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Kamal Hadden Intercepts Kyle McCord After Nickel Shift

8/21/2026

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Kamal Hadden intercepted Kyle McCord’s play-action pass after Green Bay shifted him to the nickel.
The nickel move came because safety Javon Bullard’s foot injury opened the slot position.
Hadden said the nickel role feels different and he is getting better at reading routes.
McCord’s deep throw to undrafted rookie J. Michael Sturdivant earned a 20-25-yard gain and secured his third-quarterback role.

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Kamal Hadden intercepted Kyle McCord’s play-action pass after Green Bay shifted him to the nickel.
The nickel move came because safety Javon Bullard’s foot injury opened the slot position.
Hadden said the nickel role feels different and he is getting better at reading routes.
McCord’s deep throw to undrafted rookie J. Michael Sturdivant earned a 20-25-yard gain and secured his third-quarterback role.