PWSS: Training Camp Sights & Sounds w/ Aaron Nagler!

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Packers Daily: Is All This Pressure Part Of The Plan?

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Hello Wisconsin: A Fresh Start, or More of the Same? The 2026 Packers are Here

Training camp is underway, and preseason football is almost here. There’s always excitement in the air for this time of year, but for me, it’s been hard to get quite as eager about the coming season as normal. Welcome back to Hello Wisconsin, my weekly in-season column about all things Packers, football, Wisconsin, beer, and whatever else I feel like talking about. The last edition of this column came at the end of the NFL season, about a month after the Packers collapsed in embarrassing yet all-too-familiar fashion against the Chicago Bears to end their season. At the time, I had issued a call for the Packers to move on from Matt LaFleur. To me, LaFleur had shown time and time again who he was as a coach: a strong Xs and Os tactician who had severe limitations with in-game maneuvering. His teams have had more than their fair share of inexcusable no-shows and second-half collapses, and I lost faith that the team would ever win a championship under his direction. Given the position the team found itself in, where the options were either extend or move on, I thought it was the perfect time to take the team in a new direction. However, it seemed as though the Packers never even considered option B. LaFleur was given a sizable extension and with it the endorsement of new team president Ed Policy.  There were plenty of other teams that did make the decision to move on from a long-time coach. Some of them found exciting successors, while others made hires that were… less than inspiring. Here we are now, nearly seven months later, and while the pain of the end of the last season has receded quite a bit, it’s still difficult for me to have any sort of expectation that things will be different for the Packers this season.  That was reflected in the annual offseason survey I performed as well. Compared to other recent years, respondents felt less certain about the quality of the team heading into this year, and many comments focused on feeling guarded about the team’s abilities and hoping to see SOMETHING a little different in this eighth year under LaFleur.  Now, don’t get me wrong. I love my Packers, and I’d always much rather it be football season than not. But my thoughts haven’t really changed much since the final Hello Wisconsin of the 2025 season; it is difficult for me to see Matt LaFleur as a championship coach given the breadth of evidence we have now. While I expect the team to win plenty of games and once again reach the playoffs, the same issues have plagued LaFleur’s teams over and over to the point where I was and still am comfortable taking the team in a completely different direction. But hey, maybe the eighth time will be a charm. At the very least, there are plenty of other things to be excited about between now and a potential latest heartbreaking end to the season. New faces, growth from other players, great football games, and the buzz around Green Bay on game day. I’m ready to be hurt again. Wisconsin Beer of the Week Summer is all about beer that is light, refreshing, and easily drinkable, and as you know by now, I always prioritize local when doing my beer shopping. At one point this summer I probably had the largest percentage of pilsners, lagers, and weiss beers in my fridge that I’ve ever had; I got real into the season, I guess. This particular beer is a hefeweiss from Component Brewing in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood. I enjoy a lot of their stuff, and since they’re relatively close I will often swing by their tap room to grab a pack of cans or two. They’ve also started distributing at least locally here to Woodman’s, so it’s pretty easy to find their stuff at least here in southeastern Wisconsin.  Hoan is Where the Hefe Is is obviously a reference to the phrase “home is where the heart is,” while throwing in a nod to Milwaukee’s Hoan Bridge. If you’re not a Milwaukee resident or familiar with Milwaukee, the bridge connects Milwaukee’s south shore with the downtown area, and provides one of the city’s most iconic skyline views when you’re driving northbound.  The bridge is named after Daniel Hoan, the 32nd mayor of Milwaukee and one of its longest serving (1916 to 1940). He was one of a string of socialist mayors in Milwaukee and had the longest socialist municipal administration in American history. The beer itself is light and crisp with a hint of sweetness; everything you’d want out of a hefe on a hot summer’s day. At just 5.3 percent, you can put down several without any issues. Highly recommend Component’s beers if you have a chance to try one out! Matthew Golden’s role begins to crystallize One of the most frustrating parts of the 2025 season was watching the talented Matthew Golden languish on the sideline rather than being given sufficient opportunity to grow in live action. There were frequent comments of “well if he knew the offense better he’d be out there,” but we’ve all seen LaFleur teams inexplicably play worse players over more talented players for weeks or months before making the decision fans had been calling for the entire time. Golden needed to see the field, and his performances near the end of the season showed what the team had been missing out on. Well, now with Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks out of the picture, Golden suddenly has significantly less competition for targets and playing time, and he’s going to need to adjust quickly. Jordan Love mentioned after practice the other day that Golden has primarily been at the X spot, which means he’s likely to be playing on the boundaries and isolated a lot (though of course the team moves receivers around frequently). It could be a sign of trust, or it could simply just be something the Packers are playing with a lot in the first few days of practice. But it certainly appears that Golden is going to be getting more opportunities, and probably be expected to win a lot of matchups with his speed and talent. Mercifully, a new kicker It was always a bit uncomfortable having a kicker with the baggage of Brandon McManus around the Packers. As soon as he started missing critical kicks last season, it became easy for the team to justify letting him go. Now the Packers have their chips pushed in on a new rookie kicker for the second time in recent memory–see Carlson, Anders. Much like Carlson, Smack enters the NFL heralded as the best of his class. The Packers are hoping Smack, unlike Carlson, adjusts relatively quickly to the NFL game.  However, all indications from reporting around the team indicate that the Packers are going to be patient with Smack (the best possible name for a kicker, by the way). This means they are going to ride out the unevenness that often comes with young kickers–even those who come in with strong reputations. Smack has a big leg, and the Packers seem excited about what they have in him. But there are probably going to be a couple rough patches this season. Hopefully they’ve got their guy for the next decade-plus, just as when they brought in a young Mason Crosby to supplant Dave Rayner in the 2007 season. Crosby had his fair share of struggles early in his career as well, but a powerful leg can earn one a lot of leeway. Around the NFC North As always, it’s time to go around the NFC North.  * The CHICAGO BEARS seem to have a target on their back, not just from their divisional foes but from teams around the league. Ben Johnson’s haughtiness doesn’t seem to have made him a whole lot of allies, and the incessant hype surrounding Caleb Williams, he of the barely-over-50 completion percentage, doesn’t seem to be sitting well with veteran players. It will be interesting to see how the Bears handle the pressure of being one of the league’s most prominent candidates for a harsh regression in 2026.    * The DETROIT LIONS seem like a bit of a forgotten team this year after missing out on the playoffs. They were banged up to end the season and struggled with consistency on both sides of the ball, but after losing both coordinators and having a couple deep runs, it wasn’t exactly a surprising output for the team last year. This year, the Lions are underdogs again, and they’re going to be hungry to prove that last year was an aberration rather than a return to the typical Detroit standard.    * The MINNESOTA VIKINGS did their best to pretend like they were having a legitimate competition for their quarterback position this season, but Kyler Murray pretty quickly put that talk to rest and earned the starting job over the hapless JJ McCarthy, whose days in Minnesota (and whose days as a starter in the NFL) may be numbered. It’ll be interesting to see how Murray affects the Vikings’ offense–he was no longer nearly as effective as he once was in Arizona, but the Vikings have simply needed competence at the position to get them to the playoffs, and they had nothing even remotely resembling that a season ago.   My 2026 Predictions A few weeks ago I collected Packer fans’ predictions and expectations for the coming season. Here are my own thoughts on the same questions I asked all of you. 1. On a scale of one to ten, how are you feeling about the Packers heading into this season? I’m somewhere around a 7. Like, I think the team is going to be decent to good, so I have to be at least a six, but I also can see the relatively low ceiling on this team with some significant defensive weaknesses and a coach who’s incapable of consistency or of getting his team to play a full 60 minutes. So, yes, I think they’re going to win games and get to the playoffs. I also think they’re likely to pretty quickly bow out. 2. How many games do you expect the Packers to win this season? Probably 11 or 12. The schedule is actually reasonably favorable, but the team always loses some games they should win, so give me 11. 3. Which of the Packers’ opponents pose the toughest matchup for the team in 2026? I mean, it’s the Rams, right? The Rams are this year’s “dream team” and are stacked across the board. They’re the defacto team to beat in the NFC, even over the defending champion Seahawks. That’s going to be a tough one. 4. How far will the Packers go this year? I don’t see them getting past the divisional round. I think LaFleur’s coaching limitations are too much for this team to overcome while also having the cornerback deficiencies they have.  5. Will the Packers win the NFC North in 2026? Yes. I think the Bears regress and the Lions are once again the primary rivals. 6. Where will the Packers’ offense rank in 2026? Somewhere in the top 10. Love is too good and the team has too many weapons for them to fall outside of that. 7. Where will the Packers’ defense rank in 2026? Middle of the pack. A new coordinator and continued question marks in the boundaries of the secondary make it tough for me to consider this a potential top 10 unit. 8. Will Matt LaFleur be the *clear* head coach for the Packers moving forward after the 2026 season? (Meaning there is little reasonable debate) I expect the end of this season to be very much the same as the end of last season, frankly. The Packers will play well enough that many will argue the Packers can’t do any better than LaFleur and need to keep him around, but there will be more egregious losses and collapses that give others plenty of ammunition to say we’ve seen all what we need to see. I think we’ll be having the exact same discourse in January 2027 that we were in January 2026. 9. Which player will be the biggest (positive) surprise in 2026? I think Matthew Golden will have a big breakout this season. Not that this might be a surprise, per se, but it would certainly reflect a pretty significant leap over his performance from a season ago. 10. Which player not named Jordan Love will be most vital to the team’s success in 2026? Well, when he gets back it’ll be Micah Parsons. But out of guys who are starting the season on the field, give me Zach Bako-Bewele (formerly Zach Tom). The offense suffered noticeably in Bako-Bewele’s absence a season ago, and he’s the anchor of that offensive line. The Packers need him to stay healthy, because when he’s there he’s one of the best. 11. What are you most looking forward to about the Packers’ 2026 season? I mean, I just love the Packers. I love football. Watching the games, enjoying the analysis, all of it. Even when they frustrate me, there’s little I love more. I’m especially excited to see the young players get more opportunities for growth. But also to see the Packers shitcan Ben Johnson and the Bears. 12. What teams will be playing in this year’s Super Bowl? For the first time in a while there’s not really a clear-cut contender in the AFC. The Chiefs dynasty is over, the Ravens and Bills both have new head coaches (and thus some adjustments to make), and Joe Burrow still plays on the Bengals coached by Zac Taylor. I’m not really a believer in the Broncos, who I see as a major regression candidate, and there’s little chance the Patriots can match what they did a season ago. So I’m going to a dark horse pick here and saying the Jacksonville Jaguars. They had something good going at the end of last season and I really like their coach.  In the NFC all of the hype is with the Rams right now, but it’s rare that we actually see the offseason champions pull it together and go all the way in the regular season. I’m going to go with the 49ers instead, who are going to be hungry after an injury-ridden season and still have a ton of talent. Not that I want to see them pull it off, but I could very much see it happening.   That’s all for this week! I’ll be out on vacation next week up north, but will be back after to discuss the Packers’ first preseason action. Go Pack Go!   Filed Under: FeaturedTim BackesHello Wisconsin   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Tim Backes is a lifelong Packer fan and a contributor to CheeseheadTV. 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Carry The G Radio: Week 1 Training Camp Review

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Tucker Kraft... and Then What?

When the Green Bay Packers started training camp, there was one obvious addition to the PUP list that everyone was expecting. That was star tight end Tucker Kraft, who was still recovering from an ACL injury that ended his 2025 season in Week 9. Another PUP addition many did not expect, however, was fellow tight end Luke Musgrave. It was later revealed that Musgrave is dealing with a neck injury and his timetable is unclear. That left the active tight end room entering training camp in the hands of Josh Whyle, Luke Lachey, Drake Dabney, RJ Maryland, and Messiah Swinson. The proper reaction to that list from most fans is, who? While Josh Whyle saw action for the team last season, including a touchdown catch, that whole room in the absence of Kraft and Musgrave is relatively unknown. Now, as of yesterday, Luke Lachey was seen in a walking boot during practice, and RJ Maryland was also absent. This resulted in both players being waived yesterday, and the Packers later signed TE's McCallan Castles and Drew Biber to add to the TE rotation. Tucker Kraft was removed from the PUP and returned to action very early in camp to the relief of many, but with the position group seemingly bit by the injury bug early in camp, where do the Packers go from here? If Luke Musgrave is healthy, rolling him and Tucker Kraft with Josh Whyle into the regular season seems like an easy decision. But with Musgrave out for an unknown period of time, is Josh Whyle a worthy TE2? I'd be picking up the phone if I were GM Brian Gutekunst.  While it certainly isn't the Packer way of the last 20 years, if there's a chance Luke Musgrave is going to miss time heading into the regular season, veteran help may be needed. Throwing a cost-saving tight end off the street in some pads and onto the field may be good for practice, but in a month when it starts to count, that's not always a good answer for a team with the aspirations to play into February. Grabbing a tight end with some regular season experience may be wise.  So, who's out there who could get up to speed by week 1? Free Agent Options Darren Waller Once upon a time, you couldn't close out an article about Green Bay Packers trade rumors without seeing Darren Waller's name. Unlike many trade rumors, though, this one actually carried weight, for it was confirmed that Brian Gutekunst indeed pursued him multiple times. One of those pursuits was said to be the Davante Adams trade, where Waller was said to have been part of the trade package, but it wasn't allowed as players couldn't be traded for players who were on the franchise tag, which Adams was at the time. Instead, after his five-year stint with the Raiders, Waller ended up with the Giants for one year before retiring, and then unretiring to play nine games for the Dolphins last year. Waller will be 34 years old when the season starts, but his 24 catches for 283 yards and six touchdowns last season after being retired for a year says he may have one more year in the tank as a receiving TE2 option. Obviously Waller isn't going to go blazing down the field, and he isn't much of a blocker, but he could fit a Luke Musgrave-type role, giving Jordan Love a big-bodied veteran target. Will Dissly The recently turned 30-year-old tight end spent six years with Seattle before heading to the Chargers for two years, which ended last year in a season marred by knee and shoulder injuries. Indeed, Dissly wasn't very productive last year when he was on the field, but nagging issues may have played a part coming off the best statistical season of his career in 2024. Dissly can be a blocker from the in-line position as well as a decent receiver if LaFleur plans to often run two-tight end sets.  Much like Waller, Dissly isn't going to torch a defense, but if he's healthy, he offers a reliable option and the blocking skills needed to complement Tucker Kraft. Jonnu Smith Entering the 2026 season, Jonnu Smith will be 31 years old, but he is only two years removed from an outstanding Pro Bowl season that saw him capture 88 catches for 884 yards and eight touchdowns. Going from the Dolphins to the Steelers in 2025, Smith saw his targets cut in half due to a crowded tight end room and a run-heavy offense. Smith is familiar with a Matt LaFleur-style offense, actually playing under LaFleur in Tennessee when the Packers' head coach was offensive coordinator. Smith is not a great blocker, especially from the in-line position, so that is a knock against him, but considering he would be replacing a catch-first tight end in Luke Musgrave, there isn't much to be concerned about in that fashion. With the Packers' current needs at the position, Jonnu Smith provides a possible low-risk, high-reward option. What next? I'm the type of Packers fan who's grown used to the team just riding it out with what they have and relying on striking gold off the street if they can. But after thinking they were riding with the same edge rushers last year as the year before, I was pleasantly surprised by the trade for Micah Parsons. No tight ends currently out there in the unemployment line even come close to Micah Parsons' caliber, but what last year showed me is that maybe surprising moves really can be made again in Green Bay.  Matt LaFleur loves to play 12 personnel, and even if Tucker Kraft is available, will he be fully back to 100% in the first few weeks of the season? A veteran tight end security blanket for this offense may be an excellent idea.  The time is now. If Musgrave is going to miss time in 2026, we can't be comfortable just relying on Josh Whyle to be a worthy TE2 on a team with championship aspirations. We need someone who can be trusted to fill that role.   Filed Under: Packers NewsFeaturedGreen Bay PackersGreg Meinholz PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Greg Meinholz is a lifelong devoted Packer fan. A contributor to CheeseheadTV as well as PackersTalk. Follow him on Twitter @gmeinholz and Bluesky @gmeinholz.bsky.social for Packers commentary, random humor, beer endorsements, and occasional Star Wars and Marvel ramblings. __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Green Bay PackersTucker KraftLuke MusgraveDarren WallerJonnu Smith Like 0 points

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Confessions of a Polluted Mindset - Golden Opportunity

Jordan Love let it slip out the other day that Matthew Golden is "locked in" as the X receiver in the offense. That's normally the receiver not on the side of the tight end and lined up as one of the required 7 players on the line of scrimmage. It's also normally a bigger receiver type (think Mike Evans, DK Metcalfe, etc.), although Davante Adams plays the X thanks to his ability to beat press coverage at the LOS. Christian Watson's movement skills, route running and speed/acceleration plays better at the Z receiver spot, where he has more room to operate. That factors into where Golden will land but of course, as Matt LaFleur would say, it's a "fluid situation," as they expect their wide receivers to be versatile enough to play at either spot.  One byproduct of Golden as the X is you won't be seeing him in motion or being used on jet sweeps, which in my opinion is a good thing. It didn't appear to this observer that Golden had a good feel for where to make his cut when given the ball and asked to run towards the sideline. Plays that started out looking like they had promise, in the end yielded minimal results. Of course, this is not nearly as important as what Golden does catching the football. I wrote last year that I believe Golden has the best hands on the team and all reports from camp seem to corroborate that supposition. Golden is a pure hands catcher, snatching the ball from any angle and pulling it in to his body. He has shown evidence of the late hands that Davante Adams developed as his career progressed. In fact, Golden at times gives me a bit of a Davante Adams vibe. If he can develop like Adams did, he'll prove to be well worth the first round pick Gutey used on him. Matt LaFleur was asked about Golden by a beat writer in one of his pressers (I believe it was Pete Dougherty, judging from the voice). The question was, "What kept him from being a bigger part of the offense last year, a guy you were designing stuff for?"  LaFleur's answer was, "There were certain times you were calling plays and you just never knew who was going to be in the game. We did a lot of longer developing routes, and sometimes those guys need a breather and next thing you know he's not in the game and you're calling a play for him." He did go on to add that it was sometimes a matter of circumstance and alluded to the plethora of wide receivers in that room and hinted a less crowded room will naturally provide more opportunities this year. However, are you as bothered by the first part of his answer as I am? You're telling me there were plays called specifically for Golden when he was standing on the sidelines taking a breather? I have to ask, is this a normal occurrence? Shouldn't the play caller know who he has available to him as he's deciding on his play choice? Or is it all moving too fast and he doesn't have the time to check who has come off the field? Should there be someone upstairs telling Lafleur who came off the field? These are all things I'm wondering and I have no idea what the answers to these questions are. All I know is that it seems less than optimal that the play calling operation has that kind of glitch in it. On other topics... I was thrilled to hear LaFleur say that a big emphasis of the offseason preparation was speeding up the whole play calling process. Getting the call in quicker, getting in and out of the huddle quicker and getting to the line of scrimmage faster, which puts more pressure on the defense. This is all music to my ears and hints to the Packers playing with a faster tempo. Nudger nudge, wink wink, say no more! I was reading an article about Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers getting their band back together for one last tour. The most interesting tidbit I got from the article was that McCarthy wants Rodgers to play in the preseason games for 20-30 snaps..As we know all too well, Rodgers is no fan of the idea but actually said he would do it if Mike wants him to. That should make that first preseason game a must watch, even for casual Packers fans. As I wrote here a few weeks ago, I'm kind of concerned about the backup depth at offensive tackle. But worry no more, the Packers have a new offensive tackle named Zach Bako-BeWele  (Bah-ko buh-WAY-lay). I haven't been able to find any details on this guy but hopefully he can provide some better depth than what the Packers currently have.  What... What?  Go Pack Go! and Go ZBak! Filed Under: FeaturedJersey Al Bracco   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ "Jersey Al" Bracco is the Editor-In-Chief, part owner and wearer of various hats for CheeseheadTV.com and PackersTalk.com. He's a lifetime Packers fan living in the land of the Giants (and Jets). Follow Al on twitter at @JerseyalGBP.  __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Green Bay PackersPolluted Mindset2026 Like 0 points

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Pack-A-Day - Episode 2932: Packers Training Camp Review - Day 6!

Join Andy Herman for everything you need to know from Day 6 of Packers Training Camp!!! Don't miss it!!! Filed Under: ShowsPack A Day Podcast   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Andy is a graduate of UW-Oshkosh and owns & operates the Pack-A-Day Podcast. Andy has taken multiple courses in NFL scouting and is an Editor for Packer Report. Andy grew up in Green Bay and is a lifelong season ticket holder - follow him on Twitter @AndyHermanNFL! __________________________ Like 0 points

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Packers Practice Roundup, August 4, 2025 Day 6

  That’s it for practice six after one hour 47 minutes.  Hodkiewicz Practice 6, second in full pads, underway.  Spofford PARTICIPATION: Returned to practice: G Aaron Banks (knee/rest) Not practicing: CB Carrington Valentine (hamstring) TE RJ Maryland (hamstring) TE Luke Lachey DB Johnathan Baldwin.   Reserve lists: EDGE Micah Parsons (knee), TE Luke Musgrave (neck), LS Matt Orzech (calf), DT Javon Hargrave (knee), RB Chris Brooks (hamstring), DT Jordon Reilly (Achilles).  Hodkiewicz The Packers made it official wtih the signings of a pair of tight ends, McCallas Castles (who's back in GB) and Drew Biber (who's from Wisconsin). They waived/injured TEs RJ Maryland and Luke Lachey..  [Not great as they preferred Lachey and Maryland.  As a note, an injury settlement for a rookie making $885K is $49K per week for every week the player is anticipated to miss.  Usually at least one game check.  TGR]   PERSONNEL: Packers switch up first team offensive line configuration: Belton playing RT, Monk at RG and Jager Burton in at LG.  2)  Vince Oghobaase had the film cued up for Chris McClellan the moment he entered Lambeau Field this spring. It was cutups of new Packers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave. "I watched his Pittsburgh, his San Fran and his Eagles tape almost every day to get that nose position down."  [This suggests that the Packers don't want Hargrave to have to be the guy at NT - they want McClellan to be able to play 0 and 1 technique.  TGR]   Hodkiewicz For most of the day, though, it was the Morgan-Monk-Rhyan-Belton-Kinnard unit.  The first snap of the day on defense had Barryn Sorrell and Lukas Van Ness on the edges, and Karl Brooks, Nazir Stackhouse and Warren Brinson as the tackles.  3)  With Carrington Valentine out again, Brandon Cisse took all the No. 1 reps at cornerback.  4) With Carrington Valentine out again, Brandon Cisse took all the No. 1 reps at cornerback.   Huber Starters: Love Jacobs Whyle at FB Dabney Golden - Watson New OL: Morgan - Burton - Rhyan - Monk - Belton Sorrel - Brooks - Stackhouse - Brinson - LVN Coop - Franklin Cisse - Nixon Williams - X  Herman (I added emphasis for the new OL.  TGR] No. 2 OL: Kinnard-Jennings-Williams-Barnhart-Glover.  Demovsky   OFFENSE: Isaiah Neyor shows good sideline awareness and hands to pull down a stinger from mccord to the back shoulder.   [working with the 3s] 2) Amazing job by Evan Williams on a delayed blitz through the B gap, Monk a tick late trying to get hands on him.  [This goes under offense because I am more interested in Monk than Evan W.  TGR]  3)  Beautiful blitz pickup by Josh Jacobs against Cooper, gives time for Love to hit an open Whyle over the shoulder.  [So, confirmation that Josh Jacobs is on the field TGR]  4) Nyjalik Kelly showed some wiggle in one on ones too. Thought Monk anchored well at LG. Sorrell with strong rushes vs Kinnard and Morgan too.  5)  Don’t look now but Anthony Campbell with a strong debut in one on ones against two blue chips in Belton and Burton. Period belonged to Warren Brinson who was a force on his three reps vs Belton, Barrett and then Rhyan. Jordan Morgan and LVN were featured matchup. Morgan looked good on his three reps.  [Interesting.  TGR] Hodkiewicz Whyle with another catch off play action leak. Lloyd back in with ones and puts a nice move on Cooper. Love to Golden moves the chains. Throwback screen is picked that time by Sorrell and he’s off to the races. Defense was ready for that play after getting burned on it earlier.  2)  Watson beats Cisse on shallow cross and takes off. Golden with 2 catches on stop routes on opposite sides of field. Williams comes free on blitz and forces bad throw.  3)  Throwback screen from Love to Jacobs ruptures thanks to good blocks from Monk and others. Sorrell unblocked off the edge but Love finds Jacobs on checkdown.  Spofford Jordan Love completed back-to-back passes to Matthew Golden against Xavier McKinney and Keisean Nixon. On the next play, Evan Williams’ blitz forced an incomplete pass from Love to Christian Watson.  Huber 1 x 1s: Highlights of 1v1 pass catchers/defenders: Cisse won 3 reps vs Savion, 1 PBU, 2 off target throws Reed won twice vs Bullard with diving catch and perfect back-shoulder ball. Reed complimented Bull on the coverage; Love’s throw perfect Watson won twice vs Nixon on short routes McKinney got PBU vs Melton in slot Skyy Moore won all 3 of his reps vs Oladapo, Kenion.  Spofford Jager Burton, who won a 1v1 rep vs fellow rookie Dani Dennis-Sutton’s bull, is back to team reps. Starting at left guard.  2)  Barryn Sorrell had an impressive start to 1v1. Beat Darian Kinnard on bull rush. Later, handed Jordan Morgan his lone loss on outside speed. Really intriguing blend of burst and power.  3)  Jordan Morgan just showed why his athleticism is suited for left tackle. Beat Lukas Van Ness on first three 1v1 reps. 1) Stood up Van Ness on bull 2) Ushered Van Ness outside on speed 3) Mirrored Van Ness on inside out move Good start for Jordan Love’s new blindside blocker.  Wood   WR 1x1’s : a) Cisse tight coverage on Savion. Incomplete. b) Reed diving catch along the sidelines vs Bull c) McKinney forces an incompletion against Whyle. d) Watson beats Nixon easily inside e) Tight coverage by Simpson but gorgeous hands catch on the sidelines by Golden. f) Skyy Moore toasts Oladapo on a corner route. g) Devonshire PBU vs Sheppard h) Neyor easy win against Shemar i) B Melton half step on Simpson but overthrown deep. j) Sturdivant great route vs Nixon but couldn’t hang on to the catch. Nixon may have got a flag for contact in a game. k) Reed beautiful back shoulder deep beats Bullard. L) Prather win on a short comeback vs Jones m) Cisse easy Pbu vs Savion on a slant. n) Oladapo great coverage on Moore but Moore makes a diving catch. o) Pbu by X vs Melton. Unreal coverage for a safety. p) Watson beats Nixon on a quick comeback. r) Simpson Pbu on a slant vs Golden. s) Dabney beats Williams. t) Sheppard beats Devonshire. u) Neyor beats Jones easy v) Oladapo with unreal coverage on Biber but Oladpo drops the easy pick. w) Slant complete to Sturdivant against Shemar B x) Blanket coverage by Nixon on Melton y) Whyle short completion vs X, z) Moore easy win Vs Kenion, a1) Cisse forced another incomplete vs Savion b1) Devonshire Pbu vs Prather.  Herman  Andy has great coverage.   DEFENSE: Barryn Sorrell can’t remember the last time he had an INT but still teased Jordan Love all offseason that one was coming. On Tuesday, the Packers’ second-year edge rusher indeed picked off a screen pass & took it right to the house. Barryn Sorrell reads the screen perfectly and intercepts Jordan Love for a PICK 6. Very, very good day for 99.  2)  Defense fired up after Hopper meets Lloyd in the backfield for a TFL   3)  Team ends with McClellan all up in Drones business on an attempted playaction.  [sounds like the 2s or 3s though.]  Hodkiewicz Dennis-Sutton and Niemann with a good rush on Drones to end practice.  2) With the backups on the field, safeties Mark Perry and Kitan Oladapo limited completions to Damien Martinez and Bo Melton to minor gains. On the next play, Drones had to throw it away against pressure by Isaiah McDuffie, TyRon Hopper and Oladapo. 3) A handoff to Pierre Strong hit the brick wall known as Jonathan Ford and Jaden Crumedy. A few plays later, on third-and-2, MarShawn Lloyd was buried in the backfield by Hopper.  Huber Two D wrecks a screen to Swinson with Cox pressure and Oladapo closing fast. Simpson with corner blitz for 2s and goes unblocked for second straight day.  Spofford Two quick pash rush wins for McClellan in the opening team period.  Bretl   SPECIAL TEAMS: After two consecutive days of kicking, there were no field-goal drills today at Packers training camp following the latest little twist in the competition.  2) On Monday at training camp, Smack attempted eight field goals – five during a field-goal period and three at the end of 2-minute drills – the officials weren’t under the goalposts at all.  What’s up with that?  “I just wanted to make you guys work for your money. You guys decipher,” LaFleur said.  Sure, but it’s impossible to determine if a kick is good or not when watching from the sideline, especially with the shorter kicks that soar over the net between the uprights.  That’s “by design,” LaFleur said.  “What’s the big deal, anyways?” he wondered.  [Huber still unhappy there is only one kicker in camp.  TGR]  3) The No. 1 punt team consisted of Isaiah McDuffie, Arron Mosby, Cal Adomitis, Barryn Sorrell and Ty’Ron Hopper as the five-man line, Javon Bullard and Pierre Strong as the wings and Nick Niemann as the personal protector.  4) At least eight players rotated through as the gunners, including Cisse, Bo Melton, Benjamin St-Juste and young receivers Isaiah Neyor and J. Michael Sturdivant. 5) The No. 1 kickoff team had Mark Perry, Benjamin St-Juste, Bo Melton, Isaiah McDuffie and Nick Niemann on one side and Javon Bullard, Ty’Ron Hopper, Kitan Oladapo, Arron Mosby and Evan Williams on the other.  Huber   MISCELLANEOUS: After a productive series of reps during the first one-on-one pass-rushing drill of training camp, including wins against Jordan Morgan and Darian Kinnard, Barryn Sorrell had by far his best day of training camp.  Huber Matt LaFleur said Trey Smack is “gonna be a work in progress.” “This is not our first time with a rookie kicker. I know there’s gonna be some good and some he wants back.”  Demovsky Photo courtesy of Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA Today Network         Filed Under: FeaturedGreen Bay PackersJames Reynolds   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Packers Practice RoundupGreen Bay PackersRoster Construction Like 0 points

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Packers Offense Relying on a "Big 3" At Wide Receiver

  Heading into the 2026 NFL season, one of the more intriguing aspects to the Green Bay Packers this year will be how their passing attack does with the trio of Christian Watson, Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden. The trio is as talented as a group as the Packers have had in awhile at the position. Watson and Reed were both 2nd round picks in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Golden was a 2025 first round pick, the first wide receiver to be taken in the first round since the 2002 draft. This year’s depth chart has the three players as the clear starters at the two outside wide receiver positions (Z-Watson, X-Golden) and the inside slot receiver (Reed). Having a “Big 3” at wide receiver has been rare for the Packers on offense in the last two decades. When Aaron Rodgers was in his first five seasons as a starter, the passing attack had four and sometimes five wide receivers that could be all featured in different games. From 2008 to 2012, the Packers had five different wide receivers (Donald Driver, Greg Jennings, Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, James Jones) lead the team in receptions, yards or touchdowns in a season. Year Most receptions Most yards reciving Most TDs receiving 2008 Jennings 80 Jennings 1292 Jennings 9 2009 Driver 70 Jennings 1113 Driver 6 2010 Jennings 76 Jennings 1265 Jennings 12 2011 Nelson 68 Nelson 1268 Nelson 15 2012 Cobb 80 Cobb 954 Jones 14* *Led NFL In Love’s first three seasons, Brian Gutekunst attempted to build the wide receiving group for Love the same way Ted Thompson did for Rodgers. However, because of inconsistency, injuries and lack of opportunities, the group of Watson-Reed-Dontayvion Wicks-Romeo Doubs- Golden could not duplicate the success of the group from the early 2010’s. Jordan Love confirms Matthew Golden will be mostly playing X. Essentially replacing Romeo Doubs in the offense. Golden X Watson Z Reed F Whats really cool is all 3 guys have played all 3 spots at some point and can be moved around. The Packers 2026 Offense about to be 🔥… — Packerfan Total Access- Clayton (@packers_access) August 2, 2026 The last time the Packers had three wide receivers in preseason that were the clear top guys at those three positions was likely all the way back in 2017. That season is the trio Nelson, Cobb and Davante Adams who were going into their fourth and final season as a group together. In 2014, Nelson and Cobb were the best Packers wide receiver tandem in team history, and Adams had a solid season as a rookie. In 2015, Nelson was injured in preseason, forcing the Packers to bring back Jones to go with Cobb and Adams. In 2016, the trio of Nelson-Cobb-Adams had their best season as a group. All three players had at least 60 receptions and Nelson and Adams each had double digit touchdown catches. And then it was Cobb who had three touchdown catches in Green Bay’s wild card playoff win over the New York Giants. In 2017, Adams became the team’s No. 1 receiver, as both Cobb and Nelson were both limited after Rodgers’ missed half the season to a collarbone injury. The career timelines of Nelson (2008 draft pick), Cobb (2011 draft pick) and Adams (2014 draft pick) never really allowed the three of them to be close to their peaks at the same time. The closest was 2016. In contrast, Watson, Reed and Golden were all drafted within four years of each other, which means there’s a good chance they all could hit their stride with Love at the same time.   Packers Top 3 Wide Receivers 2014-2017   Year WR 1 WR 2 WR 3 2014 Nelson 98, 1519, 13 Cobb 91, 1287, 12 Adams 38, 446, 3 2015 Cobb 79, 829, 6 Jones 50, 890, 8 Adams 50, 483, 1 2016 Nelson 87, 1257, 14 Adams 75, 997, 12 Cobb 60, 610, 4 2017 Adams 74, 885, 10 Cobb 66, 653, 4 Nelson 53, 582, 6   Now it will come down to head coach Matt LaFleur to both give them plenty of snaps and opportunities in the passing game as well as do his best to keep them healthy for an entire season. This means, will any of these three be used as a “gadget guy” on jet sweeps and bubble screens, which equals more punishment for a wide receiver.   Playing as many games as possible as well as being around in January for a playoff run will be one of the more important elements for a successful 2026 season.   My FULL conversation with Jordan Love discussing it all: • Girl Dad • Trust w/ Matt LaFleur • Personal growth • Ensemble of wideouts • Tucker Kraft’s return • Offensive line stability • Focus & goals for the Pack in ‘26#GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/uebulLD14g — StaceyDales (@StaceyDales) August 2, 2026     Filed Under: FeaturedMitchell McLaughlin PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Mitch McLaughlin is a Packers fan and shareholder residing in Sacramento, California. He will be writing Packers stories each week on Cheesehead TV. He can be found on Twitter: @McLaughlinMitch __________________________   NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Matthew GoldenChristian Watsonjayden reedPackers wide receivers Like 0 points

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Packers Daily: Strong day from Jordan Morgan

Listen to the podcast here: Find all of my daily podcasts here. Filed Under: #PackersDailyPacker Fan Podcasts   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Tags: Green Bay PackersPackers DailyJordan Morgan Like 0 points

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Micah Parsons Focused on Greatness, Not Timeline

Micah Parsons met with the media on Tuesday and offered an encouraging update on his recovery while making it clear that his focus extends well beyond a return date. Parsons said a Week 6 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys is a "very realistic" target for his return from the torn ACL he suffered last season. At the same time, he stressed that he'll continue working with the Packers' medical staff to determine the best timeline rather than forcing his way back. More than anything, though, Parsons wants people to understand that the date isn't what's important. "People are worried about the knee," said Parsons. "They should be worried about how I'm gonna play when I get back. The anger, the frustration, the things that I'm about to let out because of how long it's been since I've played. So I think that's what people should really worry about. How great is Micah gonna be when he gets back? Not about when I get back because that's the short term." The Packers have remained patient throughout Parsons' rehab, and there appears to be no interest in accelerating the process. If Week 6 ends up being the right time, Green Bay could be welcoming back a healthy, highly motivated defensive star just as the season enters an important stretch. Parsons' message was simple: don't focus on the date, focus on the player who's coming back. Filed Under: Packers News   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Tags: green bay packersMicah Parsons Like 0 points

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Packers Training Camp Day 6 Notes

The defense continued to win its share of battles Tuesday as the Green Bay Packers wrapped up their sixth practice of training camp, with pressure, play recognition and a pair of standout performances highlighting the afternoon. The play of the day belonged to second year edge rusher Barryn Sorrell. On a throwback screen that the offense had successfully used earlier in practice, Sorrell never bit. He patiently read the play and took the interception the other way for what would have been a defensive touchdown. It was a veteran play from a young player. Sorrell wasn't alone. Evan Williams was everywhere, recording what would have been a sack on Love while also generating another pressure that forced an incompletion. Chris McClellan consistently found his way into the backfield with two quick pass-rush wins during the opening team period, while Benjamin St-Juste continued blitzing for his second consecutive practice sack of Tyrod Taylor in as many days and later he broke up a pass intended for Isaiah Neyor. The offense had its moments as well. Love connected with Christian Watson on a crossing route where the veteran receiver simply ran away from Brandon Cisse after Love led him perfectly on a low crosser. Later, Love dropped in a perfect throw to Josh Whyle up the right sideline on a wheel route out of the backfield. With Zach Bako-Bewele and Aaron Banks still not participating in team drills, the Packers continued to shuffle the starting front five along the offensive line. The first-team offensive line opened with Jordan Morgan, Jacob Monk, Sean Rhyan, Jager Burton and Anthony Belton, before later reverting closer to its recent configuration with Monk at left guard, Belton at right guard and Travis Kinnard at right tackle. Morgan also turned heads during one-on-one drills, winning three straight reps against Lukas Van Ness. Former 7th round pick John Williams received work at center with the second-team offense. Quarterback Kyron Drones executed guitar play fake on one rep...but would have been obliterated by McClellan had it been live. Later, he narrowly missed MarShawn Lloyd down the seam before linebacker Ty'Ron Hopper stuffed Lloyd at the line on the next play, drawing a huge cheer from the defensive sideline. Finally, with injuries continuing to thin the tight end room, the Packers brought back McCallan Castles, who spent time on Green Bay's practice squad last season as well as tight end Drew Biber. Filed Under: Packers News   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Tags: Green Bay PackersPackers training camp Like 0 points

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Around the NFC North: Training Camp Week 1

Vikings * There are rumors that Kevin O'Connell could be on the hotseat this year if the team's new version of a QB debacle doesn't go well (it won't). It's not shocking that the new GM wants to pick his own head coach and it would be nice to have O'Connell out of the division.  * Speaking of QB debacle, Kyler Murray looks like the clear starter at QB but that doesn't mean he has played particularly well so far. One ball for sure would've put Justin Jefferson in the hospital.  * The team signed Jamal Adams to play linebacker and got him in with the first-team defense on his first day of practice. This could be like when the Packers signed Isaiah Simmons last year and had him playing with the first-team defense - they need to quickly find out if he can do it, and there's no way he's going to work as depth. The former safety once was traded for the same amount the Packers paid for Micah Parsons so you'd think he'd have the instincts to make an impact if it works out.  * On the d-line, Caleb Banks is healthy, but Big Citrus reportedly looks out of shape. The former Packers twitter favorite could never play a majority of snaps in college and may already have an issue staying on the field in the NFL.  Lions * Since we're talking about old washed linebackers, let's start with the Lions' signing of Devin White. White was never quite the player that the highlight tapes made him out to be and now he doesn't have the athleticism that made him one of the more dangerous blitzers in the league. The Lions are already overpaying a few linebackers, so I can't see how exactly this one will work out.  * Back to important things: Jahmyr Gibbs, probably the team's best and most important player, is holding out, waiting for a contract. We might get to see Jared Goff with a shifted-around offensive line and no run game. What a treat.  * Sadly, the o-line has looked good since the pads came on, though that could be because the d-line is pretty bad outside of one guy.  Bears * Bears safety acquisition Coby Bryant was carted off in practice and is expected to miss 8-10 weeks with a knee injury. This is a big blow for the team's defense that many think will take a step back this year. * Garret Bradbury seems to be the star of camp so far. Which makes sense because there hasn't been much violence or actual football yet. It's too bad we can't get Kenny Clark in just to make Bears fans watch him shove Bradbury 7 yards behind the LOS. We can only hope that Devonte Wyatt will bull rush Bradbury into oblivion soon enough.  * Luther Burden has been the star on the offensive side so far, unfortunately. Burden flashed a lot last year and is probably going to be really good. Dammit.  * Colston Loveland has been the star on the offensive side so far, unfortunately. Loveland flashed a lot last year and is probably going to be really good. Dammit.  Filed Under: FeaturedGreen Bay PackersMike PriceAround the NFC North   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Mike Price is a lifelong Packers fan who recently moved from Utah to Stoughton (a Madison suberb). You can follow him on twitter at @themikeprice. __________________________ NFL Categories: Chicago BearsDetroit LionsGreen Bay PackersMinnesota VikingsNFC NorthTags: packersBearsLionsVikings Like 0 points

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Cory's Corner: Matthew Golden Turning Into Super Sophomore

Matthew Golden arrived in Green Bay carrying the expectations that come with every first-round draft pick. Through the opening week of training camp, he's looked like a player determined to prove the Packers made the right choice. The flashes have come early and often. Whether it's creating separation against starting defensive backs, tracking deep balls from Jordan Love or turning routine throws into explosive gains, Golden has consistently been one of the standout performers on Ray Nitschke Field. It's easy to dismiss early-August highlights as training camp theater, but Golden's success hasn't been built on one spectacular catch. It's been built on repetition. That's the encouraging part. The Packers selected Golden with the 23rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, making him the organization's first first-round wide receiver since Javon Walker in 2002. That distinction alone brings added pressure. Fair or not, first-round receivers aren't judged against other rookies — they're judged against Pro Bowl expectations. Fans expect immediate production, and every dropped pass, every quiet afternoon and every comparison to receivers drafted after him gets magnified. Golden's rookie season suggested he's more than capable of handling those expectations. In 2025, he caught 54 passes for 832 receiving yards and six touchdowns, while being targeted 91 times. Those 91 targets represented roughly 18 percent of Green Bay's pass attempts, a significant workload for a rookie in Matt LaFleur's offense. More importantly, the numbers reflected the trust Jordan Love developed in him as the season progressed. Golden wasn't simply running wind sprints to clear out coverage — he became an integral part of the passing game. That chemistry has carried over into training camp. Love has repeatedly looked Golden's way during competitive team periods, and the rookie-turned-second-year receiver has rewarded that confidence with several of camp's biggest plays. His acceleration allows him to stack defensive backs on vertical routes, while his polished route-running has helped him consistently create separation underneath. He's been winning against Green Bay's starting secondary, not just reserve defenders, and that's one of the biggest reasons his strong camp has generated so much buzz. “He's looked great so far and it's going to be a big year for him,” said Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich. “I'm excited to watch it.” The next question isn't whether Golden belongs. It's how the Packers deploy him. Christian Watson remains Green Bay's premier field-stretching receiver. That leaves Golden and Jayden Reed occupying remarkably similar territory. Both are explosive after the catch. Both can line up inside or outside. Both thrive on quick separation and creating mismatches in space. They aren't identical players, but there's undeniable overlap in how each can be used. That presents Matt LaFleur with both a challenge and an opportunity. Rather than forcing one player into a reduced role, the Packers appear positioned to make defenses account for both. Reed's versatility and Golden's speed can complement one another, creating motion packages, bunch formations and matchup nightmares that stress opposing secondaries before the ball is even snapped. Instead of asking which receiver should be on the field, LaFleur may spend the season figuring out how to keep both involved as often as possible. It's still only training camp. Pads have only recently come on, preseason games remain ahead and every young receiver experiences adversity at some point. But Golden doesn't look like a player overwhelmed by the expectations of being a first-round pick. He looks like someone embracing them. If the first week of camp is any indication, the Packers haven't simply added another talented receiver to Jordan Love's arsenal. They may have found the dynamic playmaker capable of helping elevate an already dangerous offense into one of the NFL's most explosive units.   800 yds 6 TD is the floor for Matthew Golden this year! #gopackgo pic.twitter.com/BG8N4kb0Rw — Angry Mike! NFL (@angrymike23) August 2, 2026 Filed Under: Packers NewsFeaturedGreen Bay PackersCory JennerjohnCory's Corner   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Cory Jennerjohn is a graduate from UW-Oshkosh and has been in sports media for over 15 years. He was a co-host on "Clubhouse Live" and has also done various radio and TV work as well. He has written for newspapers, magazines and websites. He currently is a columnist for CHTV and also does various podcasts. He recently earned his Masters degree from the University of Iowa. He can be found on Twitter: @Coryjennerjohn __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: green bay packersMatthew Golden2026 training campjayden reed Like 0 points

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Pack-A-Day - Episode 2931 - Packers Training Camp Review - Day 5!

Join Andy Herman for everything you need to know from Day 5 of Packers Training Camp!!! Don't miss it!!! Filed Under: ShowsPack A Day Podcast   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Andy is a graduate of UW-Oshkosh and owns & operates the Pack-A-Day Podcast. Andy has taken multiple courses in NFL scouting and is an Editor for Packer Report. Andy grew up in Green Bay and is a lifelong season ticket holder - follow him on Twitter @AndyHermanNFL! __________________________ Like 0 points

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Packers Practice Roundup, August 3, 2026 - Day 5

  Practice No. 5 (first in pads) goes an hour and 45 minutes. One more tomorrow before an off day on Wednesday.  Demovsky PARTICIPATION: Returned to practice: T Brant Banks (hamstring) Not practicing: CB Carrington Valentine (hamstring) TE RJ Maryland (hamstring) G Aaron Banks (knee/rest).  Reserve lists: EDGE Micah Parsons (knee), TE Luke Musgrave (neck), LS Matt Orzech (calf), DT Javon Hargrave (knee), RB Chris Brooks (hamstring), DT Jordon Reilly (Achilles).  Hodkiewicz A couple of participation notes: OT Brant Banks (hamstring) has returned. New DNPs : CB Carrington Valentine (hamstring) TE RJ Maryland (hamstring) G Aaron Banks (knee/workload management).  2) Carrington Valentine, who dropped out of practice yesterday, has a leg injury and will not practice today, per LaFleur.  Demovsky Sheppard up slowly after last team snap, jogs off.  Hodkiewicz Packers TE Luke Lachey was rolling through the facility on a scooter with his left leg propped up in a walking boot after practice today.  Schneidmann [I am doomed to not getting a blocking TE in GB?  TGR] Bro Josh Whyle and Drake Dabney legit might be the only 2 healthy TE’s on the roster.  Kcool0742 CB Jonathan Baldwin, who had been flashing as a slot corner with the No. 2 defense, dropped out of practice, as did TE Luke Lachey.  Spofford Side note: I do not believe Domani Jackson has done any team drills in the first 5 practices.  Herman   PERSONNEL: Starters: Love Jacobs Williams - Reed - Golden Whyle Morgan - Monk - Rhyan - Belton - Kinnard Sorrell - Brooks - Stackhouse - LVN Zaire - Coop Nixon - Bullard - Cisse X - Williams.  Andy Herman Rookie Jager Burton is back doing team after an opening day hamstring injury. He’s at left guard with the No. 2 line.  Demovsky No. 1 O-line same as it’s been. Banks sitting out practice today. Bako-Bewele not doing team drills yet. Cisse in for Valentine (hamstring) on 1 D, and a few plays in he gets to Love on a blitz. Love to Golden on a comeback starts it out. Lloyd gets the edge on a pitch. Bullard working some deep safety with 2s.  Spofford Pressure from defensive backs has been a constant theme so far. It’s still install so hard to draw any sweeping conclusions but it sure feels like it’s going to be a more prominent arrow in the quiver.  Nagler With rookie lineman Jager Burton being integrated back into 11-on-11 work, the No. 2 line was either Dalton Cooper at left tackle, Burton at left guard, John Williams at center, Karsen Barnhart at right guard and Travis Glover at right tackle or Donovan Jennings getting the snaps at left guard.  Huber   OFFENSE: Really nice run by Pierre Strong up the middle. He’s had a really solid start to camp. Now a nice inside run by Damien Martinez. The run game looking much better with the pads on.  Herman Toss left to MarShawn Lloyd for a nice gain. So damn quick. Jordan Morgan out in front with a nice block.  2)  Lloyd toss left, hits it hard for a nice gain.  3) Moore wide-open over the middle. Just dropped it. 4)  Love to Watson again over the middle, beat Nixon, on a crosser for 20 — but doubt anyone catches him. 5) Love incomplete to Skyy Moore past the sticks, out route right. Overthrown(?) by a step. (or it’s on Moore idk).  Eversoll 60 yard bomb from Taylor to Will Sheppard to work out of a third and 15. Beautiful throw and over the shoulder catch.  2) Neyor shows good hands on a third and 5 pass from Taylor.  3)  Bo Melton with a spectacular catch right in front of us for around 30 yards. Tight coverage by Simpson but Taylor just snuck it in there.  Hodkiewicz Twos up next - same situation 1. Taylor sacked - believe Kelly was in 2. Taylor sacked again - coverage / team sack 3. False start 4. Taylor finally gets time and throws a dime down to the 15 on a deep bomb to Sheppard. Mark Perry in coverage. Sheppard got behind him. Smack in for the win: 33 yarder right down the middle. Offense wins.  2)   3’s up next with Drones: 1. Incomplete to Williams 2. Complete to Savion for about 7 years out of bounds. [Savion is playing with the threes?  TGR] 3. TJ Quinn with the pick of Drones. Defense wins.  3rd tweet)  1. Love to Watson for a first. Clock ticks. Williams with a pressure. 2. Love up the seem to Reed. Looked like a great ball but Reed couldn’t get hands on it. Good coverage by Bullard. 3. Immediate pressure by Brooks. Love over the middle but Reed slips. 22 seconds left. 3rd and 10. Ball on own 44. 4. Love to Reed for a first down out of bounds. Ball to the 34. Love looked like he might have been sacked but they don’t call it. 5. Love had Watson deep down the right sideline but Love missed it to the outside. Incomplete. 6. Incomplete throw to the left just to waste time. Smack on for the 52 yard fg for the win: no good off the left upright.  4th tweet) Nice run stuff by Karl Brooks. Combined pressure from DDS and McClellan on Taylor. Would have been a sack. Nice pass pro by Burton on DDS. Anthony Campbell in on a run stuff of Martinez behind the line. Side note: I do not believe Domani Jackson has done any team drills.  5th)  Golden for the 3rd time over the middle. Right after a play to Golden in the flat. Loves first pick of camp. Good pressure by the defense. tried to lead Reed but it was too far high and ahead and X makes the diving INT. X doing x things.  Herman Bo Melton beats Jaylin Simpson on a fade down the right sideline, and Tyrod Taylor drops it perfectly over the shoulder for 28 yards. 2) Jordan Morgan with a great kick out block vs Brandon Cisse, who again is getting 1 reps. Morgan reaches Cisse on perimeter, leading MarShawn Lloyd on toss. Overpowered the rookie corner 1v1, which is expected, but good footwork to square him up in space. Showed his athleticism. Wood   DEFENSE: DDS another run stuff on Lloyd. May have gotten a little “reminder” not to take anyone to the ground.  2)  DDS blew into the backfield again to stuff Martinez. Been a beast against the run today.  3) Love to Reed wide open on a cross. Blown coverage. Pass was about 25 in the air. Goes for like a 60-yard “TD” (if Cooper didn’t sack Love on a blitz.)  4)  Lukas Van Ness beat Kinnard off the left edge (RT) for a “sack.” (although Love gets outta that shit a lot. At least a “pressure.”)  Eversoll TJ Quinn ends the No 3 two minute with an INT over the middle off Drones.  2)  Anthony Campbell with another PBU at LOS, fourth in three practices.  3)  McClellan sack in twos, Taylor throws away.  4)  Hodkiewicz DL Anthony Campbell, who has used his 6-6 frame to bat down a few passes at the line in camp, can move his 300 pounds too. He just chased Taylor out of the pocket to force a throwaway.  Spofford Stops Moore for a very short gain on the next play as well. Solid rush from Oliver vs Brant Banks.  2)  Nice pressure off the edge by LVN. He’s had the better of Kinnard for sure so far in camp.   3)  Nice run stuff by Karl Brooks. Herman On third-and-3, Warren Brinson stormed up the middle for a “sack.” [This was against the number ones.  TGR]  2) A batted pass by Warren Brinson on second down made it third-and-7, with Love throwing a brilliant deep pass to Watson.  Huber onathan Gannon showing a willingness to blitz the perimeter. Brandon Cisse would’ve had a sack chasing down Jordan Love. Later on, Benjamin St-Juste and would Jaylen Simpson converge at Tyrod Taylor. Some creativity in the playbook.  Wood   SPECIAL TEAMS: Kitan Oladapo & Bo Melton are the first gunners in punt. Skyy Moore the first returner. Isaiah Neyor and Kaden Prather worked as gunners as well.  2)  More players working as gunners: Brandon Cisse Mark Perry Sturdivant Prather Isaiah Neyor.  Herman Trey Smack goes 3-for-5 again. 33: WR 40: Good 43: Good 48: Good 55: (Way WR). 6 for 10 so far.  [The 3 for 5 on Monday was just in the field goal drill.  There were more attempts in drills and team.  TGR]  Demovsky Practice ends with Trey Smack making a 51 yard field goal. That’s it after 1:43.  2)  Drill ends with Smack missing 52 yarder off left upright.   Hodkiewicz Taylor goes for it all on 3rd and 16. Finds Sheppard DEEEP for near 60 yards during 2 min setting up a game winning 33 yd field goal, which Smack hits. Great diving catch by Sheppard.  [So, Smack missed a 33-yarder wide right, made a 33-yarder, missed 40-yarder wide right, good 43, good 48, good 51, missd 52 - boink off the left upright -  and wide right 55.  TGR]  2) Cisse first up in a punt coverage/gunners drill. The more you can do.  Nagler Smack: 51 yards: money That does it for practice. Smack 5/8 on the day.  Herman All told, Smack is 8-for-13 thus far in camp.  Spofford Others from sideline have Trey Smack making the 43-yard field goal that I had narrowly wide right. It was very close. So either 5/8 on day and 8/13 in camp, or 4/8 on day and 7/13 in camp. That ballpark.  Wood   MISCELLANEOUS: So saying "he's locked in as the X" doesn't mean he's always going to be camped as the weakside iso and asked to win. This offense does a good job of moving people around. That being said, if you want a receiver to function as the isolated X, Golden's got the best skillset for it.  Dusty Evely  [I would have said that Christian Watson had the best skill set for playing X, and by a lot.  Dusty is a film guy, though.  TGR] Bears safety Coby Bryant is expected to be sidelined 8-10 weeks due to a hyperextended knee, bone bruise and small fracture that he suffered at today’s practice.  [Bryant just signed with the Bears for 3 years, $40M with $26M fully guaranteed.  "Packers play the Bears in almost exactly 10 weeks" according to Andy Herman.  TGR]  Kcool0742 While Will Sheppard made the huge play for the No. 2 offense in 2-minute, Savion Williams – last year’s third-round pick and presumably a lock to make the roster – was on the field with the No. 3s for their 2-minute. [OTOH, Savion Williams had an excellent pass-protecting rep against Brandon Cisse to help make it (a big pass completion) happen.  2)  DDS has been stuck with the second team for most of camp. It will be interesting to see if his impactful day will give him any chances with the starters.  3)  Or, the other side of the coin is that offensive tackles Jordan Morgan and Darian Kinnard were excellent in keeping Van Ness out of the backfield.  [I got the opposite impression from reading other media observers, IIRC mostly Andy Herman.  I guess LVN got fewer mentions in pads today, I suppose, but he got one, I thought.  Different take is worth mentioning.  TGR]  4)  Kitan Oladapo moved from safety to the slot and was impactful. A pair of third-down completions to Damien Martinez were stopped short of the marker by Mark Perry. Murvin Kenion III had a tackle for loss on a third-and-1 handoff to Jaden Nixon.  Safety pretty clearly has been one of Green Bay’s best positions since McKinney was signed in 2024. From top to bottom, it might be the best unit on the team. 5)  Green Bay’s top four draft picks look like players.  Huber Packers rookie kicker Trey Smack said in the locker room after today's practice that he has deleted social media off of his phone for the most part.  Kyle Malzhan Photo courtesy of Jovanny Hernandex, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA Today Network          Filed Under: FeaturedGreen Bay PackersJames Reynolds   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Packers Practice RoundupGreen Bay PackersRoster Construction Like 0 points

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Packers Daily: The Pads Are Poppin

Listen to the podcast here: Find all of my daily podcasts here. Filed Under: #PackersDailyPacker Fan Podcasts   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Tags: Green Bay PackersPackers Daily Like 0 points

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Packers Training Camp Stock Report - Week 1

Training camp is officially underway. The Packers are nearly a full week in, and there’s already plenty to sort through on the field — some of it news, some of it noise. That’s where this stock report comes in. Think of it like the stock market — it rises and falls any given day. The same concept is applied here. A few good reps strung together, run with the first-team offense or defense, praise from coaches and teammates — that’s all stock rising. Bad reps, a role demotion, a shaky performance — that’s stock dropping. It’s not a final verdict on anyone. It’s a snapshot of where things stand right now, five practices into camp, before the pads are fully on and before the preseason games begin. So here’s where things stand for a handful of Packers through the first week — who’s building momentum, and who needs to turn it around before it’s too late. MarShawn Lloyd: Stock Rising 📈 Five practices into camp, and MarShawn Lloyd is still standing. For a guy who’s dealt with what he’s dealt with, that’s a big deal — and that’s all their is to it. The Packers aren’t rushing him. Matt LaFleur made that clear last week, saying Lloyd isn’t on a strict rep count, but that “we have learned from our experience that I think we want to gradually get him more involved and see where it goes.” Translation: the team isn’t about to risk Lloyd’s health by pushing him too hard, too fast. Lloyd put in real work to fix his body this offseason out in California, and it shows — he’s been explosive, shifty, and most importantly, on the field. That’s more than he could say for his first two seasons, both of which were derailed by injury before he ever got to show what he’s got. His teammates have noticed. “MarShawn’s gone through his fair share of things, so to have him healthy, to have him out there, it’s great,” Jordan Love said. Then he went further: “Once we get into the preseason and going into the season, that’s a guy we need to have out there, because I know he’s going to be a special playmaker. Somebody that can make those big, explosive plays in the run game and the pass game. I think, for him, it’s just trying to find ways to stay healthy, and I know he’s been working hard at it.” Look — it’s early. The pads have only been on for one practice, and the Packers are clearly playing it safe with him. But none of that changes the fact that Lloyd has a gear none of the other backs in this room have. He doesn’t need a “wow” preseason to boost his stock. Every day he’s out there and healthy, it’s already climbing. I asked #Packers safety Evan Williams who's in position to have a big year... his answer? MarShawn 'Yeet Cannon' Lloyd "People have started to write him off, and he's going to turn some heads this year." pic.twitter.com/04xxIH1g8S — Carson Fowler (@CarsonFowlerTV) August 2, 2026 Trey Smack: Stock Dropping 📉 The Packers rolled the dice on kicker Trey Smack in the sixth round back in April, then released veterans Brandon McManus and Lukas Havrisik to clear the runway. German kicker Lenny Krieg joined the competition briefly, but injuries elsewhere forced the team to cut him before he ever kicked a ball. That left Smack as the lone kicker on the roster — a rookie with zero competition. His camp debut wasn’t the one anyone was hoping for. Smack only attempted five kicks Sunday, making three: 28, 33, and 42 yards. Both misses came from distance — 39 and 45 yards — and both sailed wide left, the same direction the wind was blowing. One of the misses also came off a bad snap from Cal Adomitis, so it wasn’t all on him, but it’s a kick he still needs to make. He was just as bad on Monday, going 5-of-8 on the day with misses from 33, 52, and 55 yards. That puts him at 8-of-13 so far. Ultimately, kicks made or missed the first week of camp don't mean much. Still, Smack didn’t have the smoothest OTAs, and a strong camp debut would’ve eased some nerves. Instead, it was more of the same. He may end up just fine — plenty of young kickers find their rhythm the more they kick — but banking on that right now is wishful thinking. The Cornerbacks: Stock Rising 📈 Cornerback was expected to be the biggest position of weakness. Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine were inconsistent last year, to put it nicely. Nate Hobbs was unplayable at times. Nobody would’ve blinked if Brian Gutekunst had blown the whole room up. Instead, he ran it back with some tweaks — adding rookie Brandon Cisse and veteran Benjamin St-Juste to compete with Nixon and Valentine, and moving on from Nate Hobbs. On paper, it still looked like a mix of underwhelming familiar faces and question marks. But five practices in, the cornerback room’s stock is rising. No, that’s not a typo. Keisean Nixon is off to a strong start after sitting out practice one with a hamstring issue. Sunday was his best day yet — multiple pass breakups in team drills. Nixon’s hoping a second straight season at one position pays off: “I think it helped a lot going over the film and watching the mistakes I made and some of the dumb penalties that I gave up, just not knowing the level of it, what it takes,” he said. “I just want to compete, take a step from last year. Not just worry about PBUs and pass breakups and my stats. I want to play complete football.” Brandon Cisse has been just as encouraging. The second-round rookie has been getting first-team reps — especially once Valentine went down Sunday — and while he’s gotten beat a few times, what stands out is how fast he resets. Christian Watson torched him on a corner route, and on the very next play, Cisse broke up a third-and-5 pass intended for Bo Melton. There will be rookie growing pains. But he just needs reps, and he’s making the most of them. Benjamin St-Juste has quietly been impressive in his own right. He picked off Tyrod Taylor and took it to the house on Friday, and he brings a size and physicality nobody else in the room has. LaFleur’s been talking him up too: “He’s an intriguing guy for sure. You just don’t see many corners that look like him. I’ve been super impressed with the person — the day he came in here, you can tell he’s a really mature guy.” St-Juste is finally getting a real shot to start, something he never got in L.A. Hard to say if the added competition is what’s pushing everyone, but it sure isn’t hurting. Nixon’s having his best camp yet. Valentine was rolling before his leg injury. Cisse is going to keep getting better with reps. And St-Juste adds a level of physicality this room hasn’t had. This could look completely different in two weeks. But right now? The cornerback room is performing better than expected. Donovan Jennings: Stock Dropping 📉 It was already an uphill climb for Donovan Jennings to make the roster after the Packers re-signed Sean Rhyan and drafted Jager Burton. He hasn’t done himself any favors since. He still hasn’t found a true position to settle into, and he’s missing the versatility the Packers want out of their backup linemen. Not exactly the path to the 53. Yesterday didn’t help. Playing center, Jennings sailed back-to-back shotgun snaps over Tyrod Taylor’s head — the second one even higher than the first. The coaching staff had seen enough, quickly swapping John Williams in at center and sliding Jennings back out to guard. Rough sequence, start to finish. This is Jennings’ third season in Green Bay, and he still hasn’t shown much to suggest he’s a guy you can trust in a pinch. There are at least eight players ahead of him on the O-line depth chart, and practices like Sunday aren’t helping his case — they’re just pushing him further down it. Matthew Golden: Stock Rising 📈 The vibes around Matthew Golden are all good and growing. After an up-and-down rookie year, the second-year receiver is putting himself in position to be a real difference-maker for this offense. He’s already made a handful of “whoa” catches. On one rep, he skied for a ball in the middle of the field, snatching it right between Xavier McKinney and Zaire Franklin. On another, he showed off the body control — an over-the-shoulder grab for 20 yards on a fade down the right sideline, with Keisean Nixon draped all over him in coverage. Didn’t matter. Golden came down with it anyway. There’s a role change to go with the flashes, too. Per Jordan Love, Golden’s taking over the “X” spot — the same role Romeo Doubs held down last season. That lets Christian Watson stay put at “Z” and Jayden Reed keep working out of the slot. All three will still move around, but locking in a defined top three should be a good thing for Love and this offense. Golden’s showing he’s ready for a bigger role, and it’s not just him saying it. His receiver room knows it. His quarterback knows it. And best of all? Golden knows it. “With the confidence I got in my hands, if the ball is anywhere close to me, I feel like I can make that catch,” he said. “For me, I know I can do a lot of good things. Whenever my number’s called, I know I’m going to be able to perform, put my best foot forward and just go out there and attack.” 🫪 pic.twitter.com/kXfrScGuHo — Green Bay Packers (@packers) July 31, 2026 Aaron Banks: Stock Dropping 📉 It’s fairly simple with Aaron Banks — he’s banged up again. The veteran guard had a frustrating first season in Green Bay after signing a four-year, $77 million contract. Injury after injury for the 28-year-old, and even when he was on the field, the play didn’t match the price tag. New year, new Banks? Not quite. He kicked off 2026 camp on the PUP list. He’s since been activated and hasn’t missed much time, but the injury list just keeps growing. Last year it was an ankle, a groin, take your pick. This time it’s knee soreness that’s kept him limited — no team drills at all. The Packers are being careful with him. “I think early on, there’s going to be a management,” Matt LaFleur said. “Then we’ll just see how it responds along the way.” Banks sat out of the first padded practice — not something anyone wants to see just five days in. The last thing this offensive line needs is instability, and Banks — the oldest, most experienced lineman in the room — should be a source of it. Instead, it’s been the opposite. The one silver lining is that it’s opened up reps for other guys, Jacob Monk in particular. But after the season Banks just had, and given that contract, he needs those reps as much as anyone. If he can get healthy, the stock bounces right back. That’s a big if right now. Anthony Campbell: Stock Rising 📈 The biggest surprise of camp so far is a name a lot of people won’t recognize — Anthony Campbell. The 6’6”, 306-pound defensive tackle signed to Green Bay’s practice squad back in January after spending part of last season on Seattle’s practice squad. Nobody had really seen him in action until now, and he’s making the most of the opportunity. Campbell’s made a notable play every single day. Swatting passes down at the line, getting after the quarterback in the backfield — he’s making his presence felt. “He’s flashed,” Matt LaFleur said before Monday’s practice. “Now, I want to see it with pads.” Campbell answered that pretty quickly, deflecting another pass at the line and chasing down Tyrod Taylor on a rollout. It’ll take a lot more than a few good practices to actually climb the depth chart, and he’s only been in pads for one day. But the production so far can’t be ignored. He’ll need to keep stacking quality reps, but considering nobody knew his name a week ago, this is about as good a start as he could’ve asked for. Keep an eye on this one. Filed Under: Packers NewsFeaturedGreen Bay PackersCarter SembPackers Stock Report PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Carter Semb is a lifelong Packer fan, shareholder, and season ticket holder. He is a contributor for Cheesehead TV and Packers Talk. For commentary surrounding Wisconsin sports, he can be found on X at @cmsemb. __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Aaron BanksMarShawn LloydKeisean NixonBrandon CisseMatthew GoldenBenjamin St-JusteDonovan JenningsTrey Smack Like 0 points

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Packers Training Camp Day 5 Notes

The Green Bay Packers were back on the practice field Monday adorned with full pads for the first time. Jordan Love continued to flash the pinpoint accuracy that's defined much of camp, but the defense finally got one back. Aaron Banks was once again on the sideline during his on-again, off-again load management stint. Zach Bako-Bewele continued his gradual return as well, participating in individual work but not team drills. Jager Burton also returned to team work, taking second-team reps after missing time with a hamstring issue. On defense, Carrington Valentine was held out with a hamstring injury, giving Brandon Cisse another opportunity with the first unit. He wasted little time making an impact, coming free on a blitz to pressure Love early in practice. Cisse also took the first reps as a gunner during punt coverage drills. Love started practice sharp, connecting with Matthew Golden on a comeback route before finding Christian Watson on one of the throws of camp. Off a play-action fake, Love ripped a perfectly-timed laser into the middle of the field, hitting Watson as he split the zone about 15 yards downfield. It was exactly the kind of anticipation and rhythm that comes from having tons of banked reps together. Later in team drills, Love found Jayden Reed down the field late and ended up delivering the ball just out in front of his receiver. Xavier McKinney took advantage, making a spectacular diving interception for Love's first pick of training camp. Bo Melton continued his strong summer with another highlight-reel reception, hauling in a deep ball along the right sideline while expertly keeping both feet in bounds.. The backup offense provided one of the biggest moments of the afternoon during a two-minute drill. Facing third-and-16, Tyrod Taylor uncorked a deep ball to Malik Sheppard, who made a terrific diving catch for nearly 60 yards to set up a game-winning field goal scenario. Rookie kicker Trey Smack converted the 33-yard attempt to cap the drive. Smack also closed practice by drilling a 51-yard field goal. He finished the day 5-of-8 with a tough miss from 52 that hit off the left upright at the end of the first unit's 2 min drill. Filed Under: Packers NewsFeatured   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Tags: Green Bay PackersPackers training camp Like 0 points

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A WAY Too Early Simulation of the 2027 Offseason

It’s finally here. We’ve gotten our first look at the 2026 Green Bay Packers, and those lucky enough to attend in person have heard the sights and sounds of football in the air. For the Packers, this is well and truly it. They’ll be playing football all the way until February, seven straight months of it. I hope you’ve enjoyed the doldrums of the offseason, and if you are a reader who returns to the site at this point of the offseason, welcome back! We can’t wait to get geared up with the rest of you.  But what’s the rush? Do we really have to let go of the twists and turns that make up the NFL offseason? Perhaps not! What better time could there be to look all the way ahead to the 2027 offseason, after all?  I did this exercise last year around this time as well, and it’s a lot of fun. I’ll be using the excellent tools of StickToTheModel's Offseason Simulator to project what that period might end up looking like for the Packers.  Last year’s attempt was certainly less than accurate, as is to be expected, but more so because at that point the fateful Micah Parsons trade had not been executed. There weren’t even trade rumors around this time last year, beyond ideas that the trade was a pipe dream. Well, that pipe dream came to fruition, and the Packers made one of the most important moves in franchise history. It left us with a top three defensive player in the league but no first round picks (although I will point out that I nailed the Packers’ first selection being a cornerback, regardless of round).  This year in 2027, the Packers will be entering a critical period. And really, that goes for however the 2026 season ends for the Packers. 2027 will be a “reloading” year, a point where the team will have to shed some players and contracts in order to enter the next era of its roster construction. Gutey has already begun this process by stocking up on draft picks for the 2027 draft, something I will be making full use of. Certainly by the time March rolls around, the Packers will have a a lot more ammo to make some noise than they did in 2026.  At the beginning of this exercise, the Packers have $23.4 million in cap space to play with. Let’s see how that number changes after the first set of moves we will make.  First up, completing a move that the real life Packers are sure to complete any day now: a mega-extension for Tucker Kraft. We get Kraft onto a $74.2 contract extension, averaging $18.6 per year, just under what Trey McBride and George Kittle are making on a per year basis, although I do think that it is entirely possible that Kraft will become the highest paid TE in the league. With that move, the Packers’ cap space drops to $18.9.  We also hand out a couple of small extensions to Jaylin Simpson, Isaiah Neyor, and Josh Whyle (and the pre-existing Devonte Wyatt extension, which the website had not included). Those extensions drop the Packers’ cap space to $13.2, about $10 million less than we started with. Some notable free agents that our simulated Packers will be departed with: Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine, Luke Musgrave, Darrian Kinnard, and perhaps hardest of all: the beloved  Bo Melton.  I think it’s incredibly likely that the Packers will be separating with all of these players next offseason. The cornerbacks have underperformed when forced to bear the true brunt of their position, Musgrave has never worked out and the Packers will look to get younger on the OL. Perhaps they can work something out with Melton who is loved by everyone in the locker room. But we’ll now look to make some of that cap space back via restructures and cuts.  Luckily there is a lot of money to be generated in this area.  First, restructures. The Packers have a couple of obvious candidates here, franchise cornerstone players who are already in the team’s long term plans. A standard restructure of Jordan Love’s contract, for example, generates $14.8 million in extra space, Micah Parsons contract can give us $9.5, and finally a restructure for Xavier McKinney could add an extra $8.8 million. I held off on completing a restructure of Zach Bako-Bewele (formerly Zach Tom), as that would add only around $6 million.  Next up, a difficult decision that I believe the Packers will be considering heavily next offseason: parting ways with Josh Jacobs. Even before his legal troubles emerged this offseason, I was of the mind that this move was inevitable. The Packers will save $13 million off the cap by cutting Jacobs in the offseason, cutting a player who is getting very close to 30, began to have some injury concerns last season, and looked a little slower as well. It’s also possible that the Packers could save around $10 million by cutting Javon Hargrave, and $5 million for cutting Benjamin St. Juste. At this point, we could also offer Lukas Van Ness an extension in order to lock him down and save a few million. However, that decision is so dependent on his play this season, it feels disingenuous to try to predict that now. For now, he’ll play 2027 on the fifth year option.  At this point, the Packers now have $59.8 million in cap space, entering free agency. We get a couple of trade offers but nothing that moves me (the Saints offer Isaac Yiadom and the Commanders offer Quantrezz Knight). In this fictional version of free agency, the action is headlined by three high profile WRs: Puka Nakua, George Pickens, and Rashee Rice. As fun as the idea of adding Puka Nakua to the roster is, there are probably smarter options out there.  Looking at all of our biggest positions of needs, there are some really cool options for the Packers. At running back, Jonathan Taylor is available and the Packers have tried to trade for him years ago. But he might be another version of what the Packers were trying to avoid with an aging Jacobs, at this point in his career. The cornerback spot is headlined by Joey Porter Jr, DJ Turner, and Daxton Hill. On the defensive line, we could acquire Colby Turner or Gervon Dexter. On the offensive line, Quenton Nelson is 31 but still performs like an elite guard, as is Steve Avilia who is a bit younger.  In the end, our Packers plug a major gap with the addition of cornerback DJ Turner. Turner starts across from Brandon Cisse moving forward. We also come to terms with Quenton Nelson. Both of those moves work to add an air of legitmicey for two major problem spots for the Packers. We also add RB Tyler Goodson to shore up the RB position, though there is certainly still room to add someone in the draft.      We’ll only do through round three in the draft for now, which for the purposes of the Packers of course means we’ll only have two picks. In round two, the Packers walk away with RB Jadan Baugh, one of the most electrifying running backs in college football this year (and I think there is a major chance he ends up as a first rounder in real life).  Then in round three, the Packers take cornerback Xavier Scott from Illinois, and continue to rebuild their depth in the secondary after losing both Nixon and Valentine to free agency. Which leaves with the final depth chart for the 2027/2028 season!    This fictional version still has $23.8 million in cap space to make additional moves, but we’ll leave that up to the football gods. Cheers!   Filed Under: Featured PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Co-Owner of the thirteen time world champion Green Bay Packers. Sometimes I write about them. Follow me on Twitter at https://x.com/kjones_in_co and on Substack for film breakdowns! __________________________   Like 0 points

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Pack-A-Day - Episode 2930: Packers Training Camp Review - Day 4!!!

Join Andy Herman for everything you need to know from Day 4 of Packers Training Camp!!! Plus a new name for a key offensive starter. Don't miss it!!! Filed Under: ShowsPack A Day Podcast   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Andy is a graduate of UW-Oshkosh and owns & operates the Pack-A-Day Podcast. Andy has taken multiple courses in NFL scouting and is an Editor for Packer Report. Andy grew up in Green Bay and is a lifelong season ticket holder - follow him on Twitter @AndyHermanNFL! __________________________ Like 0 points

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Packers Practice Roundup, August 2, 2026 - Day 4

  Day 4.  Packers in shells for first time in camp.  Wood That’s it for practice 4 after 1:40  Hodiewicz   PARTICIPATION: Looks like no team drills for Burton today.  2)  Kamal Hadden back working!  Herman OL Jager Burton (hamstring) is participating in the individual portion of practice [only].  Bretl Kamal Hadden is coming off PUP per LaFleur.  Nagler Official word is Valentine dropped out of practice. Injury update will come tomorrow. Spofford Packers are "taking it slow" with Tucker Kraft. Had successful first day back, LaFleur says.  Huber Reserve lists: EDGE Micah Parsons (knee), TE Luke Musgrave (neck), LS Matt Orzech (calf), DT Javon Hargrave (knee), T Brant Banks (hamstring), RB Chris Brooks (hamstring), DT Jordon Reilly (Achilles).  2)  Returned to practice: CB Kamal Hadden (ankle) OL Jager Burton (hamstring).  Hodkiewicz   PERSONNEL: Starters: Love Jacobs Whyle - Dabney Watson - Reed Morgan - Monk - Rhyan - Belton - Kinnard Sorrell - Brinson - Stackhouse - Brooks - LVN Coop - Zaire Cisse!!! - Nixon Williams - X Herman  [They keep trotting Kinnard out at RT but he is not holding up.  Neither is Dalton Cooper at OT with the 2s. See what happens with pads on.  TGR] Jordan Love confirms Matthew Golden will be mostly playing X. Essentially replacing Romeo Doubs in the offense. Golden X Watson Z Reed F Whats really cool is all 3 guys have played all 3 spots at some point and can be moved around. The Packers 2026 Offense about to be FIRE.  Packerfan Total Access [This is big news in my opinion and not what I expected.  TGR} Interesting lineup note. Packers went with a 3 deep safety look. Xavier McKinney - Evan Williams - Edgerrin Cooper. No thats not a typo.  Herman John Williams has played all three OL positions in practice today.  2)  Cisse opens opposite Nixon in first team period.  3)   Hodkewicz [Valentine taking himself out of practice] Would perhaps explain why Cisse is running with the 1s.  Schmeidmann    OFFENSE: Love to Melton for a td running to his left.  2)  Wide receiver sweep out of the backfield for Savion Williams which will shock you went nowhere and probably lost yards. 3) Hell of a strike from Love to Savion in team. Savion has a pretty sizable wrap on his leg. Big play for him though.   Herman Prather with an impressive snag right at the goaline for a TD from McCord.  2) Packers 2nd team just ran a hook n ladder for a touchdown. Taylor to Bo. Lateral to Strong. Fun play. Taylor to Moore for a touchdown in red zone.  3)  Drones to a WIDE open Damien Martinez in the end zone. That might be the first coverage bust I’ve seen in camp for the defense.  4) Taylor to Lachey for a td in red zone.  5) Donovan Jennings sailed consecutive snaps over the head of Tyrod Taylor. John Williams now at center.  Demovsky  [And the second one went higher than the first. Almost impressive.  Per Nagler] Sharp connection between Love and an open Savion on a slant for 15+.  Hodkiewicz   DEFENSE: Bullard with tight coverage on Reed in the back of the end zone. Would have been out anyway.  2)  Jaden Crumedy with a run stuff that garners some excitement from the DL coach.  3)  Collin Oliver absolutely nuked Dalton Cooper for a sack. Impressive speed rush from Oliver. Best I’ve seen from him.  4) Run stuff on Lloyd by Zaire. Cisse with a Pbu on a play where Melton tripped on the play. Cox beats Glover easily. Another batted down pass by Campbell!!!  5)  Zaire Franklin with great coverage on Whyle up the seam. Nothing there but Jordan tried to hit him but there was no chance. Chris McClellan with an impressive pass rush inside. Love throws deep to Watson and gets it there but Watson has to make a diving catch but can’t hold on.  6)  Barryn Sorrell reads a rollout perfectly, sticking with Whyle and limiting him to a very short gain. Praise from Gannon after. Golden on a crosser from Love for a handful but what was impressive was Cisse running with him and keeping the gain short. Not many running with Golden.  Herman Edge Collin Oliver with a nice couple plays in team. Beats TE Drake Dabney to stuff a wide run and then beats Dalton Cooper for a “sack” that would’ve sent Tyrod Taylor to Narnia in a real game. Last year’s fifth rounder only played one game as a rookie because of a hamstring.  Schneidmann Seems like Lukas Van Ness has made a play every day since start of spring. Just batted a Jordan Love pass at LOS in third-and-goal drill.  2)  Brandon Cisse, getting ruin with the 1s, with a good third-and-5 cover vs Bo Melton. Held outside leverage and stayed glued when Melton cut route to middle, forcing Jordan Love incompletion.  [So, Cisse stays glued to Melton and to Golden on crossers, which argues for some serious athletic ability combined with some savvy.  TGR]  3)    Wood Two strong reps on back to back plays by Nixon against Golden in red zone, each resulting in a PBU.  2)  DT Anthony Campbell has batted down like 3 passes at LOS in first four practices.  3)  Like what I’ve seen from Stackhouse so far. He’s been disruptive inside, looks bigger too.  Hodkiewicz   SPECIAL TEAMS: Trey Smack: Good 28 Good 33 No good 39 - low snap - kick went left Good 42 No good 45 - wide left 3/5 to start things off for Smack.  2)  Punt drills: Nick Niemann the personal protector. Javon Bullard and Pierre Strong the up backs (my guess is Strong is filling in for C. Brooks there). Returners: Reed, Golden, J. Nixon, Sheppard, Moore No gunners or jammers for this drill.  Herman Some wicked wind today for Trey Smack’s first live goals of camp. So keep that in mind, but. Smack goes 3-5.  Some context on Trey Smack missing twice wide left today: Wind blew hard that way. Pushed both kicks left. It’s something he’ll have to figure out, and just because he hasn’t already, doesn’t mean he won’t. Will be interesting to see how he adjusts to the wind here through camp.  Wood  [This is on Clark Hinkle practice field so the wind might different in the stadium as well.  TGR] Moore, Reed, Golden, Jaden Nixon and Will Shepherd all fielding punts.  Nagler On a windy afternoon, Daniel Whelan was bombing one punt after another. Golden muffed one kick, Skyy Moore misjudged one ball that went over his head and Nixon misjudged one ball that was short.  Huber   MISCELLANEOUS: Matt said DDS has flashed so far (with caveat that pads aren't on yet) and that he's handled them asking to play inside and outside well, while praising his versatility.  Herman Zach Tom has changed his name to Zach Bako-Bewele. Name hasn’t legally changed yet, but is in the process.  2)A couple years ago, Benjamin St-Juste went hunting for INTs, and it derailed his career. The lesson stuck: picks are good, but not at the expense of cheating scheme.    Wood Former 7th round pick John Williams has had a couple nice pass pro reps today as well as on Friday. Interested to see what he looks like when the pads come on tomorrow.  Nagler Two things drew Benjamin St-Juste to Green Bay. Opportunity & the pursuit of a championship. "I got a little taste of what it feels like to go deep into the playoffs, being one game away from the Super Bowl in 2024. I personally think this team can go all the way this year."  Hodkiewicz Kamal Hadden returned to practice today after suffering a broken right tibia and fibula and a dislocated ankle last season. He said he wants to take a group picture with all of his trainers, have them sign it, and keep it forever after the work they put in during his rehab.  Kelly Hallihan  [I don't know why exactly but I love this story.  TGR] The Packers really need Savion Williams to become a playmaker as a true receiver. On the second play of the day, Williams ran through a zone and caught a bullet from Jordan Love for a big gain.  2) During a red-zone period, Love went 2-of-6. He completed his first two passes. First, despite immense pressure from Lukas Van Ness against fill-in right tackle Darian Kinnard, Love checked it down to tight end Josh Whyle; the coaches were excited about rookie Dani Dennis-Sutton’s coverage on Whyle.  3)  The series started over. First, Love went deep to Christian Watson. The pass was off-target as rookie defensive tackle Chris McClellan had a big-time rush against Jacob Monk and Van Ness once again got the better of Kinnard.   Huber           Filed Under: FeaturedGreen Bay PackersJames Reynolds   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Packers Practice RoundupRoster ConstructionGreen Bay Packers Like 0 points

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Zach Tom Changes Name to Zach Bako-Bewele

Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Zach Tom will be known by a new name moving forward. The standout right tackle is legally changing his name to Zach Bako-Bewele, combining the Nigerian last names of his grandparents. Bako-Bewele told reporters the decision was about honoring his family's heritage and creating a legacy for future generations. "Especially when I start having kids, I want to have a name that I can pass down where it represents where they came from, where I came from." The name change reflects a deeply personal decision for one of the Packers' cornerstone players.  Filed Under: Packers News   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Tags: green bay packersZach TomZach Bako-Bewele Like 0 points

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Wasting No Time: Invest in Golden Stock

The newest 23-year-old on the Green Bay Packers is wasting no time to break back onto the scene. Matthew Golden just a few days leading up to his August 1st birthday is heading in the right direction toward embracing more opportunity in his second campaign. In their first time back on the field as a team to kick off 2026 NFL Training Camp, Golden’s name was all over the place. Underneath’s, outs, go routes, over the shoulder catches, everything Packer fans have been waiting for with bated breath for the 1st rounder out of Texas. One of the most exciting things about Golden is that the first-year lack of whopping production is not even his fault. When opportunity presented itself, Golden a lot of the time was ready and made the most of it. That itself was the hardest part however, opportunity. With other proven WRs in the room and more trust with quarterback Jordan Love, Golden had to be patient in his rookie season. With head coach Matt LaFleur this week stating they’re going to let Love cook heading into his 4th NFL season leading the offense, and the early heavy involvement with Golden, it appears everything is coming together. There is no secret, the Packers wide receiver room is drastically different, and more centralized upon who the ball will want to go through. With that, the group may be as close as it’s been in some time. With an abundance of talent in the room in previous seasons, there surely were players who felt they could handle more of a workload. Whether that may be true or not, this doesn’t bring a collective unit closer together. This week Matthew Golden stated this is as close the wide receiving room has been since he has arrived. Watching film at Christian Watson’s house and sharing experience with one another. This all adds good reason to feel confident moving forward. Without any training wheels, or hesitance based on those around, Golden truly can break into the player he can be. If you have athletic experience in your past, the different between first year and second, or freshman year vs sophomore year, cannot be understated. Especially with an expected increase in usage. You’re more familiar with your surroundings and know what to expect from what’s to come. There is legitimate reason to be excited for #0, his final play in the 2025 season proved that more than ever. When speaking on how much his performance vs Chicago in the Wild Card validated himself, Golden answered it perfectly. “You always know what you can do. Whenever your number is called, as long as you go out there and do what you can do and insert who you are as a person that’s all you can do. For me, that’s all I could do in that moment.” An answer wise beyond his years, he clearly felt he could provide more than he was being allocated to, but making the most of when your number is called is all you can do in those moments. We all remember a play like Golden’s bubble screen against Chicago in the playoffs that resulted in his first & only touchdown of his rookie season. What you might not remember is the season was on the line in that game, and the ball was targeted for Matthew Golden. Down four, 1:05 on the clock on the 4th quarter, Green Bay was faced with a 4th & 7 on their own 31-yard line. Golden would motion across and run an out on the sideline, he’d come down with the catch, keeping Green Bay’s season alive for one more minute ultimately. The exuding of confidence in his ability to make the catch when the ball is anywhere close to his hands, Matthew Golden in his brief moments thus far has proven he can walk what he talks. The time is now to buy stock in Matthew Golden if you haven’t already. Otherwise, the bus is leaving. No longer a rook. Matthew Golden is coming into year 2 with all the confidence in the world. His doubters won’t be talking much longer. pic.twitter.com/yFHNZNYBBh — TitletownTalks (@TitleTownTalks) July 31, 2026 Matthew Golden said the WRs gathered at Christian Watson’s house to watch each other’s high school highlights. “This offseason, I feel like we got real tight.” Who had the best tape? pic.twitter.com/AS9Gr10cpe — Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) July 30, 2026 Matthew Golden Breakout Season is upon us!!! 🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/5nZ9XPnHI1 — Alexander Basara (@Basaraski) July 31, 2026 Filed Under: FeaturedLuke Leavitt PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Luke Leavitt is a Contributor for Cheesehead TV, covering the Green Bay Packers. A Manchester by the Sea, Massachussetts native, Luke is a lifelong Packer fan, and 16-year shareholder. Keep up with Luke on X @LukeLeavitt7 __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Matthew Golden Like 0 points

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Pack-A-Day - Episode 2929: Key Takeaways From Week 1 of Packers Training Camp!

Join Andy Herman as he recaps the first three days of Packers' training camp - including everything you need to know from camp so far. Don't miss it!!! Filed Under: ShowsPack A Day Podcast   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Andy is a graduate of UW-Oshkosh and owns & operates the Pack-A-Day Podcast. Andy has taken multiple courses in NFL scouting and is an Editor for Packer Report. Andy grew up in Green Bay and is a lifelong season ticket holder - follow him on Twitter @AndyHermanNFL! __________________________ Like 0 points

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Packers Roundup: July 31, 2026 - Day 3

  Practice No. 3 goes one hour and 50 minutes. Good day for the defense. Demovsky PARTICIPATION: 1) Returned from injury: LG Aaron Banks (knee/maintenance), TE Tucker Kraft (knee).  2) Old injuries: Edge Micah Parsons (knee), RB Chris Brooks (hamstring), CB Kamal Hadden (ankle), LS Matt Orzech (calf), C/G Jager Burton (hamstring), OT Brant Banks (hamstring), TE Luke Musgrave (neck), DT Jordon Riley (Achilles), DT Javon Hargrave (knee).  3) According to coach Matt LaFleur, there’s no “long-term concern” for Burton, who barely got started on Day 1 of camp.  4) Hadden is “close” to coming off PUP.  Huber The signings of LS Cal Adomitis and WR Kaden Prather are official. They were on the field today. K Lenny Krieg was released. WR Brenden Rice was waived/injured.  2) Tucker Kraft returned to practice on Friday less than nine months after ACL surgery. His rehab went so well that his doctors said he looked like someone who had more than a year of healing.  3)  Zach Tom taking the early half-speed snaps. First time the starting right tackle has lined up for any team (11 on 11). 4)  Edgerrin Cooper is indeed practicing after dropping out yesterday.  Demovsky   PERSONNEL:  While left guard Aaron Banks returned to practice, Jacob Monk took almost all the first-team reps. The No. 1 line for the third consecutive day had Jordan Morgan at left guard, Monk, Sean Rhyan at center, Anthony Belton at right guard and Darian Kinnard at right tackle. Donovan Jennings replaced Monk for the final period.  2) Collin Oliver has worked mostly with the No. 3 defense. He took a few first-team reps, though, opposite Barryn Sorrell or Lukas Van Ness.  3)  Similarly, the No. 1 defense started the day with Karl Brooks and Nazir Stackhouse getting the first-team reps. Later, Anthony Campbell – an undrafted free agent last year – joined Warren Brinson and Chris McClellan with the starters. Campbell batted a pass that was almost intercepted.  Huber Starting lineup: Love Jacobs Watson - Golden Whyle - Dabney Morgan - Monk - Rhyan - Benton - Kinnard Defense:  Sorrell - Stackhouse - Brooks - LVN Coop - Zaire Nixon - Bullard - Valentine Williams - X Herman   OFFENSE: Sturdivant again comes open on a slant and unfortunately for the second straight day drops an uncontested catch. Gotta get that cleaned up if he wants to make the team. Has legit looked good outside the two drops.  2) Isaiah Neyor big play downfield on a deep ball from Taylor. Beat Baldwin easily on the play. St-Juste with a pick 6 of Tyrod on an outside throw to Savion. Defense brought pressure. St-Juste jumped it for the house call.  3) Love with a crazy throw along the sidelines and a phenomenal catch by Golden. However, Darian Kinnard would have been called for a major hold on Brenton Cox. Nixon in coverage.  4) Couple nice first down completions for McCord to Sturdivant on a key third down and later to Neyor. Hit Prather for a first down on a slant as well. McCord led the team down to the opposing 21ish yard line. Nice job overall.  5) Love to Savion along the sidelines on an out route. Tough diving play but catchable. Williams can’t hold on. Incomplete. Valentine on coverage.  Herman McCord hit Savion Williams for 14.  Huber [I have promised not to omit positive Savion tweets.  TGR] Matthew Golden with an ABSURD over the shoulder catch on a deep moon ball from Love up the right sideline.  Nagler Christian Watson opens third-goal period with 9-yard TD, wide open on out when Jordan Love rolls boot right. Ups ante on third-goal. Beats Carrington Valentine on 3-yard slant, makes diving catch in end zone and keeps both feet in. He’s gonna be in end zone a lot this year.  2)  Matthew Golden just skied to catch a Jordan Love pass between Xavier McKinney and Zaire Franklin in middle of the field for 18 yards. Best catch of camp so far. Golden got ups.  3) Never mind that, Matthew Golden just upped this. Catches a 20-yard fade down right sideline from Jordan Love. Keisean Nixon had great leverage on sideline, but Golden shielded him with his back and caught over his shoulder in same motion. Tremendous body control, best catch of camp, pt 2.  [Watson and Golden looking good so far.  TGR]   Wood Reed comes uncovered on a wheel route and hauls in a 23 yard gain. Love then lasers a pass to Golden on a slant for 14.  2)   Reed comes undercovered on a wheel route and hauls in a 23 yard gain. Love then lasers a pass to Golden on a slant for 14. Drive stalls at plus 28 after a couple Nixon PBUs.  3) Jaden Nixon gets enough of Oladapo on safety blitz to give McCord an extra second to get Maryland in half. Sturdivent with another catch now in 3s.   4) Cox gets tied up with Kinnard but no flag. Instead 50+ yard TD to Golden.  Hodkiewicz [Okay, about Kinnard.  Descriptions vary, but Hodkiewicz has Kinnard tied up with Cox, and I think it was Herman had it as Cox might have drawn a hold on Kinnard, and Huber more or less wrote that Kinnard held the crap out of Cox.  I don't know which is most accurate but it is at least the third hold noted about Kinnard so far.  Kinnard might be better as an OG and emergency RT.  TGR]     DEFENSE: McClellan with an immediate run stuff of Jacobs for no gain. Bull with Pbu on a pass to Reed. Valentine with a PBU along the sidelines on a throw to Golden. So far it’s been Valentine and Nixon with the ones all day and they’ve been really good.  2)  Ball to Moore over the middle. Pbu by Nixon. Two nice plays from 25 on the drive! Herman. 3) Oliver with a nice win on a pass rush with the 2’s.  [Oliver had been exclusively with the 3s on day 1 and 2.  TGR]  4) DDS with a nice pressure inside vs. Williams & Jennings.  [So, DDS against the 2s, not starters.  TGR] Herman A pair of PBUs for Keisean Nixon helps stop a 1-minute, end of half drill. Broke up a deep sideline ball for Christian Watson and one over the middle to Skyy Moore after Love had hit Reed and Golden for big gains.  Demovsky A couple plays before Benjamin St-Juste’s interception, his blitz forced an incompletion.  2)  Johnathan Baldwin got burned deep by Tyrod Taylor’s pass to Bo Melton but had a sack one play later. It was his second sack of the day. [Cox had a couple of pressures; otherwise all the pressure is from DBs blitzing from the edge and LBs roaring up the A gap.  Gannon's scheming doing all the work.  TGR]  3)   How’s this for a sequence by the No. 1 defense. A tackle for loss by defensive tackle Chris McClellan, a batted pass by defensive tackle Karl Brooks, a pass breakup by Carrington Valentine, a running play in which defensive tackle Jonathan Ford was probably held and a tackle for loss by Lukas Van Ness that was set up by Brooks.  Huber First team period ends with Jonathan Ford getting some push inside and meeting Martinez in the hole.  2) Second team period begins with a win for defense. Good stuff by McClellan with edge from Sorrell. Then PD at LOS and now a Valentine PBU on out to Golden.  Hodkiewicz   SPECIAL TEAMS: PFF grades for long snappers (min 100 snaps) since 2022: Cal Adomitis: 77.8 (15/43) Matt Orzech: 32 (40/43).  [Adomitis has played in 58 NFL games and it looks like he might be a real threat.  TGR]   MISCELLANEOUS: Noteworthy on this drive - the protection for Love was fantastic. Noteworthy on this drive - the pressure on Love was very poor. Choose your fighter.  Herman Matt LaFleur says a point of emphasis this offseason was offense getting in and out of the huddle quicker. So far, he believes the operation has been better in camp.  Wood On Friday, the players were dressed with what they call "spider pads" underneath their jerseys, another step toward getting to full pads. They'll wear the spider pads again in Sunday's practice before the full pads go on Monday. 2) The top pair of edge rushers with the first-team defense has been LVN and Sorrell, but on Friday the duo of Brenton Cox and Collin Oliver rotated in with the first unit as well.  That type of opportunity speaks to how far Oliver, a fifth-round draft pick in 2025, has come in the past year.   Spofford  [OR, you can believe Huber: "we said the absence of Micah Parsons could cause the Packers to finish with eight wins and miss the playoffs. We stand by that conclusion.We’ll get a better gauge of the pass rush as training camp continues. So far, though, the only reliable pass rush has come from defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon’s frequent blitzing. Mostly, Jordan Love has had plenty of time to survey the secondary."  Spofford or Huber?  I think it is early and no pads is not a good indicator.  TGR]         Filed Under: FeaturedGreen Bay PackersJames Reynolds   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Packers Practice RoundupGreen Bay PackersRoster Construction Like 0 points

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Could Johnathan Baldwin Be the Packers Surprise Player at Training Camp This Year?

Nearly every year at training camp, the Green Bay Packers have a player who seemingly comes out of nowhere and makes an unexpected run at a roster spot. They suddenly get the attention and affection of the fans and become the darling of training camp. Some past examples include Jake Kumerow, Jack Heflin, and Emanuel Wilson. These players don’t always make the 53-man roster and if they do, they don’t always become starters let alone stars, but they briefly become fan favorites for their surprising success in July and August and often make at least the practice squad. One player who established himself as a candidate to fill that role at this year’s camp is safety Johnathan Baldwin. The Packers signed Baldwin as an undrafted free agent prior to the 2025 season. GM Brian Gutekunst gave Baldwin a guaranteed $115,000 signing bonus. While the UNLV alum didn’t make the initial 53-man roster, he did earn a spot on the practice squad. Baldwin remained on the practice squad until the regular-season finale against the Vikings. He started that game and made seven total tackles. In the game, he played nearly every defensive snap and contributed on special teams as well. Baldwin made a big during Thursday’s practice. Baldwin did a good job of reading the play and intercepted a Tyrod Taylor pass intended for wide receiver Isaiah Neyor. He made an impressive play to make the pick. “On the pick, we were in man to man,” Baldwin told Bill Huber of Sports Illustrated after practice. “He ran a stick and I seen the ball and I just slipped it and made a play on it.” New defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon made a move this season that may help Baldwin. In his final college campaign at UNLV, Baldwin played as the slot corner. He intercepted six passes that season. Last year, the Packers had him playing at traditional safety. Gannon has now returned Baldwin to the slot. He is currently second on the depth chart behind starter Javon Bullard. “I played nickel my senior year of college, and that’s when I made my most plays,” Baldwin said. “I feel like I had my best year in my senior year of college. So, once they moved me to that position, I was very excited because that feels like home to me. Although I can still play safety, I just love nickel because it gives you an opportunity to make a lot more plays, you know what I mean? You’re close to the ball, a lot of man-to-man situations.” Playing the slot in addition to safety and also seeing action on special teams gives Baldwin some of the versatility the Packers coaching staff loves when they construct their roster. The more a player can do, the more value the coaching staff feels he has. “That’s obviously the goal [making the roster], you know what I mean?” Baldwin said. “I want to be an aspect on the defense, in special teams, obviously. But, yeah, that’s the goal.” Baldwin will face tough competition to make the Packers roster. Safety may be the strongest position group on the team entering training camp. Xavier McKinney has been All Pro in each of the last two seasons while Evan Williams has played at a near Pro Bowl level in his second NFL season. Another strong season could get him to his first Pro Bowl this year. Then there’s Bullard, a natural safety who starts in the slot. That’s the role Baldwin wants to fill, even if he serves as Bullard’s backup this season. Kitan Oladapo gives the Packers depth and is likely to make the roster. That leaves perhaps one roster spot at safety up for grabs. While he’s pleased with his strong start, Baldwin knows he has a long way to go to make the team. “It definitely boosts my confidence, but I got to do it again tomorrow, you know what I mean?” he explained. “One play don’t define me. So, as long as I’m being consistent and stacking days, that’s really all that matters.” He’s off to a good start and could become the darling of this year’s training camp. But even if he doesn’t fill that role, Baldwin wants to make the team and take his NFL career to the next level this season. Filed Under: FeaturedGil Martin   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ You can follow Gil Martin on Twitter @GilPackers __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Green Bay PackersJohnathan BaldwinJonathan GannonJavon BullardXavier McKinney Like 0 points

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Cory's Corner: Time To Move On From Nixon

Packers Column: Why Green Bay Must Move on From Keisean Nixon The Green Bay Packers must trade cornerback Keisean Nixon following contract friction and an attempted training camp "hold-in" that signals he is a liability to the team's championship culture. While Nixon subsequently returned to the practice field on Day 2 of camp, attributing his Day 1 absence to a sudden case of "hamstring tightness," the message was already sent. Dissatisfied with the three-year, $18 million contract extension he signed in 2024, Nixon reportedly believes his status as Green Bay's CB1 warrants elite cornerback money in the $12 million to $15 million range. Paying that premium — or even letting him occupy the top spot on the depth chart—would be a catastrophic mistake for general manager Brian Gutekunst. The reality of the modern NFL is that elite boundary cornerbacks must lock down the league's top wide receivers. The cold, hard statistics show that Nixon is fundamentally incapable of filling that role reliably. While Nixon did land 17 pass breakups last season (tying him for sixth in the NFL), his aggressive and erratic style of play repeatedly compromised the secondary. The analytics paints an undeniable picture of a defender who gets targeted and beaten far too often to be trusted as an every-down cornerstone.  Nixon allowed an astronomical 105.2 passer rating in coverage. When opposing quarterbacks look at tape of the Green Bay secondary, they do not fear Nixon; they actively look to exploit him. If you’re a bona fide, CB1, quarterbacks throw in the other direction. But with Nixon, quarterbacks routinely challenge him. And because of that, Nixon committed 11 penalties last season — many of them critical downfield pass-interference or holding calls — kills defensive momentum and routinely hands opposing offenses new sets of downs. He also Even Nixon himself admitted his on-field flaws when speaking to reporters at training camp: “Just going over the film and watching the mistakes I made and just some of the dumb penalties that I gave up just not understanding the level of [playing outside cornerback] and what it takes,” Nixon said. “I'm definitely ready to prove myself again this year.” While owning up to those flags is a step in the right direction, the Packers cannot afford to wait around for a 29-year-old converted slot defender to figure out boundary mechanics while simultaneously demanding a massive raise. I mean, let's be honest. Nixon made his hay as a special teamer and moved to a larger role in the secondary due to injuries and a lack of depth.  Green Bay's front office has already insulated itself against a potential Nixon departure. During the offseason, the Packers signed cornerback Benjamin St-Juste to a $5 million deal and drafted explosive defender Brandon Cisse in the second round. When Nixon staged his brief opening-day absence, it was Cisse who immediately stepped into the first-team reps, earning glowing reviews from head coach Matt LaFleur. Alongside returning starter Carrington Valentine, the youth movement in Green Bay is primed and ready to take over. Nixon has done admirable work reinventing himself from an undrafted special teamer into an All-Pro kick returner. However, his utility on special teams has waned due to shifting kickoff rules. Trying to leverage a brief training camp hold-in for elite CB1 money is a gamble he simply does not have the on-field resume to support. With a new defensive system being implemented under coordinator Jonathan Gannon, the Packers cannot afford contract drama from a player who is statistically holding the defense back. Gutekunst should pick up the phone, extract whatever draft capital a needy cornerback market will offer, and officially usher in the Brandon Cisse era in Green Bay. Filed Under: Packers NewsFeaturedGreen Bay PackersCory JennerjohnCory's Corner   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Cory Jennerjohn is a graduate from UW-Oshkosh and has been in sports media for over 15 years. He was a co-host on "Clubhouse Live" and has also done various radio and TV work as well. He has written for newspapers, magazines and websites. He currently is a columnist for CHTV and also does various podcasts. He recently earned his Masters degree from the University of Iowa. He can be found on Twitter: @Coryjennerjohn __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Keisean Nixongreen bay packersPackers training camp Like 0 points

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Pack-A-Day - Episode 2928: Packers Training Camp Review - Day 3!!!

Join Andy Herman for everything you need to know from Day 3 of Packers Training Camp!!! Plus the full details on Devonte Wyatt's new contract. Don't miss it!!! Filed Under: ShowsPack A Day Podcast   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Andy is a graduate of UW-Oshkosh and owns & operates the Pack-A-Day Podcast. Andy has taken multiple courses in NFL scouting and is an Editor for Packer Report. Andy grew up in Green Bay and is a lifelong season ticket holder - follow him on Twitter @AndyHermanNFL! __________________________ Like 0 points

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