@RobDemovsky

ESPN NFL Nation Packers reporter. Covering sports in Green Bay since 1997.

Green Bay, WI
Joined July 2009
A closer look at the start of Josh Jacobs’ first practice of the regular season.
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The first Josh Jacobs handshakes in a while.
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The first Josh Jacobs handoff in a while.
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Josh Jacobs vs. the sled
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Matt LaFleur on Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs: “You cannot relax for one second with this guy. … He has elite change of direction skills.” Also said he could probably play slot receiver if asked.
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Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Jordan Love brought up the issue of his back right after Sunday’s game against the Cowboys. “He was pretty beat up. He took some shots. I saw him in there with the chiropractor postgame so I knew something was up.” Love said there’s no chance he misses Sunday’s game.
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LaFleur said there’s no concern about receivers Matt Golden (shoulder) and Christian Watson (ankle) even though they’re both on the injury report.
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A big addition for the Lions on Sunday against the Packers.
#Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard says they won't have a snap count set for Brian Branch but it'll be more of a "feel" thing, based on how he responds.
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This didn’t make yesterday’s story (espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/5024…), but here’s one more interesting answer from Josh Jacobs’ first time speaking to reporters since his arrest in May. On what he said to his teammates when he addressed the situation with them:
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Packers held only what they called a job-through today so practice participations are estimated, but only one DNP today. Josh Jacobs not listed so presumably he’s full go.
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*jog-through
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Josh Jacobs, with his voice shaky at times, spoke for the first time since May. On what he had to say about his arrest, his punishment, the lessons learned, his reputation and his return to football: espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/5024…
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Jordan Love said there’s no chance this back injury keeps him out on Sunday, but he said today’s walk through was good for his sore back.
Packers held only what they called a job-through today so practice participations are estimated, but only one DNP today. Josh Jacobs not listed so presumably he’s full go.
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Matt LaFleur on Josh Jacobs: “I believe in second chance.” Full answer via @packers
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LaFleur said the improvement in the offensive line has come from better details and fundamentals. He said they’ve added a few extra minutes to the individual drills, so perhaps that’s helped too.
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The Packers are doing a jog-through workout today. Matt LaFleur said it’s because they’re coming off a late Sunday game and also have a Thursday game the following week. So is two full practices enough to get Josh Jacobs ready to play? “We’ll see. We’ll work through it.”
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DT Mazi Smith to the practice squad official, and RB Damon Bankston released.
Packers make roster moves

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Packers OC Adam Stenavich said on Matthew Golden’s drops: “You just gotta trust yourself.” Otherwise praised Golden for his big plays.
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In two training camps, Golden barely dropped any passes, which is a big part of the reason Stenavich said: “I’m not concerned because I know the type of player he is.”
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Defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon won’t complain about the roughing the passer penalties: “We can’t foul. It’s continuing to educate, continuing to talk technique and make sure we make the correct decisions in real time, which I know is not easy to do.  Good defenses don’t beat themselves.”
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