Packers QB Roster Update
Green Bay Packers hold Sunday training camp practice; Kyle McCord joins as third-string quarterback.
The Green Bay Packers are back at Ray Nitscke Field for an open Sunday morning practice, just days after a 28-9 preseason loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aug. 13. Green Bay Press Gazette and Journal Sentinel reporters are providing live updates from the session.
The roster is one quarterback thinner. Kelvin Drones was released on Aug. 15. Kyle McCord steps in as the new third-string signal-caller. Three more open practices remain on the schedule after today, including one on Aug. 18. Post Crescent confirmed the updates.
Packers Regroup After Lopsided Loss to Pittsburgh
Green Bay was handled decisively by the Steelers, falling 28-9 on Aug. 13. That 19-point margin raised questions heading into training camp practice. The team now returns to the practice field looking to sharpen its game before the regular season. Coaches and players will use this open session to address the issues exposed in that preseason outing, according to Journal Sentinel.
Open practices give fans a rare look at how the team responds after a rough performance. Sunday's session at Ray Nitscke Field is one of those chances. The Packers still have work to do before the roster is set and the real games begin, Green Bay Press Gazette noted.
Kyle McCord Takes Over as Third-String Quarterback
Kelvin Drones is gone. The Packers cut the quarterback on Aug. 15, just two days after the Steelers game. Kyle McCord now moves into the third-string role behind the starter and backup. McCord's job is to hold that spot and prove he belongs on the roster as final cuts approach, according to Marshfield News Herald.
Quarterback depth is always a concern for NFL teams heading into a season. With McCord now third in line, the Packers have a clear pecking order at the position. How he performs in remaining preseason action and open practices could determine whether he sticks on the final 53-man roster, FDL Reporter reported.
Three Open Practices Still Ahead for Fans
Fans still have chances to watch the Packers up close. Three open practices remain after Sunday's session, including one scheduled for Aug. 18. These public practices are a staple of Packers training camp. Green Bay is one of the few NFL teams that regularly opens its practices to the public at no cost, according to Post Crescent.
The remaining open sessions give coaches more chances to evaluate the full roster before final cuts. Players on the bubble will want to make an impression. Every practice rep counts when a roster spot is on the line, Green Bay Press Gazette noted.
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