The Good, Bad And Ugly From Practice No. 7 Of Packers’ Training Camp

Green Bay Packers’ second-year player Jordan Morgan is battling for the left tackle job.

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The Green Bay Packers held their seventh training camp practice on a gorgeous Thursday where temperatures were in the low-70s after hitting the mid-90s earlier this week.

Here’s the good, bad and ugly from practice No. 7.

THE GOOD

BATTLE ROYALE: One of the most interesting battles of training camp is incumbent Rasheed Walker and second-year man Jordan Morgan at left tackle.

That was put on hold much of the first week, though, as Morgan spent most of his time at guard due to injuries to center Elgton Jenkins (back) and guard Aaron Banks (back). With those two players back in the fold, though, Morgan took most of the reps with the No. 1 offense at left tackle.

Morgan, a left tackle during his collegiate days at Arizona, has said repeatedly that he wants to be an NFL left tackle.

“Yeah, for sure. That’s what I’ve been playing my whole life,” Morgan said. “So I’m most comfortable out there when I’m at left tackle.”

Morgan, who played in just six games last season before going on the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury, said he doesn’t mind playing left guard, but doesn’t feel natural at right guard.

In his perfect world, though, his landing spot will eventually be left tackle.

“I think I’m just a natural at tackle,” he said.

VALENTINE’S DAY: One of the early stars of camp has been third-year cornerback Carrington Valentine, who had his third interception of camp on Thursday.

No. 2 quarterback Malik Willis tried hitting tight end Luke Musgrave up the seam. Musgrave never turned, though, and Valentine intercepted.

“For me, camp is about being consistent, keep stacking days,” Valentine said. “I’ve got goals that I want to reach and it starts here in camp.”

Valentine has also had some terrific battles with rookie first round wide receiver Matthew Golden. Both players like to talk, and have had fun jawing with each other.

“He be chirping,” Valentine said of Golden. “He can talk and I like that about him. He’s confident in himself and that’s what we’re going to need.

“I’ve already hung with the best of the best, so I’m always going to talk and say what I’ve got to say. But even when I’ll be talking, I feel like my game talks louder.”

LLOYD UPDATE: Running back MarShawn Lloyd’s injury might not keep him sidelined for long.

According to multiple reports, Lloyd suffered an abductor injury during practice on July 28. The injury will require rest, but shouldn’t sideline Lloyd for long.

“It’s not going to be a long-term deal, but I wouldn’t anticipate this week,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said.

Cornerback Nate Hobbs went low on a tackle of Lloyd during Monday’s practice, and the running back limped to the sideline with a trainer. The Packers later said Lloyd likely suffered the injury before Hobbs arrived.

Lloyd played in just one game last season due to a bevy of injuries. So having him back on the field is imperative if he’s going to play a major role in 2025.

“I’m sure this has been tough on him,” Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said of Lloyd. “But he’s done everything we’ve asked him to do and more to overcome these things, and I’m sure there’ll be a time where he will.”

THIS AND THAT: Romeo Doubs made a terrific back shoulder catch on a ball from Love. Doubs was working against safety Javon Bullard. … Love also made a tremendous throw into tight coverage and hit tight end Luke Musgrave for about 15 yards. … Guard Aaron Banks (back), and wideouts Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and Savion Williams (concussion) all returned to practice. … Undrafted defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse has impressed early and was stout again vs. the run on Thursday. … The defense went 3-0 against the offense in the 2-minute drill.

THE BAD

THIS AND THAT: In addition to Lloyd, those not practicing were wideout Christian Watson (knee), offensive lineman John Williams (back) and linebacker Collin Oliver (hamstring). … Kicker Brandon McManus had his first miss of training camp, going wide right from 50 yards. McManus rebounded, made his next three kicks and is 28-of-29 this summer on all kicks (96.6%).

THE UGLY

AIR QUALITY: The state of Wisconsin is under an air quality advisory through July 31. Brown County — home of the Green Bay Packers — saw its air quality reach unhealthy levels on July 29.

The poor air quality levels are due to the Canadian wildfires. On Thursday, six of the 10 cities with the worst air quality in the country are in Wisconsin,.

“Certainly that’s something that we will monitor,” LaFleur said.

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