Can’t be at Packers training camp and want to know what’s going on at Ray Nitschke Field for Monday’s joint practice with the Houston Texans? We have you covered.
Here’s a roundup of what happened at today’s practice:
Taking attendance
Packers attendance report:
New DNPs: Corey Linsley (biceps), Curtis Bolton (groin).
Returned: Bryan Bulaga (day off).
Still out: Kevin King (hamstring), Jamaal Williams (hamstring), Aaron Jones (hamstring), Josh Jackson (foot), Kendall Donnerson… https://t.co/kkdSgqtQYk
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 5, 2019
Linsley injury
#Packers C Corey Linsley is out with a biceps injury. In his place, Justin McCray took first-team reps at center in walkthrough.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) August 5, 2019
Hello, J.J. Watt!
The @HoustonTexans have arrived for our first joint practice since 2005. #PackersCamp pic.twitter.com/oxngljPcqX
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) August 5, 2019
Wisconsin loves them some JJ Watt #Packers #Texans #Badgers pic.twitter.com/SneltQ5iOQ
— Wes Hodkiewicz (@WesHod) August 5, 2019
JJ Watt vs Aaron Rodgers
The unstoppable force vs the Immovable object…or something pic.twitter.com/Aw93vVuoLc
— Wes Hodkiewicz (@WesHod) August 5, 2019
All-Pro battle
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) August 5, 2019
Rodgers to Adams
Off & running at joint practice No. 1! @AaronRodgers12 ➡️ @tae15adams #PackersCamp pic.twitter.com/1EA0DtNlaN
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) August 5, 2019
Gary update
First-round pick Rashan Gary continues to impress. He beat Texans G Zach Fulton (a potential starter) with a bull rush and then walked back starting tackle Matt Kalil in consecutive reps in the 1-on-1 rush period. https://t.co/tkA8uaxznp
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 5, 2019
Rashan Gary continues to impress with his get-off. Again: no idea yet if the #Packers rookie can play. But his athleticism is absolutely rare.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) August 5, 2019
Rashan Gary was wrecking things so badly for 3rd string #Texans OL he was grabbed hard from behind and kind of bent awkwardly back as he fell. A little slow getting up but he did. He continues to show out. #Packers
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) August 5, 2019
Tonyan time
Rodgers gets the defense to jump then fires a LAZER to Tonyan down the seam for a big gain.
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) August 5, 2019
Speaking of young TEs, Robert Tonyan continues to impress. Tonyan beat safety Justin Reid on a skinny post. Caught a perfect ball from Aaron Rodgers, whose trust in Tonyan keeps growing.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) August 5, 2019
Sternberger taking hits
First big play from Jace Sternberger. #Packers rookie TE catches ball from DeShone Kizer. Took an absolute shot from a safety A.J. Moore, but held onto it. Nice play.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) August 5, 2019
Pass-rush impresses on third down
Defense goes 9-7 on third down. Z Smith, Greene and Fackrell with sacks.
— Bill Huber (@BillHuberSI) August 5, 2019
Another hit turns into a fight
Fiiiiiight.
Texans CB Lonnie Johnson Jr. completely lays out rookie TE Jace Sternberger, popping off his helmet, then taunts over him. The entire #Packers offense then went after Johnson in unison. Can’t blame them. That was a cheap shot.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) August 5, 2019
First big scuffle after Texans S Lonnie Johnson Jr. hit Packers TE Jace Sternberger so hard his helmet flew off. Lucas Patrick and the rest of the O-line jumped in immediately. They're take Sternberger inside to get checked out, presumably for a… https://t.co/jOYxClpCku
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 5, 2019
Injuries for Davis, Kumerow?
Trevor Davis gets spun like a top on his first return and is slow to get up. On the sideline now without his helmet.
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) August 5, 2019
Now Jake Kumerow goes off holding his hand. There was a picture of him from the Packers on Family Night wincing at the same issue.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 5, 2019
Kicking competition update
First head-to-head kicking session:
Mason Crosby:
33 (Good), 39 (G), 45 (G), 49 (wide right), 51 (G).Sam Ficken:
33 (Good), 39 (G), 45 (G), 49 (G), 51 (G). https://t.co/XnVBMmkT57— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 5, 2019
Daily Vitale highlight
Vitale makes a contested catch downfield. You can’t stop him. You can only hope to contain him.
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) August 5, 2019
Man Danny Vitale just made a picture perfect grab down the sideline in single coverage. One of the best catches of camp so far
— Wes Hodkiewicz (@WesHod) August 5, 2019
Already knew Danny Vitale could catch, but didn’t realize he could CATCH. Just leaped over Texans ILB Zach Cunningham for a terrific grab on a fade some 25 yards downfield. Not bad for a fullback.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) August 5, 2019
Joint practice No. 1 complete
First joint practice goes two hours on the button #Packers pic.twitter.com/541vvAZkzt
— Wes Hodkiewicz (@WesHod) August 5, 2019
