Green Bay Packers
James Starks - #44 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 218 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/25/1986 |
| Birthplace | Niagara Falls, NY |
| College | Buffalo |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 6th round, 24th pick by Packers |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | 255 | 1 |
Packers release FS Collins
The Packers announced Wednesday that they have released three-time Pro Bowl FS Nick Collins.
Packers re-sign OLB Walden
The Packers have re-signed OLB Erik Walden, the club announced Monday. Terms were not disclosed.
Bush's heart leads him to stay in Green Bay
To hear Jarrett Bush tell it, even Don Corleone would have had a hard time coming up with a strong enough offer to convince him to sign elsewhere this offseason.
Packers cut OLT Clifton
The Packers released OLT Chad Clifton on Monday, it was announced by GM Ted Thompson.
Packers' schedule highlighted by start and post-bye stretches
The Packers start their 2012 regular season with three games on three different days of the week but will face their greatest tests at the end of the year.
Driver not dancing out of Green Bay just yet
If Mike McCarthy can be taken at his word, popular veteran WR Donald Driver will not be packing his bags to leave Green Bay any time soon.
Green Bay Packers
Here are the Green Bay Packers top three needs going into the draft, subject to any free-agent signings it may make before then.
Packers' preseason schedule revealed
The Packers will be opening the 2012 campaign vs. the Chargers on Aug. 9 with a preseason game in San Diego.
NFC North draft needs
As several teams in the division look to draft a cornerback early, highly rated LSU CB Morris Claiborne is a possibility, if he's still available.
DL Hargrove announces he's headed to Packers
The Packers have reached a deal with DE Anthony Hargrove, the lineman tweeted on Thursday morning. Terms of the agreement were not announced.
McCarthy shows support for Clifton, Driver
At the NFL owners meeting’s annual NFC coaches’ breakfast, Packers head coach Mike McCarthy hinted that the team could be bringing back both Chad Clifton and Donald Driver.
Packers receive four compensatory picks
The Packers received four compensatory picks for the 2012 NFL draft, including two in the fourth round.
Raiders sign OT Barnes, ex-Packers CB Lee
The Raiders have re-signed OT Khalif Barnes and also have picked up ex-Packers free-agent CB Pat Lee, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
Packers sign DT Muir
The Packers have signed DT Daniel Muir to a contract, the team announced Friday. Terms and conditions were not revealed.
Packers not stressing over Wells' departure
As smart and steady as former starting C Scott Wells was, the Packers feel reasonably confident they've found an adequate replacement.
PLAYER NEWS
Starks (knee/ankle) won't play in the regular-season finale.|||||||
The Packers will have a first-round bye and won't play again until Jan. 15.
Starks will miss his second straight game because of an ankle injury and Brandon Saine is out after sustaining a concussion, leaving the Green Bay Packers with only two running backs for Sunday's game against Kansas City.|||||||
Make sure to get Starks on the bench before its too late. Even if healthy, he makes for a poor play against the Chicago Bears in Week 16.
Starks was active for Thursday's game against the Lions. He was listed as questionable with knee and ankle injuries after he was hurt late in last week's win against Tampa Bay.|||||||
Coach Mike McCarthy said the decision would be made before the game. Starks, the team's top rusher, was listed as questionable on the injury report after participating in a short walk-through session Wednesday. Starks suffered a sprained knee and an ankle injury in the final minutes of the win over Tampa Bay on Sunday. He was a limited participant in practice Tuesday, the only extensive on-field work the Packers had this week.
Starks has a sprained knee and a sore ankle, leaving his availability in doubt for the Green Bay Packers' game at Detroit on Thanksgiving Day.|||||||
Starks hurt his knee late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's victory over Tampa Bay. The Packers did not practice Monday, but Starks likely would not have been able to go if they did. Packers coach Mike McCarthy says the injury isn't as bad as it appeared to be initially, and is holding out hope that Starks might be able to practice Tuesday.
Starks led the Packers in rushing Sunday in a 45-38 win over the Chargers.|||||||
He had 66 yards on 13 carries and one reception for nine yards.
