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Linebacker Tom Bettis and Guard Joe Skibinski Return To Packers
April 23, 1958 – Coach Ray (Scooter) McLean announces that the Packers have signed two veterans for the 1958 season. Returning their signed contracts are guard Joe Skibinski and linebacker Tom Bettis. Bettis was the team’s first draft choice in 1955, and Skibinski came to the club from the Browns…View More
- April 23, 2013 |
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Backup Quarterback Mark Brunell Traded To Jaguars
April 22, 1995 – Mark Brunell, backup to Brett Favre at quarterback, is traded to the Jaguars in a draft-day trade that nets additional third- and fifth-round picks for the Packers. Green Bay then uses those extra choices to select fullback William Henderson and running back Travis Jervey. Five months…View More
- April 22, 2013 |
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Packers Draft Wisconsin Native Don Davey
April 21, 1991 – Green Bay stays close to home when it drafts Don Davey in the third round of the draft. Davey, a defensive end, toiled for Manitowoc High School before playing four years with the Wisconsin Badgers. “I hung up the phone and jumped in the air,” Davey…View More
- April 21, 2013 |
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Free-Agent Defensive Tackle Russell Maryland Inks Three-Year Deal With Packers
April 20, 2000 – The Packers come to terms with free agent defensive tackle Russell Maryland. The 300-pounder agrees to a three-year, $8.3 million contract that includes a $1.65 million signing bonus. “They (the Packers) really recruited Russell hard,” Leigh Steinberg, his agent, says. “They did a terrific job in…View More
- April 20, 2013 |
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Packers Draft Left Tackle Ross Verba
April 19, 1997 – Green Bay selects Ross Verba with the 30th overall pick in the draft. Verba, according to Packers offensive line coach Tom Lovat, is nothing if not versatile. “He played tackle in college and that’s where we’ll let him compete first. He could play guard or center…View More
- April 19, 2013 |
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Packers Sign Free-Agent Defensive End Sean Jones
April 18, 1994 – Having landed Reggie White a year earlier, the Packers bolster their defensive line further by signing Sean Jones to a free agent contract. The former Raiders’ and Oilers’ defensive end signs a three-year deal worth a reported $7.8 million. “It’s a tremendous relief to me,” says…View More
- April 18, 2013 |
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Paul Hornung Suspended For Gambling
April 17, 1963 – Paul Hornung, the league’s leading scorer three years running (1959-61) is suspended indefinitely by NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle for allegedly betting on and transmitting information on football games to gamblers. “I made a mistake,” Hornung says. “I realize this now. I am truly sorry. What else…View More
- April 17, 2013 |
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Packers Sign Clarence Self, Keep Jim Capuzzi From Steelers
April 16, 1955 – The Packers sign defensive back Clarence Self and make an interesting announcement regarding the services of one Camilio (Jim) Capuzzi. Self, a veteran who had played with the Lions (1949) and Cardinals (1950-51), also had previous experience as a Packer (1952, 1954). Capuzzi, though, was a…View More
- April 16, 2013 |
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With Mark Chmura’s Future Uncertain, Packers Draft Bubba Franks
April 15, 2000 – Green Bay selects Daniel “Bubba” Franks with the 14th overall pick in the college draft with the hope that the 6-foot-6 tight can replace Mark Chmura, whose future is uncertain due to sexual assault charges that have been filed against him and a spinal injury that…View More
- April 15, 2013 |
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Dick Evans Replaces Wayne Robinson After Herb Adderley Complaints
April 14, 1970 – Packers coach Phil Bengtson announces that Dick Evans has joined the team as defensive secondary coach replacing Wayne Robinson, who had held that position for the previous two years. Robinson had come under scrutiny after cornerback Herb Adderley said he didn’t enjoy playing for him because…View More
- April 14, 2013 |
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