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Packers place five players on PUP #Packers #GoPackGo

Packers place five players on PUPThe Green Bay Packers took the next step toward training camp on Monday as injured veterans joined the team's rookies in Green Bay for reporting day. According to the NFL transaction wire, the Packers placed five players on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list: * TE Tucker Kraft * TE Luke Musgrave * CB Kamal Hadden * LG Aaron Banks * DL Javon Hargrave The team also placed RB Chris Brooks on the Non Football Injury list.  Players on the Active/PUP list count against the 90-man roster and can be activated at any time once they are medically cleared. The designation is commonly used at the start of training camp for players still working their way back from offseason injuries or procedures. The list includes several key contributors, most notably Tucker Kraft, Aaron Banks, and Javon Hargrave, though their placement does not necessarily indicate they'll miss significant time. The Packers can remove any of these players from the Active/PUP list as soon as they're ready to practice. And yes, Micah Parsons is an interesting omission here, but he is expected to be placed on PUP tomorrow.  Filed Under: Packers News   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Tags: green bay packersPackers training camp Like 0 pointsdlvr.it
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5 Packers Under Pressure to Perform at Training Camp 2026 #Packers #GoPackGo

5 Packers Under Pressure to Perform at Training Camp 2026MarShawn Lloyd The injuries Lloyd has dealt with throughout the first two years of his NFL career are not his fault, and no one will have been more frustrated than him at his lack of ability to contribute. Now though, it is put up or shut up time. There have been positive reports regarding the Packers and Lloyd being able to diagnose the source of his recurring injury issues this offseason, so we will see if he can finally have a healthy training camp and eventually get on the field in the regular season. With Josh Jacobs’ status still up in the air, Green Bay could really benefit from Lloyd’s presence, if the legend of his electric on-field ability proves to be true. It feels like now or never for Lloyd entering training camp. Luke Musgrave After a bright start to his career as a rookie, Musgrave has faded into the background following Tucker Kraft’s emergence, partly hindered by injuries of his own. By the end of last season he was being outsnapped by John FitzPatrick, which does not bode well for his prospects of making an impact in 2026. He can still have a role as a seam stretching tight end, complementing the other skillsets in the room, but as he heads into the last year of his rookie deal, Musgrave has a lot of work to do if he wants to avoid being an afterthought in the offense once more. Anthony Belton Belton deserves credit for battling through his rookie year, particularly after being thrown into the fire at right guard in the season, having not practiced there at all during the summer. He improved as the season went on, and now enters training camp as the clubhouse leader to hold down the right guard spot permanently in 2026. There is a new challenger though in the form of rookie 5th round pick Jager Burton. Burton had most of his success in college at center, but can play guard and got some looks with the first team offense during the offseason program. He has earned praise from the coaches who seem excited about his potential, and he has a chance to push Belton for his job. Belton needs to bring his A-game this summer and show he is continuing to progress. Brenton Cox Jr. With Micah Parsons currently not in the picture, there are plenty of reps up for grabs at the outside linebacker spot. Lukas Van Ness will start, with a group of young pass rushers, headlined by Cox and Barryn Sorrell, competing for the other starting position. Cox had some bright flashes in 2024. Former defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley sung his praises and was proven right, as Cox had 18 pressures and four sacks per PFF in just 112 pass rush reps. Unfortunately, his 2025 season was mostly derailed by injuries. Now heading into his fourth season in the NFL, he will not get a better chance than this to make his mark. Ty’Ron Hopper Hopper was a controversial 3rd round pick at the time he was selected, and has not had much of an impact in his first couple of years in the league, playing only 151 defensive snaps in that time, although he did have an interception in the playoff loss to the Bears. In Jonathan Gannon’s 3-4 scheme, there is now even less scope for him to get on the field, with only two off-ball linebackers needed on the field at most. Edgerrin Cooper, Zaire Franklin and Isaiah McDuffie seem firmly entrenched ahead of him on the depth chart, while Nick Niemann and Kristian Welch offer value as designated special teamers. If Hopper is to stay in the minds of the coaches and give himself a chance of developing into a real contributor for the Packers, he needs to be at the top of his game this summer. Filed Under: Packers NewsFeaturedGreen Bay PackersMark Oldacres   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Mark Oldacres is a sports writer from Birmingham, England and a Green Bay Packers fan. You can follow him on twitter at @MarkOldacres __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: packers training camp 2026MarShawn LloydLuke MusgraveAnthony BeltonBrenton Cox Jr Like 0 pointsdlvr.it
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What Tyrod Taylor Brings as the New Packers Backup Quarterback #Packers #GoPackGo

What Tyrod Taylor Brings as the New Packers Backup QuarterbackGreen Bay Packers fans have been spoiled over the last two seasons. They had a backup quarterback who was arguably the best second-string signal caller in the NFL in Malik Willis. Now, Willis will be the starter in Miami, and the Packers have turned to veteran Tyrod Taylor as their new backup. But what does Taylor bring to the mix and is this a step down from Willis? Willis did a great job as the Packers backup quarterback. He seemed to be on the verge of being the third string quarterback on a struggling Titans team or even possibly being released when the Packers traded for him. But his move to Green Bay and the work of Matt LaFleur and the Packers coaching staff helped Willis turn things around. Willis put in plenty of work learning the offense and working on his mechanics and footwork. In two seasons with the Packers, Willis completed 78.7 percent of his passes for 972 yards and six touchdowns. He did not throw an interception. His quarterback rating was an impressive 134.6. Willis could also run with the football. In fact, when he was thrust into action in Week 2 of the 2024 season, LaFleur designed a run-heavy game plan to suit Willis’ skill set. With the Packers, he ran 42 times for 261 yards and three touchdowns. That’s a healthy average of 6.2-yards per rush. Taylor gives the Packers a very different type of backup quarterback. The former Virginia Tech star has been in the NFL for 15 seasons (this will be his 16th), and the Packers will be his eighth NFL team. He started for the Bills from 2015-2017 and even made the Pro Bowl after the 2015 campaign. But since 2018, Taylor has been a reliable backup quarterback. Last season, Taylor appeared in six games as the New York Jets backup quarterback. He started four games and won one of them. He completed 59.7 percent of his passes for 779 yards. He tossed five touchdowns and five interceptions. Of course, the Jets were one of the worst teams in the NFL, so Taylor didn’t exactly have a great team around him. Taylor has an above average arm at this stage of his career, and he certainly knows how to lead an NFL team. He has always been a mobile quarterback, but at the age of 37 (as of August 3rd), he’s no longer the running threat he was earlier in his career. Willis was certainly more dangerous running the ball last year than Taylor will be this season for the Packers. Still, Taylor still has enough mobility to evade the rush and buy time to throw the ball downfield. Last year, he ran 27 times for 143 yards and a touchdown, an average of 5.3-yards per rush. Packers GM Brian Gutekunst explained why he signed Taylor shortly after this year’s NFL Draft. “It’s a really important thing for us,” Gutekunst explained when asked about backup quarterbacks. “Jordan, the last two years has missed some time, and we’ve needed somebody to come in there and play at a high level to help us win those games. So, whoever’s called upon we’re going to expect that and when you lose a guy like Malik, it is something you’re going to have to replace and we’re going to try to do that.” LaFleur has been pleased with how Taylor performed at OTAs and mandatory minicamp. “Tyrod, he’s been awesome, man. He’s really come into the room and is absorbing everything,” LaFleur said. “He does have a little familiarity with our system. Obviously, he’s played a long time in this league. But it’s good that he was with [Nathaniel] Hackett in New York. So, everything isn’t foreign.” While Taylor may not be as dynamic or as dangerous as Willis was, he brings more experience and could help mentor starter Jordan Love in a way that Willis never could. More importantly, he will fulfill the role of a solid NFL backup quarterback: to give his team a chance to win a game or two if the starting quarterback is unavailable to play. Taylor may be a step down from Willis, but he gives the Packers a steady, reliable backup who can get the job done. The Packers hope they don’t need Taylor to play often this season, but if he does play, they know they can rely on him to give the team a chance to win any game. Filed Under: FeaturedGil Martin   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ You can follow Gil Martin on Twitter @GilPackers __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Green Bay Packerstyrod taylorMalik WillisJordan LoveMatt LaFleur Like 0 pointsdlvr.it
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Ask Maggie: Can You Smell It? #Packers #GoPackGo

Ask Maggie: Can You Smell It?Rubber and grass? That’s bike tires carrying 300lbs of bulk to Ray Nitschke Field. Off in the distance, cheese curds squeak and sharpies glide across newly acquired footballs from the Packers Pro Shop. I’m ready to run through a wall (or at least get into my car and drive to Lambeau Field). Let’s get into your questions.  “In your estimation, which players will be or should be heavily scrutinized during this Packers training camp? Who’s feeling some heat?” - Ed Luke Musgrave is a name that jumps out to me right away, just because he'll continue to have every opportunity to carve out a role for himself on this offense, if he wants it. And I think that’s a big reason why he’ll likely be a “change of scenery” trade candidate for a tight end-needy team prior to the start of the season. Tucker Kraft is getting his big payday soon, and that may happen even before the start of camp. Musgrave is entering the last year of his rookie contract with 649 receiving yards and one touchdown in three seasons. Now, he did have to deal with injuries his first two years, but he never capitalized on the opportunity he was handed in Kraft’s absence last season. This is a prove-it year for Musgrave for a number of reasons, and a strong start to camp would be a good sign. At this point he’s auditioning for all 32 teams, not just the one that drafted him. But I really do like his upside and we know how Matt LaFleur feels about utilizing 12 personnel, so I hope he takes the leap we all know he can.  It’s not really deserved, but I think MarShawn Lloyd will be heavily scrutinized simply because he hasn’t been available. He’ll be under a microscope from fans because everyone is just so interested to see him emerge as RB2 in this offense. His teammates had some high praise for him during organized team activities, so it’ll be nice for fans to get a longer glimpse at him during open practice and preseason games.  “If you were a player, would you choose the same kid's bike for the entirety of training camp, or would you spread it around and pick a different kid every day?” - Tony Tony, this question is so hard! As a parent, I feel like I would want to pick a new kid every day so as many kids as possible felt included in the tradition and got to have the experience. But I think as a player, it would be special to have that bond with one kid all summer. I remember the really cool story Wes Hodkiewicz wrote about Corey Linsley’s friendship with his bike kid all the way back in 2017, and how the tradition spanned multiple seasons for them.  One of my favorite things each summer is when visiting teams come for joint practice and still participate in the bike riding. It’s just such a uniquely Green Bay thing. J.J. Watt breaking a small child’s bike will always be a hilarious camp story. And I love the way it humanizes the players. Because at the end of the day, these are grown men playing a game. It’s a game we all love, but it’s a game. So seeing big dudes on little bikes puts things in perspective before they go smash into each other like immovable objects and unstoppable forces for 17 regular season games (and hopefully more). I hope when Mike LaFleur comes to town with the Cardinals, Matt and Mike ride to practice together. Even though they’d technically be coming out of separate entrances, I think that’s just something we need to see. They have to have core memories riding bikes together as kids, right? I know I have memories riding bikes with my brother. So yeah, two brothers that are now head coaches in the NFL, biking to practice together in the shadow of Lambeau Field? That’s cinema. Sign me up.  “Hey Maggie! The training camp countdown clock is nearing zero! What’s the very first thing you’re gonna look for at the start of camp? Not that it’d be near a complete answer, but is there something you are excited to see first? Thanks!” Jim For me, I’m going to have my eyes on the offensive line. And yes I did read the comment last week about how the offensive line is always on my mind in terms of improvements and concerns. It just feels like the obvious choice! We think we know the starting five, but is Jager Burton going to turn heads and claim a spot? Who are going to be the first guys off the bench as depth pieces, because we know the starting five isn’t going to get through an entire season together all fully healthy at the same time.  Defensively, it’s the edge rushers. I am really optimistic about year two Barryn Sorrell, so I’m ready to see that unit get the pads on and get after Jordan Love (sorry, Jordan). But the thing I’m most excited to see? Packers football, back on the timeline. As much content as my phone can handle. I can’t wait. We did it.  That’ll do it for the mailbag this week! The next mailbag that drops will have real Packers training camp content to talk about! Pack’s What She Said also comes back next week, if you’re into that sort of thing. As always, submit your questions on Bluesky or by emailing chtvmailbag@gmail.com. Enjoy the start of camp! Filed Under: FeaturedMaggie Loney   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Maggie Loney is a writer for Cheesehead TV and podcaster for Pack's What She Said. Find her on Bluesky at @MaggieJLoney. __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Training CampOffensive LineLuke MusgraveMatt LaFleurbikes Like 0 pointsdlvr.it
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Managing Without Micah #Packers #GoPackGo

Managing Without Micah“Holy shit. Packers.” That text, from my fantasy football group chat on August 28, 2025 elicited an involuntary “OH MY GOD” yelp that startled my girlfriend. My immediate next move was to run out the back door and leap into the pool. With all my clothes on. Pure joy.  The draft-and-develop Packers, who seemed to never catch the big fish, had finally caught the big one – arguably the biggest one – in Dallas’ game-wrecking edge rusher, Micah Parsons. The Packers hadn’t reeled in a player of this caliber since Charles Woodson in 2006, or Reggie White in 1993. However, both Woodson and White had already played eight full seasons in the NFL by the time they landed in Green Bay. Parsons came to Wisconsin after just four seasons. This was an absolute superstar – in his absolute prime. That the acquisition happened so close to the start of the season gave the fans, team, and organization little time to process what had actually just happened.  Yet out of the tunnel he came in week 1 – and to a deafening Lambeau Field roar. Though on a snap count to start the season, Parsons still got his first sack – a takedown of the Lions’ Jared Goff that was reminiscent of those Planet Earth documentaries when the Great Tiger tracks and then mauls its unsuspecting prey. The high-powered Lions offense, which would finish the season as the NFL’s 5th highest scoring unit, managed just 13 points in that loss.  The next week featured another game at Lambeau, this time vs Jayden Daniels’ Commanders, a team that had been in the NFC Championship game the year prior. They were also quickly dismantled by the Packers, scoring just 18 points, and with Parsons notching another half sack. The dominating start quickly had the football world talking “Super Bowl”.  Fast forward to week 15, the Packers had a 9-3-1 record (in their three losses, the Parsons-led defense delivered winning efforts holding the Browns, Panthers, and Eagles to 13, 16, and 10 points, respectively). At that point, only three teams in the NFL had a better record. One of those teams – the team with the league’s best record, the 11-2 Broncos, were the Packers week 15 opponent, and the Packers had them on the ropes, 23-14, before the season essentially imploded with devastating injuries to Christian Watson, and then Parsons.  Oh, to imagine what could have been…  Still, in his abbreviated first season with the Packers, Parsons generated 79 total pressures (14 sacks, 51 hurries, and 14 quarterback hits). He finished the year ranked 2nd in PFF's pass-rush grade (92.9) among all qualified edge defenders. His electric, 11-pressure game against the Arizona Cardinals set a Packers franchise record for pressures in a single game (Next Gen Stats started tracking the metric in 2016). In short, Parsons, even in limited action, was otherworldly, everything the Packers had hoped for. But the way the season ended, with the soul-crushing playoff collapse to Chicago, it was entirely reasonable that most Packers fans were too broken for silver-linings and pep talks about the future. It adds to the frustration that Parsons’ injury will linger into this new season. He’ll start the year on the PUP list, and won’t be eligible to return until after week 4. Even then, it seems likely the Packers will hold Parsons back longer, ensuring he’s at full strength, and limiting, as best they can, any risk of re-injury. It’s unquestionably the right thing to do, but it presents a big challenge.  A lot will be asked of first round pick Lukas Van Ness who, to date, has underwhelmed in the eyes of most. Van Ness will lead an inexperienced group that includes Brenton Cox Jr and Arron Mosby, second-year players Barryn Sorrell and Collin Oliver, and rookies Dani Dennis-Sutton and Nyjalik Kelly (should he make the team). Perhaps Parsons’ absence will provide a trial-by-fire crash course for this young group, and maybe new DC Jonathan Gannon can cultivate some creative fixes and disguises while he’s out. It’s also possible that the Packers add to the position. Jadeveon Clowney, Von Miller, and a few other options remain unsigned, but who knows how much those veterans would move the needle.  If there’s another possible weakness to the Packers’ defense beyond the pass rush, it’s the secondary. Together, that’s a tough combination: a quarterback with time to throw and a secondary that struggles to cover. It’s likely that Jordan Love and the Packers offense will need to pick up the slack in Parsons’ absence. Thankfully, they have the personnel to do that.  Across the first ten weeks of this next season, the Packers will face just three playoff teams from last year. Then, after a week 11 bye, the Packers’ schedule gets much tougher, facing four playoff teams across a seven game closing stretch.   Whatever happens, Parsons will return at some point, and when he does, this season – and perhaps the entire trajectory of the franchise – will hit another gear. Maybe that sounds like over-cooked hyperbole to some, but I don’t think so. Special players do special things. Remember that Woodson and White both guided the Packers to Super Bowl glory – and they both did so with young/emerging quarterbacks.  So maybe it’s coincidence, maybe it’s by design, or maybe it’s a bit of both. Whatever it is, a familiar script could be repeating itself once again in Titletown, USA.       Filed Under: FeaturedMark Ballard PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Mark Ballard is an obsessive Green Bay Packers fan, born in Buffalo Bills country, but raised right by a Mom from Rice Lake, WI. You can find him on X at @ballark __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Micah ParsonsReggie WhiteCharles Woodson Like 0 pointsdlvr.it
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Don’t Overlook These Packers Players Ahead of Training Camp #Packers #GoPackGo

Don’t Overlook These Packers Players Ahead of Training CampThe Packers open training camp in less than a week as the team is ready to begin the 2026 season. The team looks to qualify for the playoffs for the fourth straight season and to improve from being a seventh seed in the NFC to a true contender. Today we look at five players that may not start for the Packers but shouldn’t be overlooked by fans. They are not necessarily guaranteed a roster spot, but how they do will have an impact on the coaches’ roster decisions this year and could play a role on the team if they make the roster. Edge Brenton Cox Jr. Of all the players fighting for a spot in the edge rush rotation, Brenton Cox, Jr. has the most NFL experience. He will enter his fourth season but has never played more than seven games in any one year. His best season came in 2024 when he recorded four sacks in just seven games while playing just 35 percent of the team’s defensive snaps in those contests. Cox clearly possesses the ability to rush the passer. Staying healthy and on the field has been a challenge for him, however. He will need a strong performance in training camp and the preseason, but if he does well, he could have a significant role on defense, especially before Micah Parsons returns to the lineup. DT Jonathan Ford The Packers signed Jonathan Ford late last season when injuries struck. Ford will now be in a fight for the nose tackle job. His main competition likely comes from second-year man Nazir Stackhouse and third-round rookie Chris McClellan. Ford was originally a seventh-round pick by the Packers in 2022. He spent two seasons on the Packers practice squad without appearing in a regular season game. He spent the last two seasons with Chicago before the Packers signed him prior to the 2025 season finale. The Packers nose tackle may only be on the field for roughly 20 percent of the team’s defensive snaps, but it is an important position when it comes to stopping the run. Ford also gives the Packers experience on special teams which could give him a better chance of making the roster or at least the practice squad. Edge Collin Oliver The Packers barely got a chance to see what Collin Oliver could do in his rookie season. Injuries kept him out of action until the season finale against the Vikings. The fifth-round pick out of Oklahoma State has plenty of competition at edge rusher, but fans shouldn’t forget about him after a “redshirt” rookie campaign. Oliver showed flashes of ability in his one game last season recording two quarterback hits and a tackle for loss in just 31 defensive snaps. Yes, it’s a small sample size, but it shows that Oliver could be an interesting player once given the chance. TE Josh Whyle Tight end Josh Whyle enjoyed a productive offseason. He stood out during OTAs and mandatory minicamp by consistently catching passes and making plays. The Packers will likely keep four tight ends to start the season with Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave as one and two on the depth chart. They will also look to keep a blocking tight end and then one more tight end as well. Special teams contributions could determine who gets that final roster spot. Whyle does have experience in that area. Whyle caught five passes for 36 yards and a touchdown in six games for the Packers. If he continues to play like he did over the offseason, the former University of Cincinnati star has a good chance of earning a roster spot. Edge Barryn Sorrell Barryn Sorrell played 14 games in his rookie campaign, and the Packers are hoping he takes a second-year jump. Sorrell is part of the competition for the starting job opposite Lukas Van Ness to start the season. Sorrell had 1.5 sacks last season while being a part of the team’s defensive end rotation. He also had one fumble recovery, one tackle for loss and three quarterback hits while playing 20 percent of the team’s defensive snaps in the 14 games he played. He will fight with rookie Dani Dennis-Sutton, Cox and Oliver for playing time and a larger role in the Packers edge rotation. Filed Under: FeaturedGil Martin   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ You can follow Gil Martin on Twitter @GilPackers __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Green Bay PackersBrenton Cox JrCollin OliverJosh WhyleJonathan Ford Like 0 pointsdlvr.it
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