5 Packers On The Bubble Entering Preseason Finale

Aug 19, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) throws while under pressure from Green Bay Packers linebacker Brenton Cox (57) in the third quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 19, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) throws while under pressure from Green Bay Packers linebacker Brenton Cox (57) in the third quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 26, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. (57) during the first day of training camp at Ray Nitschke Field. Mandatory Credit: Tork Mason-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 26, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. (57) during the first day of training camp at Ray Nitschke Field. Mandatory Credit: Tork Mason-USA TODAY Sports /

Packers On The Bubble: Brenton Cox Jr.

In many ways, Brenton Cox’s future may be tied directly to Ford’s. The two could be competing against one another more than anyone at their position due to the Packers willingness to keep an extra player at two front seven positions.

If that’s the case, Cox might have a higher ceiling, being a former five-star prospect and playing for two major college programs. He’s shown a unique ability to impact the preseason games from the edge and make the quarterback feel his presence.

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There are still questions about his decision-making, however. Can the Packers trust him to appropriately represent the team off the field? The answer to that question may provide clues to his future on the team.