This Might Be Do-Or-Die Training Camp for These Three Packers - Sports Illustrated

What the report says

Sports Illustrated’s Packers On SI identified three Green Bay players whose upcoming training camp could strongly shape their futures with the team: tight end Luke Musgrave, running back Marshawn Lloyd and cornerback Carrington Valentine. The July 26 report framed camp as especially important for players without secure roles, even as established starters such as Jordan Love enter mainly to build timing before the season.

Musgrave, a second-round pick two years earlier, is portrayed as facing pressure after an encouraging rookie year was followed by injuries and reduced impact. SI noted that Tucker Kraft seized the tight end role after Musgrave missed time with a lacerated kidney, and that Green Bay’s offense under Matt LaFleur places a premium on tight ends who can block. The article said Musgrave’s receiving production has dipped since his rookie season and raised the possibility that the Packers could consider moving him if another team values his athletic profile.

Lloyd’s situation is different: SI described his talent as obvious but his availability as the concern. The running back has had only one regular-season carry through two years, according to the report, because of injuries. General manager Brian Gutekunst was quoted after the draft saying the team can count on Lloyd’s talent but must keep him healthy. With Josh Jacobs leading the backfield and Green Bay not adding a drafted running back, Lloyd’s camp health could determine whether he becomes the needed change-of-pace option.

At cornerback, SI said Valentine remains in a competitive and unsettled room despite starting during the offseason program. The report cited the additions of Benjamin St-Juste and rookie Brandon Cisse, plus prior in-season efforts to replace Valentine, as signs that his role is not guaranteed.