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Packers Signed Veteran Pass Rusher in 2021; Could They Do It Again?

In 2021, with top pass rusher Za’Darius Smith out following back surgery, the Green Bay Packers signed veteran Whitney Mercilus. Could history repeat itself in 2025?

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Matt LaFleur’s Sick and Tired of These Senseless Mistakes by Packers

As the temperature turns colder, the games get bigger. And the tempers grow hotter. Too hot, at times, in the case of the Green Bay Packers. So, coach Matt LaFleur has a message to his players.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / December 18

Breaking Down the Packers' Path to the Playoffs

After Sunday’s loss in Denver, the Packers fell from the #2 seed in the NFC all the way to the #7 seed. To make matters worse, Green Bay lost Micah Parsons for the remainder of the season to a torn ACL, Christian Watson to a chest/shoulder injury, Zach Tom to a knee injury, and Evan Williams to a sprained knee.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / December 18

Packers DC shares bold prediction for how Micah Parsons will respond after brutal injury

Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley shared a bold prediction regarding how Parsons will respond to his 2025 campaign ending prematurely.

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Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / December 18

Packers have a difficult call to make and it could define how they survive without another injured key starter

Evan Williams is a big part of what the Green Bay Packers have done on defense this year. In addition to his ability to cover, the safety has been massive to fit the run, and he's a significant piece to supplement what the first level of defense can't finish.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Zach Tom News / The Packers Post / December 18

Packers Injury Update: Zach Tom’s Potential Absence Looms Large Heading into Showdown with Bears

The Green Bay Packers suffered several injuries last Sunday in Denver as many key players left the game early after being hurt. While most of the attention

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 18

Packers’ Micah Parsons draws 3-word reaction from Erin Andrews after devastating news

Micah Parsons’ season-ending knee injury has put his future in question. Although the Green Bay Packers star defensive end is expected to recover from his torn ACL injury, it remains to be seen whether he can be just as explosive as he used to be.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 18

Packers’ Jeff Hafley drops bold Micah Parsons 2026 NFL prediction

Without a doubt, the loss of Micah Parsons to a season-ending knee injury is a huge blow to the Green Bay Packers. Especially since the NFL playoffs is just around the corner.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 18

Field Yates reveals only way Packers can overcome Micah Parsons loss vs. Bears

The Green Bay Packers enter Saturday’s Week 16 NFC North showdown with their defensive identity under sudden strain, as injuries and playoff pressure converge ahead of a pivotal clash with the Chicago Bears.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 17

JJ Watt was ready to take a massive hometown discount to join Packers in 2021

When JJ Watt’s time with the Houston Texans came to an end, the All-World defender had to make a tough choice about his NFL future. At 32, his best days

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / December 17

Hall of Famer-to-be says Packers never made 2021 offer despite interest

Imagine JJ Watt in a Green Bay Packers jersey. That apparently could have happened in 2021, with the future Pro Football Hall of Famer saying that he showed interest in going to Green Bay and donning the green and gold colors of the franchise.

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Micah Parsons News / WI Sports Heroics / December 17

Packers’ Evan Williams gives light-hearted perspective on getting hurt during same play as Micah Parsons

Micah Parsons occupied the football world’s main focus when he tumbled to the turf with a torn ACL, but Packers safety Evan Williams hurt his own knee during the play Sunday versus the Broncos.

Josh Jacobs News / WI Sports Heroics / December 17

Green Bay Packers: Josh Jacobs comment couldn’t better express his indomitable toughness amid injury-plagued season

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been banged up all season. He’s dealt with a knee injury, a swollen ankle, a calf strain, a sprained toe.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 17

Packers have chance to hurt Caleb Williams’ pursuit of historic feat

The Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears are to meet anew this coming Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago, and this time, the stakes are higher. The

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 17

Packers DC Jeff Hafley won’t tolerate locker room despair in wake of Micah Parsons injury: 'That’s not who we are'

No doubt about it, losing Micah Parsons is a devastating blow for the Green Bay Packers. As the team’s defensive coordinator, however, Jeff Hafley doesn’t want to see his players hanging their heads in the wake of Parsons’ injury.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 17

Packers’ Josh Jacobs reveals important message to teammates amid Micah Parsons’ injury

The Green Bay Packers are still picking up the pieces following the devastating news of Micah Parsons’ season-ending injury. The four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher suffered a torn ACL injury in last Sunday’s 34-26 loss to Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.

Evan Williams News / WI Sports Heroics / December 17

Evan Williams status vs Bears could make or break Packers defense, analyst says

Among Green Bay Packers players injured last week in Denver was second-year safety Evan Williams. If he misses Week 16 managing a knee injury, says analyst Mina Kimes, in this particular matchup, it could be nearly as big a deal as the loss of Micah Parsons in the pass rush.

MarShawn Lloyd News / A to Z Sports / December 17

Packers pull off a savvy series of roster moves that keep the door open for a promising piece to return later this season

The Green Bay Packers are doing everything possible to keep the window open for a MarShawn Lloyd return this season. The Packers decided to activate Lloyd from the injured reserve to the 53-man roster, but will place him on IR again one day later.

Evan Williams News / Pro Football Rumors / December 17

Packers S Evan Williams Could Miss Time With MCL Sprain

Packers safety Evan Williams could miss time with an MCL sprain suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Broncos. Williams went down on the same play on Micah Parson‘s ACL tear, per ESPN’s Rob Demovsky.

Green Bay Packers News / Viral Sports News / December 17

JJ Watt Makes Stunning Admission About the Green Bay Packers

Back in the 2021 offseason, the Green Bay Packers faced a unique opportunity to bring home one of the NFL’s all-time great defensive talents. JJ Watt, the future Hall of Famer, had become a free agent after his long tenure with the Houston Texans, and his top preference was to join the team from his home state.

Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 17

J.J. Watt Says He’d Have Signed With Packers In 2021 If Offered $5M

When appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, former NFL DE J.J. Watt revealed that he wanted to sign with the Packers in 2021 before he landed with the Cardinals, but Green Bay was not interested in signing him to a $5 million contract. “I wanted to play for the Green Bay Packers in free agency.

Christian Watson News / Field Level Media / December 17