Packers prepare rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse for season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Green Bay Packers coaching staff expects rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse to enter the starting lineup for the season opener Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Matt LaFleur identified Cisse as a dedicated student of the game who spent his time during the summer studying top-tier NFL cornerbacks. Defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon stated that the team plans to rely on Cisse’s ability to remain composed following potential on-field setbacks. Teammates, including safety Evan Williams, noted Cisse’s communication skills and competitive nature during training camp sessions. Additionally, LaFleur addressed media inquiries regarding running back Josh Jacobs, stating he maintains trust in the player following his recent no-contest plea to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property.
- •Brandon Cisse is a second-round NFL draft pick out of South Carolina.
- •The Packers play their season opener against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
- •Cisse maintains a regular mentorship with veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore.
- •Matt LaFleur confirmed he still trusts Josh Jacobs following the running back's recent legal proceedings.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Packers believe cornerback Brandon Cisse's passion for the game will help him thrive in rookie year
"Before playing his first NFL game, Green Bay Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse wanted to learn more about the best players at his position. Cisse wanted Matt LaFleur to tell him about the best cornerbacks he’d seen and what set them apart. “That’s just kind of what I wanted to do this summer,” Cisse said.
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