Green Bay Packers
Jermichael Finley - #88 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 247 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/26/1987 |
| Birthplace | Diboll, TX |
| College | Texas |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 3rd round, 28th pick by Packers |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | 667 | 2 |
Agent: Driver will return to Packers
WR Donald Driver has agreed to terms to remain a Packer, his agent told WTMJ-TV Tuesday night.
Better NFL offense: Lions or Packers?
In the first semifinal matchup of our video series facing the NFL's top offenses against each other, we look at the Lions and the Packers.
Packers announce front-office changes
The Packers announced several changes to their front office on Wednesday.
Packers, Patriots atop Cantor's win total props
Cantor Gaming released its regular-season win total props for all 32 NFL teams on Tuesday, and expectations look to be high for two teams in particular.
NFC North players in the crosshairs
Here's a look at the players on each NFC North team who will be most heavily scrutinized, including Lions DT Ndamukong Suh.
Packers sign DE Merling
The Packers signed former Dolphins DE Phillip Merling on Wednesday and released TE Cameron Ford and QB Nick Hill.
Driver wins 'Dancing With the Stars'
Packers WR Donald Driver and partner Peta Murgatroyd were voted champions of "Dancing With the Stars" on Tuesday night.
Better NFL offense: Cowboys or Packers?
In the second matchup of our video series facing the NFL's top offenses against each other, we look at the Cowboys vs. the Packers.
Safety position on Packers' center stage
On the subject of Packers position battles with the offseason slowly but surely starting to heat up, you’d probably have to mention safety first.
Arbitrator hears first grievance in 'Bountygate' punishments
The NFLPA argued the first of its two grievances on behalf of the players suspended in the Saints' bounty scandal, in New York on Wednesday.
Ex-Packers DL Jolly given parole
Ex-Packers DL Johnny Jolly has been granted an early release from a Texas jail, just six months into his six-year prison sentence for possession of illegal drugs.
Packers sign top pick Perry
After announcing the signings of seven of their eight 2012 draft picks earlier in the day, the Packers signed first-round draft pick Nick Perry before the weekend hit.
Packers sign seven draft picks, 14 undrafted rookies
Youth was served by the Packers with the co-announcements that the team had signed seven of its eight 2012 draft picks, in addition to 14 undrafted free agents.
Packers GM Thompson focused on upward mobility
Whassup with Packers GM Ted Thompson? Trading up twice in the second round, it's clear he's harboring thoughts of an upwardly mobile defense.
Packers hope Perry can follow in Matthews' footsteps
Could Nick Perry become another pass-rushing force in Green Bay? The Packers sure hope so.
PLAYER NEWS
The Green Bay Packers are hanging onto Finley.|||||||
The Packers had to cut the mercurial tight end before 4 p.m. EDT Monday to avoid paying a $3 million roster bonus. After the deadline passed, Finley said on Twitter, "Ecstatic 2 b back w (at)packers. Best place on earth." Finley set a Packers record for receptions (61) by a tight end last season
Finley caught three passes for a season-high 66 yards and a TD in Sunday's win at Detroit.|||||||
This is the kind of production Finley's fantasy owners expected the past two seasons but have not received. It's hard to tell if this is something positive going forward considering Aaron Rodgers has plenty of receiving options at his disposal.
Finley practiced Friday as he recovers from a partially dislocated shoulder suffered against Indianapolis on Oct. 7. The fifth-year veteran has played with the injury the last three games, but his production has been minimal with six catches for 67 yards and no touchdowns.|||||||
Finley said he is fully recovered from the injury. As for getting things right between him and Aaron Rodgers after Finley has alluded to chemistry issues with his quarterback on several occasions this season
Finley is active Sunday against the Texans.|||||||
Finley injured his shoulder last week at Indianapolis.
Finley injured his shoulder at Indianapolis.|||||||
Though Finley has had his issues with dropped passes, his absence from the offense coule be a huge blow to the Packers.
