A.J. Hawk

Injuries give Packers LB Poppinga shot to start

By CHRIS JENKINS| AP| Sports

… mission to Uruguay. And Poppinga continued his volunteer work this offseason. Poppinga and his wife went with fellow linebacker A . J . Hawk and his wife to the Dominican Republic, where they worked to install running water in the town of San Cristobal. "Now they …

Story|08/26/2009

Pack defense dominates Bills in preseason win

By CHRIS JENKINS| AP| Sports

… Ryan Grant on a fourth-down conversion attempt. But the Packers sacked Edwards and forced a fumble that was recovered by A . J . Hawk , giving the ball to Green Bay at the Buffalo five-yard line. Rodgers immediately found Greg Jennings on a slant pattern …

Story|08/23/2009

Packers family night scrimmage washed out

By COLIN FLY| AP| Sports

… we were ready to get out there in a game atmosphere. It's different this year with our new defense," Packers linebacker A . J . Hawk said. "Everything we do is pretty important. I don't think it's going to hurt us, but I think it's something we were …

Story|08/09/2009

If healthy, Jenkins could power Packers' defense

By CHRIS JENKINS| AP| Sports

… season. "If he got to play a whole season, people would have come around and realized (his success)," Packers linebacker A . J . Hawk said. "It was a shame how it happened. But the good thing is, he's back here for another season and it looks like he feels …

Story|08/02/2009

Kampman staying quiet; uneasy with OLB switch?

By CHRIS JENKINS| AP| Sports

… going from 'D-end' all the time to standing up and having to think a lot more and do different things," Packers linebacker A . J . Hawk said. "He's really transitioned well." Capers said rushing the passer from a standing position could make Kampman even …

Story|05/28/2009

Seahawks take OLB Aaron Curry at No. 4

By GREGG BELL| AP| Sports

… mother, Chris, and wiped away tears. The 2008 Butkus Award winner for being the nation's top linebacker joins Green Bay's A . J . Hawk as the only linebackers chosen in the top five since 2000. "(I expect) to fly around and have some fun," he said of playing …

Story|04/25/2009

Color them optimistic: jerseys show fans' hope

By RICK FREEMAN| AP| Sports

… jersey that was doing double duty representing Packers running back Ryan Grant and Grant's name, too. He also owns an A . J . Hawk jersey. Not only does the flowing-haired linebacker not share the kid's name, he's also worn out his welcome. "I never …

Story|04/25/2009

Grant's big day leads Packers over Bears

By CHRIS JENKINS| AP| SPORTS

… season and suddenly had to account for the absence of middle linebacker Nick Barnett, out for the season with a knee injury. A . J . Hawk moved to the inside, with Brandon Chillar filling Hawk's spot on the weak side. Bears rookie running back Matt Forte rushed …

Story|11/16/2008

Bears QB Orton active, starts vs. Pack

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… Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Orton sat out last week's loss to Tennessee because of a sprained right ankle. As expected, A . J . Hawk moved inside to middle linebacker for the Packers after Nick Barnett sustained a season-ending knee injury in a loss at Minnesota …

Story|11/16/2008

Packers' Harris won't play against Colts

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… Green Bay players who are probable are quarterback Aaron Rodgers (shoulder), cornerback Charles Woodson (toe), linebacker A . J . Hawk (groin) and left tackle Chad Clifton (hamstring). Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material …

Story|10/17/2008