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Packers' Nixon Says Hamstring Tightness Caused Him to Miss First Practice
Nixon said the absence was not a contract hold-in, and the Packers expect him to miss only a few practices.
- Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon returned to practice Thursday in Green Bay, Wis., after missing Wednesday's session due to hamstring tightness that the team recommended he have examined.
- Nixon dismissed claims he missed practice to protest his contract, reiterating that agent Tory Dandy and Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst are handling negotiations on his final year of a three-year, $18 million deal.
- The 29-year-old Pro Bowl alternate earns $6 million annually, ranking 41st among league cornerbacks per Spotrac, after recording 78 tackles and a career-high 17 pass break-ups last season with a 66.4 grade from Pro Football Focus.
- With Nixon back, he and Carrington Valentine resumed starting cornerback roles while adjusting to new defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon's system, as rookie second-round pick Brandon Cisse continues competing for snaps after filling in Wednesday.
- Entering his fifth year, Nixon maintains his usual mentality focused on playing ball for the upcoming season, prioritizing performance over ongoing contract discussions and the transition to the new defensive scheme.
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Keisean Nixon Addresses Green Bay Packers Contract Situation Ahead Of 2026 Season
Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon kept his focus away from his contract status during his first media session of training camp. The veteran defensive back was asked about his deal multiple times but declined to provide details, instead pointing reporters toward his agent Tory Dandy and Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst for any updates regarding negotiations.Nixon also addressed the reason behind his early absence from training cam…
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