Green Bay Packers
T.J. Lang - #70 - G
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 318 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/20/1987 |
| Birthplace | Royal Oak, MI |
| College | Eastern Michigan |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 4th round, 9th pick by Packers |
Packers release FS Collins
The Packers announced Wednesday that they have released three-time Pro Bowl FS Nick Collins.
Packers re-sign OLB Walden
The Packers have re-signed OLB Erik Walden, the club announced Monday. Terms were not disclosed.
Bush's heart leads him to stay in Green Bay
To hear Jarrett Bush tell it, even Don Corleone would have had a hard time coming up with a strong enough offer to convince him to sign elsewhere this offseason.
Packers cut OLT Clifton
The Packers released OLT Chad Clifton on Monday, it was announced by GM Ted Thompson.
Packers' schedule highlighted by start and post-bye stretches
The Packers start their 2012 regular season with three games on three different days of the week but will face their greatest tests at the end of the year.
Driver not dancing out of Green Bay just yet
If Mike McCarthy can be taken at his word, popular veteran WR Donald Driver will not be packing his bags to leave Green Bay any time soon.
Green Bay Packers
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Packers' preseason schedule revealed
The Packers will be opening the 2012 campaign vs. the Chargers on Aug. 9 with a preseason game in San Diego.
NFC North draft needs
As several teams in the division look to draft a cornerback early, highly rated LSU CB Morris Claiborne is a possibility, if he's still available.
DL Hargrove announces he's headed to Packers
The Packers have reached a deal with DE Anthony Hargrove, the lineman tweeted on Thursday morning. Terms of the agreement were not announced.
McCarthy shows support for Clifton, Driver
At the NFL owners meeting’s annual NFC coaches’ breakfast, Packers head coach Mike McCarthy hinted that the team could be bringing back both Chad Clifton and Donald Driver.
Packers receive four compensatory picks
The Packers received four compensatory picks for the 2012 NFL draft, including two in the fourth round.
Raiders sign OT Barnes, ex-Packers CB Lee
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Packers sign DT Muir
The Packers have signed DT Daniel Muir to a contract, the team announced Friday. Terms and conditions were not revealed.
Packers not stressing over Wells' departure
As smart and steady as former starting C Scott Wells was, the Packers feel reasonably confident they've found an adequate replacement.
PLAYER NEWS
Lang is back after missing last weekend's game with an ankle injury.|||||||
Lang had been moved to right tackle after Bryan Bulaga suffered a season-ending hip injury last month. Don Barclay starts at right tackle.
Lang is active for Sunday night's game against the Detroit Lions.|||||||
Packers coach Mike McCarthy had indicated they were preparing to start undrafted rookie Don Barclay at right tackle because of Lang's ankle injury. Lang was injured last week against Minnesota, and was limited Friday after sitting out practice the previous two days.
The Green Bay Packers are playing short-handed again with Lang and Jordy Nelson out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings.|||||||
Lang hurt his ankle in the second quarter. Lang's injury is a costly loss for an already thin offensive line. Lang started the first nine games at left guard before moving over to right tackle after Bryan Bulaga suffered a season-ending hip injury. Undrafted rookie Don Barclay replaced Lang.
Lang has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Green Bay Packers.|||||||
Lang, a fourth-round pick out of Eastern Michigan in the 2009 NFL draft, became a full-time starter last season and is considered a key cog in one of the NFL's most productive offenses. He started 15 games at left guard and one at right tackle in 2011, after an injury to regular right tackle Bryan Bulaga.
