The Green Bay Packers have concluded their second week of training camp, and the depth chart is starting to take shape for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The Packers are one of the league's most talented teams, eyeing a deep playoff run following a second consecutive premature postseason exit.
Star players like Jordan Love, Xavier McKinney and Christian Watson were already established as starters coming into training camp, while others are still looking to make their case to move up the depth chart. There are several positions that Packers coaches will continue to monitor as camp rolls on, with some players potentially finding new roles for the upcoming year. Let's monitor two position battles that are beginning to heat up entering Week 3 of camp:
Kyle McCord, Kyron Drones Battling For Final QB Spot
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Green Bay's quarterback group endured a serious hit with the loss of Malik Willis in free agency, forcing the team to search for another backup quarterback this offseason. The front office brought in veteran signal-caller Tyrod Taylor, who is slated to command the QB2 spot coming into the year. The questions arise behind Taylor, with second-year quarterback Kyle McCord facing Virginia Tech UDFA Kyron Drones in a battle for the team's QB3 spot.
McCord has received high praise during training camp thus far, but will have to fend off Drones for the remainder of camp. Drones offers far greater rushing upside, but has struggled at times with his accuracy and pocket presence. Both quarterbacks are early in their respective professional careers and will continue to work for a leg-up in the Packers' QB3 battle.
Jager Burton Continues To Challenge Anthony Belton At RG
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The Packers' offensive line has some new faces and young talent coming into 2026. Sophomore right guard Anthony Belton entered the offseason as the starter at right guard, but could be in jeopardy of losing the job to fifth-round pick Jager Burton. Burton has received notable praise throughout camp thus far and will continue to challenge for the starting spot, especially when you consider Belton's struggles in pass protection a season ago.
Burton flashed elite strength and athleticism at the NFL Combine prior to the draft, ultimately landing with Green Bay. The rookie offers versatility across the interior of the offensive line and could carve out a starting role early in his career. Fans should continue to monitor the situation at right guard as camp progresses.
