Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine sidelined with leg injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:16 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Carrington Valentine is out of practice following a leg injury sustained during Sunday’s session at Green Bay Packers training camp. Coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Valentine would miss Monday’s practice as the competition heats up for starting cornerback positions. With Valentine sidelined, rookie Brandon Cisse and free agent signing Benjamin St-Juste both received first-team defensive reps. Cisse has drawn praise for his athleticism, while St-Juste aims to build on a strong performance in Los Angeles. Updates on Valentine’s injury status are awaited.
- •Valentine suffered a leg injury during practice on August 2, 2026.
- •He started 30 games over the last three seasons for the Packers.
- •Cisse and St-Juste ran with the first-team defense during Valentine's absence.
- •Cisse is noted for his athleticism, while St-Juste aims to adapt to a new system.
- •Further updates on Valentine's injury are expected from Packers Wire.
- 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — Packers CB competition now features an injury to Carrington Valentine
"Carrington Valentine has a leg injury and won't practice Monday. Could his absence open the door in the cornerback competition at Packers training camp?
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