Green Bay, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers kept their training‑camp momentum on Tuesday, adding former Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Arden Walker off waivers. The move bolsters a front seven that coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst are shaping as they approach the final roster deadline.
Roster decisions in the final stretch
LaFleur said the coaching staff has only a few days left to decide which players will earn a spot on the 53‑man roster. He highlighted the importance of third‑string quarterback Kyle McCord delivering another solid performance when the team heads to Denver for its next preseason game. LaFleur also praised safety Xavier McKinney for reminding teammates that, as practices intensify, they are hitting each other, not opponents.
On the defensive side, LaFleur identified nose tackle Jonathan Ford as a standout on the line and noted that veteran defensive lineman Javon Hargrave, now 33, could still provide valuable leadership. He also pointed to Zaire Franklin as a defensive leader who helps set the tone for the unit.
Connections forming on offense
Wide receiver Matthew Golden has been showing a promising connection with quarterback Jordan Love, according to LaFleur. The coach believes that building chemistry early in the preseason will pay dividends when the regular season begins.
Safety Xavier McKinney addressed the upcoming challenge of playing at altitude in Denver, noting that the team’s first regular‑season game against the Vikings will soon arrive. He emphasized that every defensive position remains up for grabs, underscoring the competitive atmosphere in camp.
Looking ahead to Denver
The Packers will fly to Denver later today for a preseason contest against the Broncos. The high‑altitude environment will test the team’s conditioning, a factor LaFleur and his staff are already factoring into practice plans.
As the Packers wrap up camp activities, fans can expect a flurry of roster moves and final cuts before the team departs for Colorado. The additions of Walker and the continued evaluation of young talent suggest a focus on depth and versatility as the Packers aim to finish the preseason strong.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
