If you’re itching to watch regular season football again, host tailgate parties, and dive into your Green and Gold, then cornerback Keisean Nixon is your guy. In camp, he’s stepped into the CB1 role, previously held by Jaire Alexander, who departed this offseason. Nixon says he’s ready to prove himself and match up with NFC North rival Detroit in Week 1, adding, “I’m ready to get to really playing football.”

His eagerness mirrors what many players and fans feel as training camp winds down. There have been a handful of strong battles, especially in 1-on-1 drills, but coach Matt LaFleur loves the passion though he’s quick to check players when tempers flare, as we saw earlier in camp.

While the injury report remains lengthy, key players are making their way back. Jordan Love returned from a minor hand procedure, continuing 7-on-7 reps similar to Monday. Kenny Clark and Lukas Van Ness also returned to practice Tuesday after receiving rest Monday.

Kicker Brandon McManus enjoyed a rest day and took on a different role, donning stripes as an official during practice, while backup McNamee rebounded from Saturday’s game by connecting on all six attempts.

The Packers are keeping things loose yet focused as they build toward their joint practice with Seattle and the final preseason game this weekend before Detroit week one.