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Bart Starr enjoyed a Hall of Fame career with the Green Bay Packers, playing 16 seasons with the team. He went from obscure 17th-round draft pick to league MVP.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / October 14

Gators' Slaughter Named to 2025 Lombardi Award Watch List

Florida Gators center Jake Slaughter was named to the 2025 Lombardi Award Midseason Watchlist by the Houston Sports Authority, the award's governing body, on Tuesday.

Jim Taylor Runs for Four Touchdowns as the Packers Crush the Bears

The 1962 season proved to be a special campaign for the Green Bay Packers and for running back Jim Taylor. The Packers enjoyed their best season under Vince Lombardi, finishing the year with a 13-1 record and winning their second straight NFL title.

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The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 400 catches in their career can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / October 1

5 Historic Games That Defined the Green Bay Packers’ Legacy

Have you ever asked yourself what makes the Green Bay Packers such a special team in football history? The answer lies not only in their long list of championships but also in the unforgettable games that built their legacy.

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32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

Army Black Knights News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / August 19

Army's Brady Small, Paolo Gennarelli named to prestigious Lombardi Award watch list

Exciting news for Army West Point football as junior offensive linemen Brady Small and Paolo Gennarelli have earned spots on the 2025 Lombardi Award Preseason Watch List.

Army Black Knights News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / August 19

Army's Brady Small, Paolo Gennarelli named to prestigious Lombardi Award watch list

Exciting news for Army West Point football as junior offensive linemen Brady Small and Paolo Gennarelli have earned spots on the 2025 Lombardi Award Preseason Watch List.

NFL News / G5 Football on SI / August 17

Every G5 Football Player on the 2025 Lombardi Award Watch List

The 2025 Preseason Watchlist for the Lombardi Award was announced this past week, featuring 121 names from the Group of Five conferences. The Lombardi

NFL News / Boston College Eagles on SI / August 12

Nine Players From ACC Selected to Lombardi Award Preseason Watch List: ACC Daily

The name Vince Lombardi should surely ring a bell for any football fan in the country. Arguably the most prized trophy in American sports, the Lombardi Trophy, is awarded to the winner of the Super Bowl each year.

Fighting Irish Offensive Lineman Nominated for Lombardi Award

Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Billy Schrauth has been selected to the Lombardi Award Watch List. This is the junior's first preseason honor.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 12

Iowa Hawkeyes Land Trio on Lombardi Award Watch List

The 2025 Lombardi Award watch list was shared on Tuesday afternoon and it features three Iowa Hawkeyes. Offensive linemen Gennings Dunker and Logan Jones and defensive lineman Aaron Graves were nominated for the prestigious award.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / July 30

Ranking the Big Ten Football Head Coaches for 2025

The Big Ten boasts a wealth of talented head coaches. Among them are the nation’s longest active tenured head coach (Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz), and two of the youngest head coaches (Oregon’s Dan Lanning and Michigan’s Sherrone Moore).

Los Angeles Rams News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Ex-Rams NFC Champ Urges 5-Time Pro Bowler to Join L.A.

One member of the 2018 Los Angeles Rams has forgiven a past Pro Bowler who denied that team the Vince Lombardi Trophy. And is now urging this talent to join L.A.

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Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / June 28

The story of the coach who ended a Washington dynasty and disappeared

The history of the Washington Commanders' franchise is a proud one, dating back to the team's two pre-Super Bowl era NFL championships in 1937 and 1942.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 3

Green Bay Packers: Vince Lombardi Era Legend Passes Away at Age 82

The Green Bay Packers are one of, if not the most, storied franchises in the history of sports, let alone the NFL. And while fans love current players, the Vince Lombardi era Packers still hold a special place in the hearts of fans, even 60+ years after they donned the Green and Gold.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / June 2

Cardinals one of top teams to win first Super Bowl in 2025

GLENDALE – 12 teams enter the 2025 NFL season without ever raising the Vince Lombardi trophy. The Arizona Cardinals sadly fall into that group, but enter next year with more hope than the franchise and its fans have had in the past decade.

Green Bay Packers News / Gridiron Heroics / April 28

Green Bay Packers: Lombardi Era Legend Dies at 84

The Green Bay Packers, thanks to the Philadelphia Eagles defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, remain the only team in NFL history with three consecutive league titles.

NFL News / Burn City Sports / April 24

2025 NFL Draft: 1st round order, start time and where to watch

GREEN BAY – The 2025 NFL draft is here, where teams around the league look to add to future Pro Bowlers, All-Pro, and potentially Hall of Famers to help raise the Lombardi Trophy.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / February 8

Ravens Star Refuses to Look at Lombardi Trophy

The Baltimore Ravens fell short in the playoffs yet again this season, losing to the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round. It was just the latest postseason failure for a Ravens squad that just can't seem to get over the hump, and safety Kyle Hamilton is clearly feeling it.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 12

Slumping Packers Chasing Lombardi Legends in Quest for Super Bowl History

The Green Bay Packers are limping into the playoffs with back-to-back losses. They will take no momentum into Sunday’s wild-card playoff game at the powerful Philadelphia Eagles.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / November 9

Remembering Vince Lombardi’s Last Regular Season Win with the Packers

The legendary Vince Lombardi led the Green Bay Packers to five championships in seven years between 1961 and 1967 including an unprecedented three straight in 1965, 1966, and 1967.

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The 'Major trophy name' quiz

How many of these major championship trophies do you know the actual name of?

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 11, 2024

Here's why Russell Wilson didn't change the Steelers' Super Bowl odds

Russell Wilson stole the sports spotlight on Sunday when reports surfaced that the former Super Bowl champion will be joining the Pittsburgh Steelers. Oddsmakers also took notice — but which way did the pendulum swing?

Analyst shares bold prediction about Steelers' Russell Wilson, Kenny Pickett

Biggest winners, losers of Russell Wilson signing

The biggest quarterback trades in NFL history

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 28, 2024

OTD in Wisconsin Sports History (January 28): Green Bay Packers Hire the Great Vince Lombardi as Head Coach and General Manager

There are few names as synonymous with the Green Bay Packers than that of Vince Lombardi. The Hall of Fame coach resurrected the franchise and changed the game of football, especially in Green Bay, forever.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 8, 2023