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Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Even a rival coach is praising a Packers rookie after two dominant preseason performances

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton praises rookie kicker Trey Smack after impressive game on Friday night. Green Bay Packers rookie kicker Trey Smack has been perfect through two preseason games, and even an opposing head coach has taken notice.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Packers’ Brandon Cisse immediately stuffs Josh Jacobs in return from practice from injury

The Green Bay Packers are carefully assessing their depth at running back while awaiting a potential league decision concerning veteran player Josh Jacobs, who was arrested in the offseason.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

Green Bay Packers News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Packers Could Trade Pro Bowler in Shocking Roster Move

The Green Bay Packers enter the final stretch of the preseason with a crowded secondary, and one veteran cornerback stands out as a potential candidate for a major roster move, according to reporting from ESPN.

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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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Packers’ Matt LaFleur teases Week 1 injury status for starter on Jordan Love’s OL

The Green Bay Packers have been dealing with an injury to offensive lineman Aaron Banks, but the latest update is good news for his status moving forward, according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Packers’ 53-man roster projection after preseason win over the Broncos

Green Bay has several intriguing individual takeaways from first exhibition win of the year, and roster battles are heating up ahead of the final preseason action.

Anthony Campbell News / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 24

For Anthony Campbell, Ultimate Packers Longshot’s Journey Started in Jamaica

It took about 2.5 seconds for Anthony Campbell to beat his blocker and sack Broncos quarterback Sam Ehlinger on Saturday. Campbell’s path toward beating some incredible odds and potentially earning a spot on the Green Bay Packers’ 53-man roster has taken about half a lifetime.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / August 24

The LaFleurs Meet for the First Time as Head Coaches

For the LaFleur’s, coaching runs in the family. Their father, Denny, was a longtime assistant football coach. Meanwhile, their mother, Kristi, coached track and cheerleading.

Micah Parsons News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Packers DE Micah Parsons Makes Honest Admission About Football Career

Micah Parsons produced one of the finest seasons of his career in his first year with the Green Bay Packers, immediately showing why the team made a blockbuster move to acquire him.

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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 24

Packers Projected 53 Man Roster for 2026 With One Preseason Game Remaining

The Green Bay Packers have one more preseason game left on the schedule before final cuts have to be made and the team has to set it’s initial 53-man roster.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Packers face tricky backup QB decision as old connection threatens to complicate Kyle McCord’s future

McCord has outplayed Tyrod Taylor in the preseason, so general manager Brian Gutekunst will have an interesting call to make ahead of the regular season.

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Trey Smack News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Controversial Packers rookie is shutting up haters in preseason

After the Green Bay Packers traded up to select kicker Trey Smack in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the rookie is silencing his doubters and proving why the team believed he was worth the move.

Josh Jacobs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Packers face major decision at RB amid wait for Josh Jacobs punishment

The Green Bay Packers are still waiting on word of any NFL punishment after Josh Jacobs’ offseason arrest. That decision will play a major role in how the franchise builds their 2026 running back room.

Patrick Taylor News / Viral Sports News / August 23

Former Packers RB Reportedly Dumped by Current NFL Team

Former Green Bay Packers running back Patrick Taylor Jr. is being released by the San Francisco 49ers with an injury settlement from injured reserve, according to a report Sunday.

Josh Jacobs News / Packers Coverage / August 23

Packers Given More Reason to Be Concerned About Josh Jacobs

ESPN insider Adam Schefter delivered a cautionary note this week about the potential for the NFL to take action against Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs well before the courts finish their work on his pending domestic abuse case.

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / August 23

Packers again mentioned in connection to aggressive trade

Trade speculation continues to swirl around veteran edge rusher Josh Sweat as the NFL preseason winds down, with the Green Bay Packers emerging as one of the teams that could pursue him if the Arizona Cardinals decide to move the highly paid defender.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / August 23

The Packers Special Teams Has Actually Been Looking Special

I know, I know, it’s only been just two preseason games so far, but the Green Bay Packers special teams has actually been looking quite good. I mean, so far, it’s been more than serviceable.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / August 21

Packers QB Jordan Love makes the most of appearance vs. Broncos

On Friday, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love took the field for a small amount of time, but he made that drive count.

Packers slammed with more Josh Jacobs concerns ahead of Week 1

Andre Cisco, Samuel Womack remind Jets defenders it is possible to intercept a pass

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21

Broncos QB Bo Nix looks strong in return from ankle injury

Bo Nix made his 2026 season debut on Friday, completing 6-of-9 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown, while also leading another scoring drive.

Broncos sign safety Taylor Rapp to add depth for secondary

Packers QB Jordan Love makes the most of appearance vs. Broncos

Andre Cisco, Samuel Womack remind Jets defenders it is possible to intercept a pass

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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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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 / 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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