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Tucker Kraft Tucker Kraft Impressing in team drills
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 3:36 PM
Kraft (knee) has been impressive in 11-on-11 drills since the Packers cleared him Sunday to take part in them at practice, Bill Huber of SI.com reports
Analysis: Since that point, Kraft has been making plays against the Packers defense, recording four catches Sunday and five more Tuesday. One of those grabs occurred on a deep ball down the right side from QB Jordan Love, who arced a pass over CB Keisean Nixon that Kraft hauled in with one hand and then sprinted for a would-be touchdown. This comes on the heels of Kraft telling Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com on Sunday that he hopes to not be on a snap count to begin the season but acknowledged that the Packers may place him on one following last November's ACL tear. Meanwhile, Kraft and the Packers still are aiming to lock in a contract extension before Week 1. |
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Back on practice field
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 3:02 PM
Van Ness (shoulder) resumed practicing Tuesday after not participating Sunday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Van Ness saw a short-lived absence, missing just one practice and coming back to the field on Tuesday. The 25-year-old is a presumed starting pass rusher but may not play in Green Bay's week two preseason matchup with Denver as a precaution for the injury that took place. Van Ness is expected to take on a bigger role to begin the 2026 season while Micah Parsons (knee) continues to rehab. |
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Jordan Love Jordan Love Will play in second preseason game
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 10:05 AM
Head coach Matt LaFleur said that he plans for Love and the other offensive starters to take some snaps during the Packers' second preseason game Friday versus the Broncos, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Love looks poised to play for the second week in a row after he took the field for the opening series in Thursday's 28-9 loss to the Steelers in the exhibition opener. While LaFleur didn't go into specifics regarding his plan for Love's workload against Denver, the quarterback will likely be in line to play more than the one possession, but perhaps not much more than that. LaFleur added that Love is unlikely to play in the preseason finale Aug. 28 versus the Cardinals, though he'll be able to get some game-like reps in joint practices with Arizona leading up to that exhibition. |
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Josh Jacobs Josh Jacobs Returning to practice Tuesday
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 9:51 AM
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that Jacobs (groin) will return to practice Tuesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: LaFleur didn't elaborate on how extensively Jacobs will be involved in practice, but the running back will most likely be eased back in with a light workload and will see limited reps in team drills, if any. Assuming Jacobs incurs no setbacks with his groin as he gradually increases his activity in practices, he should be ready to serve as the Packers' lead back once the regular season gets underway, but he still faces potential league discipline due to a May arrest. |
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Absent with illness
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 5:13 PM
Dennis-Sutton (illness) did not participate in Sunday's practice, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: The fourth-round rookie is set to be a key piece of the Packers' linebacker depth in 2026. If Dennis-Sutton cannot recover quickly from the illness, he could miss Friday's preseason contest against the Broncos. |
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Practices Sunday
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 5:09 PM
Jackson (core) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Jackson appears to have fully recovered from his offseason core surgery. The rookie sixth-rounder's training camp debut is just the beginning, as he will need to prove that he can be a key contributor on special teams to earn a spot on the 53-man roster. |
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DNP Sunday
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 4:40 PM
Kinnard (ankle) did not participate in Sunday's practice, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
Analysis: It is unclear where Kinnard picked up the ankle issue or what the return timeline looks like. If the issue is minor, the depth offensive lineman could be back to practice as soon as Monday. If Kinnard must miss additional time, Travis Glover could see additional snaps with the second-team offensive line in Friday's preseason showdown with the Broncos. |
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Unlikely to return for camp
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 4:24 PM
Riley (Achilles) is not expected to be back for training camp, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Riley continues to work his way back from a torn Achilles tendon he suffered in Week 17 of the 2025 regular season. Coach Matt LaFleur praised the nose tackle's recovery effort, but the team still does not expect him back soon. The 28-year-old's return date now lies somewhere near the start of the regular season and it is unclear how many games he may miss. |
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Sheds walking boot
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 3:14 PM
Bullard (foot) is still not practicing but has removed his walking boot, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Bullard suffered a bone bruise on his right foot last Sunday and appears to be progressing well in his rehab. The starting slot cornerback is not yet ready to put the pads back on, but walking on his own power a week after the injury is a very good sign for Bullard's chances of playing in the Packers' Week 1 matchup against the Vikings. |
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Tucker Kraft Tucker Kraft Expects to be on snap count early in season
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 3:10 PM
Kraft said Sunday that he expects the Packers to limit his reps "probably until halfway through the season," Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Kraft has been trending toward returning Week 1 following a season-ending torn ACL suffered during Week 9 of the 2025 campaign, and he also returned to 11-on-11 drills for the first time Sunday. The fourth-year tight end added that he's hoping not to be on a rep count for the regular-season opener, per Demovsky, so it'll be worth monitoring his status leading into that game versus the Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 13. Kraft played at least 88 percent of the Packers' offensive snaps in each of their first seven games before going down last year. He finished with 32 catches for 489 yards and six touchdowns over eight contests in 2025. Kraft also was asked whether he expects a new contract by Week 1, saying "that's the goal," according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. |
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Absent with shoulder issue
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 3:08 PM
Van Ness (shoulder) did not participate in Sunday's practice, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
Analysis: It is unclear when Van Ness suffered the injury. The starting weakside linebacker will likely sit out Friday's preseason contest against the Broncos if there is even a small chance of further aggravation. If the 2023 first-rounder does not play Friday, Brenton Cox should see more reps with the first-team defense, and Collin Oliver and Nyjalik Kelly could receive more depth snaps. |
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Tucker Kraft Tucker Kraft Cleared for 11-on-11 drills
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 9:47 AM
Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters that Kraft (knee) will participate in 11-on-11 team drills during Sunday's training camp practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Kraft opened training camp on the active/PUP list but has slowly increased his workload over the course of the last couple of weeks. His clearance to work in team drills is another positive step in his recovery from a torn ACL that he sustained in Week 9 of the 2025 season. Kraft is unlikely to play in either of the Packers' last two preseason games but appears to be on track to suit up Week 1 against the Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 13. |
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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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