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| Green Bay ranked just 20th defensively, but managed a whooping nine defensive/special teams touchdowns. The Packers were a big play defense, getting 22 interceptions and six fumble recoveries. Their pass rush was lacking, though, and Green Bay struggled stopping the run all season long. The Packers hoped to address those deficiencies during the draft, taking tackle B.J. Raji and linebacker Clay Matthews. Both players are instant upgrades defensively and should provide this unit a lift. Aaron Kampman is the top pass rusher for the Packers off the end and one of the elite rushers in the game, but he needs some help. The Packers secondary is solid. Charles Woodson and Al Harris are getting older, but still do well in coverage and are capable of making big plays. Will Blackmon is the top return man for the Packers. He had two return scores last season and is an above average returner.
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Don't count on the Packers getting nine touchdowns again, but they have some potential. Their sack totals should increase and the secondary has upside for turnovers. The Packers will allow some yards and points, though, which hurt their value some. Consider them a marginal every-week starter for fantasy teams. |
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| The Associated Press reports Green Bay Packers DL B.J. Raji, DL Johnny Jolly and CB Al Harris have each been fined $5,000 by the NFL for their actions Week 8. Raji was fined for a major facemask violation. Harris was fined for unnecessary roughness after grabbing a helmet opening to make a tackle. Jolly was fined for unnecessary roughness for head-butting Minnesota Vikings RB Chester Taylor. |
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| Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers CB Charles Woodson and CB Al Harris will be held out of the team's final preseason game Thursday, Sept. 3, so they can avoid injuries. |
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| Rob Demovsky, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers CB Charles Woodson and CB Al Harris worked with the second-team defense during practice Monday, Aug. 31, which indicates they will not play in the team's preseason game. |
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| Packers.com reports Green Bay Packers CB Charles Woodson, CB Al Harris, LB Aaron Kampman, DT Ryan Pickett, WR Donald Driver and TE Donald Lee were given the morning off Thursday, Aug. 20. |
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| Tom Pelissero, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers CB Charles Woodson, CB Patrick Lee (back), CB Al Harris, LB Clay Matthews (hamstring), LB Nick Barnett (knee), LB Brad Jones (back), DL B.J. Raji, DL Justin Harrell (back) and LB Jeremy Thompson (groin, shoulder) will not play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 15. |
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| Adam Schein, for FOXSports.com, reports Green Bay Packers CB Al Harris said during a radio interview that he believes the Detroit Lions can win eight games this season. |
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| The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Green Bay Packers CB Al Harris has been named to the NFC roster for the 2009 Pro Bowl. He will be replacing Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel (undisclosed), who pulled out because of an injury. |
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| Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers CB Al Harris (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 26. He is not on the injury report for Week 17 and will play. |
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| Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers CB Al Harris (illness) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Dec. 24, but he will likely play in Week 17. |
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| Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers CB Al Harris (shoulder) participated in practice Friday, Dec. 19. He is listed as probable for the team's Week 16 game and will play. |
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Injury Concern.