Live updates from Packers training camp today; Gutekunst, LaFleur talk

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The Green Bay Packers are back at practice Thursday, Aug. 6 after an off day, though it's not open to the public.

It's the last practice before the annual Family Night practice at Lambeau Field on Friday, Aug. 7.

The PackersNews coverage team is providing live coverage of the pre-practice press conference as well as all the action from practice.

You can follow along here for the latest updates:

Gutekunst still wants to add second kicker to camp​

11:17 AM ET, August 6 2026
Gutekunst said he'd like to have a second kicker on his roster.

Long snapper Matt Orzech's injury that placed him on the PUP list changed the calculus, because the Packers had to bring in a second snapper.

Gutekunst said he likes how rookie kicker Trey Smack is progressing, but still wants to add a kicker to camp.

Smack has kicked inside Lambeau Field in camp, something the Packers haven't done with kickers in past years.

Zaire Franklin off to good start at Mike linebacker, Gutekunst says​

11:15 AM ET, August 6 2026
Gutekunst said he likes how natural Zaire Franklin takes to the Mike linebacker position.

He said he's not worried about Franklin's athleticism and believes he still has "twitch" at 30 years old:

"He's really decisive. His instincts are very good. He reacts really well, he's a downfield player, he plays with an edge."

Brian Gutekunst praises rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse​

11:13 AM ET, August 6 2026
At the pre-practice press conference, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said he likes how rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse is transitioning to the NFL:

"He looks like the guy we evaluated. Really like how he's competed."


This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Live updates from Packers training camp today; Gutekunst, LaFleur talk

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