Bill Huber· Sep 20, 2026
Previewing the Packers-Jets Week 2 game, Huber expects Aaron Banks to start at left guard in his debut, projects Devonte Wyatt and Karl Brooks as the starting defensive tackles with Carrington Valentine and Kamal Hadden as the third and fourth cornerbacks, and figures Warren Brinson will miss at least the season's first three games.
“Inactive for the opener due to knee tendinitis, he is active and presumably will start against the Jets.”
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- Depth Chart CallsAaron BanksGreen Bay PackersSep 20, 2026
Aaron Banks to be 1st on the depth chart
“Inactive for the opener due to knee tendinitis, he is active and presumably will start against the Jets.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsKarl BrooksGreen Bay PackersSep 20, 2026
Karl Brooks to be 1st on the depth chart
“Devonte Wyatt and Karl Brooks, the top players on the unit, will be in the starting lineup”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Carrington Valentine to be 3rd on the depth chart
“So, without St-Juste, Carrington Valentine will be the third cornerback and Kamal Hadden the fourth if emergency strikes.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsKamal HaddenGreen Bay PackersSep 20, 2026
Kamal Hadden to be 4th on the depth chart
“So, without St-Juste, Carrington Valentine will be the third cornerback and Kamal Hadden the fourth if emergency strikes.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
“Brinson is dealing with a calf injury; given the short turnaround to next week’s Thursday game against Atlanta, it seems likely he’ll miss at least the first three games of the season.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsDevonte WyattGreen Bay PackersSep 20, 2026
Devonte Wyatt to be 1st on the depth chart
“Devonte Wyatt and Karl Brooks, the top players on the unit, will be in the starting lineup”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
“Anthony Campbell, a first-year player who will make his NFL debut this week”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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