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Packers Believe Cornerback Brandon Cisse's Passion for the Game Will Help Him Thrive in Rookie Year
Keisean Nixon praised the rookie cornerback as Matt LaFleur said Cisse has shown a ton of progress and could debut against Justin Jefferson.
- Green Bay Packers rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse earned a starting assignment for the Week 1 opener against the Minnesota Vikings following an impressive training camp that accelerated his path into the lineup.
- A second-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, Cisse impressed coaches throughout the summer with his athleticism and work ethic, recording 27 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss during his lone season at South Carolina.
- To prepare for his debut, Cisse studied elite cornerbacks and sought advice from two-time All-Pro Stephon Gilmore; head coach Matt LaFleur praised him as a 'football junkie' who has 'shown a ton of progress.'
- Defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon emphasized Cisse faces a learning process but is 'wired the right way' to handle cornerback challenges, while Safety Evan Williams noted the rookie often calls out formations before they are visible.
- Cisse will face an immediate test against Vikings two-time All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson during his debut, though Packers coaches believe his mentality will help him survive 'getting thrown into the deep end' as a rookie.
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WTMJPackers believe cornerback Brandon Cisse’s passion for the game will help him thrive in rookie year
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Before playing his first NFL game, Green Bay Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse wanted to learn more about the best players at his position.
·Toronto, Canada
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Packers’ 2-Time All-Pro Sends Strong Message on Promising Rookie
The hype surrounding Brandon Cisse has been building throughout the summer. Now, one of the Green Bay Packers’ notable defensive backs is adding his voice to the chorus.Keisean Nixon, who played college football at South Carolina (the same as Cisse), delivered a glowing assessment of the rookie cornerback as Green Bay prepares for its Week […]
·Las Vegas, United States
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