Packers 53-man Roster Prediction Entering Preseason Schedule

Packers’ Defense Roster Prediction

Green Bay is facing a line-up of challenging decisions on the defensive front. There’s a slew of players vying for spots, each making compelling cases across various positions.

Over in the defensive line domain, Jonathan Ford is fervently presenting his case. Yet, luck isn’t necessarily on his side as the top five contenders ahead of him are currently putting on an impressive performance. Ford’s trajectory might intertwine with that of Brenton Cox, a potential-packed outside linebacker who’s in the process of knitting his potential strands together. With Lukas Van Ness’s adaptability to the interior, it’s a puzzle that might not accommodate both Ford and Cox.

Meanwhile, Tariq Carpenter has created an intriguing question mark over at inside linebacker. De’Vondre Campbell, Quay Walker, Eric Wilson, and Isaiah McDuffie have solidified their positions, but Carpenter’s flashes of promise might earn him another roster shot.

The trickiest call, though, lands squarely in the cornerback court. In a tough call, I’ve left Corey Ballentine off the roster projection. There’s a very real chance he could earn his spot, but with the roster math dictating tough choices, I’ve made room for an extra outside linebacker. It’s a tightrope walk where Ballentine might just triumph while Cox faces a different fate.