The Green Bay Packers held their 10th training camp practice on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Ray Nitschke Field. The session was the longest of camp at 2 hours and 5 minutes, featuring full pads and key performances from wide receiver Bo Melton and cornerback Jaylin Simpson ahead of a preseason game against Pittsburgh.
The workout served as a critical transition for the Packers, moving from a closed session inside the Don Hutson Center on Sunday back to the outdoors in front of fans. With the first preseason matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers scheduled for Thursday, August 13, the team is using these open practices to finalize position battles and test roster hopefuls.
Bo Melton and Savion Williams Capitalize on WR Injuries
Injuries to wide receivers Matthew Golden (toe) and Jayden Reed (ankle/foot) kept both players on the sidelines for a second consecutive day.
Melton emphasized the need for aggression in these moments, stating, When the ball’s in the air, you either attack it and go get it or you don’t want it. I want to make plays.
Second-year receiver Savion Williams also maintained momentum following a standout Sunday performance. Williams recorded two third-down catches in traffic on Monday, including a quick slant against Nixon and a downfield hook route in front of Brandon Cisse. Bo Melton described Williams’ approach to the game as having poise
and noted that the way he plays the game is really good.
Jaylin Simpson’s Goal-Line Interception
The final play of practice belonged to cornerback Jaylin Simpson. The 2024 fourth-round pick, who spent much of last season on the practice squad, intercepted a pass from quarterback Kyron Drones at the goal line. The play would have been a 99-yard pick-six in a live game, according to reporting from Yahoo Sports.
Following the play, Simpson stated, A ball in the air is ours.
It’s mine.
“I always admired Simp’s game. Simp a baller. I’m proud of him for sure.”
Javon Bullard, safety
Roster Battles and Quarterback Depth
While Jordan Love remains the undisputed starter, the depth chart behind him is a point of focus. Michael Sturdivant.
Competing for the No. 3 spot are Kyle McCord and Kyron Drones. Drones, an undrafted rookie from Virginia Tech, is likely fighting for a practice squad role. His college profile includes 1,919 passing yards and 17 touchdowns in 12 games during the 2025 season, alongside a significant rushing threat with 1,847 career ground yards, as noted by Yahoo Sports.
On the defensive side, rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse is emerging as a likely Week 1 starter. Cisse has worked with the No. 1 defense throughout camp, while the team continues to rotate Keisean Nixon and Benjamin St-Juste at the other starting corner position.
Preseason Strategy and the Pittsburgh Matchup
Head coach Matt LaFleur indicated that starters will likely see significant action during the preseason. LaFleur cited data suggesting that players with at least 30 preseason snaps are three times less likely to be injured during the regular season. This approach follows a difficult end to 2025, where the team suffered a five-game losing streak and a Wild Card loss to Chicago.
The Packers return to the field Tuesday for another open practice before traveling to Pittsburgh for Thursday’s game. They will eventually open their regular season on September 13 against Minnesota.
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