Green Bay Packers rookie kicker James Turner rebounded with a strong performance during the team's Family Night scrimmage on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Lambeau Field. After struggling early in training camp, Turner connected on all his field goal attempts during the scrimmage, including a long of 50 yards, according to Packers.com.
Turner, an undrafted free agent out of Michigan, had missed several kicks in the first week of camp, raising concerns about the kicking position. However, his performance on Family Night was a positive sign for the Packers, who are looking for consistency from the position after releasing veteran kicker Anders Carlson earlier in the offseason.
Head coach Matt LaFleur praised Turner's resilience after the scrimmage, saying, "He's got a strong leg, and he showed that tonight. We're going to keep pushing him, but it's good to see him bounce back." Turner also handled kickoff duties and showed good hang time on his kicks.
The Packers will continue to evaluate Turner in the coming weeks, with the preseason opener scheduled for August 15 against the Cleveland Browns. The team may also bring in competition, but Turner's performance on Family Night was a step in the right direction.
