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Packers Fans Savagely Roast Top CB After He Got Badly Burned in Practice

Packers Fans Savagely Roast Top CB After He Got Badly Burned in Practice

Summary

During a Green Bay Packers practice, cornerback Keisean Nixon was outplayed by rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden, who quickly got past him and caught a pass near the sideline. Packers fans reacted strongly on social media, expressing doubt about Nixon’s performance and future on the team.

Key Facts

  • Matthew Golden, a 2025 first-round pick, beat Keisean Nixon in a practice drill by getting past him and catching a pass.
  • The video of the play received more than 64,000 views and over 1,200 likes in less than two hours on X (formerly Twitter).
  • Many Packers fans criticized Nixon’s performance and questioned whether he should remain the team’s top cornerback.
  • Last season, Nixon allowed 50 catches on 82 passes thrown his way, giving up 570 yards and 7 touchdowns, the most on the Packers.
  • Nixon had a 105.2 passer rating against him while playing 603 coverage snaps, the second most on the team.
  • The Packers added a rookie second-round cornerback, Brandon Cisse, but Nixon and Carrington Valentine are still expected to be the top two cornerbacks next season.
  • Fans’ comments included calls for cutting Nixon or demanding he take a pay cut due to his coverage issues.
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