2012 Green Bay Packers season

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.

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

On January 1 the Packers signed QB Nick Hill.
On March 23 the Packers signed former Indianapolis Colts C Jeff Saturday.
On March 23 the Packers signed former Indianapolis Colts DE Daniel Muir.
On March 30 the Packers signed former Seattle Seahawks DE Anthony Hargrove.
On May 23 the Packers signed former Miami Dolphins DE Philip Merling.
On August 12 the Packers signed former Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson.
On September 3 the Packers signed WR Diondre Borel, TE Brandon Bostick, QB B. J. Coleman, T Andrew Datko, DE Lawrence Guy, G/T Chris Scott, RB Marc Tyler and G Greg Van Roten signed to practice squad.

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.
On February 2, Packers quarterbacks coach Tom Clements was promoted to the team's offensive coordinator position.

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.

Best game performances

 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
Green Bay Packers official website

National Football League seasons
2012 in sports
2012 in the United States
2010s in Wisconsin