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Zach Kruse

Packers training camp report: Live updates from Practice No. 8 in 2024

Welcome to the eighth day of training camp for the Green Bay Packers. After a shorter, lighter volume practice on Tuesday, Matt LaFleur’s team is expected to ramp it up on Wednesday. More 1-on-1s and more 11-on-11 work can be expected as the Packers inch closer to the team’s Family Night practice at Lambeau Field on Saturday night.

So, what will Day 8 bring at Ray Nitschke Field?

Here’s everything to know from Wednesday, July 31st, the eighth training camp practice of 2024:

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Matt LaFleur pre-practice press conference

Despite the expected heat and humidity, LaFleur is expecting to run a long practice with a lot of reps. Said player were a little lethargic at times Tuesday, and Wednesday’s work in the heat could be a “gut check.”

LaFleur had comments on nine different players. Read more here.

Injury updates

Tight end Tucker Kraft (pectoral) still hasn’t been cleared to practice but is getting close. LaFleur said he’s getting antsy and wants to be out there.

Cornerback Carrington Valentine is missing Wednesday’s practice with a new hamstring injury.

Rookie offensive lineman Donovan Jennings is also out Wednesday with a knee injury.

Live news and updates from practice

Another day with the first-team offense at right guard for first-round pick Jordan Morgan, and Anthony Johnson Jr. is getting a turn at first-team safety, per Wes Hodkiewicz.

The rise of Romeo continues:

Big time catch from Grant DuBose, who drew praise from Matt LaFleur earlier on Wednesday.

Rookie MarShawn Lloyd is getting his first reps of 11-on-11 work on Wednesday.

A few splash reps from Kingsley Enagbare, who is full go at training camp after initially thinking he tore his ACL in January:

Potential injury to watch: Rookie linebacker Edgerrin Cooper appears to be done for the day, per Andy Herman.

Another good day for Jordan Morgan in 1-on-1s.

An interception for Xavier McKinney in move the ball.

Another big play for Jordan Love and Christian Watson.

Practice ends with Jordan Love leading a game-winning touchdown drive in the two-minute, per Rob Demovsky. Love hit Dontayvion Wicks for an 11-yard touchdown pass to finish the drive, and then hit him again for the go-ahead two-point conversion. Offense wins the day.

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