Packers begin preseason at Lambeau Field

Green Bay opens its three game preseason slate at Lambeau Field with a focus on depth and fringe roster battles.

Packers depth on display in preseason opener

Green Bay plans to play healthy starters in its Saturday night preseason opener at Lambeau Field. The coaching staff will decide how much to play based on what they are trying to learn about players who could fill the final spots on the 53-man roster. A reigning first-team All-Pro safety is sidelined by a calf injury and not expected to participate in the game, underscoring how injuries shape evaluation this time of year.

The game serves as a measure of roster depth more than a preview of Week 1. The Packers will test players at multiple positions and across special teams to see who can adapt to game conditions. Quarterback reps will be shared among the group, with the aim of identifying a few clear practice squad or reserve option behind Jordan Love. Watch for players switching positions, such as Bo Melton, who has moved to cornerback and could push for a fourth or fifth defensive back role if the performance holds up. How quickly a player recovers from a mistake and how consistently they execute will matter as much as any highlight play.

Highlights

The roster race will intensify as Week 1 approaches