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 |
The pressure is on Packers' special teams
Each Wednesday throughout the season, PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush identifies one Packers player, coach or area of the team that is most under the microscope. This week, Dan focuses on the Green Bay special teams ...
Bears-Packers matchup of the day: Wednesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the second of four key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ Week 17 game against the Bears at Lambeau Field:
Cutler says he expects to play ‘whole game’ against Packers
QB Jay Cutler said Wednesday that he doesn't expect to get any rest against the Packers on Sunday.
Five Packers earn Pro Bowl berths
The Packers will be represented in this year’s Pro Bowl by five players — their highest total since 2007, when five Green Bay players were also picked to the team.
Bears-Packers matchup of the day: Tuesday
The Bears' defense could be in for another rough day if Julius Peppers and Israel Idonije aren't more disruptive than they were against the Jets in Week 16.
Packers 60-second rant: Luck has been a Bear necessity
In his rant this week, PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush vents over the huge Week 17 matchup between the Bears and Packers — polar opposites this season as far as luck is concerned.
Packers rookie report: Week 16
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents his weekly report on the Packers’ 2010 rookie class. Player rundowns are in order of draft selection:
Packers MVP Meter: Week 16
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents a running meter that indicates the Packers’ top five MVP candidates up through their most recent game.
They said it: Packers Tuesday edition
PFW delivers a handful of noteworthy early-week quotes from Packers players a few days after Green Bay’s 45-17 rout of the Giants in Week 16.
Rodgers brings home hardware with epic Week 16 outing
While most of the fantasy players who entered the season ranked No. 1 at their respective position fell short of expectations, Aaron Rodgers was different, and his performance Sunday showed why.
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.
