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Four Depth Chart Questions For Green Bay's Week 3 Preseason Game Vs. Cardinals
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Week 2 of the NFL preseason saw the Green Bay Packers bounce back from a Week 1 loss, as the team eyes a second consecutive win before their season opener against the Minnesota Vikings . Packers fans will get their first glimpse of the team at home this season, gearing up to take on the Arizona Cardinals .
As head coach Matt LaFleur prepares to square off for a matchup against his brother Mike for the first time in their respective careers, let's look at four depth chart questions he'll look to have answered following Friday's game:
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Can MarShawn Lloyd Cement The RB2 Job?
Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (32) participates in drills during the third day of Packers' training camp.Sarah Kloepping/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
A tough decision has been raised in Green Bay 's running back room following the departure of Emanuel Wilson in free agency. Former third-round pick MarShawn Lloyd has been widely expected to take on the RB2 duties, though injury concerns could hamper his reliability during the regular season. Behind Lloyd, Pierre Strong Jr., Damien Martinez and Jaden Nixon have split carries , though questions persist among the group. The team will look for Lloyd to take sole control of the job over the last few weeks of the preseason, likely commanding the majority of the touches against Arizona.
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Who Will Start The Season At Cornerback?
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The Packers' starting cornerback rotation could feature some new faces, as a position battle roars on among the group. Keisean Nixon , Benjamin St-Juste , Brandon Cisse and Carrington Valentine have split first-team reps during training camp, though recent trade chatter could indicate a potential move involving Nixon or Valentine . Cisse has shown tremendous flashes during his rookie offseason, while St-Juste has added veteran leadership as a potential starter. Nixon appears to hold the edge as CB1, though the conversation remains largely up in the air at this point in the preseason.
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Will The Edge Hold Up Without Micah Parsons ?
Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons.Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons.
Micah Parsons' injury rehab has been one of the defining conversations of Green Bay's offseason, as the defense prepares for his absence early in the regular season. Lukas Van Ness will be called on to anchor the edge, with young rotational pieces Dani Dennis-Sutton , Barryn Sorrell , and Brenton Cox Jr. each seeing time during the offseason. Dennis-Sutton is slated to make his preseason debut against Arizona this week and will look to carve out a big performance as he works toward a premier role amid Parsons' absence. Until his expected Week 5 return, the group could be under an intensified spotlight.
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Can Anthony Belton Save His Starting RG Job?
Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Anthony Belton participating in the team's minicamp.Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Prior to Week 2 of the preseason, Anthony Belton's starting role at right guard appeared to be up in the air, with Jager Burton and Jacob Monk carving out first-team reps during training camp. Each of the three has seen time at right guard over Green Bay's pair of preseason contests, though a recent update from Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich has seemingly indicated he could still hold the upper hand entering Friday's matchup.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Aug 26, 2026, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
