Keisean Nixon aims to improve after strong but penalty-filled season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon is reflecting on his first full season as an outside cornerback. He tied for sixth in the NFL with 17 pass defenses but also had 11 penalties, the second most among defensive backs. Nixon, a seven-year veteran and former undrafted free agent, is focused on reducing penalties and becoming a more complete player as he enters the final year of his contract. He is determined to build on his performance and learn from past mistakes.
- •Nixon finished last season with 17 pass defenses.
- •He committed 11 penalties, the second most among defensive backs.
- •He aims to reduce penalties and improve his overall play.
- •Nixon is entering the final year of his contract in 2026.
- •He is focused on competing and learning from past mistakes.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Keisean Nixon focused on growth after first full season at outside CB
"Keisean Nixon hopes to keep growing in his role while learning from past mistakes at perimeter CB.
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