Packers open preseason against Steelers as roster battles intensify
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Green Bay Packers begin their preseason with a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night. While every player has something to prove, specific athletes have more on the line, such as OL John Williams, TE Drake Dabney, EDGE Collin Oliver, K Trey Smack, and OL Jager Burton. Each player faces significant competition for roles and positions on the roster. A strong performance could secure their places or lead to new opportunities as the team looks to solidify its lineup for the 2026 season.
- •Packers face Steelers in preseason opener on August 13, 2026.
- •John Williams, Drake Dabney, and Collin Oliver are key players to watch.
- •K Trey Smack needs to make all his field goals to secure his position.
- •Jager Burton is vying for the starting right guard spot against tough competition.
- •Performance tonight will heavily influence roster decisions for the 2026 season.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — These 16 players won't play for Packers in preseason opener vs. Steelers
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Packers vs. Steelers: Live score, updates and highlights from preseason opener
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers vs. Packers, preseason opener: Live updates, breaking news, scoring plays
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Packers players with the most to gain in preseason opener vs. Steelers
"Here’s the live coverage of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason opener vs. the Green Bay Packers, including scoring plays, updates, and breaking news.
"Which Packers players could help themselves the most tonight against the Steelers in the preseason opener?
"The Packers are sitting 16 players in the preseason opener on Thursday night in Pittsburgh.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 11:00 PMThese 16 players won't play for Packers in preseason opener vs. Steelers
The Packers are sitting 16 players in the preseason opener on Thursday night in Pittsburgh.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 10:01 PMPackers vs. Steelers: Live score, updates and highlights from preseason opener
All the updates and highlights from the Packers' preseason opener against the Steelers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 9:01 PMSteelers vs. Packers, preseason opener: Live updates, breaking news, scoring plays
Here’s the live coverage of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason opener vs. the Green Bay Packers, including scoring plays, updates, and breaking news.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 7:12 PMPackers players with the most to gain in preseason opener vs. Steelers
Which Packers players could help themselves the most tonight against the Steelers in the preseason opener?
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