Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver became the latest professional athlete to win the ABC reality show Dancing With the Stars when he was awarded the show’s Mirror Ball Trophy.

Driver is the third NFL player to triumph on the show, joining former Dallas Cowboys RB Emmitt Smith and recently retired Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward. Olympic speedskater Apolo Anton Ohno, Olympic figure skater Kristy Yamaguchi, Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and IndyCar driver Helio Castroneves are the other athletes who have won.

Driver has 735 catches for 10,060 yards in his 13-year career after being a seventh-round pick out of Alcorn State.

Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy wants to retire Brett Favre’s No. 4 jersey, but wants to wait a year or two so it will mean more to the legendary quarterback, according to Lori Nickel of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Mark Murphy siad #packers want to retire Favre’s number in a year or two when it is meaningful to 4

— Lori Nickel (@LoriNickel) May 17, 2012

Favre last played for the Packers in 2007, culminating a historic 16-year career with the team where he set numerous team and NFL records. During his time in Green Bay he won three NFL Most Valuable Player awards, and helped lead the team to a Super Bowl victory in 1997.

Favre retired following the 2010 season.

The Green Bay Packers have announced that December 12, 2012 (12-12-12) will be named Aaron Rodgers Day in Wisconsin.

Announcement right now at Lambeau Field of 12-12-12 being named as Aaron Rodgers Day in Wisconsintwitpic.com/9j63wn

— Green Bay Packers (@packers) May 9, 2012

Rodgers, the reigning NFL Most Valuable Player, wears the number 12 jersey for the Packers.

The 28-year-old threw for 45 touchdowns and just six interceptions in 2011, posting a 122.5 quarterback rating.

In 2009, the state of Wisconsin declared May 19 to be Brett Favre Record Day, in honor of the then Packers quarterback setting the NFL record for career touchdown passes.

Free safety Nick Collins is recovering from a serious neck injury and considering a return to pro football, but it reportedly won’t be with the Green Bay Packers. The Packers told Collins this morning they plan to release him, according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

The Packers have not yet made an official announcement on the news, but it’s been confirmed by Collins’ agent, Alan Herman.

Collins ruptured a disk in his neck in Week 2 of last season; he underwent a single-level cervical fusion in September. He’s undergone numerous tests to evaluate whether he’s ready for a return, and he definitely wants to play if possible.

Collins was due to make $4.05 million in salary and bonuses from the Packers in 2012. The team gains $3.05 million in cap space by cutting him, which will give them added flexibility going into the NFL draft tomorrow night. Collins is not subject to the waiver system, since he’s a vested veteran.

Collins, a second-round draft pick in 2005 out of Bethune-Cookman, was elected to three straight Pro Bowls from 2008 to 2010. He’s amasssed 419 tackles, 21 interceptions for 507 return yards and four touchdowns in his eight-year NFL career.

The Green Bay Packers will release offensive tackle Chad Clifton today, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Packers are releasing OT Chad Clifton today. Failed a physical. Had back surgery in the off-season. Uncertain whether he will play again.

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Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 23, 2012

Along with receiving workout bonuses by completing voluntary workouts, Clifton was also scheduled to make $5.7 million against the Packers’ cap this year.

Clifton, 35, began the 2011 season as the NFL’s oldest starting left tackle.  Due to back and hamstring injuries, he was limited to just six games last season.

Free-agent tackle Demetrius Bell is exploring his options and will head to Green Bay this week to meet with the Packers, according to ProFootballTalk.

Bell recently met with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers last week but is still flushing out all of his options. The 27-year-old was a seventh round draft pick by the Buffalo Bills in 2008 but didn’t officially debut for the team until 2009.

During his time with the Bills he played and started in 24 games. He has had three solo tackles throughout his career.

The Green Bay Packers have re-signed Jarrett Bush, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Packers announced they have re-signed CB Jarrett Bush.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 29, 2012

Bush, 27, recorded 30 tackles and two interceptions while primarily coming off the bench for the Packers last season.

The cornerback has played each of his six professional seasons with Green Bay, after being signed by the team as an undrafted free-agent in 2006. Throughout his career he has 130 tackles, 22 pass deflections, and three interceptions.

The Green Bay Packers have signed offensive lineman Jeff Saturday, according to ESPN. Terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed.

Saturday had played a major role with the Indianapolis Colts since 1999, serving as the center for Peyton Manning. Today he became one of the many longtime Indianapolis stars to sign with another team this offseason, after Colts owner Jim Irsay made the move to make a top-to-bottom overhaul of the team following a 2-14 season.

The 36-year-old is expected to replace former Packers center Scott Wells. Wells recently signed with the St. Louis Rams.

Saturday played a major role with the NFLPA during the 2011 lockout.

Free-agent quarterback Matt Flynn will visit the Miami Dolphins after he visits with the Seattle Seahawks, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. According to Schefter, Miami’s chances of signing free-agent quarterback Peyton Manning are “dwindling.”

Filed to ESPN: Dolphins have arranged for Matt Flynn to visit Miami after his visit to Seattle. Miami's chances of landing Peyton dwindling.

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Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2012

Flynn, 26, has just two career starts, but is one of the most sought-after free-agents this offseason. He has a career 92.8 QB rating and has thrown for 1,015 passing yards, 9 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.

The Green Bay Packers have let backup quarterback Matt Flynn become an unrestricted free agent, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Flynn has been targeted by several teams — including Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall — and now he has the ability to choose his destination.

Free agency begins March 13.

Flynn has played sparingly as Aaron Rodgers’ backup, but he had an impressive outing New Years Day against the Detroit Lions, when he threw for 480 yards and six touchdowns.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers visited friend Ryan Braun and the Milwaukee Brewers at spring training to film a commercial shoot on Wednesday, according to ESPN.  After the shoot, the Packers quarterback took the field and participated in some catching drills.

“I had a lot of fun,” Rodgers said to reporters after stopping by the Brewers’ Maryvale complex.

Arriving to the Maryvale Complex wearing jeans, T-shirt, hat, and sunglasses, Rodgers later took the mound in full Brewers uniform wearing No.12 with Braun standing alongside him for the commercial shoot.

Rodgers spent most of his time chatting with friend Braun, who had recently been exonerated of his drug-related penalty.  Shortly after Braun’s 50-game suspension was overturned, Rodgers quickly came to his friend’s defense tweeting, “[MLB] tried to sully the reputation of an innocent man.”

The Green Bay Packers have closed their fifth stock sale in team history Wednesday. According to the team’s website, they sold more than 268,000 shares, and made more than $67 million.

“It’s a tribute to the organization, the support of our fans, and the uniqueness of the Packers,” team president Mark Murphy said. “I think that really appeals to people. You can’t say enough about how appreciative we are for the support.”

Shares of the Packers purchased by fans are non-transferable, meaning that even though the shares will cost fans $250 each, there will be no way buyers can profit from them. Prior to the sale there were 112,158 shareholders who owned 4.8 million shares of the stock.

The Packers reportedly will use the funds raised by the sale to pump over $130 million in improvements to Lambeau Field.

The Green Bay Packers are in talks to acquire Houston Texans center Chris Meyers, according to Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

The #Packers, nowhere in talks with C Scott Wells, met with agent (D. Rosenhaus) in Indy to discuss Texans UFA-to-be C Chris Myers.

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Bob McGinn (@BobMcGinn) February 27, 2012

By pursuing Myers, the Packers are looking to replace soon-to-be free agent center Scott Wells.  Wells, 31, has served as the center for Green Bay since 2004.

Myers has been in the league since 2005 when he was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the NFL draft.  Last season, Myers started every game for the Texans, who finished the season with a record of 10-6.

The Green Bay Packers have signed tight end Jermichael Finley to a two-year contract, according to ProFootballTalk.com. Finley later confirmed the news on Twitter.

It's TRUE! Thank you so much to the Packers organization, all of my fans, and my beautiful wife. Happy Bday. Let's GO Packers!! Back soon…—
Jermichael Finley (@JermichaelF88) February 23, 2012

The deal is reportedly worth just under $15 million, but no official details have been released.

Finley caught 55 passes for 767 yards and eight touchdowns a season ago for the Packers.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is already known well by national TV audiences for more than just his prowess on the football field, as his “Discount Double Check” commercials for State Farm have made him even more of a household name. But Rodgers has his eye on bigger and better things, pop culture-wise: He’s interested in hosting “Saturday Night Live.”

Rodgers mentioned the possibility several times yesterday on ESPN radio in Milwaukee, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN. The reigning MVP said he met with a couple of SNL cast members over the weekend in Indianapolis, and he’s been networking to get on the show.

“I’m hopeful that we can figure something out there,” Rodgers said.

Rodgers, 28, was the Packers’ first-round draft pick in 2005. He took over the starting job in 2008 with the retirement of Brett Favre, and he vaulted quickly into the national spotlight by winning the Super Bowl last winter and league MVP honors just last week.

Crossing over from “star athlete” to pure “star,” however, may be the hard part, and hosting SNL would be a huge step in that direction. As Seifert notes, past athletes to host the NBC variety show include crossover stars like Fran Tarkenton, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Charles Barkley, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Nancy Kerrigan and Walter Payton.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player.

Aaron Rodgers was just announced as the NFL MVP, as voted by the Associated Press. First Packers MVP winner since Favre in '97.

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Green Bay Packers (@packers) February 05, 2012

Rodgers earned 48 of the 50 first-place votes (two went to Saints quarterback Drew Brees). He is the first Packer to win the award since Brett Favre won it in 1997.

This season, Rodgers led the NFL in QB rating (122.5) and threw for 45 touchdown passes and 4,643 yards. The 28-year-old led the Packers to a 15-1 regular season record.

The Green Bay Packers announced today that they have promoted Tom Clements from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator.

Clements replaces Joe Philbin, who left last week to become the next head coach of the Miami Dolphins. This is the second NFL coordinator position for Clements, who also served as OC of the Buffalo Bills from 2004 to ’05.

“Tom has been an integral part of our success and our staff, making it an obvious decision to promote him to offensive coordinator,” head coach Mike McCarthy told FOX News. “He has earned this opportunity, and we look forward to continued offensive success in 2012.”

Clements had been the Packers’ quarterbacks coach since 2006. He also held the same position for the Saints, Chiefs and Steelers earlier in his career.

“I’m happy that it’s happened, and I’m happy for Joe that he’s a head coach, and I’m glad I was able to step into his place,” Clements said. “I’ve been a coordinator before, only for a few years. I’ve always wanted to get back to doing that, and I’m thankful that it’s here in Green Bay.

“I think it’s a great opportunity. We have a young team. We’ve had success over the past couple of years. We still have a lot of room to grow, and I’m happy to be a part of it.”

After six seasons in the NFL and zero playoff appearances, Brandon Marshall is getting antsy — and now, he’s got a plan. Jeff Darlington at NFL.com reports that Marshall has reached out to Packers backup quarterback Matt Flynn about joining forces in Miami next season.

“You’ve got some guys in the draft, but there’s not too many guys out there just walking the streets,” Marshall said. “Matt is available. … We’ve talked. I reached out to him.”

Marshall and the Dolphins went 6-10 last year with Matt Moore, Chad Henne and J.P. Losman splitting the snaps. Moore came on strong at the end of the year and finished with a respectable 87.1 passer rating, but Marshall isn’t sure about the young QB’s future in Miami.

“Obviously, Matt had a great year,” Marshall said. “You don’t want to take anything away from Matt, but I think we really bring in somebody who can compete and make the team better. We need someone who is going to grab a hold of our offense, hold everyone accountable and be that leader.”

Flynn, a former LSU standout, saw very limited playing time last season as Aaron Rodgers’ backup. He did, however, have a huge afternoon in Green Bay’s season finale, passing for 480 yards and six touchdowns in a shootout win over the Lions.

Miami Dolphins are meeting with former Packers head coach Mike Sherman today about possible deal for the vacant offensive coordinator position according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter’s official twitter account.

And former Packers HC Mike Sherman is in Miami today to see if the two sides can work out a deal for him to become Dolphins OC.

—
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 26, 2012

If hired, Sherman will be working alongside his former Packers offensive coordinator, Joe Philbin, who was recently hired as the Dolphins head coach.

As head coach of the Packers from 2000-05, Sherman led the team to five consecutive winning seasons from 2000–04 and three divisional titles in 2002, 2003, and 2004.

Five days after his season ended with an upset loss at the hands of the New York Giants, Joe Philbin has earned a promotion — the Packers’ offensive coordinator is leaving Green Bay to become the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Filed to ESPN: Miami plans to hire Joe Philbin as its head coach.

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Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 20, 2012

Philbin had been with the Packers since 2003, when he got his start in the NFL as an offensive line assistant. He worked his way up, and ultimately ended up leading one of the most productive offenses in NFL history this season. The Packers led the league with 560 points scored in 2011.

The 50-year-old Philbin takes over for Todd Bowles, who held the position on an interim basis for the final three games of the 2011 season. Before that, Tony Sparano had been at the helm in Miami since 2008. Philbin and Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy were considered the two frontrunners to land the position.

Philbin is mourning the loss of his son Michael, who drowned in Wisconsin’s Fox River on Jan. 9 at the age of 21. The elder Philbin temporarily left the Packers during the week leading up to their wild-card playoff loss to the Giants.

Packers’ Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will play in the 2012 Pro Bowl, according to Milwaukee radio station 540 ESPN.

Voted as the NFC starting quarterback, Rodgers told ESPN radio that he plans to play in the Pro Bowl on Jan.29 in Honolulu.

The Packers coaching staff will lead the NFC against the Houston Texans coaches who will lead the AFC team. No other selected players from the Packers have confirmed their participation in the 2012 Pro Bowl.

It is widely believed that Rodgers will be named the NFL MVP this season after leading the Packers to a 15-1 regular season record. The 28-year-old threw for 4,643 yards, 45 touchdowns, and just six interceptions on the  year.

Three days after the Packers’ loss to the New York Giants, Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers spent some of his time talking to ESPN 540 radio, mourning the early exit of his team from the playoffs.  After Rodgers finished answering questions about what he and the team could have done differently to win against the Giants, he finally addressed what everyone has been wondering:  Has he called Miss America yet?

Before winning Saturday night’s pageant, then-Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler declared on National TV: “If you’re watching, Aaron Rodgers, call me.”

At the time of the pageant, Rodgers claims he was watching the Broncos-Patriots game and also keeping track of the pageant race online.  The Pro Bowl quarterback said he was bombarded with text messages after Kaeppeler’s shout out.

“So eventually I clicked over,” Rodgers said to ESPN 540 radio, “and actually I clicked over when it was down to the top five and was amazed as it went four, she’s still up there. Three, she’s still up there. Two, she’s still up there. Is she really going to win this thing? And then, sure enough, she did. So I’ve got to give her a lot of credit for that. That’s quite an accomplishment. A whole year of getting to do all of that Miss America stuff. That’s exciting for Wisconsin, the one bright spot over the weekend.”

Rodgers claims he has not responded yet to the newly-crowned Miss America, although he has expressed his excited for her victory.

Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin will reportedly interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their vacant head coaching position, according to ESPN.

Philbin has also reportedly interviewed with the Miami Dolphins about their head coaching position as well.  The 50-year-old has no head coaching experience at any level, however, he has served as the offensive coordinator of one of the best offenses in football since 2007.

The Packers have finished in the top 10 in points scored each year that Philbin has held his position at Green Bay. In 2011, the club led the NFL with 560 points scored.

Philbin has recently been the center of some media attention after it was reported that his 21-year-old son, Michael, was found dead after a state-wide search.

While the state of Wisconsin is likely still recovering from the Green Bay Packers stunning loss to the New York Giants last night at home, one small bit of solace has to come from the fact that Miss Wisconsin, Laura Kaeoppeler was named Miss America just one night before.

During her introduction on stage, Kaeoppeler told Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to call her.  

“If you’re watching, Aaron Rodgers, call me,” she said in front of national television.

After her victory, Kaeppeler will serve the next year as Miss America while helping to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network.

Reigning Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers blamed the Green Bay Packers stunning loss to the New York Giants last night on poor play, not rust, according to the New York Post.  

“Oh, it’s real — we got beat by a team that played better tonight,” Rodgers told the Post. “That’s the reality of this league.”

“We just turned the ball over too many times to win,” Rodgers said. “They had a good plan, but we had a lot of chances to execute and didn’t do it. We put our defense in a tough spot, and that’s why our season is over.”

The Packers had three lost fumbles, an interception, and upwards of six dropped passes last night in the 37-20 thumping at home to the Giants. The loss brings a surprising end to what some thought would be a fairy tale season resulting in the team’s second consecutive Super Bowl.

Instead, the 15-2 Packers will begin their offseason Monday morning.

The 10-7 Giants will play the 14-3 San Francisco 49ers Sunday evening in the NFC Championship.

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said today that offensive coordinator Joe Philbin will be away from the team indefinitely, continuing to mourn the loss of his son Michael.

Choking up and calling the loss a “punch in the heart,” McCarthy told ESPN that Philbin wasn’t with the team for today’s practice and there’s no timetable for him to return. McCarthy and his offensive assistant coaches will divide up Philbin’s responsibilities for the time being.

Divers found the body of Michael Philbin, 21, in the Fox River on Monday. The Oshkosh, Wisc., police department issued a statement Wednesday saying the cause of death was freshwater drowning, according to an autopsy. No evidence suggesting foul play was found.

The Packers will take on the New York Giants in the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs at 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver, Greg Jennings told the “Ian O’Connor Show,” on ESPN New York 1050 that he believes quarterback Aaron Rodgers is better than Brett Favre.

“They both bring different things to the table, but honestly right now I definitely have to go with … Aaron, his body of work at such a young age, his attention to detail, his discipline, I think it’s really second to none — its un-paralleled,” Jennings said, as transcribed by ESPN.com.  

“You haven’t really found a QB that has done it the way (Rodgers) has done it,” Jennings told ESPN 1050.

Since Rodgers has taken over as the quarterback in Green Bay, Jennings numbers have sky rocketed. The 28-year-old receiver has hauled in 291 passes for 4,619 yards and 34 touchdowns in 61 games with Rodgers under center as opposed to 98 receptions, 1,552 yards and 15 touchdowns in two seasons with Favre.

Rodgers will compete this Sunday in the divisional playoffs attempting to accomplish something that Favre never did, winning a second Super Bowl title with the Green Bay Packers.

Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin’s son has been reported  missing, according to the Associated Press.

The AP reports that Michael T. Philbin of Ripon, 21, disappeared after visiting friends in Oshkosh, Wisconsin Sunday evening. Police in Oshkosh say that he was last heard from around 2 a.m. on Sunday.

In 2009, Michael Philbin had been sentenced to six months in prison after sexually assaulting two young girls and being charged with two counts of battery.

Joe Philbin will be coaching the Packers this weekend against the New York Giants in the second round of the NFL playoffs. The 50-year-old coordinator has been rumored to be a head coaching candidate for several teams around the league this offseason.

Update (9:07 p.m.) – A body has been found in the Fox River in Wisconsin and police have identified the body as that of Michael Philbin’s, according to Jason Wilde of ESPN. The full story can be found here.

I'm told the #Packers players have indeed been informed that the body of offensive coordinator Joe Philbin's son, Michael, has been ID'ed.

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Jason Wilde (@jasonjwilde) January 09, 2012

New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul guaranteed victory over the heavily favored Green Bay Packers next weekend, according to the New York Post.

“We’re going to win,’’ said Jason Pierre-Paul, according to the Post. “One hundred percent we’re going to win … because we’re the best.’’

The Giants, who finished the regular season with a 9-7 record, are coming off of a dominant 24-2 victory in their NFC Wildcard matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. They will now face the Packers in Green Bay Sunday afternoon in an attempt to knock off the NFL’s top team.

The Packers have suffered just one loss in 2011, a week 15 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs that crushed their hopes for an undefeated season. The reigning Super Bowl Champions second closest loss, however, was to the New York Giants in Week 13 when they narrowly escaped victory with a 38-35 come from behind win in MetLife Stadium.

New York Giants rookie Prince Amukamara could start at cornerback this coming weekend against the heavily favored Green Bay Packers, according to the New York Post.

Amukamara filled in for starter Aaron Ross when Ross went down with a concussion in the third quarter of a 24-2 NFC Wild Card win over the Atlanta Falcons Sunday afternoon. If Ross is ruled unavailable next weekend against the Packers, the rookie, who has seen limited playing time this season, could be tapped to guard against one of the best passing offenses in the game.

“I know for a fact now I’m gonna be ready,” Amukamara said, “because I’ve been just keeping that consistency.”

Amukamara was drafted No. 19 overall by the Giants in the 2011 NFL draft, however a foot injury during the preseason kept him out of the club’s lineup for the first 10 weeks of the season.

The Green Bay Packers won the Super Bowl back in February and backed it up with a dazzling 15-1 season — but that doesn’t mean they’re not still hungry and ready to send a message. Receiver Greg Jennings, for one, has found new motivation for the Packers’ playoff opener next weekend.

The team that kept us from our potential Super Bowl in 08 is back on OUR turf now.Trust me,we haven't forgotten.Here.We...GoPackGo! #BeGreat

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Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) January 08, 2012

The Packers went 13-3 in 2007 and earned the top overall playoff seed in the NFC, but they lost the NFC title game to the New York Giants in overtime, 23-20. Brett Favre went 19-of-35 with two interceptions; Jennings had just one catch. The Giants went on to topple the vaunted Patriots and win the Super Bowl.

With the Giants’ 24-2 victory over the Falcons today, the stage is set for a rematch of the playoff showdown from four years ago. The Packers will host the Giants at Lambeau Field next Sunday, and Jennings will be out for blood.

The Kansas City Chiefs are scheduled to interview Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin tonight, according to a tweet from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Chiefs scheduled to interview Packers OC Joe Philbin tonight, according to GB source. Chiefs already have had "several interviews" for HC.

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Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 04, 2012

Philbin has been the coordinator for the NFL’s most prolific offense this season. The 15-1 Packers led the NFL in points scored with 560 this year, while starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers is expected by many to be named the league’s Most Valuable Player. In 2010 his offensive craftsmanship helped Green Bay claim a Super Bowl victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Philbin has served as the offensive coordinator for the Packers since 2007, a period in which the team has continuously had one of the better offenses in the NFL.  He has been a member of the Packers’ coaching staff since 2003, but has no college or professional head coaching experience.

The vacancy in Kansas City became available when former head coach Todd Haley was fired Dec. 12 after a disappointing 5-8 start for the Chiefs. Overall Haley led the Chiefs to a 19-27 record during his three year stint with Kansas City. In 2010 the club posted an AFC West leading 10-6 record.

Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Evan Dietrich-Smith said that Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh called and apologized a few days after he stomped on Dietrich-Smith during their game on Thanksgiving, according to ESPN.

“He’s cool, he apologized, and there’s no hard feelings and that’s pretty much it,” Dietrich-Smith said.

The league suspended Suh two games for the incident, and Dietrich-Smith doesn’t expect anything out of the ordinary to happen if they’re both on the field at the same time.

“I think we’ve all moved past it,” Dietrich-Smith said. “It’s a big learning experience for everybody. I think everyone in the league can take note of everything that happened and I think every player is going to take a step forward to move past that kind of stuff.”

The Lions and Suh will visit Dietrich-Smith and the Packers on Sunday in the regular season finale.

There’s been speculation all year long that Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers could meet up in a head-to-head showdown at the end of this season. Now, it’s been confirmed.

No, not that one.

Brady and Rodgers were named on Tuesday night as starting quarterbacks for the annual Pro Bowl, slated to be held on Jan. 29 in Honolulu. This marks the seventh selection for Brady and the second for Rodgers. The two superstars will headline their respective conferences in the 66th annual all-star exhibition.

This marks the third consecutive season, however, that the Pro Bowl has been held the week before the Super Bowl and not the week after. This means both conference champion quarterbacks will be held out of the game, so if either Brady’s New England Patriots or Rodgers’ Green Bay Packers should qualify for the big game in Indianapolis, the QBs’ backups will start instead. Ben Roethlisberger and Philip Rivers were named backup quarterbacks for the AFC, while Drew Brees and Eli Manning got the nods for the NFC squad.

The Patriots led the AFC with eight selections for the Pro Bowl; the 49ers will send eight of their own for the NFC, most notably running back Frank Gore.

You can view the complete rosters for each conference at NFL.com.

Think of it as a bake sale, but on steroids — the Green Bay Packers have made in excess of $60 million this month from selling shares of stock in the franchise.

Angling for a $143 million expansion of Lambeau Field in the near future, the Packers made an initial public offering of 250,000 new shares of stock on Dec. 6. Despite the hefty price tag of $250 and lack of resale value, that allotment is now nearly gone, according to the Associated Press. The team plans to make an additional 30,000 shares available to meet the considerable demand.

“The support from our fans has been outstanding, and we appreciate their enthusiasm,” president and CEO Mark Murphy said in a statement. “We continue to receive interest in the offering, and this increase in the number of available shares will help ensure that we are able to accommodate all those who want to become shareholders.”

This is the fifth public offering of stock in Packers history — the franchise last sold shares in 1997, offering 400,000 for $200 each. Only 120,000 shares were sold.

If the Packers are able to move all 280,000 shares this time, they will have raised a cool $70 million to renovate Lambeau.

The stocks are available now at packersowner.com.