Important dates to know for Packers before start of 2021 regular season

Several important events are on the Packers schedule between now and the start of the regular season.

The Green Bay Packers have a busy month ahead. The regular season starts for Matt LaFleur’s team in New Orleans on Sunday, Sept. 12, but a lot of important events are on the schedule between now and then.

Here are some notable dates to know:

Saturday, Aug. 14: Preseason game vs. Houston Texans

Tuesday, Aug. 17: Team must reduce roster size to 85 players.

Wednesday, Aug. 18: Joint practice with New York Jets.

Thursday, Aug. 19: Joint practice with New York Jets.

Saturday, Aug. 21: Preseason game vs. New York Jets.

Tuesday, Aug. 24: Team must reduce roster size to 80 players.

Saturday, Aug. 28: Preseason game at Buffalo Bills.

Tuesday, Aug. 31: Team must reduce roster size to 53 players.

Wednesday, Sept. 1: Team can claim players released during final cutdowns.
Wednesday, Sept. 1: Team can start signing players to practice squad.

Sunday, Sept. 12: Week 1 vs. New Orleans Saints.

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