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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Packers' Keisean Nixon open to returning kickoffs again in 2025
Green Bay Packers cornerback and All-Pro returner Keisean Nixon admitted frustration played a part in his postgame comments following January's playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, and he's open to being the team's kickoff returner in 2025. "I was kind of frustrated when the season was over," Nixon said Tuesday. "Of course, I'm open to it. I'm always going to do what the team needs. Also, knowing who I am as a person, if the game's on the line, I'm going to want the ball anyway." Advertisement In the minutes following the Packers' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Round, Nixon -- who fumbled the opening kickoff after a helmet-to-helmet hit -- expressed a desire to be done returning kickoffs so he could focus on his increasing responsibilities at cornerback. Time provided Nixon with a different perspective as the Packers now work through the offseason workout program this spring. "That's probably a comment I could have kept to myself, for real, but it is what it is," Nixon said. "I meant what I said, but I'm also a team player. And if the coach and the team need me to do something, I'm going to do it for sure." Nixon led the NFL in kickoffs and kickoff return yards in both 2022 and 2023, leading to All-Pro honors both seasons. He averaged 29.3 yards per kickoff return in 2024 but got only 18 opportunities. Advertisement Nixon said the adjusted kickoff rules for 2025 -- which will give the offense the ball at the 35-yard line following kickoffs -- probably won't affect how teams approach kicking him the ball. "The rule change don't matter. I don't think they are going to freely kick me the ball. They would rather get the ball at the 35 than to the 50, so I think it'll be the same," Nixon said. The Packers signed veteran returner Mecole Hardman this offseason, and first-round pick Matthew Golden and third-round pick Savion Williams have kickoff return experience, so Matt LaFleur and Rich Bisaccia will have options on special teams. Hear more from the highly confident Nixon below: This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers' Keisean Nixon open to returning kickoffs again in 2025
USA Today
3 days ago
- General
- USA Today
Packers' Keisean Nixon open to returning kickoffs again in 2025
Packers' Keisean Nixon open to returning kickoffs again in 2025 Green Bay Packers cornerback and All-Pro returner Keisean Nixon admitted frustration played a part in his postgame comments following January's playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, and he's open to being the team's kickoff returner in 2025. "I was kind of frustrated when the season was over," Nixon said Tuesday. "Of course, I'm open to it. I'm always going to do what the team needs. Also, knowing who I am as a person, if the game's on the line, I'm going to want the ball anyway." In the minutes following the Packers' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Round, Nixon -- who fumbled the opening kickoff after a helmet-to-helmet hit -- expressed a desire to be done returning kickoffs so he could focus on his increasing responsibilities at cornerback. Time provided Nixon with a different perspective as the Packers now work through the offseason workout program this spring. "That's probably a comment I could have kept to myself, for real, but it is what it is," Nixon said. "I meant what I said, but I'm also a team player. And if the coach and the team need me to do something, I'm going to do it for sure." Nixon led the NFL in kickoffs and kickoff return yards in both 2022 and 2023, leading to All-Pro honors both seasons. He averaged 29.3 yards per kickoff return in 2024 but got only 18 opportunities. Nixon said the adjusted kickoff rules for 2025 -- which will give the offense the ball at the 35-yard line following kickoffs -- probably won't affect how teams approach kicking him the ball. "The rule change don't matter. I don't think they are going to freely kick me the ball. They would rather get the ball at the 35 than to the 50, so I think it'll be the same," Nixon said. The Packers signed veteran returner Mecole Hardman this offseason, and first-round pick Matthew Golden and third-round pick Savion Williams have kickoff return experience, so Matt LaFleur and Rich Bisaccia will have options on special teams. Hear more from the highly confident Nixon below:
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Highlighting Packers' 5 primetime games on 2025 regular season schedule
Highlighting Packers' 5 primetime games on 2025 regular season schedule Every year, the Green Bay Packers get a healthy serving of primetime games, and this year is no different. Now that every NFL team's schedule is public, the Packers are set to play five games in primetime in 2025. This number comes as no surprise considering the Packers are once again expected to be in playoff contention and have mass appeal to viewers. Last year, the Packers went 3-2 in primetime games, but all three of their wins were against teams that failed to make the playoffs, while both losses were against playoff teams. Knowing primetime games are usually against tougher competition, Green Bay hopes to stack up better this time around. Here are the five primetime games on the 2025 schedule for the Packers: Week 2 vs Washington Commanders When: Thursday, September 11 Where: Lambeau Field How To Watch: Amazon Prime Video Green Bay faces a tough challenge in its first primetime game of 2025. Led by rookie phenom Jayden Daniels, the Commanders finished 12-5 last season and reached their first NFC Championship since 1992. Washington is a fun, exciting team with lofty expectations, but so are the Packers. This should be a fun one. Week 4 vs Dallas Cowboys When: Sunday, September 28 Where: AT&T Stadium How To Watch: NBC Green Bay has had no issue traveling to Jerry's World since it opened in 2009, boasting a 5-0 record against Dallas, including the playoffs. After losing to the Packers in the 2023 postseason, injuries sent the Cowboys spiraling last year and cost Mike McCarthy his job. Dallas got Dak Prescott another weapon in George Pickens, but will it be enough to finally defend their home turf against Green Bay? Week 8 vs Pittsburgh Steelers When: Sunday, October 26 Where: Acrisure Stadium How To Watch: NBC The Packers will have three primetime games within the first eight weeks of the season. Needless to say, this matchup would have plenty of excitement around it if Aaron Rodgers is the starting quarterback for the Steelers. Not only would it be a Super Bowl XLV rematch, but also the first—and possibly only—time Green Bay faces Rodgers after trading him in 2023. Week 10 vs Philadelphia Eagles When: Monday, November 10 Where: Lambeau Field How To Watch: ESPN/ABC The Packers fell to the Eagles twice last season—once in the season-opening loss in Brazil and then again in the NFC Wild Card Round, eliminating them from the playoffs. This will be a heavily anticipated mid-season matchup against two premier NFC teams. Not only can the Packers avenge last season's losses, but they will have an opportunity to take down the defending Super Bowl champions on a massive stage. Week 16 vs Chicago Bears When: Saturday, December 20 Where: Soldier Field How To Watch: FOX This game will either be at 3:30 or 7:00 pm CST. The Packers and Bears have met in primetime many times over the years, and typically, those games have ended in a Bears beatdown. However, the Bears defeated Green Bay to close out the 2024 season, and now, they have a new head coach and have added key pieces to their offense and defense during the offseason. This game may have divisional or playoff implications this late in the season.
USA Today
13-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Playoff rematch between Packers and Eagles set for 'MNF' in Week 10 of 2025
Playoff rematch between Packers and Eagles set for 'MNF' in Week 10 of 2025 The playoff rematch between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles will be played in primetime at Lambeau Field during the second half of the 2025 season. The NFL announced Tuesday that the Packers and Eagles will play in Green Bay on "Monday Night Football" in Week 10. The showdown between NFC rivals is set for Monday, Nov. 10. ESPN and ABC will televise the game. The Packers lost twice to the Eagles during the 2025 season -- once in Brazil to open the season, and again in the NFC Wild Card Round to end the Packers' season. Philadelphia went on to win the Super Bowl. This is the first known home game on the Packers' 2025 schedule and one of the biggest games of the regular season overall. The Eagles are expected to be a contender again in 2025. The Packers and Eagles last played at Lambeau Field in 2020. Green Bay won, 30-16. The Packers have lost three straight games to the Eagles, all away from home. Two games have been released on the Packers' schedule as of Tuesday morning: Week 10 at home vs. the Eagles and Week 16 on the road vs. the Chicago Bears.
USA Today
25-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Packers provide encouraging injury updates on WRs Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed
The Green Bay Packers have no long-term concerns on the injury situations of wide receivers Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed coming out of the team's playoff loss to end the 2024 season, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst. Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Gutekunst provided encouraging updates on Doubs, who suffered a second concussion, and Reed, who injured his shoulder. Both went out during the Packers' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Round in January. Per Mike Spofford of Gutekunst has no long-term concerns on Doubs despite the repeated head injuries, and Reed might be limited during the offseason workout program but should be ready for the start of training camp. Doubs suffered his first concussion of the 2024 season during the second half of the Packers' win over the San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 24. He missed the next two games before passing protocol and returning. Less than two months later, Doubs — who was wearing a Guardian Cap — suffered a second concussion in Philadelphia. Both times, Doubs was attempting to catch a pass in the end zone when the brain injury occurred. Reed was injured after a catch in the second half of the Packers' loss in Philadelphia. He believed he would avoid surgery on the injury following the January loss. Doubs will be entering a contract year in 2025. Reed will be going into Year 3 in the NFL with a chance to build on his first career 1,000-yard season and become a premier pass-catcher. Gutekunst also confirmed the Packers are expecting to be without Christian Watson for at least part of the 2025 season. Watson suffered a significant knee injury in the season finale against the Chicago Bears and will likely start the 2025 season on the physically unable to perform list. The Packers will need both Doubs and Reed healthy for the 2025 season to help ease the pain of not having Watson for a good chunk of the year.
