The Green Bay Packers will open the preseason schedule in 2024 with a trip to play the Cleveland Browns on Saturday afternoon. Coach Matt LaFleur said he’s expecting to play most of his healthy veterans, including quarterback Jordan Love, in an effort to make sure his team is physically and mentally prepared to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1.
The Browns won’t play quarterback Deshaun Watson, but some starters will play vs. the Packers on Saturday, per Kevin Stefanski.
Here are five things to watch in the preseason opener:
First test for Hafley
The preseason isn’t a time for exotic blitzes and coverages, so don’t expect new Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley to throw the book at the Browns on Saturday.