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Suits up Thursday
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 7:26 PM
Glover played 18 offensive snaps in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Steelers.
Analysis: Glover participated in 30 percent of the offensive snaps for the Packers. The 25-year-old played the snaps at right tackle, proving last year's shoulder issue is officially behind him. |
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Plays in preseason opener
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 7:23 PM
Williams played 32 offensive snaps in Thursday's preseason opener against the Steelers.
Analysis: Williams participated in 53 percent of the offensive snaps, defending quarterback Kyle McCord as he made his Packers debut. The backup tackle will likely see similar usage in next Friday's preseason game against the Broncos. |
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Josh Jacobs Josh Jacobs May return to practice soon
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 2:27 PM
Coach Matt LaFleur said Friday that Jacobs (groin) could potentially return to practice later next week, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Jacobs, of course, didn't play in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Steelers and has been sidelined for the past week. With Jacobs missing reps, MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks have been seeing additional snaps with the first-team offense in Green Bay. Lloyd is shaping up as one of the better late-round fantasy fliers this summer after Jacobs battled nagging injuries during the 2025 campaign. |
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Trey Smack Trey Smack Perfect in preseason opener
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 9:24 AM
Smack made three field goals in Thursday's 28-9 preseason loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Smack -- per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- was a bit wayward early in training camp, but the rookie was true on all three of his attempts, including one from 58 yards away, in his first exhibition appearance. Smack was already the clear favorite to open the season as Green Bay's kicker, and Thursday's showing all but locks him in. |
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Chris Brooks Chris Brooks Not in uniform Thursday
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 5:57 PM
Brooks isn't suited up for Thursday's preseason game in Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Brooks will join Josh Jacobs (groin) on the sideline for the Packers' exhibition opener, leaving some combination of MarShawn Lloyd, Pierre Strong, Damien Martinez and Jaden Nixon to man the backfield. Brooks' absence Thursday may stem from the hamstring injury that kept him on the active/PUP list until this past Sunday. In any case, he'll have two more chances to mix into a preseason contest as he vies with Lloyd for the No. 2 RB role behind Jacobs. |
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Tucker Kraft Tucker Kraft Trending toward active status Week 1
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 5:49 PM
Kraft (knee) appears on track to be available for the Packers' Week 1 matchup with the Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 13, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Kraft spent the first two days of training camp on the active/PUP list, but he's been active on the field for most practices since then, including Monday's session when he was seen running routes on air while catching passes from QB Jordan Love without a sleeve on his right knee. Said knee endured a torn ACL in Week 9 of last season, but considering Kraft's slow build-up to date in camp, Rapoport's report lines up with an appearance for the tight end in the regular-season opener. Another question surrounding Kraft is whether or not he and the Packers are able to agree to terms on a contract extension. |
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Recovering from offseason surgery
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 6:38 PM
Head coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that Jackson is working his way back from core muscle surgery that he underwent in the offseason, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: "Hopefully [Jackson will] be out there shortly," LaFleur told reporters following Tuesday's training camp practice. Jackson was a sixth-round selection of the Packers in the 2026 NFL Draft following a four-year college career, the last two years of which he spent at Alabama. He's unlikely to see much playing time on defense, but Jackson could stick around on the 53-man roster as a contributor on special teams. |
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Aiming to return next week
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 4:24 PM
Head coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that the hope is Valentine (hamstring) is cleared to return to training camp practices next week, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Given LaFleur's comments, Valentine will not be available for Thursday's preseason opener against the Steelers. If the 2023 seventh-rounder is cleared to return to practice next week, then he could be available for the Packers' second exhibition contest against the Broncos on Friday, Aug. 21. Benjamin St-Juste and Brandon Cisse will work more with the first-team offense opposite cornerback Keisean Nixon for as long as Valentine is sidelined. |
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Josh Whyle Josh Whyle Brief absence
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 3:46 PM
Whyle (neck) is back practicing Tuesday, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Whyle was absent from practice Sunday due a neck injury, but the absence was short-lived. The 26-year-old has appeared to emerge as the tight end No. 3 for Green Bay, but he will now be back to taking first-team reps while Tucker Kraft (knee) and Luke Musgrave (neck) continue to rehab their respective injuries. |
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Matthew Golden Matthew Golden Returns to practice Tuesday
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 11:01 AM
Golden (toe) returned to practice Tuesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With Golden and Jayden Reed (ankle) both returning to practice after brief absences, the Packers are mostly healthy at wide receivers. QB Jordan Love is expected to start Thursday's preseason game against the Steelers, but it isn't clear if Golden and Reed will be available after dealing with minor injuries earlier in the week. |
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Jayden Reed Jayden Reed Back at practice
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 10:59 AM
Reed (ankle) returned to practice Tuesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Packers are banged up at other positions, but with Reed and Matthew Golden (toe) both returning to practice, the team is at least in good shape at wide receivers. It's unclear if Reed or Golden will play in Thursday's preseason game against Pittsburgh; starting QB Jordan Love is expected to play. |
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Josh Jacobs Josh Jacobs Not available for preseason opener
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 10:01 AM
Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that Jacobs (groin) will be "out for at least this week," Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Jacobs initially was held out of practice last Thursday, so this essentially confirms that his absence will stretch to at least a week and a half. He won't play in Green Bay's preseason opener this Thursday against Pittsburgh, and it'd be surprising to see Jacobs in the lineup a week later versus Denver. The Packers recently got Chris Brooks (hamstring) back from the NFI list, joining MarShawn Lloyd, Pierre Strong, Damien Martinez and Jaden Nixon in the backfield. Lloyd is the current favorite for the No. 2 RB role behind Jacobs, who dealt with nagging injuries throughout much of last year. |
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Jordan Love Jordan Love Expected to play in preseason opener
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:52 AM
Love is scheduled to play in Thursday's preseason game at Pittsburgh, though Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that he reserves the right to change his mind, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: If Love does end up playing, history suggests it'll be his lone appearance of the preseason. He may be stuck with a mixed crew of starters and backups, given that RB Josh Jacobs (groin), TE Tucker Kraft (knee), WR Jayden Reed (ankle) and WR Matthew Golden (toe) have all missed time recently. |
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Jordan Love Jordan Love Building better timing with WRs
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 10:32 PM
Love said working mostly with Christian Watson, Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden (toe) this summer has helped improve his timing with his wide receivers, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Love noted that due to the team's depth at the position last summer, the Packers rotated wide receivers more often, and it made it more difficult to build chemistry. With Romeo Doubs gone to New England as a free agent and Dontayvion Wicks traded to the Eagles, Green Bay now has a clear wideout trio atop the depth chart. Across 15 regular-season starts last season, Love completed 66.3 percent of his passes for 3,381 yards and a 23:6 TD:INT. Being healthy after last summer's thumb injury should also help Love headed into 2026. |
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Moves to injured reserve
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 9:35 PM
Jones (undisclosed) reverted to the Packers' injured reserve list Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Jones was waived/injured Sunday with an unspecified injury he suffered in training camp. The cornerback will now spend the entire 2026 season on injured reserve unless the team waives him with an injury settlement. |
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Reverts to IR
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 9:33 PM
Baldwin (knee) reverted to the Packers' injured reserve list Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Baldwin was waived/injured Sunday after suffering a knee issue last Tuesday in training camp. The cornerback cleared waivers and will now spend the entirety of the 2026 season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement. |
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Competing for starting job
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 8:02 PM
Monk (biceps) was a full participant in Monday's practice, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Monk had biceps surgery during the offseason to repair the injury he suffered in the Packers' wild-card loss to the Bears. The guard is back and competing with Zach Bako-Bewele for the starting right guard role. Bako-Bewele is in the last year of his rookie contract, whereas Monk is locked up for another two years, which means Monk outperforming Bako-Bewele gives the Packers a cost-effective option on the offensive line for a longer period. |
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Signs with Green Bay
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 7:41 PM
The Packers signed Dean to a contract Monday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
Analysis: Dean won a Super Bowl with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent during the 2023 season, but the safety has yet to play in an NFL game. The 26-year-old won yet another championship in the USFL with the St. Louis Battlehawks during the 2026 campaign. Dean participated in six games during the 2026 USFL season, logging 20 tackles (16 solo), including 1.0 sacks. |
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Legally changes name
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 7:29 PM
Bako-Bewele legally changed his name this offseason, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Formerly known as Zach Tom, the Packers' starting right tackle put pen to paper on the name change to honor two of his grandparents of Nigerian descent. The team's official site reflects the change on his player page, and it also was noted on the NFL's official transaction log from Aug. 2. |
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Expects to play Week 1
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 6:41 PM
Bullard suffered a bone bruise to his right foot during Sunday's training camp practice, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Bullard told reporters that there was some swelling, but his MRI came back clean, and he anticipates being ready for Week 1 at Minnesota. As long as he's available, he figures to play a significant role in the Packers' secondary in 2026. |
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