Packers list 14 scratches for second preseason game in Denver

The Packers will enter their second preseason game in Denver without a set of players the team has labeled as not suiting up, with the release indicating 14 names will sit out. The announcement comes ahead of Friday night action and follows a similar approach to the previous week’s availability list.

In preseason, teams typically use scratches and limited participation to manage player exposure and workload as training camp transitions into game preparation. For Green Bay, the decision to hold out multiple players for a road exhibition game is consistent with how NFL clubs try to evaluate depth across positions while keeping key contributors protected from unnecessary snaps.

Green Bay’s notice frames the list as scratches for the Packers’ second preseason game in Denver, meaning the depth chart for that contest will be adjusted accordingly. While the team did not provide additional context in the information available here beyond the count and timing, the practical effect is straightforward: backups and rotational players are likely to see expanded opportunities to take reps against another opponent’s game plan.

The timing also matters for what comes next. Teams generally treat the end of the preseason as the sorting period for the regular-season roster, particularly around special teams roles and remaining position battles. With a second exhibition game on the horizon and one fewer chance to see certain players on the field under game conditions, availability decisions can shape how coaches weigh readiness.

For fans, preseason participation lists can function as a rough guide to where the coaching staff’s attention is concentrated at that moment, even when the game itself is not judged as harshly as the regular season. When a team scratches a large group, it often indicates an intentional emphasis on evaluating players deeper in the rotation rather than rehearsing every starter at full strength.

The next thing to watch is how the Packers respond on the field with the players who do suit up. Look for which positions see increased snaps and roles, especially across the offensive and defensive lines where depth evaluation is often most pronounced, and for special teams execution when more fringe players earn time.

Green Bay’s decision for Denver is therefore less about a single, isolated consequence and more about a broader preseason management plan. As the exhibition slate continues, subsequent availability lists should offer additional clues about which players remain in play for larger roles as the team closes in on its final roster decisions.