Packers face roster decisions ahead of 53-man cutdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:43 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

The Green Bay Packers completed their preseason on Friday night at Lambeau Field, turning their focus to finalizing the initial 53-man roster due by 5:00 p.m. CT on Sunday. Coach Matt LaFleur indicated uncertainty regarding injury timelines for players like Warren Brinson, Savion Williams, and Collin Oliver, making roster decisions more complex. Key considerations include whether to keep two or three quarterbacks and decisions on a seventh wide receiver, as well as the deep competition at defensive tackle. Standout performances, especially from J. Michael Sturdivant and Nyjalik Kelly, could influence these final roster choices.
- •Initial 53-man roster must be finalized by Sunday at 5:00 p.m. CT.
- •Injuries could affect roster spots for Brinson, Williams, and Oliver.
- •Kyle McCord's performance raises questions about quarterback depth.
- •Sturdivant and Kelly are strong candidates to make the team.
- •Competition remains high for defensive tackle positions.
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