Jacob Westendorf

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Jacob Westendorf, who has covered the Green Bay Packers since 2015, is a writer for Packer Central, a Sports Illustrated channel. E-mail: jacobwestendorf24@gmail.com History: Westendorf started writing for Packer Central 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.

The Packers will have their hands full with Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf.

Packers-Seahawks Matchups: Who Has Advantage?

Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney (29) returns an interception against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

Xavier McKinney Brings Culture Shift, Big Plays vs. 49ers

‘Comfortable Being Uncomfortable’

ESPN’s Riddick Said What About Packers’ New Safeties?

Packers Coach Matt LaFleur on Day 1 of Training Camp

Key Takeaways from Matt LaFleur Before Day 1 of Packers Training Camp

“We had a great team meeting yesterday. There’s a lot of energy in the building right now,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said before the first practice of training camp on Monday.

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst on Day 1 of Training Camp

Key Takeaways from Brian Gutekunst Before Day 1 of Packers Training Camp

Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst discussed Kenny Clark’s new contract, Zach Tom’s torn pectoral and heightened expectations at the start of training camp on Monday.

Jordan Love rides in style to training camp last year.

Packers Pre-Training Camp 53-Man Roster Projection

Heated battles will be waged throughout the roster during Packers training camp, with the potential desire to keep three quarterbacks on the roster complicating matters.

Randall Cobb sent the Green Bay Packers to the playoffs with this game-winning touchdown at the Bears in 2013.

Randall Cobb’s Five Greatest Moments With Packers

With Randall Cobb going into TV as an SEC Network studio host, let’s take a trip down memory lane with five of Randall Cobb’s greatest moments as a receiver with the Packers.

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon

Five Packers Veterans On the Hot Seat

These five veterans will have plenty at stake when the Green Bay Packers practice for the first time in training camp on Monday.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson

These Five Packers are Ceiling Raisers

Jordan Love helped lead the Green Bay Packers to the playoffs last year. These five players could take the team to the next level.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks celebrates a touchdown against the Chicago Bears.

Five Breakout Players for Packers in 2024

Jordan Love’s breakout season propelled the Green Bay Packers to the playoffs in 2023. Who will be the breakout players in 2024?

Jordan Love (10) and Dontayvion Wicks celebrate a Green Bay Packers touchdown in the playoff win at the Dallas Cowboys.

Four Biggest Changes for Packers Over Last Year

Led by quarterback Jordan Love, plenty has changed over the last 365 days as the Green Bay Packers have re-emerged as Super Bowl contenders.

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur talks about defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley during a press conference Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.

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LaFleur Lands Just Outside of Top 5 in NFL Head Coach Rankings

In new NFL head coach rankings, Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur is behind the likes of Andy Reid and Kyle Shanahan.

Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love reacts after a touchdown at the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023 NFL playoffs.

Quarterbacks Could Lead NFC North Takeover

The NFC North quarterback room ranks sixth out of the NFL’s eight divisions, according to NFL.com’s Eric Edholm. Perhaps not for long.

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) carries the ball during minicamp.

Josh Jacobs: ‘Sky Is the Limit’

Appearing on NFL Network, new Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs had high hopes for the team as well as potential “superstar” quarterback Jordan Love.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) is shown during the team’s minicamp Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Love Not a Top-10 Quarterback?

In a fresh set of quarterback rankings produced by NFL Draft guru Matt Miller, the Packers’ Jordan Love was behind the likes of the Eagles’ Jalen Hurts and, yes, the Jets’ Aaron Rodgers.