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Beaver, Packers rookies benefit 
from new practice format
GREEN BAY - Even if the NFL roster limit for training camp stays at 80 players, the Green Bay Packers might have room for former Division III college standout Justin Beaver.

Packers coach Mike McCarthy said at the end of the team's three-day rookie orientation camp that Beaver, a running back from Wisconsin-Whitewater, showed enough on a tryout basis to merit consideration for a roster spot.


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Packers have 'some plans' for Favre's locker
GREEN BAY - No, the Green Bay Packers aren't keeping Brett Favre's locker intact because they're expecting the legendary quarterback to unretire.

Second-round picks likely to define Packers draft
GREEN BAY - Ted Thompson was director of pro personnel under Ron Wolf the year the former Green Bay Packers general manager hit the jackpot with four third-round selections in the 1995 draft.

Packers nab TE Finley and another QB Sunday
GREEN BAY - Based on what he did in just two seasons at Texas, Jermichael Finley might have been able to play his way into a first-round pick if he stayed in school for another year or two.

Packers say drafting QB Brohm no slight to incumbent Rodgers
GREEN BAY - As if trying to fill Brett Favre's shoes wasn't tough enough, Aaron Rodgers now must try to do so with a highly regarded rookie quarterback right behind him.

Favre not contemplating comeback to NFL
NEW YORK - Maybe the best proof that Brett Favre is the football icon of his generation came Friday when he became the cover boy for Madden NFL '09.

Thompson man of few words, many picks
GREEN BAY - It's common for general managers to keep strategic information close to the vest in the weeks leading up to the NFL draft.

QB Culpepper visits Packers as team looks for backup
GREEN BAY - Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper visited the Green Bay Packers Wednesday as the team considers adding an experienced backup for Aaron Rodgers.

Packers' Tauscher says this is Rodgers' team now
GREEN BAY - If Brett Favre is keeping hope alive of a retirement comeback, at least one former teammate said the Green Bay Packers weren't holding their collective breath.

Packers building through the draft
If there's one thing the rest of the teams in National Football League know it's that they have a trading partner in Ted Thompson.

Thompson says Pack could draft QB
GREEN BAY - Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson won't pass up a worthwhile passer in this weekend's NFL draft. And if the Packers end up taking a quarterback with the 30th pick in the first round, Thompson said it shouldn't be interpreted as a slap in the face to new starter Aaron Rodgers.

Packers to retire Favre's No. 4 during opener
GREEN BAY - The Green Bay Packers will retire Brett Favre's No. 4 during the team's season opener against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8. Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy says the legendary quarterback's number would be retired in a ceremony at Lambeau Field during the Monday night game.

Packers draw four prime-time games in NFL schedule
GREEN BAY - Even without Brett Favre, the NFL still considers the Green Bay Packers a prime-time attraction. 

New Packers boss doesn't think 
Favre is having second thoughts
GREEN BAY - New Green Bay Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy is too busy building personal relationships and lobbying for the franchise's financial future to worry much about whether Brett Favre is having second thoughts on retirement.

If Packers were in need, Favre might think twice about retirement
GULFPORT, Miss. - If the Green Bay Packers are ravaged by injuries this season, Brett Favre might consider returning should the team reach out to him.

Favre doing just fine in retirement
PALM BEACH, Fla. - Quarterback Brett Favre has retired, but he's not completely out of pocket.

Packers GM Thompson dismisses report that Favre might return
MILWAUKEE - General manager Ted Thompson is laughing off a published report that Brett Favre is considering a comeback with a team other than the Green Bay Packers.

Packers sign WR Ruvell Martin to 1-year deal
MILWAUKEE  - Wide receiver Ruvell Martin signed a one-year, $445,000 contract with the Green Bay Packers as an exclusive rights free agent, his agent said Tuesday.

Packers get extra, compensatory pick in upcoming NFL draft
GREEN BAY - The Green Bay Packers will get an extra pick in the upcoming NFL draft.

Packers begin season with Monday night game against Vikings
GREEN BAY - The Green Bay Packers will begin their NFC North title defense at home on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings.

Packers' Davis retires, ending team's last link to '98 Super Bowl
GREEN BAY - Long snapper Rob Davis retired from the Green Bay Packers, weeks after becoming the only player remaining from the team's most recent Super Bowl appearance.

Source: Packers sign safety Bigby to 1-year contract
MILWAUKEE - The Green Bay Packers have signed safety Atari Bigby to a one-year contract as an exclusive rights free agent, a source familiar with the situation said Friday.

Rodgers doesn't have to be Favre to rev Packers' engine
GREEN BAY - Imagine somebody handed you the keys to a shiny new Ferrari.

LB Chillar agrees to two-year deal with Green Bay Packers
MILWAUKEE - The Green Bay Packers agreed to a two-year, $5.4 million deal with free-agent linebacker Brandon Chillar.

Packers making plans to retire Favre's number
GREEN BAY - At some point this fall, No. 4 officially will be no more in Green Bay.

Packers QB Rodgers calls signals for sled dogs
FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers found himself behind a different set of athletes this week — jumping, barking, impatient sled dogs.

So, No. 4: What happens when boar hunting gets boring?
MILWAUKEE - It comes as no surprise whatsoever that Brett Favre spent the first few days of the rest of his life hunting wild boars. What, you figured he'd start working on his law degree?

Barnett reaches plea deal in bar disturbance
APPLETON - Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Barnett reached a plea bargain Wednesday involving two misdemeanor charges following a disturbance at an Appleton bar last June, his attorney said.

After 3 years behind Favre, Rodgers is ready to play
GREEN BAY - Aaron Rodgers has a message for Green Bay Packers fans.

Former Favre teammates expect 
him to become 'ghost' in retirement
GREEN BAY- Brett Favre has retired, but he's still looking for big game.

Sports Illustrated to publish special Favre edition
GREEN BAY - Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre will be back on the cover of Sports Illustrated with a commemorative special edition that hits the newsstands and book stores Monday.

Favre granted many Wisconsin children's wishes
GREEN BAY- When Nikki Stuettgen was hospitalized at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Md., in 2005 with a rare genetic disorder, she had a 5-by-7 photo of her family on her nightstand. Next to that was an 8-by-10 picture of Brett Favre.

No regrets, no return: Emotional Favre leaves football for good
GREEN BAY- Once again, Brett Favre tried to reach down deep for whatever it was that allowed him to put aside the pain and find his rightful place under center in 275 straight games for the Green Bay Packers.

Rodgers preparing for starring role with Packers
GREEN BAY - Brett Favre left the Green Bay Packers' organization behind with his official retirement Thursday at Lambeau Field. But Favre made it very clear the team left in his wake is still a Super Bowl contender, and that didn't make his decision any easier.

Second thoughts? Aikman, others wonder 
if Favre is really gone for good
GREEN BAY - Troy Aikman says it's a sure thing: Brett Favre will have second thoughts about hanging up his helmet. The Hall of Fame quarterback knows how hard it is to walk away from the NFL and never look back.

'Tired' Favre calls it quits
GREEN BAY - Another Super Bowl, another record, another roar from the crowd — none of it was enough. Brett Favre couldn't stomach the thought of forcing his battered body and mind through another year of tedious practices and merciless hits, only to have another chance at a championship yanked away in an instant.

Favre played daring, dangerous brand of football
Maybe Brett Favre wasn't the best quarterback in NFL history, although he was pretty close.

Sadness, shock among fans' reaction to Favre's retirement
GREEN BAY - Wearing a brand new No. 4 Packers jersey, Dave Ellis sat at Curly's Pub at Lambeau Field and watched the sports shows on TV detail the great career — and sudden retirement — of Brett Favre.

Romo on Favre: 'He set the standard at the position for a long time'
Tony Romo is going to miss watching Brett Favre as much as anyone.

Wounded Army officer has last ball thrown by Brett Favre
NEWARK, N.J. - The ball that Brett Favre threw on his last play in the NFL is owned by an Army officer who lost both legs in a roadside bomb in Iraq.

Favre's retirement means Kelly's in line for new hunting partner
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The NFL's loss might be Jim Kelly's gain. Brett Favre's abrupt retirement on Tuesday means Kelly, the Hall of Fame quarterback, is in line for a new hunting partner.

Holmgren praises Favre as gifted player, leader
KIRKLAND, Wash. - Former Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren says retiring quarterback Brett Favre was a gifted player who developed as a person.

Favre's hometown quiet and respectful on the day of his retirement
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Magnolia trees swayed and palm fronds rustled in a cool wind along the stately iron gateway to Brett Favre's massive farm, set in rolling pine-covered hills just west of this southern Mississippi town.

Favres have had big impact on Green Bay charities
GREEN BAY - Charities in the Green Bay area say they've been big beneficiaries of Brett Favre's football career.

Lance Armstrong names Favre as one of his most respected athletes
MADISON - Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong grew up a Dallas Cowboys fan but lists Brett Favre as one of two athletes he respects the most.

DT Williams goes to Cleveland Browns for 2nd-round pick
A week after being designated as the Green Bay Packers' franchise player, defensive tackle Corey Williams is headed for the Cleveland Browns.

Packers' team Web site says Favre retires, quickly pulls it down
GREEN BAY - Brett Favre's retirement lore is becoming almost as popular as his on-the-field heroics.

Packers president thinks Favre is coming back for 18th year
MILWAUKEE - New Packers president Mark Murphy believes Brett Favre will return to Green Bay for another run at the Super Bowl.

Packers make DT Williams franchise player, release TE Franks
GREEN BAY - The Green Bay Packers designated defensive tackle Corey Williams as their franchise player Wednesday, preventing Williams from becoming an unrestricted free agent.

Packers name Russ Ball, formerly of the Saints, as a VP
GREEN BAY - The Green Bay Packers on Wednesday appointed Russ Ball, formerly with the New Orleans Saints, as vice president of football administration/player finance. In his new role, Ball, 48, will be responsible for negotiating player contracts, salary cap management and other football administration duties.

As expected, Packers sign coach Mike McCarthy to 5-year deal
MILWAUKEE - Packers coach Mike McCarthy pretended he could care less about the Super Bowl that was in progress as he flew from Dallas to Honolulu.

Cap expert, negotiator Brandt leaving Packers
GREEN BAY - Passed over for the chance to become the franchise's top executive, Green Bay Packers vice president of finance Andrew Brandt is leaving the team. Brandt, the Packers' chief contract negotiator and salary cap manager since 1999, said he was leaving to "pursue other opportunities," according to a statement released through the team.

Harlan leaves Lambeau with legacy of football, financial success
GREEN BAY - Bob Harlan was huddled in a Lambeau Field equipment room with a select few members of the Green Bay Packers' inner circle on Sunday, awaiting the inevitable: a trophy presentation and a trip to the Super Bowl.