Kuhn finished his career playing two seasons with the New Orleans Saints in 2016-17. We want to thank John and his family for all they did for the Packers and in the community as well as wish them nothing but the best.”. 2.3k votes, 103 comments. “John was a terrific football player and tremendous teammate who contributed to many years of success for the Packers,” General Manager Brian Gutekunst said. Retired as a Packer. That announcement came on Wednesday. Register now! Kuhn entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Steelers and saw his first action in nine 2006 games for the team. And let us not forget, a two time Super Bowl Champion. Kuhn ran 217 times for 658 yards and 19 touchdowns and caught 98 passes for 642 yards and nine touchdowns over his entire career. The Packers released the news about a player who spent nine of his 12 seasons in Green Bay. 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Kuhn ran 217 times for 658 yards and 19 touchdowns and caught 98 passes for 642 yards and nine touchdowns over his entire career. Aaron Jones isn’t at practice, will appear on injury report, Cam Newton responds to Jeff Garcia slamming his clothes: 'I'm not changing the way I dress', Rams' defence dominates in 24-10 win over Bears, Ryquell Armstead should be a starting running back for the Jags this season. He was a member of the 2010 Super Bowl champion team. Buccaneers continue all-in bet; then what? Welcome to Packers Wire's European Union Experience. Steelers' offense stands out in win over Titans, Harrison: Patriots seem lost after defeat to 49ers, Rivera apologizes to McCarthy after Dalton hit, Enter your zip code to find NBCSN near you. During his nine seasons with Green Bay, he played in 139 regular-season games with 32 starts as well as 15 postseason games with five starts. Kuhn announced Wednesday that he has officially retired from the NFL as a member of the Packers. The team announced Wednesday it is Kuhn’s desire to retire from the game with the Packers, the franchise … He was a member of the 2010 Super Bowl champion team. Kuhn announced Wednesday that he has officially retired from the NFL as a member of the Packers. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst made the announcement Wednesday. Green Bay Packers is a registered trademark of the Green Bay Packers LLC. © 2020 www.yorkdispatch.com. Now for some speculation, anybody that caught John on the Clubhouse broadcasts knows he is a natural in front of a microphone. I find it disgusting that Packer fans are saying all these nice things about John Kuhn now that he’s retired, but when he was playing they booed him every time he got the ball. After going undrafted out of Division II Shippensburg in 2005, Kuhn broke into the NFL with Pittsburgh but enjoyed his best years in Green Bay. Kuhn was a four-sport athlete at Dover High School and played college football at Shippensburg University. 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Fullback John Kuhn was out of the NFL in 2018, but he didn’t announce his retirement as an active player as the year played out. Kuhn originally started his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent out of Shippensburg (Pa.) University, spending time on the Steelers’ practice … His football knowledge is also as good as any coach. That announcement came on Wednesday. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. the guy was an absolute work horse during the Packers SB run. Like so many great Packer players before him, he retires with the legacy of a World Champion, and has the rings to prove it. “He was a true professional whose work ethic and leadership set a great example both on the field and in the locker room. Kuhn entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Steelers and saw his first action in nine 2006 games for the team. 1 WR, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The Packers released the news about a player who spent nine of his 12 seasons in Green Bay. By: Zach Kruse. I really have enjoyed watching him play over the years. In the pass game, Kuhn had eight touchdowns and 557 yards. Fullback John Kuhn was out of the NFL in 2018, but he didn't announce his retirement as an active player as the year played out. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. In his time with the Packers, Kuhn contributed to eight different offenses that ranked top-10 in points. That announcement came on Wednesday. says: That announcement came on Wednesday. “He was a true professional whose work ethic and leadership set a great example both on the field and in the locker room. In addition to his three Pro-Bowls, Kuhn was named first-team All-Pro by The Associated Press in 2014, and second-team All-Pro in 201. Fullback John Kuhn was out of the NFL in 2018, but he didn’t announce his retirement as an active player as the year played out. We want to thank John and his family for all they did for the Packers and in the community as well as wish them nothing but the best.”. Insuring Small Business presented by Network Health. Nice career. Learn how your comment data is processed. Happy retirement, John. He was a first-team All-Pro in 2014, second-team All-Pro in 2011, and was selected to the Pro Bowl three times (2011, 2014-15). Kuhn was a part of Packers teams that won five division titles, finished with at least 10 wins in a season seven times and made the playoffs eight times. John Kuhn has called it a career and he wants to be remembered for his time with the Green Bay Packers. He moved on to the Packers the next year and played in 139 games for the team over the next nine years. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. A guy who plays at a position that seemed to be getting phased out for the last several years, for him to keep making 53 man rosters shows, how really good he was. After cutting ties with the Packers in 2016, Kuhn tried to keep his career alive in New Orleans, but he hadn't surfaced in the league since finishing the 2017 season on injured reserve with a torn biceps. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. John Kuhn has rejoined the Packers as a sports analyst. Solid player, but geez I probably got as tired of hearing those Kuuuuhhhnnnn chants as Packers’ fans tire of hearing the gjallarhorn. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! His legacy was earned. The Packers released the news about a player who spent nine of his 12 seasons in Green Bay. Get all the sports news you need, direct to your inbox. Normally I don’t wear player jersey’s of someone once they leave the team. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Not a member? March 6, 2019 at 4:28 pm By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's Terms and Privacy Policy. I think Brian Gutekunst covered it all. Copyright 2019 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Randy Gerbschmidt, Esq. His legacy is secure. Kuhn and Nelson are my exceptions to that. By: Kevin Wells Posted at 3:01 PM, Mar 06, 2019 . 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