Packers Training Camp Battles to Watch (And Who Is Most Likely to Be Cut) - Sports Illustrated

What the report says

Sports Illustrated previewed the Green Bay Packers’ upcoming training camp, reporting that the team is scheduled to hold its first practice on July 29 and that roster competition will shape starting roles and depth-chart decisions before the season. The article frames Jordan Love and Tyrod Taylor as set at the top of the quarterback room, with Kyle McCord and Kyron Drones competing for developmental consideration; SI predicts both will be cut, with Drones a practice-squad candidate.

At receiver, SI identifies Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden and Savion Williams as roster locks, leaving Bo Melton, Skyy Moore, Isaiah Neyor, Will Sheppard and J. Michael Sturdivant fighting for remaining places. The outlet expects Moore and Melton to make the team because of broader roles, while at least two of the younger receivers could return on the practice squad. At tight end, SI sees Tucker Kraft, Luke Musgrave and Josh Whyle ahead, with Messiah Swinson projected for a possible fourth spot.

On defense, the report highlights edge-rusher uncertainty, with Brenton Cox, Collin Oliver, Arron Mosby and Nyjalik Kelly battling for spots while Micah Parsons is described as likely to begin on the PUP list. SI predicts Cox, Oliver and Mosby will make it, with Kelly as a strong practice-squad option. At defensive tackle, Jonathan Ford is favored over Nazir Stackhouse unless Jordon Riley is healthy.

The cornerback competition is presented as especially significant, with Carrington Valentine, Benjamin St-Juste and Brandon Cisse competing opposite Keisean Nixon; SI predicts St-Juste starts Week 1 and Cisse later earns a role. The kicking battle is between draft pick Trey Smack and Lucas Havrisik, though SI notes the Packers could also compare them with available free agents.