Packers' Nixon cites hamstring tightness as reason for missing practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:16 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon missed the first practice of training camp due to tightness in his hamstring, not contract issues. Despite passing his physical upon arrival, Nixon reported soreness and was advised to get it scanned. He returned to practice on Thursday, reaffirming his commitment to compete and improve after a successful previous season. Nixon aims to build on last year's performance, during which he started all games, helped the team with significant plays, and was recognized with a Pro Bowl selection as an alternate.
- •Nixon missed practice on Wednesday; he returned on Thursday.
- •He reported hamstring tightness unrelated to contract dissatisfaction.
- •Last season, he achieved 78 tackles and 17 pass break-ups.
- •Nixon aims to improve under new defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon.
- •He emphasizes focusing on performance rather than contract status.
- 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — Packers' Nixon says hamstring tightness caused him to miss first practice
"Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon wanted no part of any conversation about his contract situation Thursday. Each time the topic was broached — three times in all — Nixon simply repeated that he was leaving it up to his agent, Tory Dandy, and Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst. “I’m here to play ball,” Nixon said.
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