Ravens release WR Michael Floyd, OLB Shane Ray and 9 others

August 30, 2019 GMT

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Wide receiver Michael Floyd and outside linebacker Shane Ray are among 11 players released by the Baltimore Ravens.

Floyd signed with the Ravens in May after playing...

Eagles release 2017 4th-round pick Donnel Pumphrey

September 2, 2018 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Running back Donnel Pumphrey was among the players released by the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday.

Pumphrey was a fourth-round pick in 2017 after becoming the all-time NCAA rushing leader at San Diego State. He spent his rookie season on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury and missed the first three preseason games this year because of injuries. Pumphrey could return on the practice squad if he clears waivers.

Eagles sign quarterback Christian Hackenberg

August 12, 2018 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have signed quarterback Christian Hackenberg and waived rookie offensive lineman Ian Park.

Hackenberg was selected in the second round of the NFL draft by the New York Jets in 2016 but didn't play in a game. He was traded to Oakland in May for a conditional 2019 draft pick and was released two weeks later.

Nick Foles misses practice again because of muscle spams

By The Associated PressAugust 7, 2018 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Foles has missed three straight practices because of muscle spasms near his shoulder and neck and Carson Wentz still isn't participating in 11-on-11 drills for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Foles' injury isn't considered serious, but it's uncertain whether the Super Bowl MVP will play in the preseason opener Thursday night against Pittsburgh. Wentz is coming back from surgery to repair a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers done for season, put on IR

December 19, 2017 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is done for the season.

The Green Bay Packers put their star quarterback on injured reserve Tuesday, a day after they were eliminated from playoff contention.

Rodgers missed seven games after breaking his right collarbone Oct. 15 against Minnesota. He returned on Sunday, but the Packers lost 31-24 at Carolina. Atlanta's win against Tampa Bay on Monday night ended Green Bay's eight-year run of consecutive postseason berths.

Packers cut QBs Callahan and Hill, and 2 drafted rookie WRs

September 2, 2017 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The close competition for the Green Bay Packers' third-string quarterback job ended in an unfortunate tie for Joe Callahan and Taysom Hill.

They were among roster cuts and other moves announced by the team Saturday to get to the 53-man roster.

WR Randall Cobb returns for Packers for wild-card game

January 8, 2017 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers receiver Randall Cobb is active for the wild-card game against the New York Giants, giving quarterback Aaron Rodgers a full complement of targets in the Packers' potent passing attack.

Cobb missed the last two games with an ankle injury. He had nine catches for a season-high 108 yards when the teams met at Lambeau Field in Week 5.

Packers list Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews as questionable

December 2, 2016 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers have listed injured stars Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews as questionable for Green Bay's game Sunday against the Houston Texans.

Coach Mike McCarthy has said that Rodgers and Matthews are expected to play. They were limited on Thursday in the Packers' one day on the practice field so far this week.

Injured CBs active for Giants; Packers lose another CB

October 9, 2016 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Cornerbacks Eli Apple and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie are active for the New York Giants against the Packers on Sunday night, while Green Bay was without top cornerbacks Damarious Randall and Sam Shields.

Randall had a groin injury that limited him in practice all week, while Shields will miss his third straight game because of a concussion.

Second-year players Quinten Rollins and LaDarius Gunter will start at cornerback against the Giants.

Callahan solid again as Packers fall to Chiefs, 17-7

By AMIE JUSTSeptember 2, 2016 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Packers coach Mike McCarthy got everything he wanted out of the preseason.

Two series for Aaron Rodgers and a bunch of work for his backups.

That includes rookie Joe Callahan, who capped a strong preseason by throwing for 143 yards and a touchdown as the Packers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 17-7 in their preseason finale Thursday night.