Jacob Westendorf

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Jacob Westendorf, who has covered the Green Bay Packers since 2015, is a writer for Packers On SI, a Sports Illustrated channel. E-mail: jacobwestendorf24@gmail.com History: Westendorf started writing for Packers On SI in 2023. Twitter: https://twitter.com/JacobWestendorf Background: Westendorf graduated from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay where he earned a degree in communication with an emphasis in journalism and mass media. He worked in newspapers in Green Bay and Rockford, Illinois. He also interned at Packer Report for Bill Huber while earning his degree. In 2018, he became a staff writer for PackerReport.com, and a regular contributor on Packer Report's "Pack A Day Podcast." In 2020, he founded the media company Game On Wisconsin. In 2023, he rejoined Packer Central, which is part of Sports Illustrated Media Group.

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Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst holds his season-ending news conference on Feb. 4.

Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst held his season-ending news conference on Wednesday. Here are some of the highlights, and the truth behind what he said.

Former Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon addresses the media before the start of training camp in 2024.

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Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon is tackled on a kickoff return against the Bears.

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Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur is shown during the Week 16 game at the Chicago Bears.

Why is a team which is so often the darling of advanced numbers continually underachieving in big moments? The answer lies in that which cannot be quantified

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) walks off the field alongside former teammate Jonathan Owens on Saturday.

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Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst walks on the field prior to the playoff game against the Chicago Bears.

If the Green Bay Packers are going to take the next step after their season ended with a five-game losing streak, they must find answers for these five questions.

Jacob Westendorf

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

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