By Adam Roberts – 11/2/2021

The Jaylon Smith era in Green Bay lasted just two games.

The team announced today the former Cowboys’ linebacker had been released not even one month after he had been signed. In his short time with the Packers, Smith recorded two total tackles.

This decision makes some sense for Green Bay; Smith clearly wasn’t performing at the rate the team had hoped for and releasing him didn’t come with a big price tag since the Cowboys are on the hook for his salary this year and Green Bay only had to pay the league minimum for him.

It also seemed inevitable since Smith was brought in mostly as filler while Krys Barnes dealt with a concussion. De’Vondre Campbell and Oren Burks have gotten plenty of snaps at the ILB position also.

Green Bay travels to Kansas City this Sunday.

By Adam Roberts – 11/1/2021

The Monday before the NFL Trade Deadlines is one of the busier days on the league calendar. With the reaction pouring in from the week before and about 24 hours remaining to make a deal, the pressure can be daunting on front offices of fringe playoff teams and contenders alike.

As for Green Bay, while anything can happen it doesn’t seem like any flashy deals are in the works for Gutekunst and Co. (as is tradition).

But at his Monday media availability, head coach Matt LaFleur didn’t rule out the possibility of Green Bay pursuing an opportunity for a new name either today or tomorrow.

“I think if the right opportunity presents itself, then that’s something that we could be involved with.” LaFleur said this afternoon. “I know that Gutey and his staff are working extremely hard to find something…it’s just whether or not the right opportunity presents itself.”

Teams have until 3pm tomorrow afternoon to strike a deal. The most notable so far hasbeen the Denver Broncos dealing defensive superstar Von Miller to the Los Angeles Rams for a couple day two draft picks while also paying Miller’s salary.

By Adam Roberts – 10/28/2021

We won’t find out if Corbin Burnes is named the National League Cy Young winner until after the World Series ends, but we did get a glimpse today at some of the names being considered for the MLB’s Gold Glove awards.

Two of those names hail from the Brewers, and both have some experience with the fielding honor.

Second baseman Kolten Wong and centerfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. are both finalists this year. Wong has won the award the last two seasons and is a strong candidate once again in 2021; in 937 innings at second base, Wong committed just two errors all year and upped his fielding percentage a few points from 2020.

Bradley Jr. won a Gold Glove with the Red Sox in 2018; this season in centerfield he had a .990 fielding percentage.

By Adam Roberts – 10/28/2021

The process of whether or not Packers wide receiver Davante Adams would be on the field tonight against Arizona at times seemed marred by secrecy and uncertainty, even though it seemed apparent to everyone there was very little chance Adams would see any action.

Today, we have confirmation that Adams did not clear the league COVID protocols and will be out tonight.

In other injury news, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported today Marquez Valdes-Scantling was not activated from injured reserve, with the team preferring to give him extra recovery time with his hamstring. The Cardinals will be without JJ Watt, who’s season appears to be over ahead of expected shoulder surgery. Wide receiver DeAndre Hokpins will test out his own hamstring before game-time, but is expected to play.

Tonight’s game features teams with a combined record of 13-1, the best win rate for a Thursday night football game ever.

By Adam Roberts – 10/27/2021

Packer fans, get your wallets potentially ready if you are in a financial position to buy team stock!

It appears as though the team has received the initial approval from the NFL to conduct their sixth sale of team stock in franchise history.

Though nothing has been set in stone just yet with regulatory hurdles still needing to be cleared, it would be the first time people have been able to buy Packers stock since 2011, when the 250,000 share purchases helped fund a new entrance tower and viewing platform to Lambeau Field plus around 6,600 new south end zone seats.

As for what a new stock sale would fund, the team says around 250 million dollars worth of concourse upgrades, new video boards, and other stadium improvements would be included.

“We appreciate the consideration of Commissioner Goodell and the support from the NFL for our potential stock sale,” Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy said. “Should we proceed with an offering, we would also have to take regulatory steps and other actions. We are exploring such steps and intend to keep our fans informed of further developments when we are able.”

It’s important to note that an investment in Packers “stock” does not function like other stock purchases one can make in that it doesn’t appreciate, cannot be sold back to the team, and that it should not be purchased to attempt making a profit or other economic benefits. Packer stock can also not be transferred.