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Even with Eric Stokes’ slow recovery, Packers believe their cornerback crew is among league’s best

GREEN BAY — Eric Stokes won’t be ready for Wednesday’s first practice of training camp, but the Green Bay Packers aren’t giving up hope their 2021 first-round pick will be on the practice field before the summer is over — and that he could be ready when their season kicks off Sept. 10 in Chicago.

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Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel is tacked by Packers cornerback Eric Stokes on Oct. 23 in Landover, Md. Stokes was lost for the season on Nov. 6.

Even if Stokes, who is coming back from knee and foot injuries suffered in last season’s Nov.