Green Bay Packers
Ryan Pickett - #79 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 338 lbs. |
| Birthday | 10/08/1979 |
| Birthplace | Zephyrhills, FL |
| College | Ohio State |
| Years played | 13 |
| Drafted | 2001, 1st round, 29th pick by Rams |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | 0 | 0 |
Packers place ORT Bulaga on I.R.
The Packers placed ORT Bryan Bulaga (hip) on injured reserve and signed LB Vic So’oto.
Matthews' status for next Packers game remains murky
It probably won’t be known until very late next week if Packers injured ROLB Clay Matthews will be able to play in Week 11.
Packers activate Quarless, place Perry on I.R.
The Packers activated TE Andrew Quarless from the physically-unable-to-perform list and placed LB Nick Perry on injured reserve.
No change to Week 12 schedule
The NFL announced Wednesday that there will be no changes to the Week 12 or Thanksgiving Day schedule.
NFC North Spin cycle: Bears, Packers, Lions surging
The Vikings were the only NFC North team in the loss column in Week Nine as the Bears, Packers and Lions cruised to double-digit wins.
Cobb, Packers hand Cardinals fifth loss in a row
Randall Cobb added two scoring catches and the Packers got a 31-17 victory Sunday that handed the Cardinals their fifth straight loss.
Bucs RB Martin, Packers CB Hayward named Rookies of the Month
Buccaneers RB Doug Martin and Packers CB Casey Hayward were named the NFL’s Rookies of the Month for October.
NFC North Spin cycle: Bears, Packers win ugly
All four NFC North teams stayed home in Week Nine, and only the Vikings failed to make use of their advantage.
Packers survive scare from Jaguars
Aaron Rodgers went back to an old favorite, connecting with Donald Driver on a 4-yard touchdown to seal Green Bay's 24-15 victory over the Jaguars.
Woodson injury hurts Packers, but not severely
While Charles Woodson's broken collarbone will hurt the Packers, team sources believe his absence should not be considered devastating.
Packers WR Jennings to have surgery next week
Packers WR Greg Jennings said Thursday that he will undergo surgery to repair his next Tuesday on what he describes as an abdominal tear.
Report: Cowboys agree to terms with S Peprah
The Cowboys agreed to terms on a deal with former Packers S Charlie Peprah, according to ESPN Dallas.
NFL approves Packers' funding request
The Packers will benefit from an NFL stadium construction program included in the league's new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
NFC North Spin cycle: Peterson carries load as Ponder slumps
Things continued looking up for the Bears, Vikings and Packers in Week Seven after victories over the Lions, Cardinals and Rams, respectively.
Packers get G-4 funding for Lambeau renovations
The NFL approved the Packers’ request for $58 million in G-4 stadium-funding money.
PLAYER NEWS
The Green Bay Packers signed Pckett to a long-term contract extension Friday.|||||||
Pickett was an unrestricted free agent, but the Packers placed the franchise tag on him earlier in the offseason. Pickett, who was signed as a free agent before the 2006 season, was a vital part of what was one of the league's best run defenses under new defensive coordinator Dom Capers and his 3-4 defensive alignment last season.
The Green Bay Packers have used their franchise tag on Pickett, keeping the hefty center of their 3-4 defense at a hefty sum.|||||||
General manager Ted Thompson says in a statement Wednesday that the 340-pound Pickett has been a productive player and the team wants him to be a part of its future. Pickett will make just over $7 million next season if the sides don't reach a long-term agreement first. Pickett is a nine-year veteran who has spent the last four seasons in Green Bay. Last year, he totaled 47 tackles and played a key role on one of the NFL's best run defenses.
Pickett is being listed as questionable on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Colts.|||||||
Pickett said he will likely play Sunday, even with a strained triceps muscle he suffered in the last game. "Big game like this, I can't see myself sitting out," Pickett said. Green Bay's big run stuffer practiced on a limited basis Friday after being held out the previous two days.
Pickett left with an elbow injury in the Packers' win over Seattle on Sunday.|||||||
Pickett is listed as day-to-day.
Pickett missed Sunday's game against the rival Chicago Bears with a groin injury.|||||||
A key part of the run defense, Pickett was injured in last week's win over St. Louis. And with the temperature around 15 degrees and strong winds blowing through Soldier Field, the Packers went with Justin Harrell instead.
