Green Bay Packers training camp update for July 28, 2025. Pads go on as Amar Johnson returns, but Christian Watson & Quay Walker remain out. Get the scoop.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
Here's everything that happened with the Green Bay Packers today.
Packers Activate Rookie RB Amar Johnson from PUP List. The Green Bay Packers activated rookie running back Amar Johnson from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list on July 28, 2025. Johnson had been sidelined with a hamstring injury but returned to practice, providing a boost to the running back group and supporting quarterback Jordan Love as training camp intensifies.
Packers Training Camp: Pads Go On, Key Players Return. Monday marked the fifth public practice of Packers training camp, with the team donning pads for the first time. Notable returns included G Aaron Banks (back), RB Amar Johnson (hamstring), and WR Savion Williams (concussion), though Banks and Williams were limited. LB Quay Walker (ankle), WR Christian Watson (knee), DE Collin Oliver (hamstring), OL John Williams (back), and OL Elgton Jenkins (back) did not participate. Head coach Matt LaFleur praised rookie CB Kalen King for his strong start post-wrist surgery. Irish kicker Mark McNamee remains absent due to visa issues.
Matthew Golden Forcing Packers to Reset Expectations. Rookie WR Matthew Golden has impressed in early training camp practices, prompting analysts to raise expectations for his role in the 2025 season. Golden's usage and performance have stood out, with speculation that he could become a key weapon for Jordan Love. The podcast also highlights which players could benefit most from padded practices this week.
Packers Say Youth Is No Longer an Excuse as They Target Deeper Playoff Run. After fielding the two youngest playoff teams in the last 45 years, the Packers believe their roster is now experienced enough to contend for a Super Bowl. Veteran DL Kenny Clark stated, 'We’re not a young team no more. We can’t use that excuse. We’ve got to get after it.' The team finished 11-7 last season, losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Eagles in the wild-card round. The only Packers in their 30s are kicker Brandon McManus and long snapper Matt Orzech, with Clark and OL Elgton Jenkins set to turn 30 this season.
Packers Training Camp Schedule: Fifth Public Practice. The Packers held their fifth public practice of 2025 training camp on July 28, with fans and media in attendance. The session featured the first padded practice of the summer, a key milestone for evaluating player physicality and depth chart battles.
That's all for today's Green Bay Packers update. Check back tomorrow for more team news and analysis.
