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Brandon Cisse returns from injury ahead of Packers-Jets matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Brandon Cisse returns from injury ahead of Packers-Jets matchup

Summary

Green Bay Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse is set to return for the Week 2 game against the Jets. Cisse left the season opener against Minnesota due to cramps but has since recovered and is not on the injury report. He logged 49 defensive snaps in the opener, allowing just one reception before exiting. Cisse's return is significant for the Packers' secondary, especially as he is now listed as a starting outside corner. His progression has been notable as he moves into a key role early in his career.

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Status Watch

•Brandon Cisse is off the injury report ahead of Week 2.
•He logged 49 snaps in the season opener against Minnesota.
•Cisse provided limited targets in his debut, conceding only one reception.
•He is now listed as a starting corner alongside Keisean Nixon.
•The Packers face the Jets in New York on Sunday.

Latest Updates

11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Brandon Cisse gets encouraging Packers injury update before Week 2

What they're saying

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The Green Bay Packers’ cornerback room got a boost ahead of their Week 2 matchup with the Jets. Rookie Brandon Cisse is back in the clear after cramps forced him to leave Green Bay’s season opener against Minnesota. The rookie has since recovered and is no longer listed on the team’s injury report. According to [...]
— Yahoo Sports

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