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Packers Name Jordan Love Starter, Jacobs Out, Parsons Returns Week 6

8/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Coach Matt LaFleur announced Jordan Love will start in the opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Running back Josh Jacobs will miss the opening week with a groin injury.
Edge defender Micah Parsons expects to return in Week 6 versus Dallas on Oct. 18 after beginning on the PUP list.
The Packers will play at Denver on Aug. 21, host Arizona on Aug. 28, and open season on Sep. 13 versus Minnesota at U.S. Bank Stadium.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 the St. Louis Rams went from a 4–12 finish the year before to a 13-3 record, winning Super Bowl XXXIV after undrafted quarterback Kurt Warner replaced injured starter Trent Green. That worst-to-first turnaround showed how a mid-season quarterback change can reshape a franchise, a lesson Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur hopes to apply by naming Jordan Love starter.

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Story summary

Coach Matt LaFleur announced Jordan Love will start in the opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Running back Josh Jacobs will miss the opening week with a groin injury.
Edge defender Micah Parsons expects to return in Week 6 versus Dallas on Oct. 18 after beginning on the PUP list.
The Packers will play at Denver on Aug. 21, host Arizona on Aug. 28, and open season on Sep. 13 versus Minnesota at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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