Packers training camp recap, highlights, closed practice, injuries
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel • • sports
Key Points:
- The Packers held one of their shortest training camp practices on August 19, with head coach Matt LaFleur keeping it brief ahead of a travel day and a preseason game in Denver on August 21.
- Guard Aaron Banks, recovering from a knee injury, pulled himself out early in practice and continues to show limited participation, raising concerns about his readiness to return to a full workload.
- Defensive end Brenton Cox Jr. continues to impress during training camp, emerging as a breakout player with strong defensive plays.
- Special teams coordinator Cam Achord has brought an intense and fiery approach to the unit, aiming to improve a group that has struggled in recent years.
- Rookie edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton missed recent practices and the preseason opener due to overheating and illness, but head coach LaFleur emphasized it was a hydration issue, not conditioning.
