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-Eagles second-half relrections
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush offers his reflections on the second half of the Packers' Wild-Card playoff games against the Eagles in Philadelphia
Packers-Eagles first-half relrections
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush offers his reflections on the first half of the Packers' wild-card playoff games against the Eagles in Philadelphia
Packers inactive list for Eagles game
Erik Walden will have another opportunity to make his presence felt as a starter, with the Packers declaring Frank Zombo, who Walden replaced last week as the starter at right outside linebacker, one of the team’s eight inactives for ...
Packers-Eagles prediction
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush offers his prediction for the first-round playoff game between the Packers and Eagles Sunday in Philadelphia.
Packers-Eagles matchup of the day: Saturday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the fifth of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ wild-card game against the Eagles in Philadelphia Sunday afternoon.
Eagles must do best to protect Patterson
Eagles CB Dimitri Patterson has gone from feel-good story to the man under the microscope because of his recent struggles in coverage.
Packers have logjam at linebacker
Hot on the heels of an eye-opening performance in Green Bay's playoff-clinching victory over the Bears by street pickup Erik Walden, the Packers appear to have an embarrassment of riches at linebacker, which could lead to the departure of ...
Packers-Eagles matchup of the day: Friday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the fourth of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ wild-card game against the Eagles in Philadelphia this coming Sunday afternoon.
Bad memories
As the Packers and Eagles prepare for another playoff clash, one play — a down and distance, to be precise — has been brought to the forefront.
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.
Packers-Eagles fantasy breakdown
It should be an aerial assault Sunday as two of the league's top QBs, Michael Vick and Aaron Rodgers, face off when the Eagles take on the Packers.
Packers-Eagles Thursday injury report
The Packers had seven players that either missed practice or were limited on Thursday.
Packers-Eagles 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’ wild-card game against the Eagles in Philadelphia this coming Sunday afternoon:
Five questions with former Packers OT Greg Koch
Each week throughout the season, PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush hooks up with a personality who has connections with the Packers and asks him five Packer-related questions. This week, Dan connects with Greg Koch, who spent ...
Packers' offense needs better effort in Philly
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 overall need for Green ...
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.
