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 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
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.
