Green Bay Packers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

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

Josh Jacobs 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.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

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.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 19

Nickel, Dime: Play and Player of Day From Practice 14 of Packers Training Camp

Between the 53-man roster and the practice squad, the Green Bay Packers will take three quarterbacks into the regular season. Kyle McCord will be that third quarterback if he continues making the type of big-time throws he delivered on Wednesday at training camp.

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 19

Plot Thickens: Everything I Saw From Practice 14 of Packers Training Camp

At Wednesday’s practice at Green Bay Packers training camp, which was closed to the public, the plot thickened in the race to be the team’s starting cornerbacks.

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.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

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

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

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.

Green Bay Packers 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.

Brian Gutekunst News / A to Z Sports / August 19

5 trade targets for Packers as Brian Gutekunst explores ways to reinforce roster before regular season

The Packers tend to be conservative with moves, but there’s a recent track record of exceptions if a move makes sense. The Green Bay Packers have a strong all-around roster heading into the 2026 NFL season, and general manager Brian Gutekunst has the draft capital to make moves.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19

Packers’ David Bakhtiari chimes in on raging Keisean Nixon drama consuming fans

The Green Bay Packers seem to have some drama going on, and it feels like it’s more between the fans and the players. The player in question is Keisean Nixon, who earned a Pro Bowl nod last season for his strong play but is fighting for a starting spot this season.

NFL 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

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

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.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / August 18

Packers Special Teams Showing Signs of Improvement

Special teams have been a problem for the Green Bay Packers for far too long. The team has gone through multiple special teams coordinators, strategies and players but the results were nearly always lacking.