The 2012 Green Bay Packers season was the Green Bay Packers' 92nd season in the National Football League, the 94th overall and the seventh under head coach Mike McCarthy.
Offseason
2012 NFL Draft
Notes:
The Packers acquired the No. 224 selection in a trade that sent guard Caleb Schlauderaff to the New York Jets.
The Packers have received the maximum number of compensatory selections available to teams through the NFL's compensatory draft program. Two addition picks in both the 4th and 7th rounds.[1]
The Packers traded the No. 54 and No. 123 picks to receive No. 51 from the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Packers traded the No. 90 and No. 163 picks to receive No. 62 for the New England Patriots .
Free agents
RFA: Restricted free agent, UFA: Unrestricted free agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent, FT: Franchise Tag
Additions
Departures
- On April 23 the Packers released T Chad Clifton after a failed physical.
- On April 25 the Packers released S Nick Collins after agreeing to part ways after his neck injury sustained in 2011.
- On May 23 the Packers released QB Nick Hill.
- On July 25 the Packers released S Charlie Peprah.
- On August 24 the Packers released WR Andrew Brewer, DE Anthony Hargrove, S Micah Pellerin, T Herb Taylor and CB Dion Turner.
- On August 26 the Packers released FB Jon Hoese and DE Jarius Wynn.
- On August 31 the Packers released S Anthony Levine, CB Otis Merrill, WR Dale Moss, DT Daniel Muir, RB Marc Tyler, G Greg Van Roten, G/T Reggie Wells, T Shea Allard, WR Diondre Borel, TE Brandon Bostick, QB B. J. Coleman, FB Nic Cooper, T Andrew Datko, C/G Tommie Draheim, C/G Sampson Genus, WR Curenski Gilleylen, WR Tori Gurley and DE Lawrence Guy as part of the cutdown to the 53 man regular season roster.
Coaching changes
- On January 21, Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin was named the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins.[2]
- On February 2, Packers quarterbacks coach Tom Clements was promoted to the team's offensive coordinator position.[3]
Regular Season
Regular Season Transactions
Starters on Offense
Starters on Defense and Special Teams
Schedule
Preseason
Regular season
- Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Postseason
Statistics
Regular season statistical leaders
statistical values are correct through Week 17.
statistical values are correct through Week 17.
Statistical league rankings
- Total Offense (YPG): 13th
- Passing (YPG): 10th
- Rushing (YPG): 20th
- Points (PPG): 7th
- Total Defense (YPG): 10th
- Passing (YPG):12th
- Rushing (YPG): 14th
- Points (PPG): 7th
Stats correct through December 24, 2012
Notes and references
Other websites
