# defensive back (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover defensive back. Page: Feed: --- ## [Questions for the Packers' dress rehearsal in Denver](https://www.theleap.football/p/questions-for-the-packers-dress-rehearsal) _2026-08-21 · Jason B. Hirschhorn · The Leap_ The Packers face the Broncos tonight in what will likely be the final preseason action for the starters. The game could prove consequential for multiple position battles and roster spots. ## [Right guard is becoming a black hole position for the Packers](https://www.theleap.football/p/right-guard-is-becoming-a-black-hole) _2026-08-19 · Peter Bukowski · The Leap_ The Ravens with true WR1s. The Raiders with CBs. There are certain positions that teams simply can’t seem to get right. For the Packers, that’s been the right guard spot for almost a decade. ## [Will 2026 see the Packers snap their UDFA streak?](https://www.theleap.football/p/will-2026-see-the-packers-snap-their) _2026-08-17 · Jason B. Hirschhorn · The Leap_ For 21 straight years, the Packers have played Week 1 with at least one undrafted rookie on the 53-man roster. With final cuts less than two weeks away, that streak seems in jeopardy. ## [Trey Smack shines as Packers put their faith in rookie kicker in preseason debut](https://www.theleap.football/p/trey-smack-shines-as-packers-put) _2026-08-14 · Peter Bukowski · The Leap_ After a tumultuous spring and early training camp, Trey Smack looked like the player the Packers traded up in the sixth round to draft. ## [Packers offensive line needs the preseason reps to get Green Bay's offense ready to be Super](https://www.theleap.football/p/packers-offensive-line-needs-the) _2026-08-12 · Peter Bukowski · The Leap_ Matt LaFleur says he's going to play his healthy players, including starters. While the offensive line is getting sorted out, they need the reps more than anyone. ## [Packers starting to tip hand when it comes to offensive line](https://www.theleap.football/p/packers-starting-to-tip-hand) _2026-08-10 · Jason B. Hirschhorn · The Leap_ The offensive line appears in flux, and that extends beyond Anthony Belton's recent demotion. ## [Fine, let's have the MarShawn Lloyd conversation](https://www.theleap.football/p/fine-lets-have-the-marshawn-lloyd) _2026-08-07 · Jason B. Hirschhorn · The Leap_ The Packers seem increasingly optimistic about MarShawn Lloyd's health and his chance to finally contribute. What might that look like, and how could he change the offense? ## [The future is now for Brandon Cisse as the Packers can't afford to wait at cornerback](https://www.theleap.football/p/the-future-is-now-for-brandon-cisse) _2026-08-05 · Peter Bukowski · The Leap_ When Green Bay drafted Eric Stokes in 2021, they offered too much deference to incumbent starter Kevin King, who had clearly been betrayed by his body. Matt LaFleur can't make that mistake again. ## [With Tucker Kraft back in practice, the clock truly starts on extension talks](https://www.theleap.football/p/with-tucker-kraft-back-in-practice) _2026-08-02 · Jason B. Hirschhorn · The Leap_ The Packers were never going to finalize a new deal for Tucker Kraft before he returned to the field. Now that he has, an extension should soon follow. ## [Packers can utilize pass rushers to zig as the NFL zags on using extra defensive backs](https://www.theleap.football/p/packers-can-utilize-pass-rushers) _2026-07-31 · Peter Bukowski · The Leap_ New defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon's Cardinals used a multitude of defensive backs, but with the league shifting to these heavy DB looks, the Packers may use a different tact. ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XNKxys27PUSv) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [What to monitor (and what to mostly ignore) early in Packers training camp](https://www.theleap.football/p/what-to-monitor-what-to-ignore-packers-training-camp-2026) _2026-07-29 · Jason B. Hirschhorn · The Leap_ Breathless coverage of training camp will soon descend on Green Bay. Some of the information that surfaces will matter much more than the rest. ## [Lions Sign Free Agent Defensive Back Deontai Williams](https://www.bclions.com/2025/02/11/lions-sign-free-agent-defensive-back-deontai-williams/) _2025-02-11 · Matt Baker · Lions Sign Free Agent Defensive Back Deontai Williams - BC Lions_ The BC Lions dipped into the defensive back market Tuesday morning with the signing of American free agent Deontai Williams to a two-year contract. Williams (6’0, 205 lbs)- the Jacksonville, Florida native suited up in 27 games over the last two seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders while recording 90 defensive tackles, six special teams stops, three \[…\]