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With Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams and Javon Bullard, the Green Bay Packers might have the best group of safeties in the NFL. In Part 10 of our annual Packers report cards, we focus on the safeties.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / January 23

Packers Reunion With Hall of Famer An Exciting DC Fit

The Green Bay Packers are on the hunt to replace fan favorite and locker room leader, Jeff Hafley. While it’s definitely sad to Hafley go, this is the nature of the business.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 9

‘Future All-Pro’ Is Secret Sauce for Packers’ Playoff Run

Last week, the Minnesota Vikings honored six-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith during the final moments of what might be his final game in the NFL. “He does everything right, in the way that it’s supposed to be,” Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams said after the game.

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 8

Packers safety Evan Williams reveals Jeff Hafley’s influence as potential departure looms

Safety Evan Williams is one of defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s biggest fans. Joining the Packers staff the same year Williams was drafted, Hafley is the only DC the sophomore safety has known – though that could change if Hafley takes a head coaching job this offseason.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 3

Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams hit with fine by NFL for Week 17 violation

It is Saturday, so that means that Green Bay Packers players, as well as others around the NFL, are being handed down fines that the league deemed appropriate for various penalties and plays during play last week.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / January 3

Packers rising star suffers unfortunate break with the playoffs right around the corner

The game against the Baltimore Ravens was a complete nightmare for the Green Bay Packers' defense, allowing 41 points after being completely dominated for 60 minutes.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / December 20

How the Packers Can Still Win Without Micah Parsons

The Packers lost their best defensive player, and arguably one of the best defensive players in the NFL, on Sunday against the Broncos. So, how can the Packers win without Micah Parsons?

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 19

Packers’ unfavorable injury update puts 3 starters in doubt vs Bears

The Green Bay Packers could be missing three key starters Saturday night in Chicago. Tackle Zach Tom (back/knee), safety Evan Williams (knee), and running back Josh Jacobs (knee/ankle) were DNPs in practice all week.

NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / December 18

Packers catch break with Bears QB Caleb Williams down two top playmakers for Week 16

The Packers will catch a break on Saturday with the Bears down two of their top receivers in Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III. Certainly they have their own boatload of injuries, but the absence of key weapons in Chicago’s pass attack gives the Green Bay defense one less thing to worry about.

NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / December 18

Packers suddenly underdogs as betting line flips to favor Bears in Week 16

The Green Bay Packers opened as three-point road favorites versus the Bears in Week 16. That number dropped to Packers -1.5, due in part to the Micah Parsons injury.

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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.

Green Bay Packers 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.

Green Bay Packers 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.

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NFL News / 49ers Webzone / December 15

49ers Playoff Outlook: NFC Contenders Face Tough Stretch as Season Winds Down

The late-afternoon games on Sunday featured some intense matchups that played a significant role in shaping the NFC playoff picture. The 49ers' matchup against Tennessee was perhaps the least intriguing game, as the home team was expected to win and did so in a fairly convincing fashion, advancing to a 10-4 record.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / December 15

Source Updates Status of Packers Starting Safety Evan Williams

Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams sustained a knee injury on the Denver Broncos’ go-ahead touchdown on Sunday. While it’s not serious, he could miss a game or two, according to a source.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 9

Green Bay Packers: Evan Williams breaks silence on play that 'hurt my feelings' in Week 14 win over Bears

The Green Bay Packers (and especially their fans) are still riding high following their 28-21 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Prior to the game, Green Bay had trailed Chicago in the NFC North standings.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 3

NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Evan Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bears HC Ben Johnson spoke about several Packers defenders who have flourished under DC Jeff Hafley, including Micah Parsons, Rashan Gary, Quay Walker, and Edgerrin Cooper.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 2

Packers’ Evan Williams makes confident claim ahead of Bears showdown

The rise of the Chicago Bears in the NFC has given the Green Bay Packers a concern, but defensive back Evan Williams still has full confidence in his team

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 20

Packers safety Evan Williams receives unique honor for Week 11 performance

With his performance last week against the Giants, Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams earned a spot on Madden 26’s latest Team of the Week (overall score 87).

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / November 16

Opportunity Knocked and Evan Williams Answered to Save Day for Packers

The Green Bay Packers defense spent most of the first 59 minutes of Sunday’s game against the New York Giants squandering opportunities. They dropped a couple interceptions.

Green Bay Packers News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 6, 2024

Green Bay Packers' Evan Williams Injury Update: Leaves Lions Game With Concussion

Green Bay Packers rookie safety Evan Williams was ruled out during the Thursday Night Football matchup against the Detroit Lions with a concussion. The team reported the news just after the start of the third quarter of the highly important NFC North divisional matchup. Former Oregon Ducks star Williams was selected by the Packers as the No.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / October 16, 2024

Packers' new safety duo could be the best in the NFL

The partnership between Evan Williams and Xavier McKinney has significantly bolstered the Packers defense.

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Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / July 8, 2024

Meet the Packers: Evan Williams – A New Force at the Safety Position

Packers Nation, the Green Bay Packers are undergoing a significant transformation at the Safety position this year. With a major free-agent signing in Xavier McKinney and three drafted safeties, the back end of our defense is set to look entirely different.