The Green Bay Packers enter 2026 training camp with a strong 90-man roster, but some players carry far more job security than others. From quarterback Jordan Love to the secondary anchored by safety Xavier McKinney, the Packers have a core group of players who are essentially guaranteed spots on the 53-man roster barring trades or injuries. So, let’s discuss each position group and identify every lock ahead of camp.

A caveat is that the NFL is unpredictable. A year ago, defensive tackle Kenny Clark would have been on this list, and he ended up being traded to the Dallas Cowboys as part of the Micah Parsons deal. Those things happen. But being realistic about Green Bay’s roster construction, these are the players with near-certain job security.

Quarterbacks

Two of the four quarterbacks on the roster are locks. Love is the franchise quarterback and the most important player on the entire roster. Backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor signed a relatively small deal this offseason, but the Packers wanted a veteran with experience behind Love. Taylor fills that role and is secure.

Running backs

Josh Jacobs could be a roster lock based on production alone, but his arrest earlier this offseason makes it difficult to place him in that category right now. If a new development arises, that could change. The actual lock is Chris Brooks, who signed a new two-year deal with Green Bay this offseason, which means the Packers will inevitably keep Brooks around. MarShawn Lloyd could be mentioned here too, but his injury history prevents that level of certainty.

Pass-catchers

The wide receiver position brings five locks: Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, Savion Williams, and Skyy Moore. Watson, Reed, Golden, and Williams are the clearest of the group. Moore earns his spot because the Packers view him as a special teamer and kick/punt returner. At tight end, Tucker Kraft is the only true lock. The Packers will probably keep Josh Whyle and/or Luke Musgrave, but calling them locks would be too strong.

Offensive line

Green Bay has six offensive line locks. The five projected starters are Jordan Morgan, Aaron Banks, Sean Rhyan, Anthony Belton, and Zach Tom. Fifth-round rookie Jager Burton joins them. Every other offensive lineman on the roster will fight for a 53-man or practice squad spot, even though veteran Darian Kinnard has the best shot.

Defensive line

The defensive line locks are Javon Hargrave on a two-year deal, Devonte Wyatt, who signed a three-year extension, and third-round pick Chris McClellan. Karl Brooks has a solid chance of making the group, but his $3 million salary from the Proven Performance Escalator is not guaranteed. If he doesn’t perform well in camp, the Packers could trade or release him. Warren Brinson and Nazir Stackhouse both played significant snaps last season but are not locks now.

Edge defenders

This group requires more nuance. Micah Parsons is a lock on the team long-term, but he most likely won’t start the regular season on the 53-man roster. He will probably remain on the physically unable to perform list, forcing him to miss the first four games of the regular season. The other locks are Lukas Van Ness, Barryn Sorrell, and fourth-round rookie Dani Dennis-Sutton. Collin Oliver and Brenton Cox Jr. have solid chances of making the roster too, but they don’t sit at the same level of certainty.

Off-ball linebackers

Three locks here: Edgerrin Cooper, Zaire Franklin, and Isaiah McDuffie, who signed a one-year extension. Cooper in particular is a franchise cornerstone player. All three sit atop the depth chart and should remain in Green Bay for a long time.

Secondary

At cornerback, the locks are Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine (both projected starters), and second-round rookie Brandon Cisse. At safety, the Packers have three locks: Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams, and Javon Bullard. Kitan Oladapo should make the roster too, but calling him a lock would be premature.

Special teams

Long snapper Matthew Orzak and punter Daniel Willen are roster locks. There is competition at kicker, and while sixth-round rookie kicker Trey Smack is not technically a lock, it’s difficult to project a scenario where Lucas Havrisik wins the job over him.

The Packers have roughly 35 to 37 players who can feel confident about their roster standing heading into camp. That leaves about 16 to 18 spots for the rest of the 90-man roster to compete over, which should make for a compelling training camp in Green Bay.