Packers rookie Brandon Cisse provides injury update after preseason game
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:37 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Brandon Cisse exited the Green Bay Packers' preseason game against the Denver Broncos with a knee injury late in the first quarter. The rookie cornerback reported feeling a minor discomfort but stated he does not expect to miss any time, calling the injury 'nothing serious.' Cisse briefly visited the medical tent but returned to the bench without further evaluation. He performed some movements on the sideline and expressed confidence in his condition, emphasizing he feels fine and is ready to practice next week. Further evaluations will determine his full status ahead of the regular season.
- •Cisse left the game due to a knee injury from a punt coverage play.
- •He reported feeling 'a little something' but is optimistic about his recovery.
- •Cisse was replaced by veteran Benjamin St-Juste during the game.
- •He was active on the sideline, performing movements without assistance.
- •Further evaluations will occur when the team returns from Denver.
- 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — Packers second-rounder Brandon Cisse says knee injury is "nothing serious"
- 11:37 AMYahoo Sports — Packers rookie Brandon Cisse on injury: 'I’m fine. Nothing to worry about'
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Packers' Brandon Cisse doesn't expect to miss time with knee injury
"Packers rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse had to leave Friday night's game with a knee injury, but it doesn't look like he should miss much more time.
"Rookie Brandon Cisse makes clear he's "fine" after dropping out of the Packers' preseason game against the Broncos with a knee injury.
"Rookie Brandon Cisse says he's "fine" after suffering a minor knee injury against the Broncos on Friday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 1:18 PMPackers second-rounder Brandon Cisse says knee injury is "nothing serious"
Packers rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse had to leave Friday night's game with a knee injury, but it doesn't look like he should miss much more time.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 11:37 AMPackers rookie Brandon Cisse on injury: 'I’m fine. Nothing to worry about'
Rookie Brandon Cisse says he's "fine" after suffering a minor knee injury against the Broncos on Friday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 5:30 AMPackers' Brandon Cisse doesn't expect to miss time with knee injury
Rookie Brandon Cisse makes clear he's "fine" after dropping out of the Packers' preseason game against the Broncos with a knee injury.
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