The Good, Bad And Ugly From The Packers’ 14th Training Camp Practice

BusinessSportsMoneyThe Good, Bad And Ugly From The Packers’ 14th Training Camp PracticeByRob Reischel,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rob Reischel is a Wisconsin-based reporter who covers the NFL.Follow AuthorAug 19, 2026, 01:38pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) is battling to keep his starting job.Getty ImagesThe Green Bay Packers held their 14th practice of training camp Wednesday, a closed affair on a gorgeous, 70-degree morning. The practice lasted 1 hour, 26 minutes.The Packers now head to Denver, where they’ll face the Broncos in their second preseason game Friday at 8 p.m. (CST).Just two open practices remain: Aug 24, then a joint practice with Arizona on Aug. 26. Green Bay will then trim its roster to 53 on Aug. 30.Here’s the good, bad and ugly — compiled from multiple reports — from practice No. 14. THE GOODINNER BANKS: It’s been a frustrating summer for Aaron Banks and the Packers’ offensive line, as the left guard battles tendinitis in his knee. This comes after a season where Banks had back, ankle and groin injuries.Banks had been operating on a day-on, day-off schedule throughout the summer, and doing only individual drills. Banks returned to team drills Tuesday for the first time, then was back on the practice field Wednesday doing team drills for a second straight day.Banks started at left guard with the No. 1 offense, and rookie Jager Burton — who’s seen time with the first string — was with the No. 2s. Burton later saw time with the No. 1 offense at right guard.MORE FOR YOU“The whole thing has just been getting healthy enough to get out there and practice and get team reps,” Banks said. “Team reps lead to game reps, and just getting ready for Week 1 right now. Preseason is a preseason. Like, [you can] worry about that however much you see fit, but I just want to ge...