15 Packers on roster bubble heading into preseason finale

Green Bay Packers running back Patrick Taylor (27) runs the ball at training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinGpg Training Camp With Saints 08172022 0004
Green Bay Packers running back Patrick Taylor (27) runs the ball at training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinGpg Training Camp With Saints 08172022 0004 /
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Aug 19, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers free safety Micah Abernathy (46) reacts following a tackle during the third quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Packers Cornerbacks: Rico Gafford and Kiondre Thomas

The Packers’ sixth cornerback role is the last one in this position group that remains undecided. Throughout camp, Gafford has been the front-runner, consistently lining up with the second team defense and playing a variety of roles on special teams with his 4.22 speed.

He still may be the front-runner, but Kiondre Thomas is making a charge. Defensively, Thomas has found more success, both against the pass and in the run game. He has also been working on several special teams phases as well.

For what it’s worth, during Monday’s practice, it was Gafford who was still working with the second team at cornerback, but he did not participate on Tuesday because of an injury.

Packers Safety: Micah Abernathy

It was a very impressive performance for Micah Abernathy against New Orleans after signing with Green Bay recently, following a stint in the USFL. USFL. Due to injuries at the safety position, which ultimately led to the Packers waiving Vernon Scott, there is now a path for Abernathy to make the team.

In this last game, Abernathy recorded three tackles, one of which was for a loss, he gave up only one reception on three targets for minus-five yards, and he came away with an interception.

Packers Long-snapper: Jack Coco

I wouldn’t quite call Jack Coco a roster lock yet, although he has looked the part during this preseason. He will need to finish the summer strong in order to prevent Brian Gutekunst from looking for long-snappers elsewhere, something he has already done, bringing in a few players for workouts.