Hopefully, the Packers lineup proves their players in 2025, has only one chance as Green Bay plays the final preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday.
General Manager Brian Gutekunst has made it clear how much stock he puts on the bubble player in the exhibition matches, so the final lineup won't be on the stone yet, but as the distance shortens for a few days, this is the latest prediction for the initial 53 (players listed with Alphabientic command: Listed with Alphabeity Order):
Quarterback (2): Jordan Love, Malik Willis
With many dilemmas needed to be solved, and in Willis, Sean Clifford and/or Taylor Elgersma have established solid backups that will have to be with the practice team.
Defender (3): Chris Brooks, Josh Jacobs, Emmanuel Wilson
It is unclear how long Marshawn Lloyd's latest injury will be eliminated, but the Packers can put him in the injured reserve and designate him to return after four games while being confident in the backup Brooks and Wilson give them during this period.
Wide Recipients (7): Romeo Dubs, Matthew Gordon, Mecole Harman, Malik Heath, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Savion Williams
I didn't expect to predict that the packer would keep seven receivers, especially Christian Watson would return at some point. But Hardman and Heath both have worthwhile and different cases to form the team and have brought vague damage to Reed, Wicks and Williams by Week 1, and multiple other teams seeking the help of the receivers, I can’t see the Packers union taking waivers to Hardman or Heath.
Tight End (3): John Fitzpatrick, Tucker Kraft, Luke Musgrave
Ben Sims is likely to make the team a contributor to the fourth inning and special teams, but Green Bay may have more pressing demand and feel they can get him back to the practice team.
Offensive Line (9): Aaron Banks, Anthony Belton, Elgerton Jenkins, Jacob Monk, Jordan Morgan, Sean Lane, Zach Tom, Cardam Terford, Rashid Walker
The back-end offensive wingers rarely have enough performance this summer to give themselves a chance to be a team, so Telfort wins here. Draft pick John Williams is unlikely to see the field this year after missing the entire training camp, so it could be stuck in seasonal IR.
Defensive Tackle (5): Warren Blinson, Carl Brooks, Kenny Clark, Colby Wooden, Devent Wyatt
Nazir Stackhouse showed signs of potential contributors, but has been quiet lately, with his former Georgia teammate Brinson showing up to him. Stackhouse is an ideal practice team candidate.
Edge (5): Brenton Cox Jr., Rashan Gary, Kingsley Enagbare, Barryn Sorrell, Lukas Van Ness
Rookie Collin Oliver also missed all camps and could be placed in the IR and specified to return. Kingsley Enagbare has firmly won his place in the roster, and the team seems to value Cox and his potential as a passer. A solid top four means they have the ability to wait for Sorrell to return from a sprained knee.
Defender (5): Edgerrin Cooper, Ty'ron Hopper, Isaiah McDuffie, Isaiah Simmons, Quay Walker
Isaiah Simmons' defensive experience has gone from being encouraged in practice to being extremely worrying in preseason, but he has been the starter Gunner for special teams throughout the summer. He may not see much in defense, but he will help the team.
Corey Ballentine (6): Nate Hobbs, Beau Melton
This illustrates the impressive thing about Melton turning from a wide receiver to a cornerback, which seems to be the absolute lock to be the team. Despite Kamal Hadden's trouble, rookie draft pick Robinson performed well and contributed to the special team, which could be the key factor that made the 53-year-old. He is here with Hadden and Kalen King, who also has legal cases.
Safety (5): Zayne Anderson, Javon Bullard, Xavier McKinney, Kitan Oladapo, Evan Williams
Omar Brown's injury eliminates any questions about how Green Bay Safety Room looks after the deadline.