Packers project final 53-man roster ahead of season opener
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Green Bay Packers are finalizing their 53-man roster as they prepare for the upcoming NFL regular season. The team's final preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals takes place on Friday. There are questions surrounding the futures of players like CB Keisean Nixon and rookie kicker Trey Smack, with decisions expected after the preseason concludes. The Packers kick off the regular season against the Minnesota Vikings on September 13 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
- •Packers set to finalize 53-man roster before regular season.
- •Final preseason game against Arizona Cardinals scheduled for Friday.
- •CB Keisean Nixon and rookie kicker Trey Smack face uncertain futures.
- 10:00 AMESPN — Green Bay Packers: Projecting final 53-man roster - ESPN
"Will the Packers trade or release CB Keisean Nixon? Will rookie kicker Trey Smack make the cut?
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