GREEN BAY – The Packers wrap up the 2025 preseason against the Seahawks on Saturday at Lambeau Field.
Here are some topics of interest:
Roster decisions loom
Every NFL team must cut its roster to 53 players by 3 p.m. CT Tuesday, so this is the final audition for those vying for a spot.
It's impossible to know exactly how many roster berths are up for grabs in this last game, but some are certainly undecided. Injury situations will factor into Tuesday's decisions, along with special-teams abilities.
Who amongst Malik Heath, Julian Hicks and others will make that final push at wide receiver? Or Amar Johnson, Israel Abanikanda and others at running back? And on and on.
It's not just about the 53-man roster, either. After the waiver period expires Wednesday, teams will re-sign players to the practice squad, so those spots are on the line, too. Final impressions matter.
Third quarterback uncertain
Head Coach Matt LaFleur indicated Malik Willis will most likely start Saturday's game as Jordan Love's top backup, but the race for the third spot between Sean Clifford and Taylor Elgersma is going down to the wire.
It's unclear whether the Packers would keep a third QB on the 53-man roster, or have that player on the practice squad. It's most likely the latter. In any event, the third-year pro Clifford and Canadian rookie Elgersma are battling for one spot.
Elgersma got the larger amount of playing time in the second preseason game in Indianapolis, with Clifford finishing the contest. Both played well and led scoring drives. It's tough to gauge which way this one will go.
Cornerback is crowded
It's been clear from the start of training camp that Keisean Nixon, Nate Hobbs and Carrington Valentine are the Packers' top three corners. But the rest of the depth chart is far from sorted out.
Bo Melton took well to the position switch from receiver. Late-round draft picks Kalen King, Micah Robinson and Kamal Hadden have all had their moments. Veteran Corey Ballentine came back to Green Bay after playing multiple seasons here. Tyron Herring made the game-saving play in Indy.
That's six corners trying to state their case and there isn't room for all of them. They could be fighting for two spots or as many as four. There's no set number necessarily. May the best men win.
Other intriguing choices
Ballentine isn't the only veteran whose fate isn't certain. The Packers brought in free agents Isaiah Simmons at linebacker and Mecole Hardman at receiver this spring, with no guarantees they'd make the team.
Like Ballentine, both Simmons and Hardman have value on special teams. Will that be enough, or do they need to show more on their respective sides of the ball? Like a lot of players, they've flashed in the preseason but also had moments they'd like back.
All the speculation will end soon enough.
