by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer (6/5/2013) The Vikings official team website reports that receiver Greg Jennings (ankle) was able to practice during the OTA workout Tuesday. Jennings had previously sat out during the offseason workouts with the ankle problem, but he wasn't concerned.
Jennings on his ankle: It's May
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer (5/30/2013)Greg Jennings is confident his ankle injury will not hold him back next week when the Vikings resume OTAs. The team doesn't consider it serious and Jennings isn't taking it seriously either. "It's May," Jennings said per ESPN1500 in Minneapolis. "Nothing right now counts as much. It's important. But it really doesn't count as much as September, August. ... It's May, and I'm perfectly fine."
Jennings has ankle injury
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer (5/29/2013) The ESPN radio affiliate in Minnesota reports that Vikings receiver Greg Jennings was out for Wednesday's practice because of an ankle injury suffered during Tuesday's session. "His ankle's a little bit sore," coach Leslie Frazier said. "But he'll be fine. Nothing serious. He's on the side working with (head athletic trainer) Eric Sugarman."
Jennings joins NFC North rival
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com (3/16/2013) Veteran wide receiver Greg Jennings spent the last seven years torching the Vikings twice a season as a member of the Packers, so Minnesota decided to make sure he won't be an opponent again. Jennings agreed to a five-year, $47.5 million deal with the Vikings on Friday, swiping him from their NFC North rival. Jennings finishes his Green Bay career with 425 catches for 6,537 yards and 53 touchdowns.
Jennings huddles with Vikings
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer (3/14/2013) ESPN reports free agent receiver Greg Jennings is taking a visit with the Vikings on Thursday. Speculation is if the two sides can't agree to a deal that he'll go back to the Packers.
Jennings to return to Green Bay?!
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer (3/12/2013) After it looked like Greg Jennings was done with the Packers, CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reports he might come back. "I don't get the sense that the market for Greg Jennings is shaping up as some assumed it would, and I continue to believe that it's possible he stays in Green Bay (and then the Packers ultimately part with tight end Jermichael Finley)," La Canfora writes.
No tag coming for Jennings
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer (3/4/2013) FOX Sports reports the Packers are not going to place the franchise tag on receiver Greg Jennings, making him eligible for free agency. Jennings is expected to leave Green Bay.
Philbin not a fan of Jennings?
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer (2/25/2013) The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Bob McGinn, a veteran Packers beat writer, posted on Twitter Monday that he's been told Dolphins head coach and ex-Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin "isn't a huge fan of Greg Jennings as a player." Jennings, who reportedly could receive the franchise tag from the Packers, was believed to be a prime candidate to head to Miami.
Packers to franchise Jennings?
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (2/24/2013) Contrary to reports earlier this week from the Green Bay Press-Gazette, NFL.com reports that the Packers are still considering using the franchise tag on free agent wide receiver Greg Jennings.
Packers moving on from Jennings
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer (2/19/2013) The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports that the Packers have no plans to bring back receiver Greg Jennings, who is a free agent. The report says "indications are the Packers will spend their money in other places" instead of signing Jennings, who has hinted a preference to sign with the Dolphins but is open to playing anywhere.
Jennings open to MIA, MIN
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer (2/14/2013) The NFL Network reports that receiver Greg Jennings knows that his time in Green Bay is very likely coming to an end. He's ready for anything to happen in free agency. That includes a reunion with Joe Philbin in Miami. "I wouldn't mind that at all," Jennings said. "The weather's definitely nice. They have an up and coming quarterback." Jennings isn't going to rule out any options. He was asked if joining the rival Vikings would be distasteful. "It's one of those situations ... it's a business," Jennings said. And later: "All other 31 teams are an option." Jennings stressed he wasn't ruling out a return to Green Bay; he's just honest about his future. He knows that he's likely to get a better deal from a team like the Vikings or Dolphins that badly need a top-tier wideout.
La Canfora: Miami to go after Jennings
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer (2/11/2013) CBSSports.com NFL Insider Jason La Canfora believes the Dolphins are prepared to spend money this offseason as they're over $30 million under the cap, and league sources expect them to pursue Greg Jennings heavily. Jennings worked with Dolphins coach Joe Philbin in Green Bay for several years and would work seamlessly with the Miami offense.
Jennings not expected back in GB
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer (1/29/2013) It looks like receiver Greg Jennings won't be returning to Green Bay. He has put his house near Lambeau Field up for sale, according to FOX Sports. It's just another sign the impending unrestricted free agent is leaving town after seven seasons with Green Bay. The Packers appear set at wide receiver with Jordy Nelson, James Jones and Randall Cobb, making Jennings expendable. Donald Driver is leaning toward retirement. Jennings, 29, missed nine games with a groin injury and finished with a career-low 36 catches this season. The two-time Pro Bowler amassed more than 1,100 receiving yards in three straight seasons from 2008-10, and had a monster postseason in Green Bay's run to the Super Bowl XLV title.
Jennings done in Green Bay?
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer (1/14/2013) Facing a financial windfall this offseason, receiver Greg Jennings hinted on Monday he was not coming back to the Packers in 2013. The free-agent-to-be said he had "to do what's best for myself and my family" while cleaning out his locker after the Packers lost to the 49ers in the divisional playoffs. Jennings had six catches for 54 yards and a touchdown in the 45-31 defeat. When asked what the most difficult part would be about leaving Green Bay, Jennings didn't sound disappointed. "I don't know if there's a difficult part," he said according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "Like I said, I'm excited for the future. Football is going to be football. I'm excited for that."
Jennings finds end zone in finale
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (1/13/2013) Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings couldn't get going early on but still managed to find the end zone during Saturday's NFC Divisional Playoff game at San Francisco. He was held to just one grab for a 7-yard gain in the first half, but managed to turn things around in the final two quarters of the game. With the game already out of hand, Aaron Rodgers found Jennings for a short 3-yard touchdown strike late in the fourth quarter. He was targeted eight times and finished with six catches for 54 yards and a touchdown in a 45-31 defeat.
Jennings prepped for Niners
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer (1/10/2013)Greg Jennings isn't on an injury report or limited in his practice reps as the Packers prepare for their Divisional Playoff game at San Francisco. Jennings will take on a pass defense that's been stingy against opposing receivers (nine TDs allowed all year including just three in the Niners' last five) but heavily-targeted wideouts have done well. Jennings has 34 targets (23 catches for 276 yards and three touchdowns) in his last four games.
Jennings prepped for Niners
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer (1/10/2013)Greg Jennings isn't on an injury report or limited in his practice reps as the Packers prepare for their Divisional Playoff game at San Francisco. Jennings will take on a pass defense that's been stingy against opposing receivers (nine TDs allowed all year including just three in the Niners' last five) but heavily-targeted wideouts have done well. Jennings has 34 targets (23 catches for 276 yards and three touchdowns) in his last four games.
Jennings comes through again
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (1/6/2013) After posting his first multi-touchdown performance of the season in Week 17 at Minnesota, Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings led the way again during Saturday's NFC Wild Card game at home against the Vikings. He was held without a grab in the first quarter but came up with three catches before halftime. Jennings was targeted six times and finished with four catches for 61 yards and was held out of the end zone in a 24-10 victory.
Jennings preparing for Viking invasion
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer (1/3/2013) It's Round 3 between the Vikings and Packers this Saturday in the Wild Card round of the postseason. As part of the matchup, receiver Greg Jennings will take on a Vikings defense he scored on twice just last week. Jennings had his best game of the 2012 season, much of which he missed, when he had two touchdowns and 120 yards on eight catches. Jennings has at least one TD in six of his last seven against the Vikings.
