Packers sitting 12 players in preseason opener vs. Browns

The Green Bay Packers will be without 12 players on their 91-man roster for Saturday’s preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns, including three likely starters.

Coach Matt LaFleur said all other healthy veterans would play in some capacity, including quarterback Jordan Love.

The Packers announced the following players are not expected to play against the Browns:

WR Dimitri Stanley

CB Jaire Alexander

CB Carrington Valentine

DL Deslin Alexandre

OL Zach Tom

DL Keshawn Banks

LB Edgerrin Cooper

LB Ty’Ron Hopper

OL Donovan Jennings

OL Jordan Morgan

TE Tyler Davis

TE Tucker Kraft

Per the radio broadcast, Alexander is out due to a personal issue.

Tom is still working his way back to 11-on-11 periods after injuring his pectoral muscle this offseason. The same goes for Kraft, who just came off the PUP list on Monday.

Morgan, the team’s first-round pick, is out with a shoulder injury. It’s possible he’ll be back to make his NFL debut next week.

Valentine, who is competing for a starting job at cornerback, is still out with a hamstring injury.

Cooper and Hopper, two rookie linebackers, are both dealing with pre-existing injuries. Cooper has a hip injury, Hopper an ankle injury. Their NFL debuts will also have to wait.

The Packers and Browns are scheduled for a 3:25 p.m. CT kickoff from Cleveland Browns Stadium.