Sturdivant's 29-yard TD caps Packers' preseason finale

He finished with six catches for 112 yards in a 42-38 win.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 311 min read

What happened: Kyle McCord used play action and a pump fake to set up J. Michael Sturdivant's sideline release against Arizona's coverage. Sturdivant made Green Bay's 53-man roster as its sixth wide receiver, while Savion Williams went on injured reserve.

Why it matters: The Packers' trade of Kyle McCord to the Miami Dolphins made the touchdown one of his final preseason plays with Green Bay. Sturdivant enters the 2026 season with a roster spot after leading Green Bay in preseason receiving yards.

By the numbers: Sturdivant posted six receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown against Arizona. He finished the preseason with nine catches for 142 yards; McCord threw four touchdown passes in the finale.

What to watch: Watch whether Sturdivant earns offensive snaps when the regular season opens. Miami will begin integrating McCord after the trade.

Sources

Yahoo NFL 2026-08-31T16:11:44.084167+00:00

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