoken? (1:07)
GM on Cobb trade: 'Very important' for Rodgers
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said Aaron Rodgers' input was one of the main reasons for the team's acquisition of Randall Cobb, saying "this was a very important thing for Aaron."
Packers welcome back Cobb as trade now official
The Packers have sent the Texans an undisclosed draft pick for veteran WR Randall Cobb.
Kornheiser blown away by Rodgers' venting about Packers (1:58)
Volatile Packers' odds settle with Rodgers back
After odds drifted back and forth due to the uncertainty of Aaron Rodgers' future in Green Bay, the Packers have settled in among the favorites.
QB Rodgers airs grievances but 'I'm not a victim'
Aaron Rodgers detailed his offseason-long standoff with the Packers on Wednesday during a 32-minute news conference.
Hasselbeck: Rodgers just told Packers, 'I'm in charge here now' (1:31)
Packers GM confident Rodgers 'all-in' for 2021
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst is "confident" that Aaron Rodgers will be "all-in" for the 2021 season after the turbulent offseason created by the star QB's unhappiness with the organization.
From holdout to concession: How Aaron Rodgers and the Packers got here
Here are the events that brought the Packers and their QB to the brink of separation only to walk things back and extend their marriage for another season.
Aaron Rodgers is back, but is he forgiven? Why some Packers fans still aren't sure
The Packers quarterback arrived at training camp on Tuesday, but many of the Green Bay faithful aren't ready to move on from Rodgers' summer of uncertainty.
A Packers' 53-man roster projection with Aaron Rodgers at QB
The Packers return 20 of 22 starters, including Aaron Rodgers. Here's how their roster shapes up.
What would getting Cobb mean for Rodgers and the Packers? (0:52)
Source: WR Cobb expects trade back to Packers
Wide receiver Randall Cobb expects to be traded by the Texans to the Packers, where he will reunite with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a source told ESPN.
Happy camper? Rodgers joins Packers on 1st day
Aaron Rodgers is at Packers training camp after a stalemate between the franchise quarterback and the team that lasted the entire offseason.
Rodgers nearing a return to Green Bay for now...
On this edition of NFL Live Adam Schefter breaks the news that Aaron Rodgers may be nearing a new deal with Green Bay and could report to camp on Tuesday. All the latest updates on the Packers future and more.
Orlovsky: Rodgers took a huge swing and miss (1:23)
Orlovsky reorders the top 10 edge rushers in Madden NFL 22 (0:57)
Sources: Pack concessions could reel in Rodgers
Over the weekend, the Green Bay Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers reached mutually agreed-upon terms that might persuade the veteran to return for training camp and ensure at least one more season with the club, sources told ESPN on Monday.
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2020 NFC North Standings
Team Stats
Passing Yards256.69th
Rushing Yards132.48th
Points For31.81st
Points Against23.120th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(29) | Eric Stokes | CB | Georgia |
| 2(30) | Josh Myers | C | Ohio State |
| 3(22) | Amari Rodgers | WR | Clemson |
| 4(37) | Royce Newman | OG | Ole Miss |
| 5(29) | Tedarrell Slaton | DT | Florida |
| 5(34) | Shemar Jean-Charles | CB | Appalachian State |
| 6(30) | Cole Van Lanen | OT | Wisconsin |
| 6(36) | Isaiah McDuffie | ILB | Boston College |
| 7(29) | Kylin Hill | RB | Mississippi State |