Full Breakdown
Packers Training Camp: Practice 15 Review and Upcoming Joint Session
8/26/2026, 2:14:13 AM
Core Event – Practice 15 Overview (July 31)
The Green Bay Packers finished their final intra-team drill on July 31, with the defense dominating. A brief on-field scuffle between wide receiver Matthew Golden and edge player Barryn Sorrell was quickly broken up by teammates. Both called it a typical high-energy moment.
Key Performers – Winners and Losers
- Edge Rusher Lukas Van Ness recorded multiple pressures, including a sack-like rush on left tackle Jordan Morgan.
- Edge Barryn Sorrell earned the starting edge spot after a chase-down of running back Josh Jacobs.
- Defensive Tackle Jonathan Ford tied for the team lead in pressures, positioning himself as a likely nose-tackle starter.
- Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper amassed double-digit tackles and broke up several passes.
- Cornerback Keisean Nixon intercepted a fourth-down pass and forced incompletions, bolstering his case for a starter role.
- Cornerback Brandon Cisse delivered strong one-on-one coverage, earning a spot in the secondary rotation.
Conversely, quarterback Jordan Love threw an interception on a fourth-and-10 and a no-look checkdown under pressure. Running back MarShawn Lloyd posted negative rushing yards, and the offensive line was outperformed by the defense throughout the drill.
Injury Updates
Cornerback Brandon Cisse (knee) and wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant (concussion protocol) returned to practice; offensive lineman Darian Kinnard (ankle) rejoined after missing the Pittsburgh matchup. Running back Josh Jacobs took limited snaps after a groin injury, and cornerback Carrington Valentine (hamstring) missed the practice but has since returned.
Coaching Dynamics and Joint Practice
Head coach Matt LaFleur expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming joint practice against the Arizona Cardinals, calling it “a pretty cool experience.” He noted his younger brother, Mike LaFleur, the Cardinals’ head coach, frequently critiques his scheduling decisions. “He's quick to criticize everything that I put on the schedule,” Matt said.
Both coaching staffs plan a dinner after Wednesday’s joint session, using the practice to gauge how the Packers’ defense performs against external opposition.
Official Statements & Responses
- Matt LaFleur highlighted the collaborative nature of the joint practice, noting it will provide a “give and take” for both teams and serve as valuable preparation for the preseason finale.
- Defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon praised the unit’s depth, saying the practice showed the squad’s ability to generate pressure regardless of personnel groupings.
Data & Statistics
- Pressures: Jonathan Ford tied for the team lead in pressures (source: Pro Football Focus).
- Interceptions: Keisean Nixon recorded one interception; Kitan Oladapo secured two across recent practices.
- Tackles: Edgerrin Cooper logged ten tackles in the July 31 session.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It’s definitely getting time to hit somebody else,” — Barryn Sorrell
- “I just feel like with me and Coop, it’s really just being honest with each other, first and foremost, on what we both can be better at,” — Zaire Franklin
What’s Next – Upcoming Joint Practice
Later this week, the Packers will face the Arizona Cardinals in a joint practice, the first time the LaFleur brothers will coach opposing squads on the same field. The session will test the defensive unit’s ability to generate pressure against an external offense and will conclude the Packers’ training-camp schedule.
