Packers Star Player Cleared From Injury Ahead of Training Camp

WHO:

Heavy NFL - General manager Brian Gutekunst stated that the team is planning to add a long snapper to fill the role while Matt Orzech is out due to a calf injury.

Heavy NFL - General manager Brian Gutekunst stated that the emergency long snapper during practice was center Sean Rhyan.

Heavy NFL - Tight end Luke Musgrave has a neck injury, and Gutekunst mentioned the team is "working through it to figure out if it’s gonna be long term."

Heavy NFL - Left guard Aaron Banks and defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse passed their physicals and were activated from the physically unable to perform list.

Heavy NFL - The Green Bay Packers worked out ten players across three different positions, including long snapper, wide receiver, and tight end options.

Heavy NFL - Green Bay Packers veteran cornerback Keisean Nixon passed the team's conditioning test.

Heavy NFL - Green Bay Packers, Aaron Banks, Nazir Stackhouse, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson

Acme Packing Company - Green Bay Packers, general manager Brian Gutekunst, head coach Matt LaFleur, running back Josh Jacobs, rookie offensive lineman Jager Burton, tight end Luke Musgrave, running back Chris Brooks, offensive tackle Brant Banks, cornerback Keisean Nixon, defensive linemen Javon Hargrave, Matt Orzech, Micah Parsons, Kamal Hadden, and others.

WHAT:

Acme Packing Company - The Packers had 11 players on the physically unable to perform list or non-football injury list at the start of the 2026 season, including running back Chris Brooks, tight end Tucker Kraft, and defensive lineman Javon Hargrave.

Heavy NFL - The Packers are planning to play "a couple series" with starters during the preseason this year.

Heavy NFL - The Packers are planning to add a long snapper to fill the role while Matt Orzech is out due to a calf injury.

Heavy NFL - Running back Chris Brooks and offensive tackle Brant Banks were both listed with hamstring injuries on Wednesday.

Heavy NFL - The Packers are planning to add a long snapper to fill the role while Matt Orzech is out due to a calf injury.

Acme Packing Company - General manager Brian Gutekunst stated that the team expects to finalize an extension with Tucker Kraft before the season.

Heavy NFL - Rookie offensive lineman Jager Burton left practice with an unspecified injury and was shut down for the remainder of the day.

Acme Packing Company - Tight end Tucker Kraft is expected to return to practice "sooner rather than later," with a timeline of "the next week or two" for his return.

Heavy NFL - The Packers had 11 players on the physically unable to perform list or non-football injury list at the start of training camp, including running back Chris Brooks, tight end Tucker Kraft, and defensive lineman Javon Hargrave.

Acme Packing Company - Head coach Matt LaFleur stated that “nothing has changed” with Josh Jacobs’ legal matter, and he practiced fully to open training camp.

Heavy NFL - Keisean Nixon suffered a hamstring injury right before the team's first practice and will miss the next few practices.

Heavy NFL - General Manager Brian Gutekunst stated that tight end Tucker Kraft is expected to be ready for Week 1, and his placement on the Physically Unable to Perform list is mostly a formality.

Acme Packing Company - General manager Brian Gutekunst stated that the issues with defensive linemen Javon Hargrave (knee) and long snapper Matt Orzech (calf) are not long-term issues.

Acme Packing Company - Tight end Luke Musgrave has a neck injury, and Gutekunst mentioned the team is "working through it to figure out if it’s gonna be long term."

Heavy NFL - Rookie offensive lineman Jager Burton left practice with an injury and was shut down for the remainder of the day.

Heavy NFL - Quarterback Jordan Love scored a touchdown on a read option play near the goal line during practice.

Heavy NFL - Undrafted rookie cornerback Marlon Jones missed most of the 2024 and 2025 seasons due to battling cancer but had been an all-conference player at the FCS level before transferring to Vanderbilt.

Heavy NFL - Tight end Tucker Kraft is expected to return to the field "sooner rather than later," with a timeline of "the next week or two" for his return.

Acme Packing Company - General manager Brian Gutekunst stated that the team expects to get an extension done with Tucker Kraft before the season.

Acme Packing Company - Running back Chris Brooks and offensive tackle Brant Banks were both listed with hamstring injuries on Wednesday.

Acme Packing Company - Cornerback Keisean Nixon suffered a hamstring injury right before the team's first practice and will miss the next few practices.

Heavy NFL - Undrafted rookie cornerback Marlon Jones made a 99-yard pick-six during practice with the third-team defense.

Heavy NFL - Aaron Banks and Nazir Stackhouse were activated after passing their physicals.

Acme Packing Company - The Packers had 11 players on the physically unable to perform list or non-football injury list at the start of training camp.

Acme Packing Company - Tight end Tucker Kraft is expected to return to practice "sooner rather than later."

Acme Packing Company - Josh Jacobs practiced fully despite ongoing legal matters.

Acme Packing Company - Rookie offensive lineman Jager Burton left practice with an injury.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - Green Bay Packers training camp

WHEN:

Acme Packing Company - The first training camp practice of 2026 occurred on a Wednesday.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The Packers are addressing injuries to key players as they prepare for the season.

Acme Packing Company - The Packers are addressing injuries to key players as they prepare for the season.

HOW:

Heavy NFL - The Packers are implementing a crackdown on video access during practices this year.

Heavy NFL - The Packers are planning to play "a couple series" with starters during the preseason this year.

Acme Packing Company - The Packers are planning to play "a couple series" with starters during the preseason.

The Green Bay Packers are looking to add a long snapper to their roster while Matt Orzech recovers from a calf injury. As the team gears up for the season, they currently have 11 players on the physically unable to perform list, including notable names like running back Chris Brooks and tight end Tucker Kraft. Additionally, the Packers plan to have their starters play "a couple series" during the preseason to help address these injuries and get ready for the upcoming games.