The Green Bay Packers open training camp in late July, and the 2026 season outlook in part depends on how three roster battles shake out.

General manager Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur built the roster with specific long-term goals in mind, but the short-term answers will come on the practice field in late July.

So, let’s discuss them.

Will there be real offensive line competition?

The Packers entered the offseason without much depth along the offensive line after losing Rasheed Walker and Elgton Jenkins. The expected starting five features Jordan Morgan at left tackle, Aaron Banks at left guard, Sean Rhyan at center, Anthony Belton at right guard, and Zach Tom at right tackle.

However, Green Bay drafted Jager Burton in the fifth round, mostly as a long-term center option. Throughout the offseason program, though, Burton took reps at both guard spots, showing versatility as an interior offensive lineman. LaFleur said during the offseason that Burton will fight for playing time early in his career.

The question that training camp will answer is whether Burton can actually compete with Banks, Rhyan, and Belton for one of those interior spots. The Packers’ offensive line was an underwhelming unit last season, and Burton creating legitimate competition as a fifth-round rookie would be significant for the group’s overall performance in 2026.

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Will Brandon Cisse have a shot at a starting job?

The Packers invested a second-round pick in cornerback Brandon Cisse, which signals real organizational trust. The cornerback position was underwhelming last season, and Green Bay didn’t add much veteran talent this offseason. Benjamin St-Juste was brought in, but he profiles more as a depth piece.

Cisse is the player with long-term, high-ceiling potential. The question is whether the Packers see him as ready to contribute immediately or in need of development time. Throughout the offseason program, Cisse practiced mostly with the twos. The starting cornerbacks remained Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine.

If Cisse can take a step forward in training camp, that would be massive for Green Bay’s secondary. But that outcome is far from guaranteed, especially because the Packers tend to give young players time to develop. That doesn’t mean Cisse is struggling. It’s simply how the organization operates with raw developmental players.

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Is there enough edge depth?

This might be the most important question for the Packers to answer in training camp. Green Bay will be without Micah Parsons for the first few games of the season, probably the entire first month, as he continues recovering from an ACL injury. The Packers also lost Kingsley Enagbare in free agency when he signed with the New York Jets.

Right now, Lukas Van Ness and Barryn Sorrell are projected to start, as Sorrell earned those reps throughout the offseason program. The backup options include Brenton Cox, fourth-round rookie Dani Dennis-Sutton, and last year’s fifth-round pick Collin Oliver, who profiles more as a hybrid edge and off-ball linebacker.

If those young players can prove throughout training camp that they are ready for a defensive role and provide valuable rotational snaps, the Packers will feel more comfortable entering the regular season with that group. If not, Green Bay may need to consider signing a veteran pass rusher. Players like Jadeveon Clowney or Joey Bosa could be options.