Green Bay Packers face key position battles in off-season roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Green Bay Packers are navigating significant position battles during the 2026 NFL off-season, particularly in the running back and cornerback positions. With Emanuel Wilson signing with the Seattle Seahawks, the search is on for a backup running back behind Josh Jacobs. Marshawn Lloyd, a past top-100 pick, remains a question mark due to limited NFL experience. On defense, the Packers adapt to a new scheme under coordinator Jonathan Gannon, as cornerbacks Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine strive to improve their performances after facing challenges last season. The team has added Benjamin St-Juste and drafted Brandon Cisse and Domani Jackson, intensifying competition at cornerback as the veterans face pressure to retain their starting roles for 2026.
- •Packers seek backup RB behind Pro Bowler Josh Jacobs after Wilson's departure.
- •Marshawn Lloyd's playing time remains a question due to past injuries.
- •New defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon presents a scheme change for the Packers.
- •Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine look to improve after poor performances last season.
- •Packers signed Benjamin St-Juste and drafted Brandon Cisse and Domani Jackson.
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — “Should be wide open;” Green Bay Packers biggest position battle during 2026 NFL off-season
"The Green Bay Packers have a variety of position battles going on this off-season. Offensively, it will be interesting to see who emerges as the backup running back behind Pro Bowler Josh Jacobs after Emanuel Wilson signed with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency. Marshawn Lloyd, a top-100 pick two years ago, has only been […] The post “Should be wide open;” Green Bay Packers biggest position battle during 2026 NFL off-season appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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