Green Bay Packers training camp primer: Everything you need to know

Training camp for the Green Bay Packers in 2025 will mark the 80th edition of training camp in the franchise’s history. Matt LaFleur’s team kicks off camp with a practice on Wednesday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, the location of all open practices — save for Family Night at Lambeau Field — for the last 17 years.

This year’s training camp will include traditions such as the American Family Insurance DreamDrive, where kids provide players bikes to ride to practice, and the Annual Meeting of Shareholders inside Lambeau Field (set for Friday, July 25).

The Packers will also have two joint practices, including one in Green Bay.

Here’s everything you need to know about Packers training camp in 2025:

Training camp schedule

The Packers will have 15 practices open to the public in Green Bay, including Family Night at Lambeau Field. Matt LaFleur’s team will also have a joint practice on the road in Indiana against the Colts.

Wednesday, July 23: First practice (10:30 a.m.)
Thursday, July 24: Practice (10:30 a.m.)
Friday, July 25: Practice (10:30 a.m.)
Sunday, July 27: Practice (10:30 a.m.)
Monday, July 28: Practice (10:30 a.m.)
Tuesday, July 29: Practice (10:30 a.m.)
Thursday, July 31: Practice (10:30 a.m.)
Friday, Aug. 1: Practice (10:30 a.m.)
Saturday, Aug. 2: Packers Family Night (7:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, Aug. 5: Practice (10:30 a.m.)
Wednesday, Aug. 6: Practice (10:30 a.m.)
Thursday, Aug. 7: Practice (10:30 a.m.)
Tuesday, Aug. 12: Practice (10:30 a.m.)
Thursday, Aug. 14: Joint practice with Colts (in Indiana)
Tuesday, Aug. 19: Practice (10:30 a.m.)
Thursday, Aug. 21: Joint practice with Seahawks (10:30 a.m.)

Other important dates to know include the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Friday, July 25 and the roster reduction to 53 players on Tuesday, Aug. 26. All players will have reported to training camp by Tuesday, July 22.

Preseason schedule

The Packers have three preseason games, including two at Lambeau Field. All three games are on Saturdays and will feature all three kickoff times.

Saturday, Aug. 9: vs. New York Jets (7:00 p.m. CT)
Saturday, Aug. 16: at Indianapolis Colts (Noon CT)
Saturday, Aug. 23: vs. Seattle Seahawks (3:25 p.m. CT)

2025 draft class

The Packers made eight picks in the 2025 NFL draft, including the franchise’s first first-round pick at wide receiver in over 20 years.

First round, No. 23 overall: WR Matthew Golden, Texas
Second round, No. 54 overall: OL Anthony Belton, NC State
Third round, No. 87 overall: WR Savion Williams, TCU
Fourth round, No. 124 overall: DE Barryn Sorrell, Texas
Fifth round, No. 159 overall: DE/LB Collin Oliver, Oklahoma State
Sixth round, No. 198 overall: DL Warren Brinson, Georgia
Seventh round, No. 237 overall: CB Micah Robinson, Tulane
Seventh round, No. 250 overall: OL John Williams, Cincinnati

Undrafted free agents: DB Johnathan Baldwin, OT Brant Banks, WR Sam Brown Jr., S Kahzir Brown, G Tyler Cooper, QB Taylor Elgersma, CB Tyron Herring, RB Amar Johnson, LB Jamon Johnson, G JJ Lippe, DL Nazir Stackhouse, RB Jalen Welch

Free agent signings

The Packers made a splash early in free agency by signing Aaron Banks, who is expected to start at left guard, and Nate Hobbs, one of three expected starters at cornerback. Veterans Mecole Hardman, Isaiah Simmons and Kristian Welch could play specific roles, especially on special teams.

LG Aaron Banks
CB Nate Hobbs
WR Mecole Hardman
LB Isaiah Simmons
LB Kristian Welch
C Trey Hill
CB Isaiah Dunn
CB Gregory Junior
DL Keith Randolph
TE Johnny Lumpkin

Free agent departures

The Packers lost a host of veteran free agents, including four starters from the 2024 team. The biggest name was Jaire Alexander, who was released during the offseason workout program.

C Josh Myers: New York Jets
CB Jaire Alexander: Baltimore Ravens
CB Eric Stokes: Las Vegas Raiders
RB A.J. Dillon: Philadelphia Eagles
DL TJ Slaton: Cincinnati Bengals
LB Eric Wilson: Minnesota Vikings
CB Corey Ballentine: Indianapolis Colts
OT Andre Dillard: San Francisco 49ers
CB Robert Rochell: Dallas Cowboys
TE Tyler Davis: Unsigned

New coaches

DeMarcus Covington: Defensive line coach and run game coordinator
Sean Duggan: Linebackers coach
Luke Getsy: Senior assistant
Sean Mannion: Quarterbacks coach
Cody Harkey: Special teams quality control
Jeremiah Kolone: Offensive assistant
Jeff Koonz: Defensive assistant
Jamael Lett: Defensive quality control

Covington, the former Patriots defensive coordinator, is replacing Jason Rebrovich as defensive line coach and Anthony Campanile as run game coordinator. Rebrovich was dismissed, while Campanile left for Jacksonville. Duggan was promoted to replace Campanile at linebackers coach. Mannion was promoted to replace long-time quarterbacks coach Tom Clements, who is retiring. Getsy returns to Green Bay as a senior assistant after serving as the offensive coordinator in Chicago and Las Vegas.