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In Practice 15 at Packers camp, the defense dominated the offense, logging three takeaways (Nixon interception, Oladapo interception, and a Sorrell fumble recovery) and sparking a brief on-field altercation with teammates; the injury report expanded with hamstring for Benjamin St-Juste and other updates as Green Bay moves toward a joint practice with the Cardinals and the camp’s finale.
Green Bay rolled to a 33-13 victory over Denver in a preseason matchup, with Pro Football Focus grades highlighting a mix of standout and developing performances. Top offense included OL Josh Gesky (94.3), WR Matthew Golden (82.6), QB Jordan Love (81.7), OL Travis Glover (79.2) and RB MarShawn Lloyd (75.3). Top defense featured DL Jonathan Ford (92.5), LB Nick Niemann (91.6), S Mark Perry (84.5), LB Kristian Welch (82.0) and EDGE Brenton Cox Jr. (80.2). Bottom performers on offense included OL Brant Banks (39.8), OL Donovan Jennings (41.3), WR Kisean Johnson (43.4), QB Tyrod Taylor (44.9) and OL Anthony Belton (49.3); bottom defenders were Arden Walker (37.3), Xavier McKinney (42.1), Edgerrin Cooper (45.1), Nazir Stackhouse (49.7) and Jaylin Simpson (50.4). Special teams posted an 81.7, while Love led a scoring drive (5-of-7 passing, including a fourth-down conversion and a TD to MarShawn Lloyd) and Kyle McCord posted a solid 66.5. The Packers’ defense limited Stidham/Ehlinger to 93 yards on 11 completions, with Mark Perry intercepting a pass, signaling improved depth after the opener against the Steelers.
Live updates from the Denver Broncos vs. Green Bay Packers preseason game at Empower Field at Mile High. Bo Nix leads an opening-drive Broncos TD to RJ Harvey, and Jaylen Waddle records a 35-yard first catch for Denver, but Riley Moss leaves the game with an injury. The Packers answer with an early touchdown as Love-to-Lloyd, and by halftime Green Bay leads 23-10, with a steady stream of highlights and embeds tracking the night’s drives, injuries, and key moments.
Denver hosts Green Bay in Week 2 of the NFL preseason with Bo Nix slated to play roughly 14 snaps as Davis Webb calls the plays, while the Broncos look to mix in under-center action, increase tight-end targets (Engram, Joly, Bentley), and settle which fifth defensive lineman—Sai'vion Jones or Tyler Onyedim—emerges behind the starting foursome.
Packers' Training Camp Day 13 featured a health boost with left guard Aaron Banks, defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and rookie cornerback Domani Jackson returning to 11-on-11 drills, while Josh Jacobs came back from a groin issue. Jordan Love directed a productive, pass-heavy practice that yielded multiple big plays from receivers like J. Michael Sturdivant, Skyy Moore and Will Sheppard; the No. 1 offense finally found the end zone in team drills, though the two-minute sequences ended without a touch for the top units. Zaire Franklin intercepted Love late in the 2-minute drill, and the defense also enjoyed some standouts. The Packers also claimed edge Arden Walker off waivers and head toward two more open practices before a preseason game vs the Broncos.
In the Steelers’ 28-9 preseason win over the Packers, Pro Football Focus grading highlighted standout performers on both sides of the ball: Robert Tonyan led the offense with a 93.5 grade on 19 snaps and 62 receiving yards, rookie Kaden Wetjen flashed with 88.0 and a 79-yard catch, Mason Rudolph and Will Howard posted strong marks, and rookie Drew Allar accounted for 3 total touchdowns on 10-of-13 for 153 yards. Defensively, Asante Samuel Jr. topped the chart with a 90.6 grade in coverage, while Jamin Davis generated pressure and tackles. Special teams showed a mix of excellent and poor grades, led by D’Shawn Jamison at 81.1 among the top units but with several penalties dragging others down. Overall it was an encouraging debut for Pittsburgh under the new coaching staff.
In the Packers’ 28-9 preseason loss to the Steelers, Kyle McCord led the Packers’ offense with the top grade (85.3) as the standout passer, while Jordan Love and Tyrod Taylor were less impactful among Packers QBs; others on offense—Jordan Morgan, J. Michael Sturdivant, Donovan Jennings and Messiah Swinson—also posted solid marks. On defense, Jonathan Ford topped the unit with an 80.6, supported by Chris McClellan, Jaden Crumedy, Brandon Cisse and Benjamin St-Juste. The bottom tier featured OL Anthony Belton, Jaden Nixon, Jager Burton, Dillon Wade and Drake Dabney, plus weaker showings from Anthony Campbell, Kristian Welch, Kitan Oladapo and Keisean Nixon. Special teams impressed, led by Shemar Bartholomew and J. Michael Sturdivant, with Trey Smack perfect on kicks. Former Packer Tonyan dominated for Pittsburgh with a 93.5 grade. The game underscored Packers’ coverage struggles, and Rodgers didn’t play in the opener.
Rookie Drew Allar shined in Mike McCarthy’s first game as Pittsburgh head coach, throwing two touchdown passes and rushing for another in a 28-9 preseason victory over the Green Bay Packers. Allar went 10 of 13 for 154 yards as the Steelers outgained Green Bay 385-160, with Will Howard contributing a efficient outing and Mason Rudolph also seeing action. Jordan Love appeared briefly for the Packers in his limited action.
Steelers defeated the Packers 28-9 in the preseason opener, a positive start to the Mike McCarthy era that also exposed discipline issues with 11 penalties for 134 yards. The win highlighted depth as the team contemplates the 3- or 4-quarterback roster and final 53-man cuts by Aug. 30, with young players like Kaden Wetjen making big plays, Jamin Davis contributing on defense, Gabriel Rubio stepping up on the line, and Will Howard sidelined by a broken finger as evaluations continue with two more preseason games.
Live updates from Acrisure Stadium show the Packers trailing the Steelers 10-6 at halftime of the preseason opener. Rookie kicker Trey Smack drilled a 58-yard field goal on the opening drive, but a roughing-the-snapper penalty erased the points and gave Green Bay a second chance. Jordan Love started at quarterback with the starting offensive line, while MarShawn Lloyd led the Packers’ early rushing attempts in a game mostly featuring backups. The Steelers moved ahead on a Lew Nichols TD after Robert Tonyan helped set up the scoring drive with three receptions for 53 yards. Green Bay’s defense stiffened in the red zone, highlighted by a goal-line stop from Mark Perry. Kyle McCord entered at quarterback later for Tyrod Taylor as the game progressed. The second half will reveal more depth-chart battles for both teams.
Five storylines to watch as the Steelers host the Packers in the first 2026 preseason game: young receivers like Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard get a major audition for the No. 3 spot; the right side of the offensive line is up for grabs between Spencer Anderson and Dylan Cook; Keeanu Benton and Yahya Black swap roles on the defensive line to bolster the run game; roster-bubble contenders such as Kaleb Johnson, Lew Nichols, Eli Heidenreich, Donte Kent and Logan Lee will be in the mix; and the secondary depth is being tested with Jalen Ramsey and Joey Porter Jr. on the PUP list and other newcomers being evaluated. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium.
Green Bay’s defense dominated Practice 11, with the cornerback group in flux as Nixon, St-Juste, Cisse and Valentine jockey for snaps. Safety Evan Williams stood out with a key end-zone stop and an interception, Valentine returned from injury, and the team added safeties Trey Dean and Tra Fluellen while releasing Barnhart and Biber. The Packers head into Thursday’s preseason game vs. the Steelers with plans for limited reps for the starters and continued competition across the roster.
Ten practices into Green Bay's training camp, Zaire Franklin has helped anchor a rising defense, while Jordan Love shows rhythm struggles early; MarShawn Lloyd and Tucker Kraft stand out as healthy playmakers, Jacob Monk emerges as a potential Week 1 starter at right guard, and cornerbacks Brandon Cisse and Benjamin St-Juste push for starting roles as Jonathan Gannon's blitz-heavy schemes energize the unit.
Green Bay released its first unofficial training camp depth chart, with Watson, Reed and Golden as the starting WR trio; Belton remains at right guard as the line shows some competition; Jennings and John Williams earn two-deep looks over Glover; Wyatt and Brooks start on the defensive line ahead of Hargrave; Sorrell appears to lead opposite Van Ness at the edge; Nixon and Valentine are the starting corners with Kamal Hadden as the No. 2 slot defender; on special teams, Matt Orzech is still ahead of Cal Adomitis, and Skyy Moore is listed as the starting punt/kick returner.
Albert Breer’s Packers notebook highlights Green Bay counting on a healthy Tucker Kraft to provide a playmaking boost as he returns from a torn ACL, and on left tackle Jordan Morgan adjusting to a new role. Jordan Love is entering a pivotal year as the on-field leader, while the team weighs depth at running back and receiver. Defensively, the absence of Micah Parsons is noted and the front seven is expected to rely on a mix of players and new schemes, with a promising secondary and Brent Gannon’s approach giving the defense a chance to disrupt.