Welcome to the final tests of the preseason for the Green Bay Packers. On Wednesday, Matt LaFleur's team will welcome the Arizona Cardinals to Ray Nitschke Field for a joint practice. On Friday night, the Packers will conclude the preseason against the Cardinals at Lambeau Field. The plan is for the topline players to work the joint practice, while the players down the depth chart finish things out on Friday night.
The next three days will likely determine who wins the final roster spots in Green Bay. Cutdown day is Sunday.
The bubble players to watch the rest of this week:
- QB Kyle McCord: The Packers wouldn't keep three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster, right? McCord has looked capable in back-to-back preseason games.
- RB Pierre Strong Jr.: He ran well in Denver, and his 68-yard kickoff return highlighted his versatility on special teams.
- WR J. Michael Sturdivant: Can he prove capable of being a trusted blocker and special teamer, crucial roles for a potential seventh receiver on the 53?
- WR Isaiah Neyor: His size and catch radius make him a fascinating receiver prospect.
- WR Will Sheppard: A big night in Denver, plus the ability to return punts in a pinch, give him a chance to make a late run at a roster spot.
- TE Messiah Swinson: While not nearly as well rounded as Drake Dabney, Swinson has the size to be an inline blocker.
- TE McCallan Castles: He's looked strong as a run blocker this preseason, and the Packers have used him on several special teams groupings.
- OL Darian Kinnard: The veteran has only just returned from an ankle injury. Can he lock in a spot as one of the top offensive line subs to start 2026 after losing ground this summer?
- OL Donovan Jennings: He's holding on as a combo guard/center, but the Packers are flush with those types at the moment.
- OL John Williams: Is he the backup left tackle going into 2026? He's played a team-high 70 snaps there this preseason.
- OL Travis Glover: The Packers have played him at guard and tackle during the preseason, and that versatility remains extra valuable in Green Bay.
- DL Jonathan Ford: The former draft pick is likely closer to roster lock than the roster bubble, but a solid final week should ensure he sticks around.
- DL Anthony Campbell: The big guy just keeps making plays, creating a difficult decision ahead at defensive tackle.
- DL Nazir Stackhouse: He made the team last year as a rookie, but has the competition passed him by this summer?
- EDGE Arron Mosby: His experience and versatility on special teams give him a chance to stick, although the practice squad is the better bet to start the season.
- EDGE Nyjalik Kelly: Likely a practice squad option as a rookie, but he has the size and skills to be a nice long-term developmental piece at edge rusher.
- LB Nick Niemann: If the Packers keep five at linebacker, it'll come down to Niemann or Kristian Welch as the special teams ace.
- LB Kristian Welch: See above. Welch and Niemann are both coming off nice performances in Denver.
- CB Kamal Hadden: His rise as the backup slot defender, plus his standout performance against the Broncos, has likely put Hadden closer to a roster lock, but like Jonathan Ford, he could use a strong final week to clinch it.
- CB Domani Jackson: The rookie finally got on the field last week. Can he build momentum to finish the preseason?
- CB Jaylin Simpson: While up and down for most of training camp, Simpson's highs have been intriguing, and he's played both in the slot and outside.
- S Mark Perry: The young safety has made a handful of notable plays during both preseason games, and it's possible the Packers really want to keep a fifth at safety.
- LS Cal Adomitis: Matt Orzech still hasn't returned, so every opportunity to snap is a chance to prove he's the better option for 2026.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: 23 players on roster bubble to watch during Packers' final preseason week
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