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The Green Bay Packers are looking to bounce back in Week 2 of the NFL preseason schedule following a 28-9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last Thursday.

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This Packers RB Could Claim RB2 Spot Amid Uncertainty At The Position

The Green Bay Packers‘ running back room is in a tough spot this offseason, as the unit looks for a bounce-back campaign in 2026. Fourth-year running back Emanuel Wilson left the team just days into NFL free agency, inking a deal with the Seattle Seahawks, a loss that has forced Matt LaFleur‘s coaching staff to monitor the position closely.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 20

Packers Lock-O-Meter 3.0 Projects 53-Man Roster With 10 Days Until Final Cuts

On Aug. 30, 10 days from today, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst will have to select his 53-man roster. While it’s getting late in a hurry

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Packers QB Likely Cements Backup Job With Recent Roster Move

The Green Bay Packers are rounding out their roster as the NFL offseason progresses and have begun making cuts to trim the lineup. In the quarterback room, the team parted ways with undrafted free agent signal-caller Kyron Drones last week, whom they brought in back in April.

Trey Smack News / PackersTalk.com / August 20

Can Packers K Trey Smack Do it Again Against the Broncos?

The star of the Packers first preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers last week was without a doubt, rookie kicker Trey Smack. Smack was a perfect 3/3 from field goal range.

Carrington Valentine News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Bengals Reportedly Interested in Packers Cornerback Carrington Valentine

The Cincinnati Bengals could be in the market to add another cornerback to their roster. DJ Turner II and Dax Hill are both playing on expiring contracts

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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 / Yardbarker / August 20

Packers slammed with more Josh Jacobs concerns ahead of Week 1

The workhorse back returned to practice after sitting for a while with an injury, but he may still not take the field for the season opener, though not for a physical impediment.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20

2 surprise Packers 2026 preseason roster cuts to watch out for before Week 1

The Green Bay Packers are going to start the season in survival mode. The Packers believe they can compete with any of the teams in the NFC North and may have an advantage when all of their key players are healthy and in the lineup.

Carrington Valentine News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Steelers Reportedly Call Packers About Carrington Valentine Amid CB Injury Uncertainty

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for their second preseason game, set for kickoff Friday night. However, it appears the Steelers aren’t done evaluating their roster, even at positions where they already have a surplus of talent.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / August 20

The Packers Have the Talent, Now They Need to Make It Fit

For the last few years, the biggest question surrounding the Green Bay Packers has been relatively simple. Are they talented enough? That question doesn’t feel nearly as relevant anymore.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 20

Ten Winners, Four Losers From Practice 14 of Packers Training Camp

Kyle McCord is going to win the job as the Green Bay Packers’ No. 3 quarterback. He’s not going to win it by default. He’s going to win it through merit.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / August 20

Packers Have Lots of Options at Edge Rusher But No Sure Things

One of the big questions facing the Green Bay Packers entering training camp concerned the edge rusher group. Specifically, where would the pass rush come from until Micah Parsons returns from his torn ACL which is projected to be sometime in October.

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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.

Anthony Belton News / A to Z Sports / August 20

Packers’ actions speak louder than words with Anthony Belton, and it creates a complicated offensive line situation

The coaching staff doesn’t seem willing to use the so-called “best five” if that means keep playing Belton at guard. The Green Bay Packers appear to have a trust problem with second-round pick Anthony Belton, and the evidence is all over training camp and preseason.

Green Bay Packers News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Former Packers Linebacker Has Found a New Home in NFC

A familiar name from the Green Bay Packers’ recent past is set to join a new NFC East club this week. Veteran linebacker Krys Barnes is expected to sign with the Washington Commanders, according to a report from CBS Sports.

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Keisean Nixon News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Packers Legend Weighs in on Keisean Nixon Controversy

Former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Bryan Bulaga offered a clear assessment of the team’s secondary this week, declaring Keisean Nixon the club’s top cornerback amid growing questions about the position group.

Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19

Dolphins Tried Out Six Players

Per the wire, the Dolphins tried out six players on Wednesday, including QB Kyron Drones. The following is a full list of players trying out for the team: LB Stephen Dix QB Kyron Drones LB Antonio Grier WR AT Perry WR Brenden Rice QB Chandler Rogers Drones, 22, is from Pearland, Texas, and started his career at Baylor.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / August 19

Packers are paying too much for Jordan Love protector

One of the most important positions on the field when it comes to protecting the quarterback is the interior offensive lineman. So, the Packers have invested in that position. But they may have invested too much.

Packers may have a 'real one' in CB Brandon Cisse

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Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / August 19

The Latest From Packers Camp & Starting Spots Up For Grabs

Packers camp is well underway and just two preseason games remain before the season kicks off. There wasn’t much to takeaway from game one. There likely won’t be much from game two, but there are definitely trends to take note of as camp continues.

Trevon Diggs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19

Seahawks Signing CB Trevon Diggs

According to Jordan Schultz, the Seahawks are signing CB Trevon Diggs to their roster on a one-year deal. This is interesting to note because Seattle does not technically have a deal finalized with CB Terrion Arnold yet.

Trevon Diggs News / Yardbarker / August 19

Trevon Diggs might finally get one last chance in NFL

The former All-Pro cornerback is just 27, so he should be on any CB-needy team's radar.

Seahawks given clear reason to reconsider signing CB Terrion Arnold

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Trevon Diggs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 18

Seahawks Hosted CB Trevon Diggs For Tryout

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Seahawks hosted former Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs for a tryout on Tuesday. Diggs worked out with Detroit earlier this month as well.

Keisean Nixon News / Pro Football Rumors / August 18

Packers CB Keisean Nixon Battling To Keep Starting Job

Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon has been a regular in their starting lineup since 2023. The 29-year-old was a Pro Bowl alternate for the first time last season, but he is now competing to keep his starting job, Rob Demovsky of ESPN relays.

Josh Jacobs News / Field Level Media / August 18

Packers RB Josh Jacobs (groin) returning to practice

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs returned to practice on Tuesday, head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed. "He'll be out there today," LaFleur said of Jacobs, who had been sidelined for nearly two weeks by a groin injury.