The Green Bay Packers will open the preseason on Saturday against the New York Jets at Lambeau Field. While a good chunk of the eventual 53-man roster is already set, several roster spots are still up for grabs as the preseason opens this week.
Not all roster battles are created equal. Some are more important than others based on the construction of the roster and potential impact on the 2025 team.
Here are the most important roster battles to watch for the Packers on Saturday night:
Wide receiver: Malik Heath vs. Mecole Hardman
Heath is a big, physical perimeter receiver who can block, has experience in the offense and can play special teams (130 snaps over last two seasons).