Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaylin Simpson intercepted a pass at the goal line to end a full-pads practice on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Ray Nitschke Field, capping a workout that highlighted roster battles and standout performances ahead of the team’s preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Jaylin Simpson Caps Practice With Goal-Line Interception
The Green Bay Packers returned outdoors to Ray Nitschke Field on Monday, August 10, 2026, for their 10th training camp practice, wrapping up the session with a dramatic defensive play. Cornerback Jaylin Simpson broke on a pass from Kyron Drones headed for the front pylon of the end zone, intercepting the ball and turning it the other way for what could have been a field-length pick-six.
The play capped a 2-hour, 5-minute workout—the longest of training camp so far, according to reporting from Forbes.
Safety Javon Bullard praised his teammate after practice, noting that Simp a baller
and expressing pride in his trajectory.
Wide Receiver Opportunities Open Up Amid Injuries
With wide receivers Matthew Golden and Jayden Reed missing a second straight practice due to toe and ankle injuries respectively, other pass-catchers stepped into first-team opportunities. Second-year receiver Savion Williams stacked a strong performance on top of a standout Sunday workout, catching a quick slant against Keisean Nixon and a downfield hook route in front of Brandon Cisse.
Fellow wide receiver Bo Melton said of Williams, noting that the way he plays the game is really good
and that he could become a great player. Melton also made waves during the Monday session by outjumping Nixon on a downfield shot and finding himself wide open on a trick play.
“I feel like Kei kinda didn’t see me. When the ball’s in the air, you either attack it and go get it or you don’t want it. I want to make plays. Especially if the ball is deep, I feel like that’s my specialty, taking the top off the defense. I gotta make sure I’m coming down with it all the time.”
Bo Melton, Packers wide receiver
Matt LaFleur Outlines Preseason Plans and Roster Standouts
Head coach Matt LaFleur indicated during camp updates that starters will see playing time during the preseason. LaFleur cited data suggesting that players who log at least 30 preseason snaps are significantly less likely to suffer injuries during the regular season.
Meanwhile, rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse continued working with the first-string defense, cementing expectations that Cisse will be a Week 1 starter when the Packers open the regular season against a division opponent on the road. The team rotated Keisean Nixon and Benjamin St-Juste at the opposite starting corner spot.
Linebackers Edgerrin Cooper and Zaire Franklin also returned to practice after missing Sunday’s workout due to a foot injury and late travel from the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony respectively. The Packers will hold an open practice on Tuesday before traveling to Pennsylvania for their preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
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