Nixon recorded seven tackles (seven solo) in Thursday's 31-24 win over the Lions.
Nixon suffered a stinger in Green Bay's Week 12 win over the Vikings, but he still managed to suit up on a short week. He played 100 percent of defensive snaps while also logging his second-highest tackle total of the season.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Good to go on Thanksgiving
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Nixon (neck) is active for Thursday's Week 13 matchup against Detroit, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Nixon missed the second half of last Sunday's win over Minnesota due to a neck stinger, but the issue won't cost him any additional time. He'll therefore settle into his regular starting role at cornerback alongside Carrington Valentine.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Questionable vs. Lions
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Nixon (neck) is questionable for Green Bay's matchup versus the Lions on Thursday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.
Nixon suffered a neck injury in the Week 12 win over the Vikings but managed to return in a limited capacity for Tuesday's walkthrough. If the 28-year-old is unable to suit up Thursday, Kamal Hadden and Nate Hobbs (knee) could see increased playing time.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Limited in Tuesday's walkthrough
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Nixon (neck) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Nixon was estimated as a DNP on Monday due to a neck injury he sustained during the Packers' win over the Vikings on Sunday. His ability to practice in a limited capacity Tuesday is a sign that the injury is not considered a long-term issue, and Wednesday's injury report will shed light on whether he'll be available to play against the Lions on Thanksgiving Day. Nixon's absence would open the door for Kamal Hadden and Nate Hobbs (knee) to see more defensive snaps in the secondary.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Estimated as DNP on Monday
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Nixon (neck) was listed as DNP on Monday's estimated practice report, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Nixon exited in the first half of Sunday's win over the Vikings and was unable to return after he was diagnosed with a neck stinger. With Nixon sidelined, Kamal Hadden played 70 percent of the defensive snaps against Minnesota.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Ready to go for Sunday
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Nixon (illness) was a full participant in practice Friday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Nixon appeared on the injury report with an illness and was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. However, the 28-year-old was back to full participation Friday and is in line to be ready for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Recovers key fumble in Week 10 loss
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Nixon posted four tackles (two solo), one pass defense and a fumble recovery during Green Bay's 10-7 loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Nixon jumped on a fumble from Jalen Hurts caused by Edgerrin Cooper late in the first quarter, which halted the Eagles' red zone drive in its tracks. Nixon played every single defensive snap for the eighth time this season, and the veteran corner is up to 38 tackles (31 solo) and 12 pass defenses through nine regular-season games.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Will play Week 7
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Nixon (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Nixon was added to the Packers' injury report Saturday due to an illness, but he has been cleared to play in Week 7. The veteran corner has accumulated 22 tackles (19 solo) and nine pass defenses through the first five games of the regular season.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Defends five passes vs. Washington
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Nixon logged two solo tackles and five pass defenses during the Packers' 27-18 win over the Commanders on Thursday.
Nixon didn't do much in the tackling department but was all over the field in pass coverage, finishing with a career-high five pass defenses. He is now two pass defenses shy from tying his mark from the 2024 campaign (seven). Nixon has played every single defensive snap in each of the Packers' first two games of the 2025 season.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Career-high 88 tackles in 2024
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Nixon finished the 2024 regular season with 88 tackles (61 solo), including 3.0 sacks, seven pass defenses (including one interception) and three forced fumbles across 17 games.
Nixon's sack count in 2024 eclipses his combined total from the first five seasons of his NFL career, and the 27-year-old corner finished fourth on the Packers in total tackles behind Quay Walker (102), Isaiah McDuffie (97) and Javon Bullard (90). Nixon also showed his prowess as a returner, finishing with 528 kickoff-return yards on 18 attempts. Nixon is projected to be the Packers' second starting outside corner for the 2025 campaign, though whether that's opposite Jaire Alexander (knee) or someone else remains to be seen.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Logs another sack in loss
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Nixon recorded seven total tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also forcing a fumble during Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Vikings.
Nixon made a huge play in the fourth quarter to keep the Packers in Sunday's contest, logging a strip-sack on Sam Darnold that led to a two-play touchdown drive for Green Bay. However, Nixon struggled in coverage throughout Week 4's loss, giving up five receptions for 70 yards and one touchdown while being targeted six times. The South Carolina product is expected to remain Green Bay's top nickel corner as the team takes on the Rams in Week 5.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Nets first full sack
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Nixon registered seven tackles (six solo) and a sack in Friday's 34-29 loss to the Eagles. He also returned one kick for 24 yards.
Nixon finished a clear third among Packers cornerbacks in Week 1 snaps, and he also picked up the first full sack of his career. He signed a three-year contract with Green Bay over the offseason, so expect him to continue filling a key role -- both on defense and special teams.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Re-ups with Green Bay
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The Packers are re-signing Nixon to a three-year, $18 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Nixon was named a first-team All-Pro in both 2022 and 2023 as a return man, but last season is when he saw his defensive role heightened, playing a career-high 809 snaps with the majority of those coming as the Packers' slot corner. He remained extremely effective on kickoff returns, averaging an NFL-best 26.1 yards per return while leading the league in total kickoff returns (30) and yards (782). On defense, Nixon racked up 80 tackles (59 solo), one interception and 0.5 sacks.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Remains in versatile role
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Nixon made seven tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 23-20 victory over the Chargers. He also returned two kickoffs for 60 yards and two punts for two yards.
Nixon played over 80 percent of the defensive snaps for a third straight game, and he also made a mark in the return game. Nixon was named to the 2022 All-Pro Team as a kick returner, and he is trending toward repeating that feat. With one game to play in Week 11, he leads all players with 562 kick-return yards and is averaging 26.8 yards per kick return -- a mark that tops all players who have taken back at least eight kicks.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Nets eight Week 1 stops
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Nixon had eight tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 38-20 victory over the Bears. He also returned two kicks for 55 yards.
The All-Pro return man was not used on punt returns, but that's because he has carved out a key role in Green Bay's secondary, as he was one of three cornerbacks to open Sunday's contest on the field. Nixon may not have as many chances to score as he did last season, but he remains an important player for the Packers.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Will return to Green Bay
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The Packers and Nixon (concussion) agreed Monday on a one-year deal with a max value of $6 million, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Nixon signed with the Packers in March of 2022 and reunited with special-teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia, who coached Nixon during his previous stint in Las Vegas. Nixon, an undrafted product out of South Carolina, periodically saw some work on defense with Green Bay, totaling 23 tackles, an interception and a forced fumble across 276 defensive snaps, but he made his mark as a return man after Amari Rodgers was waived in November. Nixon totaled 1,009 kick-return yards, 140 punt-return yards and one touchdown across 12 games as the primary return man en route to first-team All-Pro honors. Based on Rapoport's report, it sounds like Nixon's new deal is laced with incentives, so he'll have to build off his success from last year to earn the full $6 million. He suffered a concussion during the Packers' Week 18 loss to the Lions, but there's no reason to believe that issue will impact his availability for offseason workouts.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Managing groin injury
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Nixon is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to a groin injury.
Nixon had a 93-yard kick return ahead of the Packers' first offensive possession Sunday, but he apparently sustained a groin injury in the second quarter. It's unclear whether he'll be able to return, but Romeo Doubs took over as Green Bay's kick returner late in the second quarter.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Makes mark in victory
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Nixon had two assisted tackles and an interception in Sunday's 28-19 victory over the Bears. He also returned four kicks for 102 yards in the game.
The interception was the first of Nixon's career, and it came late in the fourth quarter and ensured the Packers walked away with the win. He also racked up over 100 return yards for the fourth game in a row. Nixon will presumably continue fielding kicks after the Packers' Week 14 bye, and he figures to remain part of the defensive game plan for as long as fellow cornerback Eric Stokes (ankle/knee) is sidelined.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Back in full Wednesday
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Nixon (shoulder) was listed as a full participant on the Packers' injury report Wednesday.
Nixon was forced to exit Green Bay's season-opening loss to the Vikings after he appeared to suffer a shoulder injury while making a tackle on his lone defensive snap. Now, the fourth-year defensive back, who played 157 of his 234 total snaps on special teams over 11 games with Las Vegas last season, appears to be healthy once again heading into Sunday night's game against the Bears.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Put on non-football injury list
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Nixon (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network reports.
The nature of Nixon's injury has yet to be revealed. He can be activated at any point and will be eligible to join his teammates at training camp once that happens.
