GREEN BAY, Wis. — A handful of players returned to the field on Wednesday to participate in the Green Bay Packers’ No. 14 practice of training camp.
A pair of edge rushers, Dani Dennis-Sutton and Nyjalik Kelly, were seen practicing, as well as receiver Bo Melton. It’s also worth noting that guard Aaron Banks and running back Josh Jacobs were practicing for the second consecutive day after returning on Tuesday, indicating that neither player suffered a setback.
Banks participated in 11-on-11 drills for the first time in training camp on Tuesday while the Packers have been managing knee tendinitis. Jacobs has missed multiple weeks with a groin injury.
Dennis-Sutton, a fourth-round rookie, has been absent since Aug. 11 with what head coach Matt LaFleur calls a heat-related illness. Kelly, an undrafted rookie, picked up a knee injury during Sunday’s session, but only had to miss one practice as a result.
Melton, meanwhile, exited the practice field with trainers on Tuesday with what was later determined to be a stinger. He said in the locker room afterward that it was just a minor issue that the Packers’ medical staff wanted to be cautious with.
Except for those on reserve lists, only two players didn’t practice in what will be the final session before the Packers clash with the Denver Broncos on Friday.
OL Darian Kinnard (Ankle)
It may not seem like it, but Kinnard is—and has been—an important piece to the Packers’ offensive line. He filled in at right tackle at various points last season and even functioned as their No. 3 tight end. The Packers have been experimenting with him at right guard as they attempt to get former second-round pick Anthony Belton as much cross-training work at right tackle as possible. When Kinnard left the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was replaced by undrafted rookie Josh Gesky.
S Javon Bullard (Foot)
The third-year versatile safety was seen at practice with a walking boot on his right foot. There was no cause for alarm, though; the boot was a precaution as he dealt with a bone bruise. He’s not expected to miss significant time. When asked about how crucial Bullard is to the Packers’ defense last Monday, LaFleur said, “Bull is a dog, man. Talk about a guy that can play with the mentality, the play style, what we want to be about. It’s been cool to see his evolution.”