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Rising? Falling?: Packers Stock Report Before Critical Closing Stretch of Camp

The biggest week of Green Bay Packers training camp is here. The Packers will play at the Denver Broncos on Friday night. Next week, they will host the Arizona Cardinals for a joint practice on Wednesday before playing them in the final preseason game on Friday.

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Who’s Rising? Falling?: Packers Stock Report Before Preseason Game at Broncos

Brandon Cisse News / TWSN / August 21

Brandon Cisse Will Cause the Green Bay Packers to Trade a Star Cornerback

The Green Bay Packers ended up entering training camp with an open cornerback competition that featured Carrington Valentine, Keisean Nixon, Benjamin St-Juste, and Brandon Cisse.

Jonathan Ford News / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 21

Second-Year Jump? Not So Much for Packers’ Jonathan Ford in Chase for Roster Spot

Coaches love talking about their players taking a big jump in their second season. This week, general manager Brian Gutekunst called a player’s third season a “benchmark.” That makes Green Bay Packers nose tackle Jonathan Ford the ultimate outlier.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / August 21

Packers CB Competition Under the Spotlight vs. Broncos

Tonight the Packers face the Denver Broncos for Preaseason Game #2. As always, wins and losses are meaningless this time of year, and it’s all about individual position evaluations.

NFL News / The Packers Post / August 21

Five Packers Players to Watch in Preseason Game 2 Against the Broncos

The Green Bay Packers still have unanswered questions as they prepare to face the Denver Broncos in their second preseason game. There are still several position battles up for grabs and spots on both the 53-man roster and the practice squad at stake.

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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.

Jordan Love News / Action Network / August 21

Green Bay Packers Season Preview: Love & Parsons Lead NFC Darkhorse

As the 2026–27 NFL campaign gets underway, the Green Bay Packers stand at a vital juncture in their franchise trajectory. Following a competitive 2025 season where Matt LaFleur’s squad displayed high-level execution alongside periods of late-game variance, Green Bay enters 2026 as a tough NFC contender.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 21

Ascending offensive weapon leads the way as Packers have three intriguing players to watch against the Broncos

Former third-round pick Savion Williams is looking to have a bigger role in the wide receiver room. The Green Bay Packers lost their preseason opener to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but now they face the Denver Broncos on Friday night with higher stakes for the roster.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21

Three quarterbacks whose advanced stats reveal enormous potential

Passing yards and touchdowns drive most quarterback debates. Dig deeper, however, and several numbers suggest that these three NFL starting quarterbacks could be headed for much bigger seasons in 2026.

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza gets welcome-to-the-NFL moment against Texans defense

NFL must address the real problem after Dolphins, Giants become latest teams to brawl in joint practice

Bengals QB Joe Burrow 'trying to manifest' a Super Bowl run

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Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / August 20

The Packers' Right Guard Battle Is Heating Up More Than Fans Realize

Head coach Matt LaFleur is looking to shore up his offensive line ahead of a crucial 2026 NFL campaign for the Green Bay Packers. The unit performed solidly in 2025, protecting Jordan Love en route to the most efficient season of the star signal-caller’s career thus far.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Three Positions To Monitor For Packers' Week 2 Preseason Bout Vs. Broncos

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.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / August 20

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.

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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 / 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.

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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

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / August 21

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 / 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.

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 / 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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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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Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / August 19

Injuries and Poor Play Forcing the Packers to Change Their Plans at Guard

The Green Bay Packers entered training camp with a plan at guard. The same two players who started at the end of last season, Aaron Banks on the left side and Anthony Belton on the right, we slated to start in 2026.

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.