Packers' defense of NFC North title starts, yes, on defense
The evolution for three-time defending NFC North champion Green Bay into a defense-driven team has been underway for awhileAUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DARNELL SAVAGE #6 - SAFETY - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
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Savage Returns, Focuses on 'Long Season' Darnell Savage returned to practice on Sunday after suffering a hamstring injury at Family Night.
AUGUST 29, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Darnell Savage: 'It was good to be out there' Green Bay Packers S Darnell Savage talks about his return to practice and being around the defensive unit again.
AUGUST 28, 2022 • PACKERS.COM
Cowboys, Rams, Bucs among teams already facing key injuries
Cowboys, Rams and Packers are among the NFL teams to suffer key training camp injuries. Dr. Matt Provencher breaks them down.AUGUST 12, 2022
Likely taking at least a week off Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that he doesn't anticipate Savage (hamstring) practicing this week, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Savage tweaked his hamstring during Friday's Family Night and watched the remainder of practice from the sidelines with ice wrapped around his leg. Both Savage and his head coach have said the injury isn't a long-term concern, but the Packers will still be cautious with their starting safety to avoid a lingering issue. In his absence, Vernon Scott and Shawn Davis will likely garner the majority of playing time at safety during the Packers' preseason game against the 49ers on Friday.
AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tweaks hamstring Savage exited Friday's Family Night early after tweaking his hamstring, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Savage watched the remaining portion of practice from the sidelines with ice wrapped around his leg. The issue does not sound seriou as of now, as the the 2019 first-round pick indicated he doesn't "think it's a concern." Still, the issue will need to be monitored going forward in order to avoid a lingering issue.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Darnell Savage not concerned after hurting hamstring at Packers camp: 'It's a fast-people injury' The Packers endured a minor scare Friday night when starting safety Darnell Savage left their "Family Night" practice at Lambeau Field wit...
AUGUST 6, 2022 • NFL.COM
Savage Doesn't Think Hamstring Is 'Concern' Starting safety Darnell Savage missed most of Friday’s Family Night after injuring his right hamstring.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Savage Doesn't Think Hamstring Is 'Concern' Starting safety Darnell Savage missed most of Friday’s Family Night after injuring his right hamstring.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Savage injures hamstring during Packers' 'Family Night'
Starting safety Darnell Savage suffered a hamstring injury during the Green Bay Packers’ traditional “Family Night” practice at Lambeau FieldAUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Happy Birthday to S Darnell Savage! Green Bay Packers S Darnell Savage celebrates his birthday on July 30, 2022.
JULY 30, 2022 • PACKERS.COM
AP source: Packers' LaFleur, Gutekunst, Ball get extensions
A person familiar with the deals says the Green Bay Packers have agreed to contract extensions with coach Matt LaFleur, general manager Brian Gutekunst and executive vice president...JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giving back: 3 NFL stars from Delaware conduct a football clinic for area youths Troy Reeder, Brian O'Neill and Darnell Savage donated their time and money to fund a scholarship for area youths.
JUNE 18, 2022 • DELAWAREONLINE.COM
Troy Reeder, Darnell Savage, Brian O'Neill put on a football clinic Delaware natives Troy Reeder, Darnell Savage and Brian O'Neill conduct a free football clinic for area youths.
JUNE 18, 2022 • DELAWAREONLINE.COM
Ryan Downard on Adrian Amos and Darnell Savage: They know what each other is thinking without saying anything Green Bay Packers safeties coach Ryan Downard spoke to the media on Wednesday about the veteran players in the safeties room and the new add...
MAY 18, 2022 • PACKERS.COM
AP source: Packers CB Alexander agrees to contract extension
A person familiar with the situation says Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has agreed to terms on a four-year, $84 million contract extension with a $30 million signing...MAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fifth-year option exercised The Packers exercised Savage's fifth-year option for 2023 on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact In 2021, Savage started every game the Packers played for a third straight year, and he was on the field for 96.2 percent of the team's defensive snaps. However, his numbers took a dip from his second season to his third. Regardless, he still totaled 63 tackles, nine pass deflections and two interceptions during the 2021 campaign and will likely play a critical role for Green Bay's defense over the next two seasons.
APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Extra picks give Packers' Gutekunst plenty of trade options
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has a history of making deals early in drafts and has more trade options than usual this year with four of the top 59 overall pick...APRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryan Downard: 'Darnell Savage is a special talent' Packers safeties coach Ryan Downard spoke with the media on April 12.
APRIL 12, 2022 • PACKERS.COM
2021 in photos: S Darnell Savage Take a look back at photos of Packers S Darnell Savage during the 2021 season.
MARCH 28, 2022 • PACKERS.COM
Starts every game for third time Savage made 63 tackles (48 solo) and added two interceptions and nine pass deflections over 17 games in 2021.
Impact Savage started every game the Packers played for a third straight year, and he was on the field for 96.2 percent of the team's defensive snaps. However, his numbers took a bit of a dip from his second season to his third. He will be locked into a starting spot again next season, and the Packers will be hoping he can play at the level he did in 2020, when he picked off four passes and averaged an extra tackle per contest.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hendrickson, 3 other Bengals starters placed on COVID list
Cincinnati sacks leader Trey Hendrickson and three other starters are among five Bengals that have been placed on the COVID-19 reserve listJANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Activated off COVID list Savage (undisclosed) has been restored from the Packers' reserve/COVID-19 list.
Impact One day after being added to the COVID list, Savage has cleared the league's health and safety protocols. It is unclear if he had a false positive or was simply a close contact, but he will now be available for the Packers' regular-season finale verus the Lions. Green Bay has already secured a first-round bye, so the starting strong safety is unlikely to see a full workload in Week 18.
JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eagles put 12 on COVID-19 list with playoff spot in hand
The Philadelphia Eagles have placed defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and tight end Dallas Goedert along with 10 others on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday ahead of Saturday’s regular-...JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Postseason status of injured Packers remains uncertain
The Green Bay Packers found a way to earn the NFC’s top playoff seed even after injuries left them without a few of their top performers from last seasonJANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
