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Packers’ Keisean Nixon Might Not Be Done Returning Kicks
- Following the Packers’ 22-10 playoff defeat to the Eagles, Keisean Nixon spoke about his role as a kickoff returner and his evolving perspective on returning kicks.
- Nixon initially said he was "kind of through with" returning kicks due to his expanding defensive role and a fumble on the opening kickoff.
- In 2024, Nixon recorded 18 kickoff returns with an average of 29.3 yards per return, while the NFL’s adjustment of moving touchbacks from the 30 to the 35-yard line has led him to remain skeptical that this rule change will encourage more kickoff returns.
- Nixon later clarified he remains open to returning kicks, saying, "I want to be CB1," and that if the team needs him, he will do it.
- Nixon aims to build on his best defensive season, with other return options like Mecole Hardman and rookies available, suggesting his kickoff role remains flexible.
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Packers' All-Pro KR Keisean Nixon 'Open' to Returning Kicks Despite Previous Comments
Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon told reporters that he would be "open" to returning kicks again despite saying last January that he no longer would do, per The Athletic's Matt Schneidman.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon now says he remains open to possibility of returning kickoffs
Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon remains open to the possibility of returning kickoffs and says he regrets comments he made immediately after the 2024 season indicating otherwise.
"Always Going To Do What The Team Needs;" Green Bay Packers 2x All-Pro Walks Back End-of-Season Comments
For years, the Green Bay Packers had a well-below average special teams unit, especially in the kick return game. That changed, though, in 2022 when Green Bay added cornerback Keisean Nixon to the team. Despite not starting out the season as the Packers’ kick returner (that was Amari Rodgers), Nixon took over the role and led the league in kickoff returns (35) and kickoff returns yards (1,009). Of course, he was named First Team All-Pro as a kic…
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