http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/3148 Recent articles about Brady Poppinga en-us Several teammates said Packers outside linebacker Jeremy Thompson had movement in his arms and legs before being taken to St. Vincent's Hospital after sustaining a neck injury during practice.The injury occurred when Thompson collided with practice squad running back Kregg Lumpkin during a team (11-on-11) period near the end of practice."I heard a big scream of 'aaahhh,' and he was just laying there," linebacker Brady Poppinga said. "But he was talking and moving. T... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:52:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Thompson_has_movement_in_arms_legs/1681327 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Thompson_has_movement_in_arms_legs/1681327 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Thompson_has_movement_in_arms_legs/1681327 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/6/9669d76bacf4e5514d2b181afb107da339ae4c72/small/Green_Bay_Packers_3277.jpg There were some interesting reactions from the defensive players regarding their new ranking as the NFL's No. 1 defense.Here's a sampling:LB Nick Barnett: "To be honest with you, right now I don't want to get too far into this. You guys are getting all revved up about it. It's the nature of the beast -- you rev us up because we’re number one right now, but something happens and you chop us down. For us, we're just going to focus on one game at a time and worry about w... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:18:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Locker_room_notes_Reaction_to_the_ranking/1662536 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Locker_room_notes_Reaction_to_the_ranking/1662536 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Locker_room_notes_Reaction_to_the_ranking/1662536 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/6/66651953d69f0f8d1a38268f1b5d2c53381286e2/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f71341187.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D043424898C75EE1E0.jpg Some quick hits from today's practice, which is ongoing inside The Don Hutson Center because of a rainstorm in the area ...* Four players weren't in pads: DE Cullen Jenkins (ankle), OLB Clay Matthews (jaw), DE Johnny Jolly and C Scott Wells. Only Matthews did the jogthrough. Wells and Jolly weren't on Wednesday's injury report, so we'll get an update on their status in a bit.* LBs Desmond Bishop (ankle) and Brady Poppinga (quad) were in pads after sitting out on Wednesday.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:05:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Practice_notes_Jenkins_remains_sidelined_Poppinga_Bishop_return/1595327 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Practice_notes_Jenkins_remains_sidelined_Poppinga_Bishop_return/1595327 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Practice_notes_Jenkins_remains_sidelined_Poppinga_Bishop_return/1595327 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/d/9dbcc04b83334dd56384bdc95499b9f6fc6bf36c/small/Green_Bay_Packers_d92c.jpg Linebacker Brady Poppinga has "unusual swelling" in his injured leg, leaving his status unclear for Sunday's game against Dallas."His range of motion and everything is fine," coach Mike McCarthy said of Poppinga, whose quadriceps apparently flared up on Tuesday. "So, we're just being safe with him. He will see Dr. (Patrick) McKenzie again in the morning, and his practice participation will be determined then. I really don't know if he's going to be abl... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:34:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injury_update_Poppinga_has_unusual_swelling_in_leg/1552564 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injury_update_Poppinga_has_unusual_swelling_in_leg/1552564 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injury_update_Poppinga_has_unusual_swelling_in_leg/1552564 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/e/5e60d03cb07d95a1231471f22a665a75b7e13d7b/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f71341456.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D01E923F5346A92E43.jpg Some quick hits out of the portion of practice open to reporters this morning ...* Rookie T.J. Lang once again was at right tackle with the starters during the jog-through. Allen Barbre (concussion) was in pads, but it was unclear how he would much, if anything, he would do in team drills. Mark Tauscher (knee) remained sidelined and continues to look like a long shot to play this week.* OLBs Aaron Kampman (concussion) and Brady Poppinga (quad) watched the jog-through, then did rehab, meaning ... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:05:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Practice_notes_Lang_still_with_starters_Poppinga_remains_sidelined/1551581 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Practice_notes_Lang_still_with_starters_Poppinga_remains_sidelined/1551581 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Practice_notes_Lang_still_with_starters_Poppinga_remains_sidelined/1551581 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/8/282881d8b47f465cf9c514e5e9a26ecb19d63446/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89630988.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA2143E23BCED9A1F310E3.jpg Rookie T.J. Lang practiced at right tackle Wednesday, a position he hadn’t played since seeing spot duty in training camp. Seventh-round pick Brad Jones from Colorado, took all the reps at left outside linebacker. Aaron Kampman (concussion) and top backup Brady Poppinga (quadriceps) sat out. Kampman isn’t expected to return until Friday at the soonest, while Poppinga [...] Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:01:30 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Thursday_Notes_8211_Rookies_Practice/1551147 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Thursday_Notes_8211_Rookies_Practice/1551147 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Thursday_Notes_8211_Rookies_Practice/1551147 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/3/630e159390d1ba68a351eaa2a1a56a105e2e1ddd/small/Green_Bay_Packers_555c.jpg Linebacker Brady Poppinga returned to practice today after sitting out on Monday and Wednesday because of illness. Poppinga appeared to be limited during the portion open to reporters, however, and it remains to be seen whether any lingering effects of the sickness impact his role in Sunday's game against Detroit.Running back DeShawn Wynn (knee) is sitting out practice again and looks doubtful for Sunday. Fullback Korey Hall (calf) already has been ruled out.Everyone else was in uniform, ... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:17:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Practice_notes_Poppinga_returns/1374273 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Practice_notes_Poppinga_returns/1374273 Linebacker Brady Poppinga returned to practice today after sitting out on Monday and Wednesday because of illness. Poppinga appeared to be limited during the portion open to reporters, however, and it remains to be seen whether any lingering effects of the sickness impact his role in Sunday's game against Detroit.Running back DeShawn Wynn (knee) is sitting out practice again and looks doubtful for Sunday. Fullback Korey Hall (calf) already has been ruled out.Everyone else was in uniform, ... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:17:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Practice_notes_Poppinga_returns/1374281 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Practice_notes_Poppinga_returns/1374281 Linebacker Brady Poppinga returned to practice today after sitting out on Monday and Wednesday because of illness. Poppinga appeared to be limited during the portion open to reporters, however, and it remains to be seen whether any lingering effects of the sickness impact his role in Sunday's game against Detroit.Running back DeShawn Wynn (knee) is sitting out practice again and looks doubtful for Sunday. Fullback Korey Hall (calf) already has been ruled out.Everyone else was in uniform, ... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:17:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Practice_notes_Poppinga_returns/1374278 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Practice_notes_Poppinga_returns/1374278 Linebacker Brady Poppinga returned to practice today after sitting out on Monday and Wednesday because of illness. Poppinga appeared to be limited during the portion open to reporters, however, and it remains to be seen whether any lingering effects of the sickness impact his role in Sunday's game against Detroit.Running back DeShawn Wynn (knee) is sitting out practice again and looks doubtful for Sunday. Fullback Korey Hall (calf) already has been ruled out.Everyone else was in uniform, ... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:17:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Practice_notes_Poppinga_returns/1374274 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Practice_notes_Poppinga_returns/1374274 Linebacker Brady Poppinga returned to practice today after sitting out on Monday and Wednesday because of illness. Poppinga appeared to be limited during the portion open to reporters, however, and it remains to be seen whether any lingering effects of the sickness impact his role in Sunday's game against Detroit.Running back DeShawn Wynn (knee) is sitting out practice again and looks doubtful for Sunday. Fullback Korey Hall (calf) already has been ruled out.Everyone else was in uniform, ... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:17:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Practice_notes_Poppinga_returns/1374276 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Practice_notes_Poppinga_returns/1374276 Linebacker Brady Poppinga returned to practice today after sitting out on Monday and Wednesday because of illness. Poppinga appeared to be limited during the portion open to reporters, however, and it remains to be seen whether any lingering effects of the sickness impact his role in Sunday's game against Detroit.Running back DeShawn Wynn (knee) is sitting out practice again and looks doubtful for Sunday. Fullback Korey Hall (calf) already has been ruled out.Everyone else was in uniform, ... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:17:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Practice_notes_Poppinga_returns/1374279 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Practice_notes_Poppinga_returns/1374279 Safety Atari Bigby, who has not played since a Week 1 knee injury, was back on the practice field today, paving the way for his return Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Bigby took part in both the jog through and individual drills during the portion of practice open to the media.Linebacker Brady Poppinga is still out sick. Fullback Korey Hall and running back DeShawn Wynn also were absent.Defensive linemen Johnny Jolly, Ryan Pickett and Cullen Jenkins all appeared to be limited. Jolly did not... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:06:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Practice_notes_Bigby_returns_Poppinga_still_sick/1367367 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Practice_notes_Bigby_returns_Poppinga_still_sick/1367367 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Practice_notes_Bigby_returns_Poppinga_still_sick/1367367 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/0/50b6ec7d7d20a94b3506e501cbec99b6a41a7cbf/small/Green_Bay_Packers_ea3d.jpg In March of 2008, I wrote an article about Brady Poppinga, noting how quickly Packer fans will turn on a beloved player in the face of non-production. In fact, this was the first article I wrote on TundraVision, which brought a very polite response from a poster named "truebluesportsfan" on SportSpyder suggesting I stop writing articles and use my free time more wisely.Now, I didn't let that negative response to my first attempt at blogging get me down and make me quit. Amusingl... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:39:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Poppinga_Refuses_To_Go_Quietly_Into_The_Night/1178247 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Poppinga_Refuses_To_Go_Quietly_Into_The_Night/1178247 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Poppinga_Refuses_To_Go_Quietly_Into_The_Night/1178247 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/e/5e60d03cb07d95a1231471f22a665a75b7e13d7b/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f71341456.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D01E923F5346A92E43.jpg