Packers Column: Why Green Bay Must Move on From Keisean Nixon The Green Bay Packers must trade cornerback Keisean Nixon following contract friction and an attempted training camp "hold-in" that signals he is a liability to the team's championship culture. While Nixon subsequently returned to the practice field on Day 2 of camp, attributing his Day 1 absence to a sudden case of "hamstring tightness," the message was already sent. Dissatisfied with the three-year, $18 million contract extension he signed in 2024, Nixon reportedly believes his status as Green Bay's CB1 warrants elite cornerback money in the $12 million to $15 million range. Paying that premium — or even letting him occupy the top spot on the depth chart—would be a catastrophic mistake for general manager Brian Gutekunst. The reality of the modern NFL is that elite boundary cornerbacks must lock down the league's top wide receivers. The cold, hard statistics show that Nixon is fundamentally incapable of filling that role reliably. While Nixon did land 17 pass breakups last season (tying him for sixth in the NFL), his aggressive and erratic style of play repeatedly compromised the secondary. The analytics paints an undeniable picture of a defender who gets targeted and beaten far too often to be trusted as an every-down cornerstone.  Nixon allowed an astronomical 105.2 passer rating in coverage. When opposing quarterbacks look at tape of the Green Bay secondary, they do not fear Nixon; they actively look to exploit him. If you’re a bona fide, CB1, quarterbacks throw in the other direction. But with Nixon, quarterbacks routinely challenge him. And because of that, Nixon committed 11 penalties last season — many of them critical downfield pass-interference or holding calls — kills defensive momentum and routinely hands opposing offenses new sets of downs. He also Even Nixon himself admitted his on-field flaws when speaking to reporters at training camp: “Just going over the film and watching the mistakes I made and just some of the dumb penalties that I gave up just not understanding the level of [playing outside cornerback] and what it takes,” Nixon said. “I'm definitely ready to prove myself again this year.” While owning up to those flags is a step in the right direction, the Packers cannot afford to wait around for a 29-year-old converted slot defender to figure out boundary mechanics while simultaneously demanding a massive raise. I mean, let's be honest. Nixon made his hay as a special teamer and moved to a larger role in the secondary due to injuries and a lack of depth.  Green Bay's front office has already insulated itself against a potential Nixon departure. During the offseason, the Packers signed cornerback Benjamin St-Juste to a $5 million deal and drafted explosive defender Brandon Cisse in the second round. When Nixon staged his brief opening-day absence, it was Cisse who immediately stepped into the first-team reps, earning glowing reviews from head coach Matt LaFleur. Alongside returning starter Carrington Valentine, the youth movement in Green Bay is primed and ready to take over. Nixon has done admirable work reinventing himself from an undrafted special teamer into an All-Pro kick returner. However, his utility on special teams has waned due to shifting kickoff rules. Trying to leverage a brief training camp hold-in for elite CB1 money is a gamble he simply does not have the on-field resume to support. With a new defensive system being implemented under coordinator Jonathan Gannon, the Packers cannot afford contract drama from a player who is statistically holding the defense back. Gutekunst should pick up the phone, extract whatever draft capital a needy cornerback market will offer, and officially usher in the Brandon Cisse era in Green Bay. Filed Under: Packers NewsFeaturedGreen Bay PackersCory JennerjohnCory's Corner   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Cory Jennerjohn is a graduate from UW-Oshkosh and has been in sports media for over 15 years. He was a co-host on "Clubhouse Live" and has also done various radio and TV work as well. He has written for newspapers, magazines and websites. He currently is a columnist for CHTV and also does various podcasts. He recently earned his Masters degree from the University of Iowa. He can be found on Twitter: @Coryjennerjohn __________________________ NFL Categories: Green Bay PackersTags: Keisean Nixongreen bay packersPackers training camp Like 0 points

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The Green Bay Packers have secured another key piece of their core roster, agreeing to a three-year, $57 million contract extension with defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt. The deal includes a hefty $20 million signing bonus and keeps one of the defense's most disruptive interior players in Green Bay for the foreseeable future. Wyatt has flashed game-changing ability throughout his career, combining rare first-step explosiveness with the power to collapse the pocket from the interior. While injuries have interrupted his momentum a bit too often, the former first-round pick has consistently shown why the Packers believed he could become a difference-maker when they selected him in the 2022 NFL Draft.. Wyatt should enter 2026 healthy and positioned to play a major role in Jonathan Gannon's defense alongside veteran free agent addition Javon Hargrave. His ability to generate interior pressure has become increasingly valuable in today's NFL, where disrupting quarterbacks from the inside is often the quickest path to defensive success. At $19 million per year, the contract reflects both Wyatt's production and the rapidly growing market for impact defensive tackles. Green Bay is betting that his best football is still ahead of him. With training camp just around the corner, the Packers have one less major contract question hanging over the roster.  Filed Under: Packers News   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Tags: green bay packersdevonte wyatt Like 0 points

The Green Bay Packers were hit with troubling news Tuesday as running back Josh Jacobs was arrested in Brown County following an investigation into a disturbance complaint from May 23. According to booking information, Jacobs faces five charges: battery/domestic abuse, criminal damage to property/domestic abuse, disorderly conduct/domestic abuse, strangulation and suffocation, and intimidation of a victim. At this stage, the details surrounding the incident remain limited, and it’s important to note that charges are allegations, not convictions. The legal process will now play out, with more information likely to emerge in the coming days. For the Packers, the timing is obviously significant. Jacobs was expected to be a central figure in Green Bay’s offense this season after establishing himself as a key component of Matt LaFleur’s attack. Any potential absence, whether due to legal proceedings or possible league discipline under the NFL’s personal conduct policy, would create significant questions about the Packers’ backfield heading into the summer. Beyond the football implications, the nature of the allegations is serious. Domestic violence-related charges demand careful attention and should not be minimized in the rush to assess roster impact. Jacobs' attorney released a statement reading: “Josh vehemently denies the allegations, and this matter is in the early stages of investigation with important evidence that has not yet been made public. We ask for fairness and restraint while the judicial process takes its course.” The Packers have not yet publicly commented on the arrest. As more verified details become available, the organization, the league, and the public will be watching closely. Filed Under: Packers News   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHEESEHEAD NATION WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE. __________________________ Tags: Josh Jacobs Like 0 points