23 players on roster bubble to watch during Packers’ final preseason week

23 players on roster bubble to watch during Packers' final preseason week.

Key points

• LS Cal Adomitis: Matt Orzech still hasn't returned, so every opportunity to snap is a chance to prove he's the better option for 2026.
• TE Messiah Swinson: While not almost as well rounded as Drake Dabney, Swinson has the size to be an inline blocker.
• OL Travis Glover: The Packers have played him at guard and tackle during the preseason, and that versatility remains extra valuable in Green Bay.
• LB Nick Niemann: If the Packers keep five at linebacker, it'll come down to Niemann or Kristian Welch as the special teams ace.
• QB Kyle McCord: The Packers wouldn't keep three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster, right?

Welcome to the final tests of the preseason for the Green Bay Packers. On Wednesday, Matt LaFleur's team will welcome the Arizona Cardinals to Ray Nitschke Field for a joint practice. On Friday night, the Packers will conclude the preseason against the Cardinals at Lambeau Field. While the players down the depth chart finish things out on Friday night, the plan is for the topline players to work the joint practice.

In practice, the next three days will probable determine who wins the final roster spots in Green Bay. Cutdown day is Sunday. The bubble players to watch the rest of this week.

QB Kyle McCord: The Packers wouldn't keep three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster, right? McCord has looked capable in back-to-back preseason games.

RB Pierre Solid Jr.: He ran well in Denver, and his 68-yard kickoff return highlighted his versatility on special teams.

WR J. Michael Sturdivant: Can he prove capable of being a trusted blocker and special teamer, crucial roles for a potential seventh receiver on the 53?

WR Isaiah Neyor: His size and catch radius create him a fascinating receiver prospect.

WR Will Sheppard: A major night in Denver, plus the ability to return punts in a pinch, provide him a chance to create a late run at a roster spot.

TE McCallan Castles: He's looked solid as a run blocker this preseason, and the Packers have employed him on a number of special teams groupings.

OL Darian Kinnard: The veteran has only just returned from an ankle injury. Can he lock in a spot as one of the top offensive line subs to start 2026 after losing ground this summer?

OL Donovan Jennings: He's holding on as a combo guard/center, but the Packers are flush with those types right now.

OL John Williams: Is he the backup left tackle going into 2026? He's played a team-high 70 snaps there this preseason.

DL Jonathan Ford: The former draft pick is probable closer to roster lock than the roster bubble, but a solid final week should ensure he sticks around.

DL Anthony Campbell: The major guy just keeps making plays, creating a challenging decision ahead at defensive tackle.

DL Nazir Stackhouse: He created the team last year as a rookie, but has the competition passed him by this summer?

Although the practice squad is the better bet to start the season, EDGE Arron Mosby: His experience and versatility on special teams offer him a chance to stick.

EDGE Nyjalik Kelly: Probable a practice squad option as a rookie, but he has the size and skills to be a nice long-term developmental piece at edge rusher.

LB Kristian Welch: See above. Welch and Niemann are both coming off nice performances in Denver.

CB Kamal Hadden: His rise as the backup slot defender, plus his standout performance against the Broncos, has probable put Hadden closer to a roster lock, but like Jonathan Ford, he could apply a solid final week to clinch it.

CB Domani Jackson: The rookie finally obtained on the field last week. Can he build momentum to finish the preseason?

CB Jaylin Simpson: While up and down for most of training camp, Simpson's highs have been intriguing, and he's played both in the slot and outside.

S Mark Perry: The young safety has created a handful of notable plays during both preseason games, and it's feasible the Packers really want to keep a fifth at safety.

For now, 23 players on roster bubble to watch during Packers final preseason week remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.