Cardinals and Packers prepare for joint practice with family ties
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:21 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers are set to hold a joint practice on August 26, featuring head coaches Mike and Matt LaFleur. The practice’s unique dynamics stem from the familial connection between the LaFleur brothers and the presence of former Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon as the Packers' defensive coordinator. Cardinals players, including nose tackle Roy Lopez, expressed excitement about the family aspect of the practice, while tight end Trey McBride anticipates a fun competitive atmosphere against Gannon's defense. Both coaching staffs have been in communication to coordinate the event, ensuring an engaging experience for players and fans alike.
- •Joint practice scheduled for August 26 in Green Bay.
- •Coaches Mike and Matt LaFleur share a family connection.
- •Former Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon now leads the Packers' defense.
- •Players are excited for the unique competitive atmosphere.
- •Coaches are coordinating details for an engaging practice.
- 12:21 AMYahoo Sports — 5 takeaways from Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers joint practice
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals players, fans join in on Packers Training Camp tradition at joint practice
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals-Green Bay Packers joint practice is a family affair
"GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The energy of a normal training camp practice is high. Kids cheer for Packers players to pick their bikes and ride down DreamDrive, and railbirds gather to watch the team practice. It was only intensified Wednesday when the Arizona Cardinals joined in for a joint practice. “[I] love that tradition. […]
"The Arizona Cardinals got off to a rocky start on both sides of the ball in their joint practice, but improved as the afternoon progressed.
"The Cardinals and Packers had some fun talking about the upcoming joint practice.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 12:21 AM5 takeaways from Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers joint practice
The Arizona Cardinals got off to a rocky start on both sides of the ball in their joint practice, but improved as the afternoon progressed.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 10:50 PMCardinals players, fans join in on Packers Training Camp tradition at joint practice
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The energy of a normal training camp practice is high. Kids cheer for Packers players to pick their bikes and ride down DreamDrive, and railbirds gather to watch the team practice. It was only intensified Wednesday when the Arizona Cardinals joined in for a joint practice. “[I] love that tradition. […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 1:36 AMArizona Cardinals-Green Bay Packers joint practice is a family affair
The Cardinals and Packers had some fun talking about the upcoming joint practice.
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