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Packers Believe Cornerback Brandon Cisse's Passion for the Game Will Help Him Thrive in Rookie Year

Keisean Nixon praised the rookie cornerback as Matt LaFleur said Cisse has shown a ton of progress and could debut against Justin Jefferson.

  • Green Bay Packers rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse earned a starting assignment for the Week 1 opener against the Minnesota Vikings following an impressive training camp that accelerated his path into the lineup.
  • A second-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, Cisse impressed coaches throughout the summer with his athleticism and work ethic, recording 27 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss during his lone season at South Carolina.
  • To prepare for his debut, Cisse studied elite cornerbacks and sought advice from two-time All-Pro Stephon Gilmore; head coach Matt LaFleur praised his 'football junkie' mentality and noted he has 'shown a ton of progress.'
  • Defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon emphasized that while Cisse faces a learning process, he is 'wired the right way' to handle cornerback challenges, as Safety Evan Williams noted the rookie often calls out formations before they are visible.
  • Lining up against Vikings two-time All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson will test Cisse immediately during his debut, though Packers coaches believe his mentality will help him survive 'getting thrown into the deep end' as a rookie.
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Packers believe cornerback Brandon Cisse's passion for the game will help him thrive in rookie year

Before playing his first NFL game, Green Bay Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse wanted to learn more about the best players at his position.

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WGBA broke the news on Friday, September 11, 2026.
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