Keisean Nixon Drops to Third-Team After Visible Struggles in Packers Practice
Coaches call the moves part of an open competition that will influence starting roles and Nixon’s contract-year standing.
Overview
- Reporters say Nixon moved from first-team to third-team defense during Wednesday practice after giving up a big catch and falling on an inside slant while covering Christian Watson.
- Nixon told reporters earlier this week that he feels “punished” by the coaching staff for the reshuffle and said he will keep competing.
- Head coach Matt LaFleur described the change as team-wide competition and said he expects players to earn roles by performance in camp.
- Veteran David Bakhtiari pushed back on social-media criticism of Nixon, urging fans not to single him out as the team evaluates depth at cornerback.
- Nixon was a 2025 Pro Bowl selection and is in the final year of his contract, so upcoming preseason reps will be key to whether this demotion is temporary or a sign of longer roster consequences.