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Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 17

Packers Rookie Report 2.0: Updating How All 15 Are Trending on Depth Chart

The Green Bay Packers have 15 rookies on their roster. It’s easy to see five of the draft picks being major contributors throughout their debut seasons, led by their first and last draft picks, cornerback Brandon Cisse and kicker Trey Smack.

Tucker Kraft News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 17

Looming Packers’ Tucker Kraft contract extension gets soothing insider update

The Green Bay Packers had a good development over the weekend, as Tucker Kraft returned to practice as he was rehabbing from his torn ACL last season. That means that Kraft is making good progress and there’s a chance he could be on the field for Week 1.

Green Bay Packers News / The Lead / August 17

Trey Smack Is Green Bay Packers’ Long-Awaited Answer at Kicker

Ever since Mason Crosby’s departure, the Packers have struggled to find consistency in the kicking game. Anders Carlson was the first to take over in 2023, but plenty of mistakes led to Carlson’s Packers tenure ending the following offseason.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / August 17

Packers’ 53-man roster projection after the first preseason game

Green Bay lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but there are several intriguing individual takeaways from that initial game action. Green Bay lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but there are several intriguing individual takeaways from that initial game action.

Keisean Nixon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 17

Pro Bowl CB Keisean Nixon Speaks After Packers Indicate Starting Job Is Open For Competition

Packers CB Keisean Nixon was named a Pro Bowl alternate last year and started all 17 games for Green Bay, but the coaching staff has continued to say there’s an open competition at the position during camp this year.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / August 17

What We Learned From Packers’ 28-9 Loss to Steelers | Lemps Talkin’ Pack #253

Lemps Talkin Pack is back to break it all down as the dust finally settles on a busy NFL offseason. With player acquisition largely in the rearview mirror, this episode of Lemps Talkin’ Pack asks the big question every Green Bay fan is thinking: where do the Green Bay Packers actually stand right now?

Tucker Kraft News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 17

Tucker Kraft Returned To 11-on-11, Hoping For New Contract By Week 1

Packers TE Tucker Kraft was recently activated from the PUP list and returned to practice on July 31st, though he was limited to individual drills as he worked back from a torn ACL.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / August 17

The Packers Hit Reset on Special Teams with Cam Achord

Cam Achord came to Green Bay with a major task at hand. Achord became in charge of fixing the special teams. The Packers have faced special teams’ woes for years.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 17

‘Both the head coach and offensive coordinator know’ – Former Vols coach issues warning about Tennessee’s QB situation

The Tennessee Vols are in the midst of a quarterback competition between redshirt freshman George MacIntyre and true freshman Faizon Brandon. By the end

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / August 17

Packers' Kraft reveals contract extension goal amid injury recovery

Packers' Tucker Kraft reveals contract extension goal amid injury recovery

Kraft remains in the final year of his rookie contract as he works to fully recover from the torn ACL he suffered in Week 9 of the 2025 campaign.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / August 17

Packers Cornerback Competition Takes An Unexpected Turn

Most experts viewed cornerback as a question mark for the Green Bay Packers entering training camp this season. The team lacked a legitimate top cover corner since Jaire Alexander left.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / August 17

Matt LaFleur sends a warning that shouldn’t sit well with All-Pro player, whose stance adds to the tension

Cornerback Keisean Nixon doesn’t seem to be happy with how he’s been utilized during training camp in Green Bay. A tense situation might be brewing between the Green Bay Packers and cornerback Keisean Nixon heading into the 2026 season.

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Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / August 17

Pace of Play Will Define This Year’s Packers

The Green Bay Packers offense has been inconsistent for the better part of Jordan Love’s tenure, but it seems like the blame keeps falling in all the wrong places.

Green Bay Packers News / EssentiallySports / August 16

Matt LaFleur Throws Packers Star Out During Practice After Knocking Down Jordan Love Following Preseason Loss

It looks like the Packers’ 28-9 loss to the Steelers is biting at them in practice. No one knows it better than linebacker Barryn Sorrell, who got ejected from practice by the head coach.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 16

Winners and Losers From 12th Practice of Packers Training Camp

The 12th practice of Green Bay Packers training camp was an eventful one with a couple skirmishes and the return to 11-on-11 work of tight end Tucker Kraft.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 16

Drew Allar could complete QB cycle Aaron Rodgers started 21 years ago

Drew Allar’s brilliant preseason debut gave Pittsburgh Steelers fans permission to dream about the future. It also revealed how perfectly his arrival connects three generations of quarterback development.

Drew Allar proving he should get a look for Steelers when Aaron Rodgers retires

Aaron Rodgers addresses working relationship with Steelers HC Mike McCarthy

Jordan Love reveals Aaron Rodgers encounter at Steelers-Packers preseason game

Steelers giving DL Keeanu Benton franchise record contract

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Green Bay Packers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17

Packers Pro Bowl player accuses team of punishing him

Green Bay Packers defensive back Keisean Nixon was an NFC Pro Bowl selection last season, but he is facing a fight to remain a starter to open 2026.

Mike McCarthy explains Aaron Rodgers decision for Steelers' preseason game vs. Packers

Jordan Love reveals Aaron Rodgers encounter at Steelers-Packers preseason game

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Aaron Banks News / PackersTalk.com / August 16

Packers offensive line is now in flux after Aaron Banks update

Things don’t seem to be going too well for last year’s offensive line free agent.

Steve Smith Sr. shares strong Aaron Rodgers take after Drew Allar shines for Steelers vs. Packers

Jordan Love reveals Aaron Rodgers encounter at Steelers-Packers preseason game

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 15

Rookie QB Ty Simpson shines in Rams preseason debut

Even though the Los Angeles Rams are one of the best teams in the NFL and a top Super Bowl contender for 2026, they were thinking long-term at the top of this year's draft.

Preseason loss to Bears confirms bleak Browns QB outlook

Browns' QB race has front-runner after preseason game vs. Bears

Steve Smith Sr. shares strong Aaron Rodgers take after Drew Allar shines for Steelers vs. Packers

Jordan Love reveals Aaron Rodgers encounter at Steelers-Packers preseason game

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Kyron Drones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 15