Packers Day 2 camp notes: Nixon defers contract talks, Bullard takes up boxing

Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon said he would leave any contract discussions to general manager Brian Gutekunst and his agent, Tory Dandy, after practice on Thursday. Nixon, who entered the final year of a three-year, $18 million extension, noted he was focused on playing and recovering from a brief hamstring tightness that kept him out of the first camp session.

The team also noted defensive back Javon Bullard’s offseason hobby of boxing, which he says improves his conditioning and hand-eye coordination. Bullard explained that the timing required in boxing mirrors the precision needed to force a fumble, and he demonstrated the skill by forcing a fumble from wide receiver Skyy Moore during Thursday’s drill.

Wide receiver Matthew Golden, who saw increased playing time after the departures of Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks, caught several passes in practice, expressing confidence in his ability to make plays when called upon.

Injury updates included linebacker Edgerrin Cooper pulling up during a special-teams drill and left guard Aaron Banks taking a load-management day for a knee issue. Several players remained on the sidelines, among them edge rusher Micah Parsons (knee) and tight end Tucker Kraft (knee).

Practice highlights featured undrafted nickelback Johnathan Baldwin intercepting a pass in man coverage and second-year wideout Savion Williams making a notable catch in traffic. Defensive line and edge players also logged pressure and sack-like plays, earning compliments from defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon.