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By Michael Gallagher
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Based on what happened Friday during practice, Green Bay Packers fans either have a reason to be really optimistic about 2025 first-round pick Matthew Golden or really concerned about the team’s presumed No. 1 cornerback Keisean Nixon.
In a video posted to X by Rob Demovsky of ESPN, Nixon attempted to jam up Golden near the line of scrimmage, but the 23-year-old wideout quickly sped past him after breaking free of a couple hand grabs, created separation and hauled in an over the shoulder pass along the sideline.
The video got some solid engagement among Packers fans — it had over 64,000 views, nearly 100 comments, and 1,200 likes in less than two hours — but the consensus in the comment section was that the coaches had a lot of work to still do with Nixon.
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“We are [expletive] doomed if Nixon is our CB1 LMFAO,” one fan replied.
“Has Nixon won any 1v1?” asked another fan.
“Nixon is so [expletive]. Fire him to the sun,” a third fan exclaimed.
“Can they please cut Nixon already. Liability always,” one user stated.
“Death, taxes, and Nixon giving [up] separation,” another user posted.
“Got cooked and gave up on the play welcome back Keisean 🫡,” remarked one fan.
“Nixon needs to take a pay cut for how terrible he is,” another proclaimed.
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Last season, Nixon was a liability in coverage.
He allowed 50 catches on 82 targets (61 completion percentage against), 570 yards and seven touchdowns — both team highs — and a 105.2 passer rating against while playing 603 coverage snaps, the second-most on the team, according to Pro Football Focus.
The Packers did add rookie second-round pick Brandon Cisse to the mix, but Nixon and Carrington Valentine are expected to be Green Bay’s top two CBs next season.
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