It took 12 days, but the Green Bay Packers finally broke out into full-on brawls at training camp today, and things got WILD. After weeks of just banging around with the same dudes, the frustration boiled over, giving us the kind of chippy action you absolutely love to see from guys hungry to prove themselves. This ain’t no pillow fight, folks!
Camp Fights: Things Get HEATED
First up, we had running back Chris Brooks throwing down with linebacker Zaire Franklin. You know it, you love it, guys just getting after it! But wait, it got even crazier. Defensive lineman Chris McClellan landed hard on running back Pierre Strong Jr., and that immediately escalated into McClellan and offensive tackle Travis Glover punching and shoving each other. The whole darn sideline cleared! Can you believe it? That’s when you know the intensity level is cranked all the way up. Then, as if that wasn’t enough, edge rusher Barryn Sorrell, who’s been starting opposite Lukas Van Ness all camp, pushed tackle Anthony Belton right into quarterback Jordan Love. That’s a huge no-no, right? Coach Matt LaFleur was absolutely fuming, pulling Sorrell from the drill and just tearing into him, according to The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman. Sometimes, players just get tired of hitting the same guys. Seems like today was that day for the Packers.
Injury Updates: Who’s Back and Who’s Still Out
It wasn’t all just flying fists, though. We got some key updates on the injury front. The PUP list hasn’t changed, with tight end Luke Musgrave (neck), defensive lineman Jordon Riley (ankle), edge rusher Micah Parsons (knee), and Matt Orzech (calf) all still sidelined. And a few guys were non-participants in practice today: running back Josh Jacobs (groin), offensive lineman Darian Kinnard (ankle), edge defender Lukas Van Ness (shoulder), edge defender Dani Dennis-Sutton (illness), and safety Javon Bullard (foot). The good news for Bullard is he was out of his boot, which means progress on that bone bruise! We also saw some huge returns to practice. Running back Chris Brooks (hamstring), tight end Tucker Kraft (knee), left guard Aaron Banks (knee), right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele (knee), defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (knee), defensive lineman Javon Hargrave (knee), cornerback Carrington Valentine (hamstring), and cornerback Domani Jackson (abdominal) all made it back after missing the preseason opener. Plus, defensive lineman Anthony Campbell, who dropped out against the Steelers, was also back in action. Massive boost to have those guys returning!
Tucker Kraft Comes Back Strong
On the offensive side, the biggest news was easily Tucker Kraft’s return. The tight end was back in team drills for the first time and even started with the first-team offense! Talk about making an impact, he scored a touchdown in a competitive period, which sparked team-wide chest bumps, as reported by Sports Illustrated’s Bill Huber. Everyone’s saying Kraft looks like his pre-injury self, and that’s exactly what fans want to hear! The first-look offensive line was the same as the preseason opener: Jordan Morgan, Jager Burton, Sean Rhyan, Jacob Monk, and Anthony Belton, from left to right, because Aaron Banks is still sidelined for team periods and Zach Bako-Bewele is still recovering from his knee injury. But honestly, having Kraft back and making plays? That’s huge for that offense!
As camp rolls on, we’re going to see if this chippiness continues. You gotta love the fire, but they also gotta stay healthy. More action, more intensity, and more guys fighting for spots. That’s what this time is all about!
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Originally reported by Acme Packing Company.
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