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 |
Three-and-out with Wayne Larrivee
Every week, Packers radio play-by-play man Wayne Larrivee, who also co-hosts the “Pro Football Weekly” syndicated radio show with PFW editor-publisher Hub Arkush, answers three pertinent questions about the Packers.
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Thursday practice report for divisional playoffs
Here is the Thursday practice report for the divisional round of the playoffs, showing to what degree injured players participated in their teams' practices.
Five questions with Packers LOLB Clay Matthews
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Packers-Falcons matchup of the day: Thursday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the third of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ divisional playoff game against No. 1 seed Atlanta at the Georgia Dome Saturday evening:
Packers-Falcons fantasy breakdown
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers could exploit a shaky Falcons secondary in a battle of NFC powerhouses on Saturday night.
What was, and what may be …
Tom Danyluk offers his unique insight into each of the four divisional-round playoff games for this coming weekend.
Packers-Falcons matchup of the day: Wednesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the second of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ divisional playoff game against No. 1 seed Atlanta at the Georgia Dome Saturday evening.
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They said it: Packers Tuesday edition
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Starks, defense keep Packers in high gear
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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.
