Packers open training camp July 25
Training camp for the Green Bay Packers starts July 25.
Raymond T. Rivard photograph
Now that we’ve all flipped our calendars from June, the month of the NFL walking dead, to July – when we can count the days until the start of the Green Bay Packers training camp – let’s rejoice.
Yes, mark July 25 on your calendar – that’s the day that both veterans and rookies report to Green Bay for the start of the 2013 camp. We’ve got so much to look forward to – here are just a few:
• The chance to see the running back competition explode – and the chance to watch both rookie running backs – Eddie Lacy and Johnathan Franklin. But what about a guy like Angelo Pease, the undrafted rookie that coach Mike McCarthy was so high on in May? Will he have a shot? I don’t know about you, but my eyes will be glued to the offensive backfield throughout camp.
• The chance to see just what first round draft pick, Datone Jones, brings to the table – that is if the Packers get him to sign on the bottom line.
Nick Perry
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• Watching to see how second-year linebacker Nick Perry is progressing after coming off season-ending wrist and knee injuries. Adding to that – it will be interesting to see how Derek Sherrod is progressing … will he ever make it back on the field?
• Anticipating how the coaching staff develops the defensive schemes in an effort to combat the read-option. That should be the number one goal this season defensively … not only stopping the read-option, but stopping the run. Remember, there’s a guy in the division by the name of Adrian Peterson. The Packers have to find a way to contain him.
So there’s so much to look forward to. These are just some of the areas where folks will be watching.
In the meantime, below you will find a complete list of all 32 NFL teams and their training camp start dates – courtesy of profootballtalk.com.
NFL training camp reporting dates
Here’s a full list of training camp dates for each NFL team:
AFC
Ravens: Rookies report July 21; Veterans report July 24
Bills: Rookies report July 22; Veterans report July 27
Bengals: Rookies report July 24; Veterans report July 24
Browns: Rookies report July 19; Veterans report July 24
Broncos: Rookies report July 24; Veterans report July 24
Texans: Rookies report July 21; Veterans report July 25
Colts: Rookies report July 23; Veterans report July 27
Jaguars: Rookies report July 25; Veterans report July 25
Chiefs: Rookies report July 22; Veterans report July 25
Dolphins: Rookies report July 20; Veterans report July 20
Patriots: Rookies report July 21; Veterans report July 25
Jets: Rookies report July 22; Veterans report July 25
Raiders: Rookies report July 25; Veterans report July 25
Steelers: Rookies report July 26; Veterans report July 26
Chargers: Rookies report July 24; Veterans report July 24
Titans: Rookies report July 24; Veterans report July 24
NFC
Cardinals: Rookies report July 23; Veterans report July 25
Falcons: Rookies report July 24; Veterans report July 24
Panthers: Rookies report July 21; Veterans report July 25
Bears: Rookies report July 25; Veterans report July 25
Cowboys: Rookies report July 20; Veterans report July 20
Lions: Rookies report July 22; Veterans report July 25
Packers: Rookies report July 25; Veterans report July 25
Vikings: Rookies report July 25; Veterans report July 25
Saints: Rookies report July 18; Veterans report July 25
Giants: Rookies report July 26; Veterans report July 26
Eagles: Rookies report July 22; Veterans report July 25
Rams: Rookies report July 21; Veterans report July 24
49ers: Rookies report July 19; Veterans report July 24
Seahawks: Rookies report July 24; Veterans report July 24
Buccaneers: Rookies report July 17; Veterans report July 24
Redskins: Rookies report July 24; Veterans report July 24