Packers' Quarterback Jordan Love Begins Training Camp After Signing New Deal - Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) – While Packers head coach Matt LaFleur spoke to the media following Saturday’s 23-10 preseason win over the Cleveland Browns, he mentioned fans will need to wait until September to see Jordan Love and the rest of the stars on the field again.
“Right now, I don’t anticipate those guys playing versus Denver, the majority of the starters. There may be a select few. We have the competitive practice versus the Broncos; we’ll use that as their game reps and let the other guys play for the most part in that second preseason game, and then we’ll re-evaluate for the third one,” LaFleur stated.
The Packers will instead allow players like wide receiver Grant DuBose, offensive lineman Royce Newman, cornerback Robert Rochell, tight end Joel Wilson, and safety Anthony Johnson Jr. to see extra live playing time as they hope to keep playing well enough to make the 53-man roster or the practice squad.
Running back Emanuel Wilson is also expected to get the bulk of the carries against Denver due to rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd suffering a hamstring injury that isn’t considered serious but could keep him out for the next couple of weeks.
Before their Sunday night game in Denver, the Packers and Broncos will combine for a joint practice on Friday. The Packers will host the Baltimore Ravens to wrap up the preseason at home but will also hold joint practice with the Ravens next week Thursday.
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